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@@MrsRoboto Its a fantastic feeling to conquer the things that were difficult pre op. Your son has a bad ass mom. Go you!

@@Kspot42 Hi there. I'm also in Idaho. The St Luke's team have been amazing. You will get many after care programs. I'm not sure you have time to participate. A 3 hour drive would wipe me out. Hang in there. You have the pr-op class coming up. I understand it feels like things are moving slow. Get ready to hang on for the ride...after a year you will look back at how quickly time has passed.

@@MichelleTN All good ones above. A affordable option is Asics. I started out with a pair. No blisters or pain. Always a good Idea to invest in good shoes as you go.. Christmas is on its way. Great time to drop a hint that workout gear would be nice.

@@nikkimapr Another girly girl. shopping can become addicting...... I love it. Keep posting the new clothing photos. Great NSV. No more women's section.

Before surgery I bought a dress for my sons wedding. Size 24. I beat myself up over my weight. I was embarrassed. I went shopping for my birthday today. Brought me to tears. Here is my new sweater dress. I love the photos everyone has posted of styles they are wearing. I know this is a girly thing..Sorry men..... @@Babbs @Elode. Can I steal your style...I love the cute clothing you both find.

@@OKCPirate A well played sexual harassment card.

@ That was a new use for duct tape for me.

@RJ'S/beginning You are justified to feel the way you do. I'm sorry about all you have had to go through. Honestly you are beautiful. I'm not minimizing your experience. I have not walked in your shoes. Plastics will not be in my future. At my age nothing has bounced back. Not much is in its correct place. Under the clothing I look like a Shar-Pei puppy.

@@Alex Brecher Looking pretty GQ. Here's a thought. We need a calendar for 2016 with the men of bariatricpal.

@@craigcu giranimals! My generation my friend!

@@jane13 @RJ'S/beginning I agree. It is ridiculous the lengths she went to cover her loose skin. I'm not suggesting anyone do the above binding. Her story was on the TV series botched. They completed her plastics after she shared her story. If you can afford plastics and your health gives you the option to get plastics. that's fantastic. I hope people see that loose skin is ok. We worked hard to get our health back. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zUPfc87wRI

@RJ'S/beginning First..you are beautiful and valued as you are. You have earned your battle scars. You have worked hard. Wear them proudly. Here is one woman's daily routine to tuck her skin in. (1) control top panty hose (2) wrapping ace bandages around her mid section (3) Duct tape mid section (4) another pair of control top pany hose (5) Long spanx to cinch in her thighs (6) another pair of spanx to lift boobs and cover all the layers previous.

@@OKCPirate You can never go wrong with bacon.

@@kimmyco You sound like you are coming from a place of compassion. You have the experience of being in the shoes of a bariatric patient. I see it as you will have a greater impact on other patients. Absolutely not bragging by helping others wherever they might be in the process.

marinated prosciutto wrapped shrimp Grill mates baja citrus marinade Large cocktail shrimp Wrap with prosciutto Place on bamboo skewers Grill or bake Lasagna. This is depending on how many calories and carbs your intake is for your plan Ground turkey Whole wheat Pasta ( 1 oz = 21 carbs) or egg plant Parmesan in layers to limit carbs. (eggplant, egg wash dipped in Parmesan cheese and bake before layering) four cheese spaghetti sauce Mozzarella cheese Optional layer of ricotta or cottage cheese

@@sarahbethemails Rice was not on my plan. Carbs were limited until I lost 75% of my weight.. I'm in maintenance. Rice seems to bloat me up. (TMI) I love California rolls. In a food processor i mixed crab meat,carrot cucumber and cilantro.To a chunky consistency, I mixed olive oil mayo to create a salad. I stuff it in a small avocado. its not shashimi. but I love sushi.

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch Thanks for the information. Who knew blue plates would help with portion control.

@@dhrguru Fantastic compliment. Many unexpected things seem to happen to me at the gym. If you get more stories like this I have to hear them. I hope They keep you motivated.

@@4MRB4PHOTO Wow..I can say the hat is nice.....Looks like anorexia has kicked in. Time to have a doughnut.

@@OKCPirate My two boys are in their 20's. Trust me when I say you have more style. Older men still have it going on

@@4MRB4PHOTO I hope you are up to the challenge with the rest of the men. All of us girls have been posting our fashion finds. Now its the guy's turn. ....

@@Babbs I rarely go to the Boise mall to shop. After two hours of shopping I purchased a red sweater. I went to Ross to look for workout gear and my eye caught the dress. I had to have it after trying it on. Now I'm looking for an excuse to go out and wear it...I think we need a little black dress night with cocktails.

@@KindaFamiliar @@Dub I'm holding the men to this...We want photos in a few months.

@@OKCPirate Nice tie my friend. Looking good!

@@KindaFamiliar @@OKCPirate @@Dub I just don't see the men showing off clothing styles here.(That is what my apology was for ). Men please prove me wrong and post photos modeling your clothing styles... Yes we look we appreciate