I just need to bite the bullet and do it.  I have to say I have been very lucky so far in that even though I think I have lost a lot of hair, it just looks thinner. I have been keeping my hair really soft and shiny with Moroccan Oil.  But, its probably better all around to just cut it. 

Thank you

I know its just not possible, I can see that with my body.  But I am losing so fast that I cant keep up with the weight loss. I am scared I am getting that melted candle look. I have been doing the elliptical and treadmill 3-6 times a week. Great aerobics activities!  I have been avoiding the weight machines due to lack of knowledge, and fear of looking dumb or getting hurt.

What are fool-proof machines at the gym that will help build the muscle underneath to lessen the excess skin? Do I go less weight, more reps... Or, more weight, less reps?  Do I do it each day?

I am seeing most of this skin on my thighs, not my arms or upper body.   Oh, and I need a butt.  Apparently, I never had one, it was just fat.. Now I have that lovely flat butt that looks worse than before..lol


Help!  Tips, advice please...

I am losing this weight, and feel great, but am almost more embarrassed of my body now :(

Not a single thing, so far.  The ONLY issue I have had is when I had 2 chicken drumettes, but ate them too fast.  I got the foamies, and nothing else.  I have not gotten sick, dumped, or reacted to anything.

At 330+ I was in a size 28 jeans and 3XL shirt.

Now, at 270 I am in a 22 jeans (boarder line 20) and in an XXL shirt or, an XL in stretchy shirts

I have a 42DD bust that is NOT going away so far since the surgery so I might always been in the XL shirts even when I am in the teens in the pants dept?

Maybe somewhere to just vent with the hopes of not being judged?  I want to start off with saying I know just how dumb and idiotic this was, but I had to have an answer.

I am not quite 3 weeks.  I am doing so good on my protein intake, and my water intake.  It was very very easy for me.  Not a single problem. I am perfect with my vitamins and now my exercises.

I noticed last week that when I had the 5 Almonds I had at noon that I again had NO problems.  I bought stoned wheat crackers and would eat one with reduced fat peanut butter on it with NO problems.  I didn't graze, and have not grazed.  I pick a specific time for food and eat a small amount, following the 30 minutes before and after rule about liquids.  I had dinner with the family a few nights back with twice baked potatoes and a garlic pork tenderloin.  I had a few bites of the tenderloin, and felt almost painfully full - put the pork away and was done for the night.

Today I had two stoned wheat crackers with a piece of turkey peperoni on it with some mozzarella cheese - microwaved till the cheese was melted and the cracker was a little softer. NO problems.  I had made my family lasagna and garlic bread for dinner.  I decided at dinner to try something, I ate about 3 bites of the garlic bread and had NO problems.  I started to freak out and wonder why I am not having any issues.

Today is my brothers birthday, and we were invited over for cake.  I didn't want the cake so I just hung out with everyone, laughed watched some MMA and had a good time.

I got home and decided this is it - I need to dump.  I need to know if I have some cake I will get sick.  I had 2 bites of the cake (sans the frosting, I never did like German Chocolate cake frosting).   Its been about half an hour, and I have not dumped yet.  Now I am really scared.  I am scared to death that the tool I wanted isn't going to work.  I know that the surgery is to help me.  Diet and exercises have never worked long term for me.  I did this so I could have something to help, something that actually worked to keep me from failing again. If I don't dump, if I can eat food like I used to (in much smaller amounts) how am I going succeed? I am sitting here in tears so afraid that I did all this for nothing. I know I shouldn't have tried the cake.  I know I probably got lucky with the other foods.  I just had to know, it would not leave my brain if I will get that cognitive behavior change that I need.  Now I know.  What do I do now?  I know it sounds like it, but I have not totally given up. And I have been to embarrassed about saying anything on here (and embarrassed that I even tried)  because I read about how some people are just so sick after surgery. I feel guilty that I'm not.  I feel guilty sitting here wishing I would get sick (that kick in the butt from my new stomach) while some people wish they could just keep water down.

I have no desire or plans to go out and get a bunch of fast food or cookies.  I really do want this to work.  But it feels like that its nothing but diet and exercises now - my "tool" is broke which means I am sure to fail and not lose the weight or keep it off.  It didn't in the past, how will it now without something drastic.

I'm not looking for sympathy here. I know that I shouldn't have even tested the waters.  I am trying so hard to rewire my brain - now I feel as if my safety net is gone and I feel lost.  What do I do?

I never knew about SF fiber gummies.... Might have to look into those :)

My surgeon as well.

Can you clarify a few things on the brownies please.

It doesnt mention flour in the ingredients, but tells you when to add it in.  How much flour?

How much of the equal sweetner 1/2C?

Thanks

Given that it was before Thanksgiving, and they probably had Friday off (like the rest of us) as well, I wouldn't expect anything this soon.

That being said, I did the same thing, I called my insurance company two days in a row and asked about the status, each time they said they didn't have anything from my surgeon.  The very next morning I got the approval phone call from the surgeons  office about being approved! I did not expect that at all. 

Good luck and stay positive.

I brought a robe, and couldn't even put it on when I walked around due to the IV attached to the IV pole.  I got the ol hospital gown in the front and one in the back deal..lol 

I brought slippers, but, they just slapped socks on me, and there they stayed.

I did however use my toothbrush and paste though quite a few times.

I would recommend the pillow for the ride home too.

I did change my underwear before the ride home, and that made me feel better personally. I had the catheter in for a day longer since my kidneys would not wake up.  I wore one pair one it was pulled, and changed into the other when I left.

Charger for your cell, if your bringing it.  Mine was by my side 24/7!

Hair brush and some barrettes or rubber bands

Good luck

My man is beyond sexy, sweet, and kind. Standing 6ft 9" 260lbs with sparkling blue eyes and a beautiful smile. Woman throw themselves to him all the time, and sometimes even in front of me. I kid you not, there is atleast once a week or more that he get**** on by some damn hot women. He likes women of all sizes, but prefers chubby / thick / large women. Infact, everyone of his friends asks what hes gonna do when I'm not big anymore? lol His answer is simple - He fell in love with ME, the real me inside and out.

His self esteem is quite high, he is very smart, a hard worker, and has lots of friends. I disagree with your 'theory'.

In my honest opinion, its just a matter of taste. There are so many websites, groups, etc. dedicated to big women.

A friend of mine who couldn't have children (due to her weight) got pregnant 2 weeks, YES 2 weeks after her Gastric Bypass! She had a healthy baby, but her surgeon was mad! Then only months after that baby she was pregnant again...lol

I wish you all the best for your family. Congrats

I had green Jello and water...  lol  

Some things were tempting, others were not. The baking rolls were killing me, but I had NO interest in the desserts and such.   I was more frustrated because everyone was making it such a big deal eating around me. Well except my brother who kept teasing me! You wouldn't know he was 42..lol  I just was done with food being an issue at all and was trying to steer the conversation to other things.

When I got home I wanted to try some turkey.  I did a naughty thing and tore off a piece about the size of my thumb nail and just as thin.  I basically sucked on it, and chewed it so much it became part of my saliva.. That was it, I was done, I didn't want to aggravate my pouch.