heather5565

Yes and no. Yes with strangers, No to friends and family. When I was 82 pounds heavier I was miserable and wouldn't talk to or look at other people. I'd get grumpy easy and would speak my mind if someone pissed me off. Even if it was something so minor - ex: me holding the door open for someone and they'd walk thru without a "thank you" or a smile, nothing. I'd say loudly "you're welcome!!" Now because I'm happier and much more pleasant to be around, I think this reflects and radiates so I'm being noticed more. I'm much more talkative & I look at people (like at their actual face!) Because I'm more outgoing I believe this is why I'm being treated differently. Although I think I'd still say "you're welcome!!" even now, because that's just rude! When someone stands there and waits for you while holding a damn door open SAY THANK YOU! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

First of all: burn that f**king book! Second: congrats on your weight loss so far!! Yay! Third: I know those looks from men ans women! Sheesh, it's like you went and dug around in my head for those thoughts! And lastly: did you burn that book yet? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Hi Chrystee I really hope it all works out for you and your hubby realizes what an amazing gorgeous loving wife he has! And I hope you continue to be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. And I really hope you continue to feel attractive and build that self esteem. Cuz ... we can see your BP profile picture and woman, you're a hottie! Also, I love your haircut. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Hahaha like literally.And it's orange, which for some reason makes it even more repulsing Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Oh god!!! I forgot about that one! Yep tried that one too. That one was the most disgusting one EVER So gross Like seriously... sooooo groooooosssss Just think everyone. .. all of this reminiscing about shit diets that don't work... we will never have to do them again! Or spend anymore money on said shit diets!!! We are all doing it a healthy way and have tools to keep it off!!! Go us Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

This is an incredibly amazing, emotional, inspiring, and everything else kind of story!Just awesome Thank you for sharing ???????? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

My craziest one too. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

I treated myself to 4 new bra's today! I was told like a month or more so ago that I am "too small" to shop at Pennington's anymore but then just haven't gone to a regular sized store yet to get them.. but today I did! So pretty! Kinda sexy too! Heehee Deeeeeesperately needed new bra's! That's the only clothing item that I have not bought since starting this journey. So imagine me wearing the same bra I was wearing 81 pounds ago. Gross thought, I know. haha I donated a sh*t ton of clothing yesterday and then bought a few items from a consignment boutique as a treat. I like treats. Treats are fun. ☺???? Another treat I'm going to "splurge" on is ordering a special handle bar to attach to my road bike. I can't wait to use my road bike as a way smaller and healthier Heather! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

I ask "why" too! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

LOLBest response so far Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Keeps us posted on what the doc thinks Sent from my SM-G900W8 using BariatricPal

Hi all, I am just about to hit the 5 month post op RNY and I am asking advice on how many calories I should be at by this month. I've been trying to stay around 700 calories but I have noticed in the last month or so that this is increasingly difficult. I am hitting more like 800-950. I can't seem to stay around 700 anymore. What do you think I should be at or around? Where were you at 5 months out? I have noticed a slight decrease in the speed of weight loss since I've been eating 100-200 more calories a day but it is so hard to stay at or around 700 nowadays! HAHA Another question: when did you start increasing your calories? Can you give me a little bit of a play-by-play of how many calories you consumed daily for each month out please I am interested in seeing what everyone's responses are to this. I have no idea if I'm eating too much, too little or just right at this stage I do workout regularily if this means anything More info on moi: RNY surgery Sept 21, 2015 total loss to date: 74.4 lbs any ideas, advice, suggestions etc is much appreciated Thanks in advance Heather

Yikes! That does sound scary! OK so I'm only 5 months out but recently I have had some stomach pains and I originally thought it was a leak or a stricture or my gallbladder. No leak No stricture Gallbladder all good. BUT my doctor prescribed me Pantoprazole (or Tecta) - it's for acid reflux. Ironically, I was on this medication for years pre surgery and I actually chose the RNY because it's supposed to cure acid reflux (or GERD) instantly. Anyways as soon as I took my first pill that night the pains went away and haven't returned. Weird, right? I'll describe my stomach pains: Feeling very bloated & it was a twisting like sharp pain right around my umbilicus. Maybe you've developed Reflux? Maybe you have gallstones?

I too track every bite I take on MFP If you want to be my mfp friend I'm HeatherKNelson Or heather5565@gmail.com Maybe I have to eat less. I don't think I'm really eating a lot haha I measure everything. I do have a Protein drink ever single day for Breakfast with .5 cup of milk. I am only doing that to for sure get my protein in. I do notice that is where almost half of my daily calories go to tho... so maybe I'll have to cut back on that somehow. Many thanks to you both

Today is a GOOD day!! My journey is far from being over but at least I can see the finish line --- in the distance Next big milestone is the 100 pound mark! I'm happy to share this with all of you as you all have helped keep me inspired and motivated!!! thanks Heather

yep... a big Non-scale Victory happened to me today and I didn't get it. I had to get it explained to me. But once it was I haven't stopped smiling since! : ) So I went to Pennington's (a plus sized clothing store) today to buy some new panties and bras since I'm still wearing the ones from 72 pounds ago.. not a pretty picture, I know. I asked the sales lady to size me for new bras, so she did. this is how the conversation went: Saleslady: "so I think you're a DD36" Me: "oh no way am I a double D! I don't even think I'm a D" Saleslady: "Ok, so maybe a D36 then but we don't have any 36's" Me: "What do you mean you don't have any 36's? Like not in stock at the moment? When will you be getting more in?" Saleslady: "No we don't carry size 36's" Me: "I don't understand" Saleslady: "We don't carry that size, only 38 and up. I know that the lingerie store that is a few stores down from here is having a really good sale, you should go there for your bras and panties" Me: "Sooooo I don't need to shop here...?" Saleslady: "Yes, that's right, you're too small for this store" YES THAT IS ACTUALLY HOW THE CONVERSATION WENT!! I almost had to ask her to repeat it because it was very cool to hear!!! heeheeheeheeheeheehee I am too small for the Plus sized store! I can shop in regular stores! Even for lingerie! I was dumbfounded! (as you can tell by my side of the conversation) It totally made my day!!!!!! And another one to top it off was that a friend gave me a LARGE running jacket and I was going to put it in my closet not thinking that I would even get on... let alone do it up... and it FIT!!! I even zipped it up!! Did I mention it was a large??!! Just thought I'd share!! Today was a good day. hahaha If you got a NSV to share, please do! even a scale one! Aaaaaaannnnd GO! Keep being awesome BP friends! Heather

Week 21 and down 74.2 lb and hit ONEDERLAND! Whoop whoop!!

A weird NSV that I noticed yesterday. .. I can't ride the recumbent bike anymore because it hurts my sitz bones! (Sids? I don't know how to spell it) All I know is that it hurts my ass! Lol Buh-lieve me, I still have a bum... it's not like it's really tiny or anything! Lol Maybe some day tho!

Your weight loss has been a huge success! What a measly 14-15 pounds in the grand scheme of things! I bet you look FANTASTIC and will hit your goal soon I wanna see pictures!!!!

Yum! This sound good! So How'd you make them...? Bake them?

My doc told me that the mini is relatively new and there no long term studies on it and how successful it is far out. I had bad acid reflux so I went with the full GB and it was cured right away. Hope you are happy with whatever decision you make Good luck!

Island Girl - Elton John

I was kinda thinking it was stretched sleeve too.

I must've too! Darnit! It sounds like it was great entertainment.