happyteacher
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
What is your favorite salad? - I am curious what your favorite salad is. I am in a bit of a rut, although I do have a new favorite. We roast root vegetables and place on a layer of arugula, put small plops of ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Tightening up and loss of exericise- when life hap - Hello,
This is just an observation about how when life happens, it can impact the weight journey. I had abdominoplasty December 9th (went great), but still cannot exercise. I tri...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
To the men: Valentine's Day Gifts (OT) - Ok guys,
If you are electing to buy your significant other lingerie for Valentines please know that you are buying this gift for yourself! What we women recieve is a present fill...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
And an extra $1500 for my tummy tuck - I am just posting this for folks who may be considering getting a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). My insurance covered the pannilectomy (spelling is off), and I had to pay extra for ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Snow days and trying not to let them turn into eat -
So the snowdays are getting crazy. It is cold in Michigan, and school is frequently getting cancelled for wind chills and/or terrible driving conditions. I am all for keeping ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Awesome broccoli soup recipe- on plan -
My daughter is making recipes from her vegan cookbook that I got her last week. She made this soup and it was ridiculously good. She used chicken stock instead of the vegetabl...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Cookbook find- on plan and fast prep -
Hi,
I am not one to endorse a specific diet plan like Atkins or WW, or what have you- so this post is not about that. I saw a blurb on TV of a chef that was promoting his c...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Plastic surgery- strategies to decrease swelling? -
Hello,
Does anyone out there have some strategies to reduce swelling post abdominoplasty? I was doing Ok until I went back to work last week, and after just two days I am s...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
1 Month Out From Plastic Surgery (TT) -
The worst of the recovery appears to be over, not that any of it was that bad. When I first got home I needed help getting in and out of a recliner, and could not sleep in bed ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
OT: 2nd funniest review EVER- Pringles -
I am laughing so hard it is difficult to manage my snot right now! I started a different thread about a consumer review on Amazon for sugar free gummi bears. Funny, funny $hit...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Lab results- Low, and why you should take your sup -
Just got my lab results back for the 2 year mark. Normally my labs are awesome, but this time I was low in iron, D3, and something else that now I can't remember. I stopped ta...
happyteacher posted a comment 11 years, 5 months ago
You are just cute as a button- look at the progress!!!!!!!!!! Truly,...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
OT: Funniest review EVER- Sugar Free Gummi Bears -
OMG, tears are rolling down my face. I went to look up sugar free gummi bears, and as usual took a minute to read some customer reviews I just had to share this one- funniest ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Boredom is getting the better of me -
Still recovering from abdominoplasty and I really struggling with boredom... which typically leads to overeating. I have a mountain of school work to do that I just can't seem ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
OT: Is that a giant brussel sprout? -
So I had plastic surgery 2 weeks ago and still have drains, soreness, etc. My family is coming to my home today for Christmas dinner. Normally my eldest daughter would take ov...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Spam from mary23real@live.com -
Hi,
Just read a PM from this email mary23real@live.com asking to friend up and only communicate via her personal email. If you receive this I would strongly encourage you t...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
So you cheated, now what? -
This is a response I put in another thread, but I thought given the holiday season and all it was worthy of it's own thread. Happy holidays!
I cheated. In the beginning ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Restriction of a large sleeve on a tall chic 2 yea -
IDo you ave a large sleeve and worried it will not provide enough restriction to get you to goal, or keep you there? I am 2 years out, over 6 feet tall, and a large sleeve up i...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Serious bummer -
I had PS surgery almost 2 weeks ago, and was eagerly anticipating getting my 4 drains out. Only 2 were pulled, and it will be at least 2 more weeks before the others are done. ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
2 year surgiversary -
Wow. 2 years. I cannot believe how fast and how wonderful it was! I feel very blessed that this process has gone so smoothly for me. I am now recovering from plastic surgery...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
On plan treats (cheesecake!) to help fight the hol -
Yep, been struggling here. I am actually pretty proud of myself that I have lasted the week. But, it is getting harder so it is time to pull out some favorite "treat" recipes ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Medical leave, treats in the house, and too much t -
Ugh. I am out on medical leave from PS, which I am super grateful for. First week of recovery not too much of an issue eating right mostly because I was heavy into recovery. ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Thoughts on Maintenance -
I read a lot on here the general idea of maintenance being so much more difficult than weight loss. I don't think that it is, and in fact upon reflection feel that the weight l...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 11 years, 5 months ago
2 Years out and Plastic Surgery -
Well, I am four days shy of my 2 year surgiversary. Things have worked out so much better than I ever thought at the beginning of this process and I couldn't be happier. My we...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Did your husband worry you would leave him post op -
Hi,
Quick background- vsg 2 years ago, husband was scared and tried to talk me out of it, but within a few days post op did a 180 and was 100% supportive. He lost 100 pound...
