Sparklette

Yep. 14 hours from here in central texas to colorado springs. It will be about 10 hours to get out og Texas. Lol

That is one of my mottos. My mom used to say that to me.

Weight loss surgery isn't considered "necessary", at least not yet. It is considered a voluntary surgery. But yes, like Mcdoja had said, the surgery is an investment for them. My mother has type 2 diabetes, on average, we spend somewhere around 300-500 dollars a month on her medication/tests/doctor etc. Our insurance pays 85% of the cost. So if we're spending around 400 dollars, the insurance is spending a little over 2,200 dollars. That's one month. For a year, that comes out to 26,000 dollars. My mother has been diabetic for 8 years, and let's say she lives to be 65. That's 23 years of spending 26,000 dollars. That's 600,000 dollars, OVER HALF A MILLION. And that's not including complications that can arise, Heart issues, Blood pressure issues, sleep apnea, Amputation, hospital visits, all of which could easily arise to a million dollars, for one person. That being said, they want to make sure that we will be successful with this surgery, which is why they send us through the hoops, because they want us to succeed, and they want their 64,000 dollar investment to be worth their while. Trying to save a million dollars.

I also love my ninja. I used to have the Magic Bullet, but the thing burned out after about 6 months of use.

High weight - 500 Day of Surgery - 474 Current Weight. 400.01 Surgery loss-73.99 Total loss 99.99 Yeah.... .2 lb away from 399. I just want out of the 400's!!

I wore a MooMoo also, I was going to wear shorts and a t-shirt, but I was swollen and bloated and tender, so my mom went and got me a moomoo, and you know what, I was rocking that dress. (or I was drugged enough to believe that I was lol)

VITAMINS! Go to your doctor and get your blood work checked to see if you are deficient in any vitamins.

I'm wearing my first pair of skinny jeans ever!

I tried the Pure Protein Bars today, they have a chewy consistency, and decent flavor. 30g of protein per bar, and only 6g of sugar. Good luck.

I am still in all my old clothes, Most of them have elastic waistbands, so even though I've lost almost 70 lbs since surgery they are still holding on. My shirts, are a little big, but I've found that getting a cute belt and wearing it around the waist makes the over sized clothes a little more flattering.

For those I havent told. I just chalk it up to a lifestyle change

I have Psoriasis, which causes my body to break out in incessant itches from time to time. From what I've experienced the best way to relieve the itchies, is to take a cool to lukewarm shower, Cold or Hot Water will irritate your skin. After your shower, take some oatmeal, mix it with warmish water till you have a goopy sort of consistency, and spread it on the affected area, leave it for about 10-15 minutes, then wash it off with lukewarm water. It's gross, but It works.

Most likely dehydration, or lack of b Vitamins. Just try to get your liquid in.

Just start moving. I am meeting with a trainer tomorrow

I dunno. I just have been following the rules. And I have been swimming for like two hours every other day.

Went to the doc today, 66 lbs, That's six more pounds since I was weighed on Thursday! 6lbs in 4 days. Awesome!

408! 66lbs lost! I've lost six pounds since Thursday.

I have big feet too. I want mine to shrink soooo bad. (Size 12 in men; too damn big in womens) Is it so Much to ask for a cute pair of shoes?

That sounds super yummy