Anniesmom12

now rest, walk and sip.... you can do it!

dont take a lot, you wont feel like doing anything but walking a little and sipping water. Best of luck to you!!

hope you are feeling better. I wish I could tell you what to do to make it better, but I have no ideas. I will say a prayer for you!

I am 10 months out and hair is still coming out. But they say my thyroid issues is causing some of it. I am not bald, but the back of my hair is thinner than it was before. but I can live with it!

Happy to hear that for you!! I am excited for you!

At 370 I thought I was sexy and loved it. I had many guys whom I dated that loved big girls....and never had any issues. But looking back I have often thought about those same men who, even though they were handsome to me, had some flaw that my being overweight overshadowed and caused them to not seem so bad. So what I thought was sexy was just a way for them to hid and feel better.

I want to tell people too... but I would never tell a stranger. I remember how I felt before when people would talk about it... I had to be ready to make a change before I would listen to the people who had already had surgery. I do tell people every chance I get if they ask me first. I do notice peoples eating habits more and their struggle to live.... makes me sad I wasted so many years being that way!

mine too! I didnt know I had bones anywhere!! I have collar bones that you can see now, ankle bones and a tailbone!! I get sore from sitting too.... so I try to move around as much as I can!

In the beginning I was asked over and over EVERYDAY -- How much have you lost??? Then when I started telling people that I didnt weigh everyday and I would update them when I did weigh, or go to the follow up appointments ...they slacked off of asking... now most ask about once a month. I still get tired of it since I have a stall issues it seems once a month!! Hang in there...they will get tired of asking. I dont get tired of the compliments though!!

I carry a protein bar in my pocket book all the time, just in case. But if I know I am going to be out and about all day I always pack my "care package" which is in a thermal lunch tote. I keep a couple cheese sticks, pack of tuna (premixed) a shake and water in it with an ice pack. Never hurts to be over prepared! I find that if i dont plan to keep this with me (at least in the car) I tend to pop in to a fast food place and it always ends up being something I shouldnt have. Failing to plan is planning to fail! (what my granny use to tell me anyway!)

I am having to really work on the second 100lbs! I am trying to change up my diet and exercise program to see if I can get better results. I feel like I am "stuck" at 264! Any advice? what is your typical day like with meals? (if you dont mind me asking)

I have been craving blueberry muffins too!! Will have to check that website and see what ideas she has! Thanks for posting this questions and answers.

Best of luck to you all having surgery!! Hope everthing goes well and you're on your way to loving the new you!! Remember....sip sip sip, walk walk walk....and rest!

Just wanted to tell you that I haven't seen you posting in a little while...and that you look fantastic in the profile photo! Hope you are doing well!

you do look wonderful! Keep it up!!

You look great! Keep up the good work!

Hang in there... I am in the same boat... but we'll make it!! Keep working on it!!!

SO TRUE... i got stuck with some I now hate!! But have found the Costco ones to be ok.... I will drink an Atkins when I am at work and need one cause it's the only one our cafe' stocks. (coffee one is wonderful!)

oh my that sound fantastic... where did he find it??? Summer love it will be for me too!!

Wow, guess I slid by (without lying about my weight none the less) when I weighed at least 375... Guess the were happy to get my blood! They sure call me once a week now for it! I think I'd have taken the black mark and gave my hubby a good bop in the nose....even if at church! LOL

I went back within 2 weeks...so it wasnt an issue for me. But I filed all the paperwork just in case and they approved me. Good luck!

sorry to hear you are having such issues! Keep working on it...it is SO worth it! I didnt know they had a weight limit to donate blood...I have given for years and weighed 375 lbs when I dontated before.... I have only given once since having wls. But gave many times before.

good job! you look great!

Great job... hope you continue to do well!!

good for you! Hoping all the best for you... I had surgery Aug 13 2012 and have never felt better. You can do this...best of luck!