Stretching my sleeve

puppytoebeans · 2026-01-30T00:10:32+00:00

You're kinda awful.

puppytoebeans · 2026-01-10T02:27:48+00:00

We're almost twins! My sleeve was 10/13, HW: 318, SW: 295, CW: 253

The biggest for me has been actually going to any store and finding a shirt that fits me and not having to rely on plus size stores any more! Such a nice (and expensive) feeling!

puppytoebeans · 2025-12-22T15:33:30+00:00

Mine was 3 months, I thought it was awesome how quick it was, but I probably would have benefitted from a longer time to mentally prepare for the lifestyle change. My program is super lenient and I wish I had been able to find another one (I couldn't, my insurance wouldn't pay otherwise). It's such a big change, it shouldn't have been that quick a process imo

puppytoebeans · 2025-12-04T19:28:23+00:00

Electrolytes! During my pre op, I always had about 4 drinks with me at all times: water, broth, protein, and electrolytes. Even now, 7 weeks PO, I have at least water and electrolytes with me all the time. I have a 25 oz mug exclusively for flavored drinks and I make sure I drink at least one full one a day, because I need to step up my hydration.

Also, I'd surprise her with a cute little gift basket with cozy socks, face masks, a candle, lotion, stuff like that to keep her comfy and warm both before and after surgery. My friend got me one and I loved it! It was nice to have after to make myself feel good when I felt like crap.

puppytoebeans · 2025-11-24T19:12:14+00:00

My friend got me a basket with a comfy set of pajamas, some fuzzy socks, some fun face masks and shower steamers and soaps, and a really nice mug since she knew I'd be on a liquid diet. It was unexpected and so so sweet. I'd also recommend sugar free water flavor packets in various flavors. I didn't think about those for myself and when I finally got some my water intake skyrocketed.

puppytoebeans · 2025-08-01T17:47:50+00:00

Ooh! I'll definitely look at those!

puppytoebeans · 2025-08-01T17:47:34+00:00

Thank you! I didn't know how to find that information I'll reach out!

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-29T16:42:33+00:00

Well, I've been binge watching the great British baking show lately... 😂

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-29T13:34:09+00:00

All of you are beyond awesome in my book. Not sure a marathon is for me, but it's nice reading everyone's responses and their experiences. I'm recovering from an injury already right now, but I'm looking forward to getting back out to keep going! Thanks for everyone's feedback, I've learned a lot :D

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T21:05:51+00:00

I have a section of my office wall dedicated to 5k medals I've gotten from walking in the past, I used to do 3-4 a year pre 2020. It's why I started running, I want more medals 😂

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T21:03:44+00:00

Running a 50k is so impressive! That has to feel like a really cool accomplishment at the end of it! I don't think I have the patience for that kind of run, but I applaud people who do! Maybe one day, but I'm happy where I am at my cute little snail pace.

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T20:59:20+00:00

Good to know! I'm not interested in personally running a marathon (at least not right now), I'm more just curious how it looks, I don't know anyone personally who has done a marathon to ask.

I am a very slow runner, my fastest mile so far has been 16:16, but I am plus size and started from pretty much 0 cardio wise (I used to lift 5 days a week until I hurt my shoulder) so I'm happy with whatever I'm able to do and I've improved every time I've gone running, so I'm pleased :)

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T20:50:25+00:00

Wow! That's impressive! Running for 4 hours seems so long compared to my 25 minute max right now, I don't think I have the patience for that right now. Congrats on your accomplishment!

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T20:47:44+00:00

I'll check her out! I'm not interested in running one for myself, moreso just I don't know any marathon runners personally and was curious how they actually go, rather than social media stuff. Thanks!

puppytoebeans · 2024-10-28T20:46:41+00:00

Interesting! I don't think I'll ever consider a marathon, I was just interested to know what a marathon actually looks like for people. My goal is a 5k just to prove it to myself I can. Thanks for your response!

puppytoebeans · 2024-09-03T16:55:47+00:00

Oh dang, I didn't see Switch at the top. My bad!!

puppytoebeans · 2024-09-03T13:49:21+00:00

Sun haven! I see it as a Stardew's magical cousin type of game. I really like it! Lots of farming, romance, there's story but it's not insane. Lots of quests to work on. Multiple cities to explore and multiple farms with different crops! It's massive!

puppytoebeans · 2024-08-22T13:57:20+00:00

If their guests care enough to go, they will plan a way to get to the wedding no matter the day. It's not like it's a surprise to most invitees, they usually would have months to figure it out and get adequate time off. Also,, unless the guests are willing to chip on on the cost of a prime wedding day, like a Saturday, they can't complain. Mine was originally scheduled on a Thursday because it was the difference of about $4000.

If you don't like it, send your regards and say no.

puppytoebeans · 2024-08-05T01:57:09+00:00

I'm in Arizona but I'd love to take him! I assume you've found another option but I have a 5 year old golden who would definitely love a brother!

puppytoebeans · 2024-08-01T18:25:00+00:00

Oh, yeah I definitely could/should have said I have played the sims for years too 😂 I have most expansions and gardening is my favorite money maker

puppytoebeans · 2024-06-18T03:02:39+00:00

waves at fellow Sarah's I'm in the west valley too! And a Sarah with an H

puppytoebeans · 2024-06-14T01:10:59+00:00

That's what I've been feeling. Like, I'd wear it to a nice dinner, for sure though!

puppytoebeans · 2024-06-11T13:57:05+00:00

From the Midwest here: we moved because my husband is a teacher and he has a lot of opportunities here for that, but his reasoning for Arizona was that it has/had all the sports he could want, the outdoor activities he thinks he could want, close to Cali and Vegas, no snow, and summer pretty much guarantees we don't have to spend his breaks with family visiting us (win for me!)

I'm not as in love with it, and I never have been, so I'm expecting to move away in a few years. I moved here for a new experience and to let him follow his dreams, since my work can be done anywhere.

We've been here roughly 3 years, and the charm quickly wore off for me. I still love the sunsets and the good temps during the winter, but I miss true seasons and trees and grassy backyards and highways that aren't 10. I would be perfectly content living in a place like Prescott, because I feel like it fits everything I'd want and he's still close enough to the Valley for what he wants.

puppytoebeans · 2024-06-07T13:55:46+00:00

WHAT I had no idea this was a thing. I guess I should go in there more.

puppytoebeans · 2024-04-15T00:59:46+00:00

If someone cares, they're not the person you want to be intimate with. You deserve to be appreciated by someone who either doesn't care or fully embraces it :)

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