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My grandpa died in my parent's house. It feels comforting to be there now because he was a great person. So if it was "haunted" it was by his love and wonderful memories. Maybe look into the person who died and see for yourself if that seems like friendly ghost. I never had an supernatural experiences in my family's house, but if I did I wouldn't be alarmed.
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Nausceos from water
cookarue replied to nervousnelly719's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't do water either! Before surgery I could handle it, with no problems. Now it has to be hot with Crystal light or mio drops. -
You look fabulous!! Congratulations! Your hard work has really paid off. [emoji122] [emoji122] [emoji122]
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Down how many dress sizes
cookarue replied to cheyenne6483's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Day of surgery I was a 20, now - less than 3 months after and I'm in 14s! Very excited. Surgery day 12/29 at 223, now I'm 185 pic taken today. Height is 5'2. Woop woop!! Please ignore my lack of makeup and messy hair...lol -
They calling me skinny
cookarue replied to Moniquerobertson34's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look amazing - SKINNY!!! -
An Unbelievable Day: JOY...!
cookarue replied to Pedro Valle-Inclan's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
Yay! I'm very happy for you. It's added YEARS to your life. Very well done! -
I'm sorry this will be painful, but it'll be worth it. As most painful things tend to be. Keep us posted. Best of luck!
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Smye the actress pulled a disappearing act on you, correct? Then after a time, she came up and said, let's just be friends. As you've posted before, you're looking for more of a relationship than a friendship. Also, you're sexually attracted to her (I assume), so you, yourself aren't necessarily going out just to hang out with a buddy. More than likely, your hopes are that she'll decide after a time, to take you into consideration. If she wanted to take a leap into dating you, she'd have kept dating you from the get-go. Or at very least kept in contact with you. Women who put off a man aren't interested in that man. Therefore my assumption is that she's using your attraction to gain attention that she's lacking from men recently, in order to boost her confidence. Not that she's changing her mind and wants to date you seriously. I don't mean to sound harsh, and I know you've been through a lot. So, I hate to notice something and not make mention of it. I don't want you looking at this situation with the actress through rose colored glasses. From a bystander point of view, I'd be very wary of her intentions. Also, I think your time would be better spent on meeting women who don't blow you off. As far as meeting women who want to rip your clothes off, and tantalize your brain - it's going to be hard. There aren't many people who make good matches or are on the same level as you will be. Hence, the moving on to the next woman, and the next, until you find a better match that's as interested in you, as you are her. It will happen. But you can't spend your time with the wrong woman, if you're looking to meet the right woman. Sorry for the long, possibly unwanted, post. Lol.
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Get that Anger OUT!
cookarue replied to Connie Stapleton PhD's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Magazine
I overreact to my angry feelings all too often. I, personally, love to text out exactly what I feel inside, and just send that right on over to myself. It gets it all out and it's faster than writing on paper. I'm very private so I don't like to share my anger with outsiders, and this is the perfect way to get it out, and once it's out...i start to get myself back together mentally, and move on. These are great suggestions. -
I'm SO sorry. That's very disappointing. I was late to one of my nutrition classes by 10 minutes and they wouldn't allow me to go in. I had to wait a whole month longer to sign up and take it again, which meant I couldn't have surgery for another month. I was devastated and cried my eyes out, and was very mad at my husband (he was late getting home and we only have one car- hence why I was late to this mandatory appointment). I got over it pretty quickly, and I had my surgery in December 2015. I'm down over 50 pounds and I'm feeling great. I know how hard these set backs can be, but they're only set backs. You're still going to have surgery, so thank God for that!
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Pregnant 1 Year Post-Op - Reintriducing Myself
cookarue replied to beachgurl84's topic in Pregnancy with Weight Loss Surgery
I'm not pregnant, but I do have two little girls 1 & 2 years old. I'm very excited for you and your pregnancy. Congratulations!!! Is this your first? Once your kiddo starts crawling you'll be on your feet all day long chasing after (her or him) the baby. Eating can be tough. Have you been feeling hungrier more often? Before I got pregnant the first time I had lost almost 90 pounds from diet and exercise, then I gained 60 in my pregnancy. She was born, got pregnant again and gained another 15 pounds. So, after it was all said and done I was almost back up to my highest weight. Luckily for you, you had surgery before. So, you're sure to not gain like I did. Just take your prenatals and stay on track with your food. People will encourage you to eat "for two" and it's not really necessary because your little person is SO small you don't need to eat so much more, like I did. Keep us posted on the sex, and enjoy every moment -
Don't stay anywhere too long with someone who can't even take care of her own issues. As far as the actress goes, she's told you she's not interested in the long run. She disappeared, and now she's back to using you in order to regain her confidence (most likely after someone broke up with her). I, myself, am guilty of that in the past. String along a man that's interested so you can feel good about yourself, even though he's not what you want and know it. There are PLENTY of fish in the sea, and it's time to go fishing again. Stop looking at the old fish in the freezer you already caught. Dating shouldn't be so serious. It should be fun, and exciting. So if you're over the woman who clearly needs you more than you want her... Find someone who's fun and wants to rip your clothes off!
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I'm so sorry you're going through this rough time Emotional pain is the worst kind of pain, but after this is over, you'll be so open and free to just take care of yourself and do exactly what will make you happy.
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Damned if you do, damned if you don't?
cookarue replied to FreeTheSkinny66's topic in Insurance & Financing
How far away are you from 40 BMI? I'm just saying if you had to gain a few to qualify it wouldn't be so bad... -
My body thinks it's funny!
cookarue replied to Nurse_Lenora's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I had that happen to me too. Took me more than a week! Then it happened and I went back up the next day. It's annoying! Lol -
I'm glad you figured out the stool situation. Before my surgery I read all these things about people being up and feeling fine after surgery and things. I didn't have the same experience. I felt like crap, sore, in pain, irritable, tired, all of it for about 6 weeks after my surgery. I wasn't up and walking until day 3 in the hospital. I didn't have any complications either. People heal at different rates, and I was one of the slow healers. Even though I regretted surgery for that time, I got through it and now I would not change one miserable moment and I feel SO much better! Hang in there, you'll wake up one day and not be sore- and you'll feel great.
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Yea, before I had the iud I only bled for 3 days a month, so basically having a period every day of the month was out of the question.
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I had an iud paraguard put in. The procedure was uncomfortable but not horrible. Afterwards, however, I bled for about 20 days out of the month. I thought it would pass, but it didn't. I kept it in for about 4-5 months before finally getting it removed. I think I'd rather go with any other form of bc after that. Lol. My situation was unique I think, but it's my experience. No permanent harm was done thankfully.
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Post Op: 4.5 months (RNY 10:27/2015)
cookarue replied to bizzarrea's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I really relate to how you were feeling post-op. I felt absolutely horrible for about 4 weeks myself. I wasn't walking after surgery until the 3rd day in the hospital except to get up to go to the bathroom. I was in there 5 days total, and I didn't have any complications at all. Now, I'm almost 3 months out and I feel amazing and would do every single miserable moment again. You look fantastic! You're doing a great job. I can really see a difference. -
OMG OMG OMG I got approved today AND set my date!
cookarue replied to swizzle's topic in Gastric Bypass Surgery Forums
Good luck with your surgery today -
Schools, Children, Obesity, and Eating Disorders
cookarue replied to Inner Surfer Girl's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
That was a good article. I remember bmi and weight testing in school. The entire day afterwards was filled with girls talking about how perfect they were or weren't. I remember a girl talking about her thigh gap and saying her legs were perfect and mine were fat. I wasn't fat at the time, but I sure felt like I was from then on. -
4 Days Post Op Problem
cookarue replied to peglynmc's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
You should call your doctor. Maybe you can't handle the pill form yet. When I was discharged I got liquid pain meds. -
1 yr 3m out and in luv.
cookarue replied to StanCounty29's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
You look great!! -
One heck of a roller coaster that I won't dare stop riding!
cookarue replied to lachellove's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
You look fantastic!! Great job! Your hard work is paying off! -
'My FAT saved my life"
cookarue replied to Kimberly Bouche-Perez's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Can't wait to see the pics