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Post by goodkel on Nov 11, 2014 22:17:32 GMT -5
My first day look  Wow, just look at you! Have you reached your goal weight? I can't get over the difference between the before pic in your avatar and how you look now. Besides looking so much happier and comfortable in your skin, your beauty really shines. |
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Post by rargirl on Nov 11, 2014 23:30:15 GMT -5
Glad to hear you are enjoying the new job.
What is good for me might not be good for you but here is how I get myself "going" earlier in the morning:
1) coffee
2) jumping jacks
3) repeat until it's potty time
Also heating pad on tummy
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Post by songbird177 on Nov 13, 2014 15:14:52 GMT -5
Day four and nothing. I feel things moving at least. Going to buy an enema or something tomorrow. Been too tiered to do anything but go home and sleep this week.
I switched probiotics and was doing low fat so I think that's the cause. I went back to the probiotic I did shortly after my original DS. I'm honestly enjoying the break from living in the bathroom for months.
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Post by songbird177 on Nov 13, 2014 15:15:34 GMT -5
I even ate white flour (Doritos) and dairy with no dairy pill. Trying again today
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Post by songbird177 on Nov 13, 2014 15:17:18 GMT -5
Thanks Goodkel. Here's one side by side. A bit underweight but trying to gain Attachments:
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Post by goodkel on Nov 13, 2014 15:27:26 GMT -5
Thanks Goodkel. Here's one side by side. A bit underweight but trying to gain Unless you are still losing, your weight will bounce back all on its own. Just give it time. If you are still losing and staying there, not normal up/down fluctuations, you should try some Creon to stop losing in a way that won't negatively affect your weight in the long term. I am sure that much of your unwanted loss is related to your recent medical issues and that will correct itself over time. |
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Post by goodkel on Nov 13, 2014 15:32:58 GMT -5
Thanks Goodkel. Here's one side by side. A bit underweight but trying to gain I hope you understand what an inspiration your pics are and the hope that you give to pre-ops and to struggling new post-ops. Love, love, love your haircut! It suits your face so well. You look young and beautiful. |
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citizenk9
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Surgery Type: DS
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Post by citizenk9 on Nov 13, 2014 18:16:38 GMT -5
Wow! You look awesome!
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 13, 2014 18:26:27 GMT -5
Day four and nothing. I feel things moving at least. Going to buy an enema or something tomorrow. Been too tiered to do anything but go home and sleep this week. I switched probiotics and was doing low fat so I think that's the cause. I went back to the probiotic I did shortly after my original DS. I'm honestly enjoying the break from living in the bathroom for months. Eat some prunes. |
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Post by OnMyWay2Thin on Nov 13, 2014 20:01:52 GMT -5
Wow, you've always been adorable but you look simply amazing and healthy! What a wonderful success, Kelly is right, you are very inspiring to people like me...
Hope you get the issue straightened out soon,
Kelly
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Post by songbird177 on Nov 13, 2014 22:40:11 GMT -5
3 pieces of Halloween candy and nothing lol guess it will be an enema kind of weekend lol. One more day to get through
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Post by songbird177 on Nov 13, 2014 22:42:25 GMT -5
Thanks! Should I make a separate post for inspiration?
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derinoe
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Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 06/04/2014
Surgeon: Dr. Marek L.
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Post by derinoe on Nov 14, 2014 4:14:26 GMT -5
You look amazing! Congrats on weight loss and new job. How long did it take you to get to your goal? Did you need to have reconstruction surgery at all? Such an inspiration. Thank you for the pictures.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 14, 2014 10:37:22 GMT -5
You look amazing! Congrats on weight loss and new job. How long did it take you to get to your goal? Did you need to have reconstruction surgery at all? Such an inspiration. Thank you for the pictures. Not sure about the plastic surgery question here - she's not even 2 years out from surgery so it would be way too soon to consider plastics in any case. |
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Post by west4thavenue on Nov 14, 2014 10:51:42 GMT -5
You look amazing! Congrats on weight loss and new job. How long did it take you to get to your goal? Did you need to have reconstruction surgery at all? Such an inspiration. Thank you for the pictures. Not sure about the plastic surgery question here - she's not even 2 years out from surgery so it would be way too soon to consider plastics in any case. Apologies here, as I do not mean to hijack anyone's thread. However, I would like to ask you is this two year (or more) waiting time you recommend for purposes of the weight loss stabilizing or does it have to do with skin elasticity (not that I expect much on that score at my age)? |
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 14, 2014 11:02:47 GMT -5
You need to reach your goal weight and then have your weight be stable for one year before you do any plastics. This is because your skin will continue to sag after the weight loss, and things will redistribute for a period of time. If you wait, your result will be better and longer lasting.
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Post by west4thavenue on Nov 14, 2014 11:07:14 GMT -5
Thanks.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 14, 2014 12:02:22 GMT -5
Day four and nothing. I feel things moving at least. Going to buy an enema or something tomorrow. Been too tiered to do anything but go home and sleep this week. I switched probiotics and was doing low fat so I think that's the cause. I went back to the probiotic I did shortly after my original DS. I'm honestly enjoying the break from living in the bathroom for months. Why in the world were you "doing low fat" ? |
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Post by belle on Nov 14, 2014 12:22:45 GMT -5
I agree. I'm 10 years out and I couldn't have worked without the enema solution. I don't do it daily, but it's saved me more than once because I have an hour-long commute. It's not a full-on, high-bowel, massive amount of water. It doesn't take much. It's helped reduce hemorrhoids and has the added advantage of bringing out gas and any residual odor. I use a douche bulb (google it), and that's a tiny amount of water. I do it probably twice a week and always when I'm going to be with people nonstop for several hours.
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 14, 2014 12:29:39 GMT -5
I agree. I'm 10 years out and I couldn't have worked without the enema solution. I don't do it daily, but it's saved me more than once because I have an hour-long commute. It's not a full-on, high-bowel, massive amount of water. It doesn't take much. It's helped reduce hemorrhoids and has the added advantage of bringing out gas and any residual odor. I use a douche bulb (google it), and that's a tiny amount of water. I do it probably twice a week and always when I'm going to be with people nonstop for several hours. Yes, exactly. Same here. It's easy, quick, harmless. And I never need laxatives or stool softeners or any such thing. |
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derinoe
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Surgery Type: DS
Surgery Date: 06/04/2014
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Post by derinoe on Nov 15, 2014 11:43:12 GMT -5
You need to reach your goal weight and then have your weight be stable for one year before you do any plastics. This is because your skin will continue to sag after the weight loss, and things will redistribute for a period of time. If you wait, your result will be better and longer lasting. . Thank you. You always have wonderful advice and explanations. |
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Post by goodkel on Nov 16, 2014 1:33:06 GMT -5
You need to reach your goal weight and then have your weight be stable for one year before you do any plastics. This is because your skin will continue to sag after the weight loss, and things will redistribute for a period of time. If you wait, your result will be better and longer lasting. This is basically what I have always heard, too. Getting all the weight off is one thing, but your skin also bounces back a bit. You won't know what you need until everything has remained stable for awhile. |
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Post by goodkel on Nov 16, 2014 1:38:45 GMT -5
I agree. I'm 10 years out and I couldn't have worked without the enema solution. I don't do it daily, but it's saved me more than once because I have an hour-long commute. It's not a full-on, high-bowel, massive amount of water. It doesn't take much. It's helped reduce hemorrhoids and has the added advantage of bringing out gas and any residual odor. I use a douche bulb (google it), and that's a tiny amount of water. I do it probably twice a week and always when I'm going to be with people nonstop for several hours. Yes, exactly. Same here. It's easy, quick, harmless. And I never need laxatives or stool softeners or any such thing. A Biffy attached to your toilet does the same thing without having to stick anything up your butt. But, whatever floats your boat... |
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 16, 2014 6:32:16 GMT -5
A Biffy is a bidet, not an enema.
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Post by goodkel on Nov 17, 2014 18:30:12 GMT -5
A Biffy is a bidet, not an enema. A Biffy is a bidet with a wand that allows you to direct the water front or back. Positioned just right, it can give you an enema. I use it that way every time I go. |
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 17, 2014 20:15:57 GMT -5
A Biffy is a bidet, not an enema. A Biffy is a bidet with a wand that allows you to direct the water front or back. Positioned just right, it can give you an enema. I use it that way every time I go. I did not know that. Does the water actually go up your butt? I personally don't think it's a good idea to use an enema every time you go. |
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Post by goodkel on Nov 17, 2014 20:37:44 GMT -5
A Biffy is a bidet with a wand that allows you to direct the water front or back. Positioned just right, it can give you an enema. I use it that way every time I go. I did not know that. Does the water actually go up your butt? I personally don't think it's a good idea to use an enema every time you go. You can direct it into your anus. You can also customize the water pressure. A lower pressure will only wash off the outside. The controls are next to the seat and can be operated while you are sitting down. I usually only go once a day and, unless it is loose, there is always something extra up there to be flushed out. I bought it to help me clean my incontinent mother when even baby wipes aggravated her skin. It worked wonders. I have used it for at least the last 6 years of my DS with absolutely no problems at all. |
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Post by newyorkbitch on Nov 17, 2014 20:44:50 GMT -5
I did not know that. Does the water actually go up your butt? I personally don't think it's a good idea to use an enema every time you go. You can direct it into your anus. You can also customize the water pressure. A lower pressure will only wash off the outside. The controls are next to the seat and can be operated while you are sitting down. I usually only go once a day and, unless it is loose, there is always something extra up there to be flushed out. I bought it to help me clean my incontinent mother when even baby wipes aggravated her skin. It worked wonders. I have used it for at least the last 6 years of my DS with absolutely no problems at all. Thanks, that is good to know. |
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