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In WA state, where it all started in the US. We're following health official guidance - washing hands, limiting exposure to larger groups, etc. My husband and I have been instructed to work virtually. My kids (HS senior, College sophomore) are attending classes virtually. Haven't been able to get TP, Lysol, Purell. Upside to it all - No traffic on the normally horrible Seattle freeways. Stay healthy everyone!

Hey, that's an advantage to WLS. At one half cup food per meal, three cans of refried Beans and a box of Protein Bars and I'm set for two weeks...add a dozen eggs and I'm good for another week!😁

As a nurse practitioner for 30 years, I see this as the same level of panic and crazy as what occurred during the swine flu and SARS outbreaks. I always practice good handwashing wherever I am. Since there is no treatment I am not sure about the value of testing. If you are sick with any virus you need to stay home. period. There are no reported cases in the immediate area where I live but if there are I will just stay home. Super easy to have essentials delivered if necessary. I am not buying or stocking up on anything more than normal.

You asked what other people are doing, I replied with what I'm doing...

It’s cold here today 😞

I went with a lot of white today, and it needs to make it through a long work day. We’ll just see how this goes 😂

Luau Party & Family Sunday Outfits

So true!
@sillykitty it really looks great!

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Here was my yesterday OODT. I was hanging a show at the Uni gallery all day. I have to say, I am a bit disappointed in my beloved overalls. I found out the hard way that though the pockets are indeed awesome for nails/screws/tape measures, they lack a hammer loop. I’m seriously considering adding one. Also, please note the tape stuck to my stomach. I think it adds that bit of flair that the outfit needed.

Heading out to brunch

dinner out last night

Casual Sunday brunch outfit (the top is actually navy blue, not black!)

Tonight’s dinner outfit.

I'll let you in on a secret .... no women wears that neckline without wanting to be noticed. 😂

Casual lunch & some shopping

Jumping in with not the greatest outfit but branching out from my usual black and gray. Headed to a bridal shower.

Jumpsuit for happy hour last night

Kristie you are looking great. I love that dress. Enjoy your anniversary vacation. Take lots of pictures and have fun.

Welcome bethow. You are looking so cute and tiny.

Sophie I need that shirt. I wouldn’t be able to wear it often, but it would be fun to wear with pride.

Sillykitty another great look for you. I hate shoes, who needs them anyways when you are not out of the house. 😉

Snap case great portrait. Looking great.

I’m so happy it’s finally the weekend. It’s supposed to get up to 69 today. So excited for the warmer weather, even if it’s supposed to be cold and rainy tomorrow. Off to run errands. Have a great weekend all.

Vacationing in Mexico for our one year wedding anniversary. It’s so fun to feel good in shorts, swimsuits, and dresses each night for dinner! And so delightful to escape the Seattle rain for a week :)

❤This is a great look (for us) 😉

Thank you all for your inspirational pictures and notes. Yesterday I went for my six month post op in my first new outfit since my surgery. You all look so fabulous I can’t even imagine looking nearly as wonderful as you all do.
I started my adventure into healthy living at a starting weight of 315 pounds in 2017. Due to unforeseen circumstances was unable to get surgery until August 2019. I managed to lose 35 pounds in two years so weighed in at 280 on the morning of my surgery.
i have been on a plateau for two weeks and relied on all your postings to keep the frustration at bay. I had wanted to. E out of the 200s by my appointment and weighed in at 200.4 yesterday. Close but no go. Dr. Luc advised he was very happy with my progress.
Then this morning, I waved goodbye to the two hundreds.
Thank you for all the support you offer by sharing your adventure and results.

OK so I'm doing 6 months of pre-surgery insurance mandated medical weight management.
Month 1 visit: Met the doctor, did the weigh in, complained about the chairs that have arms and they brought me a different chair. We talked about the chair throughout the visit and how I did't fit in the chair with arms because it was digging into my legs, squeezing my butt, generally uncomfortable.
Month 2 visit (this last week): They weigh me in, take me to the room, same chairs, same issues. I ask for a different chair, but the nurse says she would have to go to a different department to find one. Essentially, it was inconvenient. I'm like... ... ... Well, I'm not sitting there. So she has me on the table, finishes up with me and I'm waiting for the doctor to show up. Perched on that table like a potato with dangling legs.
So I start pacing around the room like a caged elephant. I consider pulling out the stirrups and laying back on the table, but decide against that. I straighten the frame on the wall, then read the motivational poster. Its about customer service. "Grow your world around your customers and your customers will grown around you"
First of all, why is a motivational poster concerning customer service in a patient room? Seems more appropriate for some back office space. Second, their customer service sucks! The chairs are an issue I've already complained about and now I've been told that my request is too inconvenient to bother. Third, I'm a customer who is seeing this particular doctor specifically because I am NOT trying to "grow" anymore. This lady is trying to lose weight.
So doctor comes in and I'm ready to fight this fight.
I tell her I want a different chair. She's surprised and shocked that they didn't get me one! (Guess who is not surprised even a little.) I say, these chairs are anti-fat and don't work for fat people. Isn't a large part of her business dealing with and seeing fat patients? I mean, most of America is fat people, so chances are you've got fat people coming in and being uncomfortable in these chairs. She bristles when I refer to myself as a "fat person." She says, "Don't say that, don't say you're fat" and she winces and tries to brush it off. I'm like, look lady, I'm fat. It's like, specifically why I see you. It's a requirement that I come and see you before I have this surgery that is ONLY FOR FAT PEOPLE. Like, WTF.
I tell her that this poster is bananas. That they're doing a terrible job with customer service. She tries to swerve that as well - "This isn't my office, I'm not in charge of this, this isn't the only place I see patients, I will email the office manager, etc" I'm like, "You're the one I come to see. If not you, then who? Who do I talk to about this? Can we write this down in my chart that these chairs don't work and I want a chair without arms every time I come in here? Give me the office managers name and email, I will write to them."

My takeaways:
- This doctor is fat-phobic AF
- This office puts any pretty picture in a frame without reading / comprehending the intent of said poster.
- This office does not care about patient comfort.
- I feel really good for speaking up, making a clear argument, not backing down, and eventually getting a chair without arms.
- I feel good about saying all this stuff not only to the doctor, but to the med student who was shadowing her.
- It's hard, but important to make my needs a priority. And I'm sure they talked **** after, but I honestly don't care.
- Basically, this visit was A LOT and weird and I'm still processing it out.

First, you look great (as usual ❤️)
Second, and more importantly, I'm glad you are working out your "insides", and it's soooooo good that you are able to admit stuff to yourself and others, because that means you aren't stuck in hiding and denial, and carved the beginnings of a path out just by the recognition of it all ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@KaysMommy, so many years out and still working it, you are one of my spirit animals on here ❤️

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Good Morning all. It’s been a rough week already. My head isn’t straight. I sat down in therapy yesterday started crying and admitted I’ve been binge eating the last couple of weeks. I’m years out and it’s still a battle. Back on track and getting into the right head space. Not just working on my outter self but my inner self. I hope you all have a blessed day.

P.S. I think I need to clean my mirror. Lol.