LipstickLady

MMMMmmm...avocado....

Oh please, no! I already have dog nose from two pregnancies. I can barely pump gas without gagging. I can't imagine my sense of smell getting even stronger.

I'm a grown woman. I see this surgery as a TOOL to help me work towards my success. No one has to agree with me and I don't hold varying opinions against anyone. I certainly won't argue with strangers over the internet about it either. If someone doesn't like me or my usage of words, they can kiss my steadily shrinking white derriere! :ph34r:

Uhm, yeah... I can't even weigh myself just once a day. HA! GOOD FOR YOU!!

Here is a new thread started by someone who has regained everything: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/79240-need-guidance-vsg-to-ds/

Eggface, not egghead. HA!

I was on the Egghead blog and she had a recipe that I cannot wait to try. My pre-op says no cheese so it will be awhile... She takes a piece of deli meat like ham or turkey, lays down a piece of cheese on top, then a sliver of avocado. She rolls it like a burrito and grill s it in a pan until each side is browned up and the cheese is melted. Sounds like the most heavenly breadless grilled cheese to me!

I did, and I think they wanted to.

I think I have a crush on this woman! http://writehuman.com/dearmike/

Ohhhh! Keep whispering sweet nothing like this in my ear...

I teach Women's Self Defense classes at my Martial Arts Studio and I would recommend you find something like it in your area. (In fact, I would love for you to consider the option of taking Martial Arts! It's a great form of exercise and you will learn you have muscles you never knew existed.) We do an eight week class series that teaches you how to be more aware of your surroundings, how to look confident even when you don't feel it, how to use common items in your handbag as self defense weapons and most importantly, how to defend yourself if someone grabs you. Our students can get out of choke holds from the front, the back, from being pinned up against the wall, or on the ground (back or stomach). You should learn defensive kicks, rolls, and punches as well as how to effectively use self defense spray and kubatons. I know it sounds like a lot and I hope it's something our students never have to use, but I feel so much safer knowing that I can and that my daughters (13 and 14) can. Plus it's fun! Our last class is the men from our school suiting up in full protective gear and "attacking" us in various way without holding back. We get the practical experience of getting out the situation and let me tell you, it's scary, but it's real and you feel SO GOOD when you know you are your own best defense. You are beautiful, you are strong and you are healthy. Get your confidence level where is needs to be and you can conquer the world. WITHOUT FEAR.

Day 7 here and I sort of lost it yesterday. I will say that my NUT is thrilled with my weight loss so far, so she really doesn't care (kind of giving me license to cheat GRRRRR....). I am proud to say that I "gorged" on lean protein, beans, veggies and FF dip made with greek yogurt. Stayed under 1200 calories but was finally full. I am back on track today!

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I love that for you. I am extremely obsessive compulsive and I truly envy people who have the ability to search through stores for great bargains. I have a hard time seeing anything that isn't right on the front of the rack because my brain wants to explode at the thought of rifling through racks. I have a BFF who, like you, can find the best stuff at consignment stores and repurpose them into beautiful and unique garments that are the envy of everyone. ARGH! I do think I am going to have to get past this or I am going to go broke buying all new as my sizes change. So uh....wanna go shopping with me?

Wait. You don't think it was real?

Goodwill actually has "boutiques" where they put the good stuff. Go to your local store and ask them for the nearest location. They do not put the locally donated stuff in the local stores for the most part, they sort it and transport it. Our is called "Second Debut" and they have wedding gowns, name brand labels, good antiques, etc. The price point is not much higher, but the difference in quality is amazing. Just what I need as I travel down through my sizes.

I don't know it it's wise to take a prescription med, especially an amphetamine so close to surgery. It's tough, but you can do it!!

So, no kidding. My pre-op nutrition class left me wanting to stab my eyes out to get away from the stupidity. It was four hours of torture. One chick stood up and asked if it was going to be a problem if she went to her BFF's bacherlorette party five days after surgery. After all, they had a reservation at a Brazilian Steak House (if you aren't familiar, it's about $35 per person and it's all you can eat meat -- about 10 varieties -- they walk around with hunks of grilled meat on swords and saw it off onto your plate at your table). They then had plans to go drinking and dancing. She was very clear that she was "not going to let this surgery get in the way of her social life".

Wow!

So uhmmm... My thought is, if we aren't to drink with meals, and you understand the reasons why, how exactly do you plan on consuming that wine?

GET RID OF THE CLOTHES!!!!

(You were supposed to yell at her, too.)

Same day, here!

Just do it. Make the plunge. Have a good friend come over and do it for you. Keep ONE THING to remind yourself where you came from and donate the rest. You can do it!! Do not keep them and essentially give yourself permission to grow back into them. Congratulations on your success!!

Well if you'd never met me, just saw my weight, you'd think I was made of steel. Literally.