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    Topic: RE: OHIP Application
    Don't know about an in-province  form....but heres one version of the 
    co-morb list:

    1. Diabetes;
    2. Neuropathy in feet, ankles, hands and lower arms;
    3. Hypertension;
    4. Family history of heart disease;
    5. Family history of stroke;
    6. Family history of Diabetes:
    7. Family history of heart attacks;
    8. Thickened heart walls due to weight/hypertension;
    9. Intracranial hypertension (psudeotumor cerebra);
    10. Migraines/Headaches directly related to obesity/cranial
    hypertension
    11. Bells Palsy;
    12. Cardiac Arrhythmias;
    13. Ocular Hypertension;
    14. High Cholesterol (hypercholesteralemia);
    15. Elevated Triglycerides;
    16. Hypothyroidism;
    17. Excess Testosterone;
    18. Excess Facial & Body Hair (Hirsutism);
    19. Acne;
    20. Rashes,
    21. Chronic Skin Infections,
    22. Excess Sweating,
    23. frequent yeast infections;
    24. Hormonal Abnormalities;
    25. Infertility;
    26. Polycystic Ovaries;
    27. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding;
    28. Amenorrhea related to obesity;
    29. Incontinence related to obesity;
    30. Lower Back Pain; and muscle spasams (can't stand/work in house
    for more than five minutes
    without pain in lower back)
    31. Ankle/knees swelling;
    32. Shortness of breath upon exertion;
    33. Decreased Exercise Tolerance;
    34. Hip pain;
    35. Heavy Snoring;
    36. Acid Reflux;
    37. Lack of Self Esteem;
    38. Social Rejection;
    39. Loss of Job Potential;
    40. Inappropriate Coping Strategies;
    41. Anxiety;
    42. Severe Depression due to weight, inability to exercise, foot
    unable to heal properly because of weight, and health-related issues.
    43. Fatigue;
    44. Fluid retention;
    45. Gall Bladder
    46. Activity Intolerance; shortness of breath and severe fatigue
    even with minimal activity
    47. Decreased endurance limiting daily activities, including, but
    not limited to; walking, housework, working, dressing, standing,
    getting up, bathing, sitting, travel
    48. Depression related to difficulty coping with frequent failures
    at diet attempts
    49. Frequent constipation alternating with frequent diarrhea
    50. Stress incontinence
    51. Fibrocystic breast disease
    52. Abdominal gas and frequent nausea
    53. Hemorrhoids
    54. Personal history of colon polyps
    55. Family history of (Fill in the blank)
    56. Symptomatic ventral hernia;
    57. Congestive Heart failure
    58. cardiomyopathy;
    59. Heart Attack
    60. CPAP
    61. Stroke
    62. Heel spur surgeries
    63. Knee surgeries
    64. Osteoarthritis
    65. Gout
    66. Sleep Apnea
    67. Venous stasis disease
    68. Chronic leg pain
    69. Degenerative Joint disease
    70. Recommended joint replacement from specialist
    71. Accelerated degenerative joint disease
    72. GERD
    73. Gall Stones
    74. Repeated pneumonia
    75. Repeated pleurisy
    76. Repeated bronchitis
    77. Lung restriction
    78. Renal failure
    79. End stage renal disease with difficulty dialyzing
    80. Hernias
    81. Hiatial Hernia
    82. Kidney stones
    83 Increased risk of certain cancers
    84. Fibromyalgia (chronic fatigue syndrome)
    85. Hyperlipidemia
    86. Extremity edema with ulceration
    87. Dyslipidemia
    88. Dyspnea
    89. Eating Disorder
    90. Fatty Liver
    91. D.J.D.
    92. Coronary artery disease
    93. Irregular or Absent periods
    94. Skin Tags
    95. Traumatic Injuries to Teeth
    96. insulin resistance
    97. dyslipidema
    98. cardiovascular disease
    99. stroke
    100. Priorsurgical Complications
    101. hyperuricemia
    102. Sever Acute Biliary and Alcoholic Pancreatitis
    103. osteoarthritis
    104. Certain cancers are also associated with obesity, including
    colorectal and prostate cancer in men and endometrial, breast, and
    gallbladder cancer in women [1-6].
    105. binge-eating disorder
    106. social stigmatization
    107. discrimination
    108. impaired psychosocial and physical functioning, causing a
    negative impact on their quality of life
    109. Rheumatoid arthritis
    110. Birth Defects Cancers
    111. Breast Cancer in Women
    112. Breast Cancer in Men
    113. Cancers of the Esophagus and Gastric Cardia
    114. Colorectal Cancer
    115. Endometrial Cancer
    116. Renal Cell Cancer
    117. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    118. Chronic Venous Insufficiency
    119. Daytime Sleepiness
    110. Deep Vein Thrombosis
    111. End Stage Renal Disease
    112. Heat Disorders
    113. Hypertension
    114. Impaired Immune Response
    115. Impaired Respiratory Function
    116. Infections Following Wounds
    117. Obstetric and Gynecological Complications
    118. Liver Disease
    119. Pain
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Pennington's Clothes For Sale
    Suzanne,
    Have you tried consignment shops??? Like Deja Vu Boutique in Belleville? Not sure if they take it or not but I have the same dilemma. Some of my clothes isn't stuff i want to  just give aay as it was very expensive to  buy.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Relating to Andreadoe's fender bender - OT
    Guantanemo is a bit harsh but resurrecting devils Island isn't out of the question if you ask me...
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Relating to Andreadoe's fender bender - OT
    With Mark's insider connections and know how, he can call up various people on favors. A friend who has a paint booth. parts friends at car dealerships etc. The $425 replacement bumper  was a steal when we found a match on Kijiji for $75...despite the drive we had to take to Toronto to pick it up. I also have lots of experience in prepping body work  so when we finally get all the pieces together, we'll both be in the shop for a weekend  re-erecting my NEW car. Its  just a pain in the ass...but no worse than the embarrassment of driving a car around with no bumper and all its guts on show!

    PS... Elizabeth...re-send your phone number either through here or facebook. I can't find it anymore.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Relating to Andreadoe's fender bender - OT
    On Christmas Eve Day, I also had a vehicular mishap..or should I say my new car did! I wasn't actually there when it occurred. I had backed into a spot at the local seniors residence where I had a few clients to see before taking off for my Christmas holiday. I was in the building for about an hour and a half and when I came out, I approached my car from the rear to get into the drivers seat. I started my car and slowly proceeded to pull out of the spot when I heard this draggy resistance coming from the front end. I put the car in park and proceeded to investigate. Lo and behold, not only was my whole front  bumper smashed but the passenger quarter panel was dented in as well. I had my new  Malibu for 3 whole weeks and now I am driving around without a bumper at all while I compile all the parts I need to repair it. Fortunately, my hubby does collision work so the $3000 in damage will cost about 1/3rd of that. Unlike Andrea, I didn't call my insurance company  because I know my deductable is $500. I also have accident forgiveness for the first claim but I would rather save that for if I really do have an accident. With Mark able to do the repairs himself, I would rather just pay it  than have my premiums go up for something I wasn't even present for. I did report it to the faclity but they only chuckled, claiming that they have 4 or 5 of those a month  with the flow of inept seniors who still drive, pulling in and out of their lot. They should have  cameras in that case, I would think. There was no sense in calling the police because it was on private property and likewise I'm sure if there were witnesses, they would have approached or at least placed a note on my windshield. Theres no worse feeling than incurring that kind of damage and having no one own up to causing it. Needless to say, since then, I park across the road at the Metro store lot, far from any other cars. Its a bit of a jaunt on a cold day but worth it to save my car.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Reminder of Belleville group get together
    Arggghhhh!...Again the get together falls on my weekend to work...Oh well...maybe the next one.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: New image made me a stranger

    Rog was an old friend of my hubby's. When Mark and I met, it was he and Rog who were both parusing the singles scene together. Naturally when Mark and I became established as a couple, their friendship drifted apart.
    Rog was always a bit of a sleazy casanova type and quite frankly, I could never imagine a woman hooking up with him because of his seedy ways. 
    I ran into Rog at the mall the other day. there he was, dressed to the nines in his crisp jeans and black western shirt, cowboy boots and gaudy bling belt buckle. He was in that old familiar pose with his one eyebrow raised, preparing to tip his cowboy hat to any young filly that would catch his eye. Yup, Rog was the cowboy equivilent to a lounge lizard. Halfway into his 60's, he still likens himself to Tim Magraw or Toby Keith. He's finally let his Elvis sideburns go white but still makes good use of his lifetime supply of Brylcreme.
    Okay, okay, Rog was never my type but he was always polite to me and I hadn't actually seen him in years. I felt obliged to say hello and  catch up. As I approached and said hi, it occurred to me that he didn't have a clue who I was. He immediately swung into action presuming I was just another sweet thang who couldn't pass up his oozing charm. His arm went  around my waist as he addressed me as "babe". Then I had to break it to him. "you don't recognize me do you????"
    "eeer no...have we met before honey?"
    "Dyana...Mark's Dyana!?"
    Well, you never saw so much fancy backtracking in your life. "Holy...you look hot!'
    In its own bizarre way, I took the compliment and ran. Yes, its occurred to me that I likely look nothing like I did back then. I am wearing a size 11 jean versus a 26. My hair is red and longer. I wear glasses and makeup. Poor Rog... I could feel his disappointment when it occureed to him that I wasn't hitting on him. I love my RNY.

     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Reflections at month 8
    Congrats on your upcoming surgery. Dr. Nunn performed my surgery  but Dr Taylor did  my follow-up. The two work hand in hand and he is a wonderful Dr. as well.
    2010 will be your year of wonderful transformations and I wish you all the best.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Reflections at month 8
    I plan to get around to photos soon.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Reflections at month 8
    I haven't been here for awhile but its  good to know that when I need to come back, OH is always here.

    Well, This morning I hit 175. In recollecting all of my adult life, I don't remember being at 175. The smallest size I recall buying is a junior size 15 and I was a junior then. At 48, I am in a size 12 skinny jean. I am finally getting past the dysmorphia. I have  finally  got it in my head that there is nothing in Pennington's or Additionelle that will fit me unless its hanging on a jewelry rack. I have learned to veer directly to the size Medium when I go to Value Village. That whole process was a long time coming as I couldn't get it in my head that I was in a normal size range for clothing. But alas, I am starting to discover my own  body. I am no longer buying clothes because its large enough to drape my frame but I am becoming aware of fit and style that suits me. I am understanding for the first time in my life that I am a "petite frame". CAN YOU IMAGINE???  Me, petite. I am narrow in the hips and thigh and thus require a skinny fitting  jean.

    I am wearing heels and make-up and even dared to become a flaming redhead. Needless to say, I've regained self-esteem and confidence. I am no longer the butt of my own ridicule...jumping to criticize myself before someone else does it for me. In fact one day, I bumped into a doorframe at work and  apologised jokingly in defence of my  "fat ass", only to get bewildering looks from those around me. D-uh...my ass barely exists anymore. Old habits die hard.

    At night when I lay in bed, I can't help but explore the new boney landscape that has become my body. On my back, when my excess belly fat caves in to create a flattened stomach; hip bones, shoulder blades, kneecaps...all new and formerly undiscovered terrain. I don't preen in front of the mirror as much as I used to. Theres no need to devise ways to hide the fat flaws anymore. Every so often, I catch a reflection of myself as I pass a storefront window and occasionally I stop in awe of who I see. Am I perfect?  Hell no!!! I have a waddle of skin where my 3 chins used to be. My arms, tummy and thighs make me look like a sharpei dog.  I have to be careful not  to pinch my  nipple when I use a shoehorn. My body is far  from pretty. These are my battle scars. They will remind me of where I came from; what I achieved and the blessed gift I recieved. My  dramatically failing health has been restored and ultimately, THAT was the goal. I am not  so vain. The excess skin can be camoflaged by the clothes I wear. Frankly, at 48, I don't anticipate wearing a bikini anyways.

    I often look at my original pre-op photo andwonder how I got that way. I broke into tears one day while I thought of it. My husband was driving and through my sobs I asked him why he put up with me like that. He never once said anything derogatory to me about my weight. He answered simply. "Because I loved you then too."

    If my weightloss stopped here, now, today...I would be contented.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Magic Bullet on sale
    I got the 21 piece set at Pickering Flea markets for $35  with no taxes.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: I can't take it anymore!
    Oh I can soooo relate!! I was always the  cold sleeper....slept in  my skivvies with a sheet that usually  got  tossed to the side; with the window open all night in mid winter...now I have discovered  flannel, polar fleece and down filling and still, I am cold. I never used to own a sweater and I recently bought up a stock of them from  value village. Hats, scarves and mittens were a  NON-Happening thang with me and  I've already been wearing them and  winter hasn't even set in yet. I don't know  how I will survive this. Since moving back here from years in Africa, I already  started having issues with the cold but now its ten-fold of what it was. I'm thinking  Africa is looking  good again but its gonna be a long trek to work each day from there. I'm  hoping this will pass. My sister suggested i visit  her  for Xmas this year.... HAHAHAHA...not likely...she lives in WINNIPEG!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Ok..done
    Oh Suz...
    I appreciate your post and you are absolutely right but let me say, that I posted something almost identical about a year ago in response to Joanna's assinine statements. I see now that this  girl is clearly not mentally stable. The same subjects just keep repeating themselves with her and if I had been told as often as she has, over  the course of time on this site, i wouldn't have the balls to stay on this site; nevermind keep on posting. What you've said is 100% valid but unfortunately, in Joanna's case, its like  talking to play-doh. Some of us crave attention whether its positive or negative. Its clear Joanna is lacking forethought and common sense. Whats she says in  one post is counteracted  a few posts later when she contradicts herself. I've learned to take everything she says with a grain of salt if I  bother to read her at all. Its  clear to me that they weren't too thorough in regards to a psych assessment prior to her surgery because she is not only clueless but most ungrateful for the opportunity to have had this surgery. Don't let her stress you out. She is obviously a few fries short of a happy meal.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: WATER
    I won't say that I loved water before but when I had a thirst on, I could drink it and really enjoy it. After....nah..can barely drink it at all..doesn't sit  nice. I used to drink milk by the gallon too and thats also a couple of sip-type drink now. Its hard for me to get my fluids in and I can't stand that crystal light crap. Strangely, I can drink "Ocean Spray's Low Calorie Juices" without any problems at all. My fave is Ruby Red Grapefruit and the Cranberry or Grape is good too. If it weren't for that and tea, I would never be able to  get my fluids in.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: OH NO-milk has 12 grams sugar per cup
    Soon2Brunning is absolutely right. The natural sugars that occur in milk  or fruits will not cause dumping syndrome. Its refined and added sugars that you can't have. You hav to learn to read labels. Even fruit juices will boast high amonts of sugar but its up to you to reveal whether those  sugar values are from the actual fruit or are from added sugar.
    Again, we were taught in nutrition class that if sugar isn't listed within the first 5 ingredients, things are good to go. I'm surprised that you weren't taught the difference between natural and added sugars. Maybe its a Barix thing.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Not good....
    OMG, don't fret... I've discovered a pattern with me.... I lose about 5 lbs in a week to 10 day stretch....then I regain 3 of those lbs... I stall for 2-3 weeks and  it starts all over again....but I am still losing!!!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Changing bra and underwear sizes
    Hi Jen,

    I figure I should own shares in Value Village at this point. I started out wearing a 3X in panties and gradually was buying a pair at a time in 2X...1X  then to regular sizes in XL...When I was squeezing into a regular XL, I decided to go ahead and splurge on a dozen pairs of L panties (FOTL) , thinking that it it likely be where I was going soon and I expected to be able to wear them longer. D-UH  I am wearing them alright...but I am spending alot of time hoisting them up now. Seems my ass has abandoned me. As for Bras...I am still wearing the same ones but they aren't pretty. I am sure i've  gone  down a cup and they are loose on me. I have bought a couple of cheapies at Value  Village, but I don't want to invest too mu*****ase my boobs conspire with my ass and leave me altogether.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: -80 lbs (pics included)
    Sharron,
    Congrats, You look awesome. Hard to believe its the same person. I see that you have lost weight but gained some tattoos. Looking good!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: list of medications we can take???
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Atkins Shakes
    You need a membership for "sam's club" unfortunately.
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: My Thanksgiving.....
    Bravo Elizabeth! you are my hero.....Incidentally, I think I typed a similar response to some similar assinine post of Joanna's about a year ago. Its like the bloody energizer bunny. It just keeps going and going and going!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Blown away
    I began my morning with the brilliant idea of sorting through my closet. I've noticed recently, that  there are more clothes in it that don't  fit me than there are fitting clothes. OMG...4/5ths of my closet is gone. Fortunately, my neice recently had the surgery and she'll inherit my hand-me-downs  but I can't believe how much clothing I've packed up.
    The past 2 weeks have been spent in a state of total disconnect as I can't seem to grasp the  size changes. The other day I bought a pair of  skinny jeans in a size 13 yet today I had to try on all of my old  size 22's to be sure they still don't fit. I finally bought found a winter coat at Value Village in Ajax. Get this....size "Small!!!!". Okay, its a bit snug this year but should last me at least a couple of winters. I still visualize myself as much bigger than I am. Its bewildering to me that I just can't see the loss like others can yet the shrinking clothing sizes prove that its got to be dramatically  noticable. Strange phenomenom!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: where to get Magic Bullit
    I got my bullet at the Pickering markets... It was the  full 21 piece set for $35 no taxes
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Significant WOW
    Hey Elizabeth, I just wanted to say that you look absolutely fab in your avatar...keep up the  good work!
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3
    Topic: RE: Weightloss Fashion Blues
    I am so absolutely lost. I'm down to a size 14/16 - haven't been there in almost 3 decades...but my brain is in an absolute quandry. Of course, Value Village has become the boutique I most often frequent and I still veer towards the XL and XXL sections. I suppose I am a creature of habit. I'm in need of a winter coat as last year's more closely resembles the carcass of a buffalo  and my smaller frame can barely withstand the weight of it. But alas..I am cold all the time. I need something warm. I tried on near every coat on the XXL and L and L racks til I finally  realized that the odds of fitting into a M were more in my favor. Despite having discovered that in the  Coat section, again with  pajamas I began my search in the XXL an XL section. Not even 2 minutes passed from leaving the  coat area but it seemed I forgot I was a M and not an XXL. On the way home I decided to stop at Reitman's. I have a formal party to attend mid month and need a dress. I was never one to frequent Reitmans but i was aware that they had a Plus sized section. D-uh...don't you know that only 10 minutes after leaving Value Village and twice coming to the realization that I was a size medium, I walked straight to the back of Reitman's where the Plus sized fashions are. Seems the only part of me thats still fat is my skull! Why can't I get it through my head that i am no longer plus sized??

    To top it off, I haven't a clue of how to dress anymore. I figure if i just wear spandex and glitter pants that maybe Stacey and Clinton will show up on my doorstep and help me. I can finally begin to fit in the styles that the other girls wear but alas, I'm not a girl anymore..I am 48. I NEED A FASHION MAKEOVER IN A BAD WAY
     

    Don't Dream It , Be It!!!
    Consult: Nov 11,08 *** OOC forms sent: Nov 23, 08 ***Denied: Dec 31,08
    Reapplied: January 22, 09 *** Approved: Feb 03, 09 *** Surgery: Apr 21, 09
    Start weight 260 - Pre-op weight 239 - Current weight 175.3