I ate 4 Dairy Queen Buster Bars in 5 days...

I heart you too hwag.

How did the new dresses work? They were beautiful.

Ohh I haven't bought any new ones but I'm a dress ***** now. I love trying them on! I'm ready to buy some new ones! Dresses are sooo comfortable! I've worn them a few times each now. :)

I beg to differ. I will not, and don't call/consider myself a vet.. I won't till I keep this weight of for several years.. only then do I think I *may* be able to be comfortable calling myself a "vet."

I've lost it all and regained, it's nothing (imho) to lose this after the VSG, so so much easier than losing it on my own.. by far. The losing is frankly the easy no brains needed part.. Talk to me when I'm 5 years down the road and ask me how I've maintained.. anything else in my book is a frank newbie.

Even so, there are many of those here that don't fall under "THE vet" category that people refer to yet meet the requirements as you see them. That's an exclusive  group that even THOSE people refer to themselves as. I don't think that made sense when I wrote it but it did in my brain...

I got your point, exactly. That was why I was explaining what "Vet" to me means (should mean?) and why I won't stick that label on me.. around here, it means something entirely different.. for better or worse.

 
I share your same thoughts exactly....... Were on the "5 year to Life Plan"

Somewhere down the line..... I really don't know when the defining point was..... I was deemed a "Vet" I was never self appointed.

I'm OK with the term Vet..... because a Vet can still fail...... You will never see me (and this is my opinion for me) call myself any kind of successful WLS patient until I've crossed the 5 year mark, and even than I may change that to 10 years out.

Now, it's insinuated that I'm "Royalty" like I said in another post.....more like a "Royal Pain in the A$$".......

So.... If I'm Royalty..... I officially deem you a "Vet"..... You were a Vet a long time ago.......

You remind me a lot of "Super Vet" Brandlynn.......

frisco

i'll assume kool aid will be your post op liquid?

get a damn grip - many have been successful w/out a militant regimen, but by all means.....you'll be in the majority, on this board.

1. I never said it was okay or they deserved it, I said you shouldn't beat someone up, but a little understanding of someone's different choices goes a long way. As I have posted, probably 900 times --- my basic plan is the same as the militant folks here. That's what's SO FREAKING FUNNY to me. I just allow myself some lattitude a couple of times per month and when I screw up, I pick myself up and go on.

Frankly, this hurt. I sent you a PM to take it off the board.

And I'm taking a break. Rob and the rest of you crazy people, you win. I give. This isn't worth it. I refuse to share my experiences when you have insanity like this going on. I'll be around some other boards, but this one has become toxic for me.

Say what you will, Lisa, but I am successful. I started at 375 freaking pounds. I'm a 37-year-old female. I've lost 184 pounds in 15 months. Those that get there sooner, more power to them, but not everyone has the same path and most get there at the same rate I have.

One day you'll find that out. Hopefully not, my wish for you is that you're the biggest loser in the history of this board, but it's freaking hard work.

Frankly, I don't allow people (not even myself) to beat myself or my friends up anymore. I'm done. Those that love me know, where else to find me. The rest... best of luck for a while. I just refuse to listen to this crap for a while, I'll be back later perhaps, but a mental health break is in order.

To the OP - I'm glad you are getting it. There are foods that are not allowed in my house. Ever again. They trigger me. Good luck, you'll do well, it's hard to face those demons. Really hard. xoxo

Sorry to see you leave.. but I understand the need and have sometimes had to take a step back myself. I will miss your sanity & posts. Stay in touch if possible, maybe send me a PM?