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@@Dub Love your swagger...Bring on Slim Shady!

@@CowgirlJane I think its personal perspective about the body type chart. For me its not a self judgment scale. Its a bone structure that I was surprised to find under all my weight. I'm not offended by anyone's bone structure or family genetics. I do like @@OKCPirate perspective on how the media sells their version of attractive. Oh yes. It is the reason of body image issues.

@@Susan66 Might be a good Idea to get actual fact's and statistics...Third party information is not that reliable. Also always a good idea to take what you read on the internet with caution. Below is one that I googled just to give you an idea of information. ASMBS say's 30-day mortality rate for sleeve gastrectomy was 0.08 percent, https://asmbs.org/resources/studies-weigh-in-on-safety-and-effectiveness-of-newer-bariatric-and-metabolic-surgery-procedure

I try to keep myself busy by going for a walk or cleaning house. Changing old habits to new ones comes with time. Grazing food is still a temptation for me. The mental changes are tough but soooo worth it. Keep going..you got this!

@@bgriffin86 Keep pushing forward. Your sleeve will take time to get used to a new life. Getting your Protein and Water intake in is what you are working on at this point. Its a bit difficult at first. It will get better.

How far out from surgery are you? @@confusedgirl18

@@Djmohr I'm trying to embrace my loose skin, flat butt and the almost missing Boobs. I think @@Babbs took my boobs from me.

@@4MRB4PHOTO So wrong..But so right... I could be wrong...I see most of the guy's as an inverted triangle. Broad shoulders and narrow hips. god love you men!

@@Debbieduck4 I'm with you. No hips no butt. At my age I knew I would have no booty.

@@pink dahlia I held most of my weight in my mid section. I'm not sure if my tummy will go away without plastics. I have no hips no butt. Hourglass is what I thought I would find.

It seems to be our bone structure. I just never knew what mine was..lol

@@jess9395 You have been through it all...too funny

@@OKCPirate Love your perspective. The media kills me selling us their version of attractive. That also includes the guy's.

@@AngryViking I'm wearing low rise jeans. I just don't have the curvy hips to fill out other jeans.

@@elizabethkl Easy life lessons : I will forever stay connected to support to keep myself on track. Exercise and staying active is my new replacement for stress emotional eating. Hardest to follow: Keeping my old behaviors from slipping back. (making the excuse I'm at goal so I can eat extra calories even if they are healthy choices. Waking up in the middle of the night and heading to the refrigerator.) I'm working on getting used to my new self. Its finally getting easier further out from surgery.

@@LoosingIt67 I have a question regarding soups. Not just liquid, but with some meat and veggies in it. Are we never allowed to consume soup again because it's considered liquid with solids? Check with your dietitians instructions or call them. Soups are fine with my program.

Her white bean chili is amazing. Great dish for fall and football season.

@@Lexuskela Next to her recipes she notes things like omit rice...I love her cooking class. Its like food network but only better. We get to sample what she makes. Having a sleeve her samples are a full meal for me that night.

@@Lexuskela The recipes on this site are from my local bariatric dietitian. I love her cooking class. http://insidekarenskitchen.com/bariatric-friendly-recipes/

@@Babbs Age appropriate costume for me. Its cold in October.

@@Elode Fall NSV's (1) Hunting for a great Halloween costume to wear to a dinner party. (2) My Second Turkey Day 5K since surgery. This has become my new thanksgiving holiday tradition. (3)My first fall at this size. Its my excuse to get a new fall/winter wardrobe.

I'm sure there are more issues than maintaining at 2+ years out. I always value what I learn from the vets. The process never seems to end after goal.

@@Biloxigirl I do stevia or splenda (Sugar makes me feel crappy) I do indulge in it once in a great while. With 33 pounds to go... ask yourself if the extra calories are worth slowing down your weight loss.

@@OKCPirate "laughing" Oh my friend. At least she was honest and you did not waste your time or energy on this woman. I doubt if you will get the $70 dollars back. Have a good laugh out of the crazy dates. Keep your options open. I hope you find someone that you can relax and enjoy companionship with.

After a great weekend. I let myself indulge. I do not do this often. I am back at my goal weight. I reset my goal to a better weight gain bounce. Its always a reminder for me that I am not exempt from weight gains. I'm doing what I need to do. I'm looking forward to challenging myself to a new goal.