happyteacher
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Out from plastic surgery -
I did it. I almost didn't too. I was fortunate that my insurance was willing to pay for a pannilectomy (botched that spelling!) and I chipped in 2 grand for the abdomen to get...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Craving brussel sprouts (and I have always hated t -
Ok, I get that our taste buds change after surgery. But me and brussel sprouts have never, ever been friends. When I was a kid my mom would try to make me eat one, and I would ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Goal Pants and Inspiration -
It has been a long time since I thought about this, and realized I hadn't seen a post on the topic for a bit- so I am just throwing this out there. Goal pants. Get yourself so...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Complacency is creeping in. -
I think for the first time in this entire process I can feel complacency creeping in. My weight is just fine, but the ratio of crap food to quality food is slowly eroding and s...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Holy Crap Are The Ads Annoying! -
A.D.H.D chic here can't stand the ads. I think this might be a deal breaker for me.
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Xyla (artificial sweetner)- can it make you sick? -
Morning,
I was wondering if anyone knew if Xyla can make one ill (cramping, diarrea). Not sure if it is a coincidence that this came along after the first time using it or ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Natioanl Weight loss registry -
If you don't mind taking a few minutes, you could help the research on obesity. Register your self with the National Weight Loss Registry. They will have you complete surveys ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
100 calorie Premier Protein shakes at Sams -
I just noticed them yesterday. 17 grams protein I think. They are not as cost effective as the regular version so buyer beware. The only thing I like about them is that I use...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Halloween Treats -
Hi,
So I am a candy junkie. It doesn't matter that I am at goall, or maintaining easily- if I bring it in the house I am going to probably eat it. All of it. And over a r...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
OT: Tomoxifin question- anyone out there use it? -
For now my oncologist has been prescribing me Tomoxifin until I can work out the logistics on future surgeries. I have not had discernable side effects and he mentioned that th...
happyteacher wrote a blog post 11 years, 8 months ago
Check in 21 months out -
Things have been humming along beautifully. Decided to take a few more pounds off and was frankly shocked at how easy it was. Approved for plastic surgery and have a date, but...
happyteacher lost 4 lbs since Mar 24 11 years, 8 months ago
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Absolutes and how they connect to failure or succe -
Just my thoughts here.
I am a perfectionist type A personalty to the nth degree. Prior to the WLS journey I would diet, be fastidious, break the diet in some small way, th...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Oh happy day and my isn't life divine! -
Nope- nothing out of the ordinary. Just relaxing at home on a beautiful day and taking a moment to appreciate just how happy I am. Love my family, love my new job position, lo...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Hormones, TOM, and sleeve capacity- Poll for the w -
Just curious, how does your normal monthly fluctuations affect you? Do you feel that you have a predictable days that your capacity is unusually large and do you associate it w...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
PS surgery date! -
Pretty excited- got my PS date for abdominoplasty. Some of you may recall I was really torn about when to do it due to other health concerns and not being sure about how the im...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Backpacking trip and a huge NSV -
Just a happy note...
I have always wanted to do a backpacking trip, but the weight was a dealbreaker. Just decided on a whim with the hubby to go and picked a moderate/chal...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Abdominoplasty with panniculectomy approved!! Que -
Hello,
I know there is a plastics forum, and I will cross post there. Please be patient. I like this forum, I feel like I know the folks here (or at least their online per...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Are you afraid to set your goal at a normal BMI? -
Just read an article that got me thinking about back in the weight loss phase how much I struggled with setting my goal weight. At first I told the doc that I wanted a normal ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
I think I am turning into a hypochondriac... -
Or having sympathy arthritis. I just don't know. My older sister was recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Pretty sure I caught it. I know, it is not contagious... b...
happyteacher posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
Holy cow, we could totally be sisters. We look like fraternal twins! ...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
New flavor Muscle Milk... -
Hello,
I noticed in the gas station yesterday that Muscle Milk has a new flavor... Mango something I believe. Has anyone tried it? I can't stand the chocolate stuff from t...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
OTProphylactic Double Mastectomy/breast cancer con -
Some of you may recall a thread I started a while back about insurance covering a prophylactic double mastectomy if you are a carrier of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. This process (...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
T-Shirt slogans for weightloss, any good ones? -
Went to my very first maintenance group meeting today at the center...they started it a few months ago and just figured out they were meeting! Anyway, a few good slogans came o...
happyteacher posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
High protein jello if you don't have access to a b -
In group tonight they brought in a sample of high protein jello that they concocted because our store stopped carrying the high protein jello boxed version. It was good! They ...
