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I'm a very social person.. I have always been.... so, I don't know about trying to be invisible in a group setting..That may stem from me being a performer as well... The thing I was most self-conscious about was being in one-on-one situations where the focus is one me as a person, not as an artist, educator or intellectual, etc... If I'm doing something for someone else or performing in whatever capacity, I'm the social butterfly.. .but when asked to engage in intimate conversation/interaction strictly about me... I wanted a hole to swallow me up.. WHOLELY!!!

I have BCBS-IL.. so it took about 2-3 days from submission to approval.. I would start calling and asking if they have everything, if there's anything else you can do and to verify the usual length of the process.. After I did that... I called the next afternoon and got verbal approval... Best wishes for a positive and speedy decision...

I still salads, but I load them w/ chicken, turkey, eggs, cheese and mushrooms... I can eat about a 3/4 cup of greens and a few oz of each topping... I found that depending on the dressing, I can eat more.. My go to is Protein shakes.. I'm so finicky, that i haven't settled on a few foods yet... besides cheetos.. and that's not a healthy choice!! LOL... pray for me and my cheeto addiction!!

I've put away my excuses and a co-worker of mine (who's trying to decide which surgery to have) will start going to the gym after work on Monday, Wednesday and Friday... Then my bootcamp class starts next Monday... Pray my strength!!!

I don't really look at other obese people in judgement... I want to go over and tell them about the sleeve though...

Yep, weight discrimination is horrible and very prevalent!!! I've had horrible experiences with Southwest Airlines... The plane was basically empty and this guy reported me as a customer of size and tried to get them to make me buy a second seat.. Now, I fit in the seats, arm rest down, EVERYTHING, but just because I am obese, he made an ASSumption that I would encroach on the next "invisible" passenger... I was so angry!!! So, I understand how you feel....

So Sleeve Family, I know we all LOVE a good challenge... Well, since the weather in Chicago has been beautiful... I've been inspired!! LOL.. Sometimes our lives can get a bit.... mundane, monotonous, etc... due to family, schedule, whatever... Then other times, we can shy away from trying new things because of fear of change, failure or just being scared...Then there are a host of other reasons (above were mine... )LOL... So, the challenge is to do something NEW next week!!! Something out of your normal comfort zone or routine... It can be something you used to enjoy or something you've always wanted to try, but never had the nerve... The opportunities are ENDLESS!!!! Please share what you have decided to do, maybe I can do it next week...lol... Here's my list (for the next month or so): Walking along the beach (the weather has been BEAUTIFUL in Chicago... and i haven't been the beach since moving here in 2004!!) Getting fitted for walking shoes at a REAL running store Actually start a total body bootcamp class (March 26th) Call my advisor and resume my doctoral study WASH MY CAR!!!

I get irritated when people look at me and expect an explanation of my actions.. If I didn't say anything was wrong the first 5 times you asked, then NOTHING'S WRONG!!!! And, maybe I don't want to eat all of my food.. I'm paying for it, so it shouldn't matter to you what I do with it... (sorry, I get irritated when people asked/say the same stuff over and over again!!) I understand being in service industry, but some people are just plain NOSY!! I eat out at least once a week and I usually order an appetizer as my meal... and I talk and socialize while eating slowly... My friends have now started leaving food on their plates.. I think my small food intake is opening their eyes to the massive amounts of food we used to consume together...

Yep.. it does!! But each day gets better!!! I felt like I had been hit by 30 Mack trucks in very quick succession!!!!

WOW!! That sounds fun!!! I think I will go horseback riding once I lose another 65-75 pounds...

Rootman, what's wrong with PINK??? LOL LOL.. I love it!!! Perhaps you can nicely ask said women and MEN who use colored and cursive font to use something different??!!! But don't hate PINK.. it's wonderful!!!

Yep.. it's an actual urban rebounder.... opened it last night... Reg price was 119.... 40 bucks plus 10 shipping....

Has anyone tried the urban rebounder or mini trampoline workouts?? Thoughts, suggestions??? I bought an urban rebounder off groupon for 40 bucks.... Looked good!!

Sweetheart, this is journey... full of ups, downs, and everything in between.. Make a better decision next time.. It's okay!!!! Amen!!!.Prisses!!

I saw this topic and started laughing!!! I used to weigh myself several times a day and when I wasn't dropping pounds, I was devestated daily!!!.. I'm learning to enjoy the journey and not be so anxious!! The weight is going to come off... it will.. we are losing inches and pounds of fat that we will NEVER see again.. The 1-3 lbs of fluctuation are usually Water (in my experience) and totally depend on if I'm watching my sodium and sugar intake... We are going to get to our goals... the question is, will we enjoy the journey or not.. I choose to enjoy each moment...even the ones that are not so good...

Girl, I didn't know what was wrong w/ me one night... I woke up choking on acids and mucus.. sorry to be graphic.. but... it scared me so much!!!

Congrats!!! You look wonderful!!

Mine was 4!! My doc told me to do 5000 IU sublingually everyday!!!.. I think I'm getting blood work done today... so, we'll see!

Midwest Bariatric Institute at Little Company of Mary.. what about you???

I was the same way shortly after surgery.... My doc told me to double up on my prevacid.. Now, I get severe heartburn and acid reflux when I'm stressed... I hope things get better for you...

As the fabulous people in my support group have told me over and over... Focus on hydration and not calories.. The weight is going to come off!!! You are still very early out... don't stress... sip, sip, sip!!!!!

Everyday is an interesting, yet fulfilling one w/ Sleevina!!! She's something else!! But, each day does get better as you learn to navigate and appreciate life pre-sleeve.. It helps me to remember that this is a journey and I have to submit to it, moment by moment!

Welcome back and thanks for the congratulations!!!! I'm glad you took the time you needed to make sure your are truly ready... You are strong and courageous!!!!

I can't wait!!!! LOL