LipstickLady

I was. That still meant an overnight stay, though.

I had one in and they insisted I walk within two hours of being taken back to my room. I was happy to do it, even pushing my pee down the hall. I was discharged the next day and they wouldn't take out the cath until two hours before I was leaving even though they knew I was.

I did an early morning sweep of all my pants today. I took all my size 20 pants and rotated them out of my closet and into a bin to go to the shelter I volunteer at and/or the consignment shop. I have lost 30.8 pounds and have gone from a snug 20W to a very loose 18W. Fortunately, I work from home and when I am out, I am business casual. My daily outfit consists of either khaki or black trousers or trouser capris and I have them down to a size 16R so I don't need to buy anything yet. I did not do the tops because I have tremendous ta-tas and I can still wear most of the tops, even if they look a little balloonish. Have you started yet, Laura? Don't make me show you up.

Yup. I've noticed my capris went from peddle pushers to almost ankle length and I've barely lost any. Hmmm...

(I was kidding. Not the first part, but the second.) I wish you well! You have something she wants and once you get passed your initial mortification, you will only get better while she remains....a two faced, untrustable, bitter person with a mean spirit.

I would confront her kindly and ask her why she feels the need to tell people when they two of you had an agreement. Then I would go with your idea as a back up.

That's why I bought the zip. It got the best review for accuracy.

We can drink up to, as long as its sipping...

Then I would say no. Why risk it?

That sucks that you stalled right at 202. You are better than me. I'd chop off a few digits to make 199.

How long is your preop? My doc said no because it had to be out of your system before surgery.

I just bought the zip. What is it about the flex you like? Our Best Buy has them in stock.

You are able to eat far more foods than I can at this point. I am still on full liquids so I can't have the applesauce, oatmeal, skate (like the fish?), jelly.. Your Protein powder also has far more protein, and calories per scoop than are outlined for me. I am sure that's why you have more calories. My powder is not to have more than 120 calories per scoop and I only have to aim for 60 grams of protein a day.

I'm ok with being called a b!tch. Good for you! Do you feel lighter or nervous about letting go?

Perfect!

So you are worried you are too high and too low? Did your nut give you post op guidelines?

What are you eating? Are you tracking on myfitnesspal? I am abrowndog there if you want to be friends!

What scares you?

I am ten days out and it's a fight to get in 400. I'd say you are doing great!

You made me giggle.

Congratulations!

(My comment was in jest.)

That is a great idea! I didn't even think of that. The consignment shop and shelter will get the next load.

You know, I clean my closet (really I rotate it) every season and this is the first time I am excited about the prospect. I usually hold on to everything just in case I need it next year and usually I've outgrown everything. If I do happen to be on a downswing, I know deep down it's not forever and I just put it to the back.. For the first time, I am actually going to dump this stuff if it's even a little too big. I am not buying anything new until I have to and until my closet is at least half way empty. I picked the perfect time for my surgery, too. I take most of the summer off my work to hang with my kids at the pool and beach. I don't need anything but a few pairs of capris and a half dozen bathing suits from mid June through August. Perhaps I will buy a few sun dresses just to make it through at most.