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exohexoh’s Posts
Topic: RE: New Harley! And my thoughts on the BMI chart
Definitely less painful. I'm taking half a Percocet before bed to get comfortable and the other half when I wake up because I get stiff. I've been taking nothing during the day. The swelling in my back just makes it hard to get comfortable. But I'm definitely feeling well enough for my sisters bachelorette party on Saturday which I was nervous about! Probably won't have more than 1 or 2 drinks but I'm fine with that. Don't need all those extra calories anyway.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: New Harley! And my thoughts on the BMI chart
Oh and if I decide to go under the knife the boobs are the next thing to go lol. Maybe down to a C or D. They're just too big!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: New Harley! And my thoughts on the BMI chart
I just measured my hips and they're already down 4 inches. I'm in shock. I guess that shows how much he actually took off. Geez!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: New Harley! And my thoughts on the BMI chart
I have people (some who knew me before surgery and others who I didn't know pre-op) telling me I'm tiny all the time, even though I still fall into the low end of the obese side of the charts. I don't see it, I'm still a size 12 or M/L so I can't be that small (or at least I was before the TT, I've only worn dresses and leggings since). I'm already down 6 pounds and super swollen and have my period so I'm probably into the overweight category now. When people guess my weight (I never understood why people feel the need to do that) it's almost always 20-30 lbs under what I actually am. Maybe it's because now the majority of my weight is in my boobs lol, these DDDs are still going strong.
Then there is my sister who is my complete opposite looks wise (I am adopted but still lol). She's always been under 100 lbs even though we ate the same things growing up, her probably eating more and worse, especially now. When she graduated college she went to get her own health insurance plan and they rejected her because she was underweight and therefore must have an eating disorder or disease. Luckily she quickly got a job and didn't need to worry about it.
I too never got too caught up in the chart but more how I feel. I think we all agree that that is what really matters.
Then there is my sister who is my complete opposite looks wise (I am adopted but still lol). She's always been under 100 lbs even though we ate the same things growing up, her probably eating more and worse, especially now. When she graduated college she went to get her own health insurance plan and they rejected her because she was underweight and therefore must have an eating disorder or disease. Luckily she quickly got a job and didn't need to worry about it.
I too never got too caught up in the chart but more how I feel. I think we all agree that that is what really matters.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Comfort foods for when you aren't feeling well?
Not that it helps since it still is tomato soup but I started making my own and it's so much healthier/yummiest than Campbell's. equal parts tomato purée and chicken broth. A little brown sugar Splenda and spices to taste (I use black pepper, onion powder & garlic powder). Then you can throw in some meat or cheese to get some protein in. I've had at least a bowl a day while recovering from my tt, definitely my new fave comfort food.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: 1 month post belly skin removal
My boobs are just about at my lap now that my stomach isn't holding them up as much lol. It's so strange to shower and not have to lift it up, and being able to see "down there" lol
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Wow has my Faculty ID changed...
Awesome! I can't wait to get my new license in the fall, I've actually been questioned at bars!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Am I burning a whole in my stomach?
Just replace the coffee with hot tea and I'm the same. I've been drinking 3 of my 16 oz mugs of hot tea and 2 quarts of crystal light iced tea a day. I pee at least once an hour lol
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Have You Achieved a Weight Loss Goal to a Normal BMI Range?
Amen!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: 1 month post belly skin removal
You look great!
I really need to start taking pictures of mine, finally took a clothed side one today. It's just hard since I'm still pretty hunched and swelling like crazy. I'm sure ill be nowhere near as tiny as you though!
I really need to start taking pictures of mine, finally took a clothed side one today. It's just hard since I'm still pretty hunched and swelling like crazy. I'm sure ill be nowhere near as tiny as you though!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: OT- 29 and going back to college. Could use some support.
I'm not really a help with age since I finished my ba at 22 and went back for my masters at 25 and just finished at 27. But I am a help with random majors lol. My ba was in arts and entertainment management. I graduated in 2008 and obviously there were no jobs anywhere. I ended up in retail for 3 years before applying to grad school and getting into parsons in ny. My ma is in fashion studies, which is basically like the anthropology/sociology of why we wear what we wear. My goal is to work in a museum costume department, so my majors make sense for that and that's about it! One of the biggest things my professor stressed was relating the major to other fields and how it can be an asset in an unknown need.
On another note, my ex was a philosophy and logic major and got a job as an immigration officer. I know he's getting his masters now (thanks Facebook lol) not sure if its to help move up where he is or to move on to something else.
On another note, my ex was a philosophy and logic major and got a job as an immigration officer. I know he's getting his masters now (thanks Facebook lol) not sure if its to help move up where he is or to move on to something else.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Feeling lost...
Haha thanks. My mom keeps telling me I haven't been able to get a job because something great is waiting for me. At the same time she keeps telling me to stop being so picky with guys lol, can't help most of them are garbage lol. I did take this unemployed time to get my tummy tuck done since who knows when I'll have unlimited free time again!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Feeling lost...
I'm in my late 20s too and have been the same way for the past year. In my mind I would have been married, in my own house with a baby and a well established career. Instead I'm single, unemployed, and just moved back in with my parents after getting my masters. I easily could have stayed in ny but I wanted to be home and close to my family,
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: How many tubes of blood ???
Oh my goodness! My veins usually stop bleeding after a few vials so I would be there all day, with all my vein*****tured lol
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: poll: menstrual cramps?
Midol. Just make sure you get the acetaminophen one.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Loose skin
I had lipo there with my tummy tuck. I'll re-evaluate them in a year or so, if they need the lift or not (if I even have the money/time for it)
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Loose skin
If you check out the plastics board I've been updating my tummy tuck journey. I had surgery last Thursday and I'm in a lot less pain than I anticipated. I've just been sleeping A LOT! Lol. I still have drains so I haven't tried on regular clothes or anything to really see the difference yet. The worst pain I'm having is from the lipo I had on my hips/back, I'm guessing because I'm sitting on it a large part of the day.
Also, I'm 27 (24 when I had my rny) so I know how much it sucks being in your twenties with the skin. It just wasn't something I could live with. I've been shying away from dating because I didn't want anyone to see me naked and I was crying almost every time I got dressed. It just wasn't good for my mental health for my body to be so covered in skin.
Also, I'm 27 (24 when I had my rny) so I know how much it sucks being in your twenties with the skin. It just wasn't something I could live with. I've been shying away from dating because I didn't want anyone to see me naked and I was crying almost every time I got dressed. It just wasn't good for my mental health for my body to be so covered in skin.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Are my DH and I the only ones who went home in less than 24 hours post-op?
I went in Monday and left Thursday. I definitely would have had less issues if I left in less time considering I felt fine and was walking around until I had issues with my iv Wednesday.
I had plastics last Thursday. Got to the hospital at 6:15 am and was released around 5:15 pm.
I had plastics last Thursday. Got to the hospital at 6:15 am and was released around 5:15 pm.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Carb Counting?
Fruit and dairy are definitely my carb traps. I don't necessarily count the carbs but look at what they came from
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: OT: got my new car last night!
Beautiful! I know so many people getting accords lately.
Hopefully I get a new car soon. The 1997 mini van isn't exactly my sort of car lol
Hopefully I get a new car soon. The 1997 mini van isn't exactly my sort of car lol
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Baked Cheese Balls
I think I may make some to put in my tomato soup tomorrow. I've made them before but it's been a long time. You can also use egg instead of milk but I always use so little of the egg it seems silly
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: how much does it weigh?
It's okay my cat must think she's a car tire lol
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: If you had to eat at MCD's or BK...
I've gotten a burger and tossed the bottom of the bun. Just beware that if you're not used to greasy food it may cause an emergent need for a bathroom break!
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: Thigh lift and lipo
I had inner thigh lipo with my tummy tuck last Thursday. It's been the one area that hasn't really swelled much. My drains are higher because of the TT, right below that incision. They should be out by Friday. I've been sitting/sleeping on a recliner with a roll pillow under my knees (and another one at the small of my back because that's starting to ache from sitting and being hunched over). Just keep yourself as comfortable as you can and stay on top of the pain meds.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
Topic: RE: RNY Open Scars......Where Mine is Now and a pictorial trip down memory lane....
Mine are already putting out a lower output. I'm scheduled to have them taken out Friday but he said it may be earlier than that. I'm hoping for Wednesday.
<3 jen <3
<3 starting weight: 251 <3 goal weight: 135 <3 current weight: 160 <3
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