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Took my son to FL to see the EX & family... one day it was raining, so X-mother in law wanted to go shopping... we all went. She picked out 2 form fitting dresses - SIZE 10!! I go into the dressing room with just her waiting for me, to coming out of dressing room to everyone waiting... Ex-Husband says "HOT DAMN ummm.. REMIND ME WHY WE ARENT TOGETHER?"... my reply "cause you were an idiot" and his mother & Sister laugh agreeing with me... how does the saying go.... Flight to FL $400 New Dresses $150 Expression on Ex's Face... PRICELESS!!!

Hi - I wanted to know if anyone has a medical bracelets now that you are sleeved? I know the By-pass you need to have one... but is it something we should have with the sleeve? Does anyone keep a medical card or any info on them that they had this done? I go to my post op meeting tomorrow & Plan on asking this very question, but i wanted to get an idea what everyones thought was...

hmmm i get it no matter if i eat a meal, have a taste of soemthing or a snack... its not a trigger that i am full..

You look positively Gorgeous!!! Love to read your post – your humor is hilarious!! Glad you had a wonderful time

1st - i am happy to hear your husband is getting better... 2nd Appeal! In Oct of 2013 I got sick with bronchitis and I couldn’t shake it… I was put on steroids for almost 4 weeks… (we all know what steroids do…) anyway I gained about 15lbs and come Nov when my doc office sent in my paper work, I was denied due to the weight gain. My doc office appealed before I even knew about it and got approved. My surgery was Dec 11th of 2013. DON’T GIVE UP!!! Write a letter, make phone calls… DON’T GIVE UP!!! KEEP APPEALING till you get a YES!!!! Good luck!!!

that is AWESOME!!!! congrats!

you look great!!!

Biotin only helps with new growth... it doesnt stop the hair loss... Are you getting enough Protein in like 80gm? I knw when i was about 4mons out, i started with the hair loss, but i upped my protein intake, and it started to slow up about 5 1/2 months out... now a month later its still coming out but its just a few strans at a time in stead of clumps... But you have to make sure you protein levels are up... Check with your nut & doc... it happens to most of us...

Swedesboro, NJ

The VP of my work, walked passed & said hey "skinny minny" (doin the happy dance within) LOL!!!

@acampbell1318 - You will get there!!! I try not to stress out about the stalls.. I just came out of a really long stall.. it is what it is... I look at it this way, i am down X amout of weight and that is better then where i started from... I know in time i will lose if i keep doing what my dr & nut set up for me. To be honest, i wish i was a little bit of a slower loser, i am starting to see the effects on my skin from losing so fast... I try to eat mostly whole foods (very little processed - just a handfull of items and thats it) Every morning: (and yes i mean every morning) I have an egg white with a slice of Am cheese. (sometimes i have 2 egg whites, but most times i cant eat all of it) some times i have 1/2 of a whole grain english muffin and one egg white w/chz.. (only once or twice a week) Mid morning: i will have one of the following - half apple, protein shake, nuts, fruit, rolled up turkey breast with cheese or greek yogurt. Lunch: one of the following: steak, shrimp, chicken and if i have room, maybe a small spring salad (we are talking 1/2 cup for all of this) or some kind of raw veggie (but only like one or two bites then im full) - some times its chicken salad (very little light mayo) with few slices of cheese, and maybe 1/2 apple or 4 triscuits... Mid afternoon: (sometimes i skip this cause i am not hungry, but if i am it might be the rest of my lunch or one of the Snacks already listed above) Dinner: some kind of meat/fish... (normally its a long the lines of lunch) If i go out to eat, i have left overs for lunch & dinner for a few days... Snack: (not always but maybe 2 times a week - some frozen yogurt (about 1/8 - 1/4cup) really its just a taste... I stay away from all pork products, and most processed foods - my new tummy just doesnt like it. I dont really care for ground meats anymore either... its too heavy for me. I only drink Water, skim milk, Protein shakes, once in a while i will have unsweeten Tea or G2 low cal. (but not too often) - also i dont drink but maybe 2-3 oz of wine MAYBE once or twice a month... my new tummy just doesnt like it... but my brain does LOL I also walk every day... Some days i try to add running/jogging into it. I just started riding my bike again... I pretty much do the same thing everyday, becuase its what works for me... Dont worry you WILL get there!!! I have posted some pictures... but i will see if i can get a picture taken today and post it - Thanks everyone - i love this site, the support is awesome... sometimes it just what we need!!! Happy Tuesday!

@Ava324 LOL - i hear you! i have size 8... but i am thinking i might be a 6 in the panties hahaha... (YIKES!)

Thank you!!! I think i am still in shock... @Ava324 - Thats a good question... i think about it, but have no idea...Maybe some new clothes & new shoes... and some new undies since these are falling off... LOL however I told my hubby, once i hit my goal & stay there for one year, i want to get a boob lift... so maybe that will be my reward... just will have to wait a year for it. LOL

@RJ'S/beginning - 100% agree! the weight we lost was killing us... LOL!! i just came out of such a long stall... and just lost 6lbs - i was shocked - because i have only been losing 1/2 pound here & there - then nothing for some time... If you are doing what your Dr & Nut have planned out for you, it will happen... maybe not as fast as you want - but it will. Good Luck & enjoy the new you!!

Wonderful!!! very happy for yoU!!!!

I am 6 months out, and came down with a stomach virus... was really nauseous...not able to hold anything down for a few days... My go to before surgery was gingerale & saltines... Just wondering what your "go to" is now after surgery...

I did have some saltines cause i couldnt hold anything down... they tasted awful, but they stated down... dr said make G-2 low cal sports drink my go to when this happens... and clear fluids but a few saltines wouldnt kill me LOL

Im sorry - i dont mean to laugh... but i totally cracked up - I feel your loss! I had a reduction 10 years ago... ummm yeah well they grew back & now they are gone... deflated to arm pit warmers... LOL but a great bra & i am good to go!! lol

Thanks! all great tips!!

I take two Flintstone Complete twice a day here too! (2 at Breakfast, 2 at lunch)

you look AWESOME!

THAT IS AWESOME!!!! WOOHOO!!! Time for new shorts!!

YOU LOOK AWESOME!!!! took years off... just wonderful, so very happy for you!!!

I had uncomfortable feeling but not pain... till i was about 2 months out... i found that i wasnt chewing my food enough... Tiredness... umm yeah that was the first 2 months, i was tired all the time... but i found that if i took my B12 at dinner this helped with me being tired during the day... Hope your feeling great in no time

I see a lot of difference too! you look great! give it some time - you will be amazed!!!