GermanShepherdMama

My vacation this year is going to be the whole month I take off to have surgery!!! . Lol

I'm 5'10.5" and I have a goal of like 185. I think I'll look pretty bomb at that weight.

Make sure to check with surgeon first before applying any lotions. Usually incisions must be fully healed before applying any lotions.

Yeah, I feel ya. I wrote a paragraph about how crappy I'm doing right now with eating, and then I didn't post it because I wasn't brave enough. This guilt has to be the worst. *hugs* Do what you need to do to get back on track.

I hope all goes well!

I'm currently going through the process with the Cleveland Clinic. So far so good, except for having to attend a Substance Abuse Risk group meeting because I'll drink a bottle of wine MAYBE twice a month. Apparently I'm a binge drinker. I told the psychologist that I don't need to go to a meeting, I can just stop completely right now, but nope. Whatever. I'm not going to be drinking at all after surgery, I know this. So far that's my only irritation. I expected it to be a long process.

This is a good question. I would also like to know what people suggest. The last thing I'm going to want to do is go to Walmart.

Yeah, don't be surprised if you get another bill. Hospital billing can sometimes be TERRIBLE.

I'm going to be drinking and handing out candy. Kids that are not dressed up are NOT getting any candy from me.

I CANNOT wait to go shopping at Victoria's! Some day!

I've never been able to wear heels. They've always caused me so much pain and I'm terrified of rolling my ankles. That crap hurts, man. Was anyone better off wearing heals after weight loss? I weigh 343 pounds and am 5'11".

I just want to offer my support to the original poster. Sorry so many people who have replied have been pretty blunt. However, they were accurate. Don't be afraid to come back with more frustrations! There are a lot of people here who are encouraging.

You would probably benefit from physical therapy to strengthen and stretch your hips. Ice for inflammation. You could see an orthopedic doctor to have X-rays and an evaluation. (I work for an orthopedic surgeon)

Mention it that day. Doctors know to expect this kind of thing. I work for a surgeon. Just be honest and let the doc know why you are there.

I love Orange is the New Black!!!!!

We are currently in the middle of the X-Files series on Netflix! Gotta love those graphics!

Shooting sports here, too. Trap, skeet, sporting clays. Target shooting. Also, training and working my german shepherd. Oh and I play a lot of video games. PS4. Getting a PC in the next year or so.

I have no intentions of telling anyone but my family. I don't want to tell anyone at work or any friends at all. I don't want to be looked down on. Once you tell someone about it, you can't go back.