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no sorry I am 5'9 but I know what you mean given all the nice clothes away. Try Ross great prices still better quality than walmart and I notice the prices are about the same.

I never had it but then I had no communication with the outside world and didn't know anyone had ever had it.  I have to believe that some food addicts do not do well with taking the food away.  Some of them cross addict.  That first month many feel the withdrawal and it's difficult.  Some people lose the weight and never feel at home.  Some people are never happy...fat, thin...any size...or any place.  We have so many pre-ops that are so sure that losing weight will make them happy.  We all know that's not true but it's a hard  pill to swallow for so many.  I'm sure the reasons are vast but I have to believe it is a lot of the part about expecting life to be perfect.  The ones in particular that surprise me the most are the people that say they would rather be obese.  Just like I can't understand someone that has a really bizarre addiction, I can't understand ever wanting to be obese again.  I'm sorry they are unhappy.   Remember though...so often the squeaky wheel gets the attention.  I truly hope the for the best outcome for everyone.
Hugs, Y

Interesting topic!  Buyer's Remorse was something that I experienced very early out from surgery... for me it had to do with the pain I was having... and then the difficulties I encountered a month to two months out from the stricture.  Once the pain was gone... and the stricture was dealt with....

MY buyer's remorse was gone!

there are other fleeting moments when I may think about overdoing eating something that I used to crave... but not to the point of regretting having this life-saving surgery.

All of us need to do a certain amount of HEAD work... because this is stomach surgery NOT BRAIN surgery....

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Daily Inspiration for February 4, 2011 Katie Jay, MSW

Persevere. 

Some days you wake up feeling tired or distracted. You just don't have the time or energy to follow your WLS regimen at that moment. So, you skip breakfast, or eat that slice of cold pizza that you righteously avoided the night before. Days of discouragement shouldn't surprise you. They are reminders that food will always be complicated -- either a comfort or a distraction.  

The key to real change is perseverance. When you take a misstep, for whatever reason, know that you will continue to persevere in your WLS recovery. You will start over at the next meal--you will overcome the temptation next time. That is how you'll succeed. Being perfect just isn't going to happen. So persevere. 

Action for the day: No matter where you are in your recovery, today you will persevere. Start over every time you stray from your plan. Start over as often as necessary. 

 

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Just wondering if anyone ever has cloth swapping parties. I have lots 16's 14's and 12's I can give away clothes I bought and maybe wore twice. I could use some 10's myself. If anyone knows of any parties I would love to attend one.