East Bay Bariatric Support Group
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Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
Thanks for the reality check there. I have been thinking a lot lately on this 'Fake Thin" thing. It helped to go to the support group this past Saturday and hear what others think about it.
Thanks for responding here.
Thanks for responding here.
H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19
Topic: What are your most useful bariatric websites?
Hi Members,
I want to add some links, under the Links tab, to the websites you find most helpful on this WLS journey so share with other members. Either send me an e-mail with the web address or add them yourself on the Links tab.
Thanks for sharing,
Kimberlee MacVicar
I want to add some links, under the Links tab, to the websites you find most helpful on this WLS journey so share with other members. Either send me an e-mail with the web address or add them yourself on the Links tab.
Thanks for sharing,
Kimberlee MacVicar
Topic: RE: Sugar Free Torani
Thank you so much for this information! My rabbi uses these products in his WonderSlim cheesecake. He's hooked and says one of his favorites is turning it into a Key Lime Cheesecake. You can get the WonderSlim line at BariatricChoice, just click on our link under the Links section.
Thanks again. This is great news and exactly what we need posted on our site.
Thanks again. This is great news and exactly what we need posted on our site.
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
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on 3/22/09 10:20 am
on 3/22/09 10:20 am
Topic: Sugar Free Torani
I just go back from shopping and found sugar free Torani at BevMo. If you join their club (free) it is 5.49 a bottle. Only a few selections at the store in Fremont but enough to get me started. I purchased vanilla, caramel and strawberry. On the eggface blog she uses the vanilla and caramel quite often. Just thought I ouwld share. I have wanted this, but did not want to pay the shipping or have to buy three of one flavor at a time.
Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
It's not just that they are all small. It's that they are impossible to emulate. Because mostly what we see is not really them. They are made up professionally, their pictures are airbrushed, they use special lighting in the movies and on tv. Sometimes they do special things in wardrobe -- like sew people into their clothes or use custom-designed clothes that fit perfectly.
Then we are supposed to live up to this standard that these people in real life aren't even living up to.
Then we are supposed to live up to this standard that these people in real life aren't even living up to.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
You truly inspire me. Thank you. I think I will adopt that saying.
I think a lot of what I am going through has to do with being in Television and Film. The Hollywood mentality. Size Negative Two's and such roaming around. But that saying brings it back for me. Thank you for posting.
I think a lot of what I am going through has to do with being in Television and Film. The Hollywood mentality. Size Negative Two's and such roaming around. But that saying brings it back for me. Thank you for posting.
H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19
Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
To answer the question: no, I don't feel fake thin.
I'm reading a book called Shape up with the Slow Fat Triathlete and she has a daily affirmation that I think we could all use:
"I look okay. I feel great. And I don't give a crap what anyone else thinks."
I think we get wrapped up too much in perfection and are constantly holding our bodies up to a standard that is not attainable. If I look good in my clothes, that's good enough for me. Yes, I have droopy boobs and stretch marks, but I'm also in my 50s and have had two kids. That's what I'm supposed to look like. I'm not supposed to look like a Victoria's Secret model (and even they get airbrushed) and I really wouldn't want to, anyway.
I'm reading a book called Shape up with the Slow Fat Triathlete and she has a daily affirmation that I think we could all use:
"I look okay. I feel great. And I don't give a crap what anyone else thinks."
I think we get wrapped up too much in perfection and are constantly holding our bodies up to a standard that is not attainable. If I look good in my clothes, that's good enough for me. Yes, I have droopy boobs and stretch marks, but I'm also in my 50s and have had two kids. That's what I'm supposed to look like. I'm not supposed to look like a Victoria's Secret model (and even they get airbrushed) and I really wouldn't want to, anyway.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
Visit my blog at Fatty Fights Back Become a Fan on Facebook!
Starting BMI 40-ish or less? Join the LightWeights
Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
You said it all best right there. Do you think we can talk about this on Saturday?
H: 6'2; HW: 440; WLS: 411; Dr. Goal: 220; LW: 206; CW: 283; RNY: 10/15/07; Panni: 6/12/09; Blind Loop: 8/19/19
Topic: RE: 2 meds down
Ah, that is such wonderful news! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Definitely a Magic Moment...and a goal for many!
Kimberlee
Kimberlee
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
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Topic: RE: Weekly Question: Do you feel FAKE THIN?
This sounds like a great topic for us as it falls under the "body image" stuff we talked about last month. Additionally, it falls under the saying I heard when I first had my surgery:
"The first year, it's about your body; the second year it's about your brain (catching up) and the third year you just get to enjoy it."
I sense that you are at the point post-op when the weight is gone and you what you are left with, so to speak, and now the mind game begins. It is hard to look at layers of skin once filled with fat and not struggle, feel sad or ________. I kept reassuring myself "at least it's not filled with fat" but it's still not the most attractive look on the block, no doubt. I'd love to have my legs and arms done but I don't think that's financially in the cards for me at this time so I've either gotten used to it or I ignore them (not sure which).
I'm not trying to sugar coat this, what you are feeling right now is very real and I think we all go through it especially when the weight is gone and a portion of our body didn't turn out like we'd hoped. You'll hear a lot of post-ops, myself included, that didn't want another person, espeically one we were about to be intimate with, see us naked...lots of "turn the lights off!" stuff.
Kimberlee
"The first year, it's about your body; the second year it's about your brain (catching up) and the third year you just get to enjoy it."
I sense that you are at the point post-op when the weight is gone and you what you are left with, so to speak, and now the mind game begins. It is hard to look at layers of skin once filled with fat and not struggle, feel sad or ________. I kept reassuring myself "at least it's not filled with fat" but it's still not the most attractive look on the block, no doubt. I'd love to have my legs and arms done but I don't think that's financially in the cards for me at this time so I've either gotten used to it or I ignore them (not sure which).
I'm not trying to sugar coat this, what you are feeling right now is very real and I think we all go through it especially when the weight is gone and a portion of our body didn't turn out like we'd hoped. You'll hear a lot of post-ops, myself included, that didn't want another person, espeically one we were about to be intimate with, see us naked...lots of "turn the lights off!" stuff.
Kimberlee
Kimberlee MacVicar, Support Group Leader
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
www.eastbaybariatric.org, OH Group: East Bay Bariatric
Want OH Mag at a discount? Use Promo Code "MacVicar11" for $4 off.
