Dreamin Again

Welcome Marie! The people on this site are awesome.

Good luck @@jtickle! Let us know how it goes please Getting in shape, losing weight, and possibly a new job...you go girl!

I avoid mirrors and being in pictures as much as possible. Avoiding being in pictures is pretty easy I just volunteer to take the pics. The mirror is not always so easy. I have become adept at just looking at whatever I need to focus on and not pay attention to the rest of me -- like my hair in the morning when I am drying/styling it or the eyebrow area when plucking, etc. If I happen to look in a mirror as I pass it I am always kind of shocked at the person looking back at me lol Anyway, yesterday my boss showed me some pictures that she had been taking around the office for some online advertising that she is doing...and oh my gosh she has one of me and I can't stand knowing it's going to be out there for people to see. I know I shouldn't feel this way! I guess it's just one of those things I will have to smile and say it's fine go ahead and use it. I just have to keep reminding myself that this time next year I will look like a totally different person. I don't know...Anyone else avoid mirrors and pictures like the plague?

I am sorry to hear that. I have not had my surgery yet but I do see lots of people talking about stalls or not losing anymore and it is usually suggested that you try going back to the basics. Eat like you did the first several weeks after surgery? I am sure others will chime in. I hope you start losing again and get to whatever goal weight you are striving for. Good luck!

As long as no personally identifiable information was discussed it's not an issue. i do think the person that they were talking about should have had the courtesy to call and cancel if they were able to so that surgery slot could have been filled with someone who actually wanted to be there.

Wow that is great! Hope you love to shop lol. I can't wait until I am where you are now. Good job and I hope you are feeling pleased as punch with yourself

TOM is time of month

Congratulations!

Is it true that when I start losing weight I will feel cold? I can't wait for that to happen! (I know be careful of what you wish for lol) I don't think I have worn a winter coat in years - I live in MO so winters get a little chilly. Keeping a fan on at work even in the winter months sure does make people look at you funny. Does anyone have experiences about going from hot to feeling cold after surgery/weight loss to share? Does it last for forever or just while you are losing the weight? Thanks!

Good to know! Thank you all for you replies. i would much rather be cold than hot and sweaty. In my opinion it has always been easier to warm up than it is to cool down Have a great weekend everyone!

Oh wow you have to be kidding? A DIY fecal transplant

This is what the nutritionist told me when I met with her "About 86% of people who lose weight with WLS will regain". Is there any way that number is correct? If that is true why do so many people continue to go through with these surgeries? Of course I said "I won't be one of those because I want and need this sooo much." I am assuming those 86% said the same thing... Do you think that many people actually lose their weight just to gain it back? That is very discouraging to hear. Have you all heard those same statistics?

Thank you all for your replies. This has been an interesting thread for me. I am learning so much from all of you Thanks again!

Andrea when I have lost 73 lbs I hope I won't mind looking in the mirror either Madam Rev I saw the picture you posted on here and I think you are looking awesome. I hope you can one day soon look in the mirror and see what everyone else sees. Take care ladies and thanks for your comments.

You will be surprised what you can do when you have to The first time is just fear of the unknown. I have read that it's not really painful at all. You can do it if you have to! Good luck!

Happy Birthday to you both! tyngajones good luck with your surgery! I hope you have an uneventful hospital stay

That's cute

Levonox "Prevents and treats blood clots. Also used to treat certain types of acute heart attacks. This medicine is a blood thinner."

getnhealthyintx I don't think I will ever really enjoy having my pic taken even after weight loss but I do hope to have a professional family pictue taken within the next 2 years. My babies will all be grown up, graduated from highschool, and either in college or just graduating there also...that's a scary thought lol Good luck with the rest of your journey

Congratulations! You will do fine. Will keep you in thoughts and prayers Good luck and I hope you have an uneventful surgery and recovery.

I have read that some people need to inject themselves with a blood thinner after surgery? I think I have read some posts on here about that actually...

emttina looking good! Congratulations!

Wow you must feel like a million bucks right now Congratulations!

Waiting is the hardest thing to do imo. Like Beachgurl84 said they are putting you on the liquid diet so surely that is a positive sign I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

Welcome Jade The people here are amazing.