December post ops

[redstacey 33]

Also the other night my husband and I went out on a "date". We got in the restaurant and all that they had available was booths. I just smiled like I always did and said that it would be just fine all the while I was cringing inside because of the fear of wedging myself in the seat and still trying to look comfortable. Lol. But low and behold I just slid right in and I wasn't touching anything. I was speechless. I could even put my purse in my lap. It was an amazing moment!

[redstacey 33]

I am going to agree with AmyC123 on this. This was my misunderstanding that started all the bickering on here. I have said my peace and said my apologies. Let's just let it go and move on.

[AmyC123 24]

Also the other night my husband and I went out on a "date". We got in the restaurant and all that they had available was booths. I just smiled like I always did and said that it would be just fine all the while I was cringing inside because of the fear of wedging myself in the seat and still trying to look comfortable. Lol. But low and behold I just slid right in and I wasn't touching anything. I was speechless. I could even put my purse in my lap. It was an amazing moment!

Ohhhh god the dreaded booth.....so happy for you!! That is an awesome win!!

I have been waiting to give that a try!!! I want to wait a bit longer just to be sure

[Christi.85 12]

I can now cross my legs, down from a 28 to a 22 in pants, I can sit on the floor and cross my legs, and I can wash my butt with much more ease... lol

[Greenize42 62]

Lol Christi! So needed that laugh today! I apologize to the ones that had to listen to my rant today... I think my hormones are raging again! It is nice to sit in a booth again but unfortunately my husband who chooses not to lose weight still likes tables but when I go out with my skinny friends it's very nice!

[redstacey 33]

What is the name of that movie with Adam Sandler and the little kid? Another clue is the kid loves Scuba Steve. And when they are taking the kid away from Adam in a particular scene in the movie the kid starts screaming out BUT I CAN WIPE MY OWN ASS. I CAN WIPE MY OWN ASS! Sometimes I have to giggle when I am on the toilet and say to myself BUT I CAN WIPE MY OWN ASS! Lol. Not only do I giggle about that while on the toilet, I still find myself getting the giggles about the atomic fart bombs that are still erupting. I'm surprised that my bathroom is still standing. Lol.

[redstacey 33]

Oh and one more story for tonight and then I'm hitting the sheets. The other night I was taking a shower and I was soaping up and all of a sudden I felt another hand behind my back touch my other hand. Well when I turned around and realized that there was no one else in the bathroom with me I did it again and realized that it was my own hands touching behind my back. I started laughing so hard at myself that my husband came running in from the living room to see what on earth was going on. When I told him he just looked at me like I was off of my rocker. Lol. Granted these are just small things that we take for granted on a day to day basis but damn it sure does feel great when you can overcome those obstacles. Let's keep up the great work ladies and gents!!

[mcmann1 7]

I believe that stated that she had the sleeve back in Sept and conversed to RNY this past Dec. i think that she stated that she'd lost weight before she conversed over to RNY. In other words, she hasn't lost 100 lbs since Dec.

What's up? Isn't this site designed for us to bare our souls, our goals, our frustrations, and our progress. I have never hidden the fact that I have had other surgeries before I was converted to RNY in December. I have posted several times my ordeals that I went through and all the complications that I endured during the time from September to December. I have been honest with everyone since I joined the December thread that it was okay with them that I was even on this thread. I have major medical problems just like many others that have had their surgery. I have Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, adrenal insufficiency, and immune deficiency to just name a few of the big ones. I am still dealing with those issues today. They are slightly better but not much. If anything they were all stirred up up after each of the surgeries that I couldn't get out of the bed for weeks. I was a ticking time bomb with my health. I truly believe that if I wouldn't have had the surgery when I did that I would not be here today! Now am I asking for a pitty party. Hell no! I am a nurse and I worked 60+ hours a week as a charge nurse of a private surgery center. Unfortunately I was taken out of work in June by my doctors because they were scared for my health. But hopefully one day I will start to feel even better as more of this weight comes off that I can return to the job that I love. I know that many of you on this thread also have major medical issues as well. And I know for fact that everyone on this thread has a weight problem. That's how we all got to where we are know. We have all tried crazy diet after crazy diet with some success here and there but nothing long term or you wouldn't be on this site. This site is for positive people with positive feedback. We can say things on here and everyone knows exactly what we are talking about instead of trying to explain it to someone who doesn't understand because they are not going through it. I don't care if you post on here that you lost one pound or if you lost 50 pounds. I am going to congratulate you and say keep up the good work. We have all fought the weight loss battle for many years and that's why we are joined together on this site. I will admit that the battle is a lot easier with having the RNY but none the less that has still been a battle. I don't know about you but it sure has helped me in my battle to have all the feedback from different people. I would much rather go into a battle with an army on my side instead of being the one that wants to point a finger and be alone, jealous, or bitter. I'm just doing the best I can with the tools that the doctors gave me and I will always be available for positive feedback with a positive attitude. Thanks!

I am so with you on this...I think we are all rockin it out and this site is so helpful...vent, party, Celebrate, congratulate...but dont judge...high fives

[mcmann1 7]

holly crap you lady's make me laugh tonight....reading all these posts I got behind...anyway just wanted to also congrats everyone for all those little awww moments you are all having with your weight loss...plus you know we all have our anger moments and so glad you all hashed it out and over came them on here. We all need each other to support or bad moments on here and our great ones. This is still a trying time for each other so we all still are lucky to have one another to understand we might not always be happy on here or understand ourselves. We are like a tight knit family that really most people wont understand who dont have to have this surgery. For me it looks like i have no choice but to shop soon running out of old or small clothes to wear. Put on jeans i kept for 15 years and now they are almost too big...woot woot.

[Greenize42 62]

McCann you are right on the money! Always exciting to be able to buy smaller clothes ! I actually have to stop myself from doing so on a regular basis. But I may have to buy some new summer clothes!

[mcmann1 7]

oh shoot never even thought about summer clothes lmao...sheesh. We still have loads of snow here so i have some time hahaha. This is going to be an expensive adventure hahah. Then winter will come again and will have to buy new winter stuff. Good thing i have two jobs.

[Greenize42 62]

I live in Texas so no snow and if it does it doesn't stick! Right now one day winter clothes the next shorts! Lol

[R@VEN 27]

AMY. Your post made me smile. I did something similar the other day. Not crossing my legs yet but I'm getting there. Congrats to you. And Redstacy. Congrats on the loss how ever it happened. I had band first and then bypass. It's awesome to see your success. I hope I wasn't the one who caused the mis understanding by asking the question about your loss I. The first place. But I was proud of you if you had lost it all since dec or before. Neither one matters to me. We are all in the same boat headed in the same direction some may paddle slower but we all will get there. Lol. Anyway this is an awesome site and I look forward to reading and doing some input with everyone in the future.

[R@VEN 27]

Redstacy. Awwww the booths. I have avoided those for years. Now I'm curious if I can fit.

[Greenize42 62]

I am sooo excited! My body had gotten to the weight that was a set point I don't know if any of you have ever heard that before but needless to say my body was being really really stubborn on this point and my weight was holding! I just stepped on the scales and have lost 3 lbs this weekend!!!! Yea!!!!!!!!