GettingBackToNormal

Next, when you choose to sit at table and chairs because the the gap between the booth and table is too far!

I went thru a divorce and lost 75 pounds. Still heavy at 180 but felt awesome. Told myself I would never put that weight back on. Fast forward, remarried, happy, and the weight slowly crept back on. My breaking point was not when I could no longer wear my beautiful wedding and engagement rings, but when after over a year of not wearing them, my wonderful husband wanted to get them resized for me for Christmas. That was it. I was 230 pounds. I am now 220 and on preop liquids for surgery on 3/28 and doing something so I can lose it and never put it back on again. My first NSV is to put my rings back on!!!!!

Next, when you choose to sit at table and chairs because the the gap between the booth and table is too far!

Next, when you choose to sit at table and chairs because the the gap between the booth and table is too far!

Next, when you choose to sit at table and chairs because the the gap between the booth and table is too far!

I just check my surgeon, and he has similarly bad reviews. It was a center of excellence. He was wonderful, the hospital was the best, even the staff that cleaned my room offered to go get me a Popsicle or drink. They were absolutely the best. For whatever it is worth.

When you can put your wedding ring back on! I have not worn my ring in many years cuz I was too heavy and refused to resize the ring. I was always going to lose weight! Well finally I have. Put it on for the first time today! Sooooooo happy.

I can fit so many more clothes in my carry on luggage!

thredup.com you can do this free and get money if they used your items

Good Will is a good option....
I went today and got 4 Capri's and 5 tops...cost $36.00
Awesome!!!!
Check it out.

I used eBay a few years ago, and got some very good things in a lot sale. Some of which I am wearing again. This time I didn't see much. Tradesy looked interesting because the price includes shipping and you can return items. There us a restocking fee, but getting something back is better than nothing. Basically, I can make my own lot. I may give it a whirl. The selling looks interesting also, for someone like me that doesn't want the hassles of eBay or consignment. Again, there are fees, but so convenient. I mean, they have to make money too. I think it would be more than what I could get from a garage sale. Not interesting in selling. I am saving all my clothes to give my sister. Hopefully she will be getting sleeve surgery next year.

This is the perfect meal! I love that they have grilled chicken nuggets now! I can only get the nuggets down at on sitting then the fruit at a different time!

Not only do I step on every morning but every time I use the bathroom LOL! I was sleeved June 9 and I have been fluctuating all over too. 2cd week I didn't lose anything but in 3 weeks I'm down 20 pounds so looking back I have never lost 20 pounds in 3 weeks EVER! be patient, follow the instructions given by your doc and nut and we will all keep melting lol good luck to you

Every day, in the morning. The fluctuations don't bother me.

3-4 times a day, for real. Fluctuations don't bother me a bit. I'm completely fascinated (yes, even almost 14 months out) that I only weigh 152 pounds.
FASCINATED.

I am a daily weigher but I made a deal with myself that if I weigh everyday I am not allowed to freak out on upward fluctuations. I was sleeved 16 months ago. Good luck You are in for a fun downward ride on the scale. Those numbers look better going down than they did going up!

Jimmy Johns do lettuce wraps if you choose the turkey it is a really healthy option plus delicious
I have been craving one and plan to have it once I am on normal foods

A cheap Taco Bell meal for me is pintos and cheese and one taco. I dump the taco stuffing on top of the pintos and toss the shell or tortilla. I order a soft taco since I am less likely to want the flour tortilla. Wendy's has a kids meal with grilled chicken wrap (I pitch the tortilla), apples instead of fries and low fat milk. Chick Fil A has grilled chicken nuggets.

A cheap Taco Bell meal for me is pintos and cheese and one taco. I dump the taco stuffing on top of the pintos and toss the shell or tortilla. I order a soft taco since I am less likely to want the flour tortilla. Wendy's has a kids meal with grilled chicken wrap (I pitch the tortilla), apples instead of fries and low fat milk. Chick Fil A has grilled chicken nuggets.

Citracal petites. I order mine from Amazon. Much cheaper than chewy bites and zero calories or carbs!

Hi all just and update. 34 pounds lost 6 more to go to reach pre surgery goal. Once I reach that goal I will be out of the 500 's. That is exciting.

Ok, so here's my first pictures. The "before" was taken Dec 4, the day I started my preop diet. The "after" was taken 3 months later (2 1/2 months postop) and 50 pound down. Size 22 to 18.
   

Wrap dresses are usually pretty flattering. banana republic has a line in every color. I bought a snake print wrap dress at kohls last week.

Wait, you saw her three times and sat there and didn't say anything waiting for her to say something? How awkward. Maybe she is sitting there wondering why in the heck you are not saying something. Your friends for goodness sake. I know it is obvious, but you are the one with the news, you should be bringing it up and starting the conversation.

Wait, you saw her three times and sat there and didn't say anything waiting for her to say something? How awkward. Maybe she is sitting there wondering why in the heck you are not saying something. Your friends for goodness sake. I know it is obvious, but you are the one with the news, you should be bringing it up and starting the conversation.