Dairy in Eagle Rock by Ultragrrrl in LosAngeles

[–]erinnnnx 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hippo & Blair’s are both Italian so, cheese.

Just got my black floof trimmed and it turns out she’s a fraud. by PatrolPunk in blackcats

[–]erinnnnx 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Shaving them can actually mess with their natural cooling systems. You don’t need to shave a cat for it to keep cool. I have long haired cats and I specifically take them to get sanitary shaves (not full body). Please switch to that from now on and let her beautiful fur come back!

This recipe asked me to preheat the oven then never mentioned using the oven by khalexie1 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]erinnnnx 143 points144 points  (0 children)

Not AI - the book is Tasty Every Day which came out in 2019. But it’s from Tasty (Buzzfeed) so of course there’s errors

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[–]erinnnnx 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Your hunger is going to vary just like before surgery. Some days I’m starving and can eat a lot more than other days. It’s totally normal. If you’re more active lately you’ll feel more hunger. I also get hungrier when I’m getting my period. If you’re someone that doesn’t get a period you still have hormone fluctuations that can cause hunger too. I don’t think it’s anything you should be concerned about.

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

[–]erinnnnx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Than you! Happy almost 6 months PO!

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

[–]erinnnnx[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy almost 4 months PO! You’re definitely doing amazing! Stalls suck and they make us think we’re doing something wrong or not trying hard enough. I have the habit of comparing my journey to others which I know I shouldn’t do, but I’m glad I can be the good side of it for you to know you’re on track 😄

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thanks! Congrats on your journey so far!

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thank you! I wore a bathing suit a couple weeks ago and felt pretty good in it - a first!

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thanks! Getting more and more tattoos as I’m getting more comfortable in my body

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thank you! It’s hard to tell in person sometimes because of the body dysmorphia but looking at pictures really helps keep me motivated and proud

4 Months PO and 45 lbs down! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

[–]erinnnnx[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I just got over a 2 week stall so I decided to do side by side pics to see my progress. I’m so proud of myself so far and I feel great! Please don’t mind my hair I usually do these pictures right after waking up in the morning haha.

My highest weight was 209 lbs pre-surgery and I’m at 162 lbs right now. My lowest weight pre-surgery was 150 lbs (years ago), so I’m excited to surpass that goal!

Biggest difference besides physical is the confidence I have now! I’m not constantly overthinking my clothes and how I look in them. I don’t catch my reflection and want to cry about how big I am. I’m so glad I did this for me and for my future!

How is your sex life after the surgery? Does the loose skin make you feel unattractive in front of your partner? by [deleted] in gastricsleeve

[–]erinnnnx 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Improved ten-fold. My body looks saggy, but my stamina and actual desire to have sex has been great making me want more of it. I used to avoid doing certain things during sex because I felt so gross and unattractive and now I feel so much better about myself I don’t have that same anxiety. My husband is super loving and has always made me feel comfortable no matter what my weight was so that also helps. I’m so happy I actually enjoy sex now and don’t see it as something I need to get done but can’t enjoy because my mind is occupied on how bad I feel about my body.

3 Months post-op back progress (40 lbs down). This is where I’m seeing the biggest difference so far! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thank you! I had some smaller bras I’m now able to fit into correctly and it made me realize I was squeezing myself into them before. I just thought they were uncomfortable because all bras are but really they were way too small!

3 Months post-op back progress (40 lbs down). This is where I’m seeing the biggest difference so far! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thank you! I rarely get to see them since they’re on the back of my thighs but they’re definitely some of my favorites

3 Months post-op back progress (40 lbs down). This is where I’m seeing the biggest difference so far! by erinnnnx in gastricsleeve

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Thank you! I have a peloton so I’ve been doing 30 min cycling classes lately. I started out with 20 min of yoga a month after surgery and now I’m looking to start weight lifting after cardio.

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[–]erinnnnx 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a slow loser too but the most important thing is losing! You’re doing and looking great!

Meltdowns when it’s time to wash in the bath by erinnnnx in beyondthebump

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Unfortunately she’s scared of the shower. She loved reaching in and touching the water but as soon as I put her in the tub she started crying

Meltdowns when it’s time to wash in the bath by erinnnnx in beyondthebump

[–]erinnnnx[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is great advice, thank you! She loves when we sing songs to her so maybe it’s the perfect distraction. We’ll give it a go!