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fatgirlskinny's Blog
 

Hi Guys! Im New Here And I Have A Couple Of Questions About The Vertical Sleeve :)

I'm 22 and weight 245 and 5'4". I have been over weight since I was about 7, and when I had my first baby at 20 I gained even more, now Im currently 2 months pregnant and i am wanting to get the vertical sleeve right after my pregnancy. Does anyone know if I will have to wait awhile after i have my baby to get it? As soon as I have my baby I know I will need rest but I am really wanting to lose weight, I have never felt good about myself and I'm young, I think this will really boost my confidence, make me healthy, and full of energy. I'm in Houston tx, does anyone know any good places here to get it? I have no money so I will be saving as much as I can till i get it. also is there anything I should know about it? thanks for your help guys.
fatgirlskinny

fatgirlskinny

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chrissy03's Blog
 

22- To 18 What A Blessing!!!

This is the most wonderful and emotional feeling in the world...Yesterday i put on a pair of 18 jeans and I almost cried, it was good tears... im finally under 200 lbs and it excites me everytime someone notices, friends and other family members, it was really getting to me because i got all these positive comments from everyone else except my husband, untill yesterday i saw my husbands face light up when i walked into a room, with my size 18 jeans and a lg not a 2x shirt and he told me that i looked so beautiful and different i wanted to cry to se that he noticed and finally made a comment.. I dont think im asking to much but i luv hearing that my spouse makes a positve comment towards me...( am I??) i had a slip up and was sick last night, learned my lesson, but i feel fine today and it a new day to stay on the right track not giving up... each month or every other month i want to get a smaller size of jeans when they get loose and have a new goal (what do u think?)
chrissy03

chrissy03

5
Weekly Updates
 

3 Weeks Post Op - Progress Photos

Wow...where do I start....   I up my workout game this week. Moved from 2.5 miles to 3 miles of walking this week. I am really loving this sleeve knowing that the fruits of my workout will reflect in my body transformation. I walked into my office yesterday and one of the ladies said I looked stunning. It did wonders for my inner self. In fact, a number of people are commenting on my weight loss. I went to a BBQ on Labor Day (dat was torture) and I girl I had not seen in a few months, told me I had lost weight and looked good...Made me feel all giddy..especially since I am still about 50lbs shy of my final goal...I can only imagine what that will look like. But back to the BBQ...There was so much food and drink...I think I missed the alcohol more than I did the food. BBQ is almost a synonym for drinking and all could have was my light pink lemonade...The compliments made it better though...lol...   This week also represents the week, I put on a two pair of shorts I could not wear pre-surgery and a pair of jeans...One pair of shorts was actually loose...I have this lil dress that I wore in the day that I absolutely loved. I am not sure if I would wear it again as an outfit as it is dated but I kept it because I wanted to get back into it...The day that happens....I think I am going to hit the floor....(but I also plan on taking pics to mark that day).   I told my mom about the surgery this week. I had not told her before because when I tried feeling her out about it, she had so much negative stuff to say so I left her out of one of the most important decisions of my life. I felt bad and underhanded but I needed to mentally prepare for this surgery and so could not deal with her opinions. She still had some stuff to say about it but now that it is done, I do not receive her comments as hard.   This Sunday I am able to start soft foods. I am so happy...These last two weeks I have really begun to miss food. I have planned about 30 first meals...lol..My body is over the protein shakes so I need some natural protein. My stomach is upset with the protein shakes. As I begin to eat, I am hoping I can once again tolerate them as they offer a good influx of protein if you are struggling to get it in.   I am still not having regular bowel movements without assistance of a stool softner. Driving me crazy as I went everyday so to be only able to go once a week with assistance gets me so out of sorts.   But with all that said...where I am today...I think I am beginning to see some changes..I measure next Friday so I am excited to see what those numbers reveal.   VSG 08/17/12 HT 5'8 HW 232 (08/13/12) SW 227 CW 208.8 (-23.6lbs)   I will take it...I had a goal (one of many) to be 205 by 09/17. I am on target to make it happen...(Sleeve don't fail me now..lol)
helgaready

helgaready

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Mission Slimpossible
 

Hallelujah

I am happy to report that after 2 weeks of absolutely NO weight lost, I finally went down 2.2. pds. I was honestly getting quite frustrated with myself, and reviewing everything I was eating. Hopefully, it will continue to go down slowly but surely.   Ahhh,,, finally a small sign of relief
Domika03

Domika03

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@DomLorenVSG
 

3 Weeks Post-Op & Back In The Water!

My doc finally cleared me to be back in the water again, and Tuesday (first day after the Labor Day Holiday weekend) I went all out. I have a pretty crazy workout schedule. I play collegiate water polo 4 nights a week for 2.5 hours, and I swim on the University’s Master's Swim team on my lunch 3 days a week for 1.5 hours. Again this was only a 4 day week and my first time back in the water in about 4 months, plus post-surgery 3 weeks. The first 2 days were the roughest, I was extremely sore and exhausted. Doing this much working out on such little calories is daunting and not for the faint of heart.   I will say that doing team/club sports is night and day different from going to the gym on my own. I'm lucky to stay focused enough to do 45 minutes on an elliptical or treadmill, whereas when I get in the water I'm not staying place, I'm engaging with other people, being pushed by my team members, and have a coach guiding my workouts. I never get bored. My mindset is not to just survive practice, but to be one of the best, swim the fastest, throw the ball the hardest, and be an MVP. When I do get out of the water whether it was water polo or masters swim- I'm jello, my body is completely exhausted and I feel like an Olympic champion (minus those sweet little gold medals). I have several fitness goals this semester, and I'm so motivated to get into the best shape ever, regardless of what the scale says. Our first ranked NCAA tournament is 3 weeks from today. Bet your bottom I'm going all Kong Fu Panda on my workouts for the next 3 weeks to be ready for this tournament... and the bonus- I'm going to lose weight. I <3 my sleeve.   **attached pic of me playing water polo last spring. I'm about to throw the ball.   Height: 5'9   Heighest Weight: 216   Current Weight: 196.8   1st Goal Weight: 169 2nd Goal Weight: 145   Sleeved 8/17/2012 @ 216 lbs   Week 1 (8/24): 204.8 (-11.2) Week 2 (8/31): 200.6 (-4.2) Week 3 (9/7): 196.8 (-3.8)
@DomLorenVSG

@DomLorenVSG

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Un-supporting Family Members
 

Parents That Don't Agree With Wls

So The past few days have been really hard and stressful. My parents are 100 % against me having VSG. Not like it matters bc I'm my own woman and have a family of my own and don't need their approval but its just so upsetting esp hearing the things that my mother is saying to me. She thinks that I'm taking the "easy way out & that this is a quick weight loss fix". Which are so ignorant statements to make. She keeps telling me to go back to the gym and go back to Weight Watchers. And I'm trying SO HARD not to blow up at her and turn this into a really bad situation. I know deep down inside me that this is the RIGHT decision and that I'm doing the right thing. She told me that "I'm risking my life for a quick fix". Seriously? I'm risking my life being 255 lbs at 27 (and 364 days, my bday is tom ) I don't know how much more I can take of this before blowing it. Anyone else have a similar problem??
ShrinkingMama

ShrinkingMama

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gmanbat's Blog
 

Conquering Theme Parks

My wife, daughter, her 2 kids, and I came from Ohio to meet relatives from North Carolina in Orlando for a Christmas fun time. We rented a pool home and purchased 3 days at Universal Studios. We had a great time although my weight and weakness necessitated me being pushed in a wheelchair through much of the excursion. Most rides were not for me; no pulling the restraints down. Fat put a damper on what Grampa could do.   It's a different story now. Grampa is in the game, giving his family great memories and celebrating life with a lot of laughter. We have moved to Florida and purchased platinum passes for Busch Gardens, SeaWorld, and various water parks. My granddaughter Katie in the pictures, who has no fear, is testing Grampa's grit to the limit. So far I'm holding up my image of tough guy. (I've been studying acting for many years).   The sleeve was the right move for me. I consider it a gift from God. Tell me I took the easy way out and I'll agree. It IS MUCH EASIER! Easier than sitting back and watching life go by. Easier than feeling sorry for myself. Easier than giving my family half a man in a twice a man size.   And fun IS FUN and worth having!
gmanbat

gmanbat

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Angela777's Blog
 

Today Is The Day!

It's 5:22am and I don't have to leave for surgery till 8:30 and I can NOT sleep!! I am so nervous to get my band out, however, I am really excited! Hope my surgery goes well with no problems and no band erosion.   Once this thing is out of me I can strat my 6 week wait for my sleeve (insurance pending)   Wish me luck!
Angela777

Angela777

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reppucci's Blog
 

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reppucci

reppucci

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Amanda's Rambles
 

Soooo Hungry....but I Can Soooo Do This!! 3 Days Left!!

So today I had my pre-op appointment at the hospital. All and all it went well, had a really nice nurse who I know will take really good care of me after surgery. Had the usual blood taken and signed paperwork. Also had to have a chest x-ray done. Got the low-down from the nurse about where to go, what to expect, and what my well wishers are to do while I am in surgery. I have to admit I was really pretty nervous sitting in the hospital, I guess just ready for this to happen.   After that I went to the surgeon's office to turn in my food logs and meet with the dietitian (who is very skinny). I started my pre-op diet per their orders on 8/27, but I didn't get weighed by them until 8/28. I had already lost 2 lbs by the time I got there on 8/28, but since my "official" weight was at their office I didn't get those 2 lbs credited to me. Anyways today according to them I was just down 10 lbs (my count is 12 lbs). The dietitian told me that neither the surgeon or the nurse practitioner would be very happy with only losing 10 lbs. True results told me that I had to lose at least 10. Yes I know, I am going to lose a few more before surgery and in the weight loss game, more lost the better, but I just felt defeated. I felt like if they expected more than they should have told me from the get go. But then again, I have been doing really pretty well on the diet. Then she threatened me with my current biggest fear...my liver might not be small enough!! I nearly cried. I am just about convinced this is a scare tactic, I am just going to have faith that my diligent diet will pay off and my liver will be tinny tiny come surgery. Kinda a non scale victory, normally after a meeting like I had today at the surgeon's office, I would have ran to the nearest McDonalds and although I wanted to really bad, I didn't. Woo hoo!!   I have mentioned these super yummy shakes, Pure Protein with 35g of protein, they taste amazing!! Well I asked her about them, they have milk protein concentrate instead of whey protein. She said that I was to have ZERO dairy until after surgery and that might have been why I saw such a sluggish response this weekend. But previously I had consulted one of my trainer friends who said that there wasn't much difference with the proteins. However, I had a feeling on Monday those shakes might have been hurting me, so I had switched back to whey. I bought their Barriatric Advantage shakes today, which were not cheap, but they have like 27g of protein in them. I got the banana flavor, (DYING for a banana) and it was really good.   This morning I did not eat (eat = have shake) as I was in a hurry and didn't want the extra "weight," for the scale. I didn't have my first shake until I got to work at about 1:30 p.m. I know, I know, bad for my metabolism. I never have the 2nd shake, just had grilled chicken and salad for dinner. Now its all I can think about it wanting to eat anything and everything. I am currently drinking a big glass of water and chewing gum. Have to get my mind off of this.   Anyways, I am extra motivated this week to be extra good on my diet. I will drop those 6 lbs and prove to that dietitian that I can do it and that I have a skinny liver. Makes me wonder what HER liver looks like. LOL. Tomorrow I fly to Dallas after work. I am going to dinner with my BFF, must eat chicken or fish. Then Sunday I am driving my mom and her 3 dogs down to Houston. They will be staying with me until Thursday. I can't believe that my surgery is that close, seems like just yesterday I was on my 3rd appointment for my weight loss monitoring.   I am a work-a- holic and haven't taken a whole week off of work in a long time. So I must get to bed, because I will be up at work early tomorrow to cram in everything I have to get done before I leave. I will be in the office Monday until 0900 but that is only to do payroll. So must cram cram cram!! I fully plan on finishing the edits on my first novel while I am "laid" up and working on my second and keeping my work phone turned off!!   Anyways, sorry tonight was about 90% rambles. Just a jittery mess.   Until tomorrow,   Amanda
Duhs9919

Duhs9919

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Velena's Blog
 

Day After Surgery

I was doing fairly good this morning. I blew it tonight. I took some nausea meds and totally forgot everything anyone has ever told me and I gulped 3 mouthfulls of cool water with it. That hurt so BAD! And of course I immediately threw up which is just what I wanted to do with my new sleeve. Be careful newbies!
Velena

Velena

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IsaacsGram's Blog
 

Exercise To Build Stamina Pre-Op

As I met my "personal trainer" Monday I could tell I really needed to build myself back up. I have been fighting with my left foot since April-plantar fascitis and achilles tendon sprain-and I can really tell I have not been exercising for 5 months. So I went today and did my routine that I was given. I'm glad I work out at a Wellness Center instead of a real gym-I am really embarassed by my large abdomen! So humiliating to try and get off and on some of the machines! But I know this will help me recover faster and make my transition easier when I can get back to exercising afterward.   Counting down the days till starting pre-op diet- 12 days left! 24 days till surgery!   I found another complication that I had not seen before - splenic infarction- that doesn't sound good- I'm a nurse, and anything that infarcts is NOT GOOD. I have added it to my list of questions for the surgeon on my last appointment next week.
IsaacsGram

IsaacsGram

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tjloser's Blog
 

Exercise

I started exercising Monday and have been able to workout 4 days this week so far. I've been doing Turbo Jam and it feels great to workout again. I will add strength training in as well.       KEEP MOVING FORWARD!
tjloser

tjloser

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pink grace's Blog
 

Can Finally See The Starting Point

hi, I have just found out that my op will bee in 4-5weeks time and I am really happy that I know the approx date. my first appointment was in March 2011, I attended the seminar in June, then I had all the test, physiology etc and then a sleep apnea test, I had sleep apnea and got my cemap machine, which I hate wearing. I had to wait 3months to see if the treatment was working, it was ans the specialist would send this info off to the bariatric surgery team, only, he didn't. finally after no contact from anyone I asked my dietician if she could find out what the delay was. 3 weeks later was told they were waiting for results from apnea clinic. I felt abandoned and depressed that it was one delay after the other. finally in May got an appointment for signing the consent form, it was horrendous I had put about 5 lb back on and was told that i could not sign the consent and would go to the back of the list, devastaed is how I felt. I got an appointment for another consent signing In 6 weeks, and at this one had lost 12 lbs, so was able to sign consent. I had to have an endoscopy and they remove 2 small polyps from my stomach, at which point me and hubby decided I would go for the sleeve rather than the bypass.At the meeting tonight we   e sat next to a man who had the sleeve last Oct and he was 22stone on the day of his op and is now 13stone and was very encouraging, I asked him dozens of questions as did hubby, lol, and we came away happy that we have chosen the right op for me.I cannot exercise due to fibromyalgia and other health issues at this weight, but will be going swimming as soon as I can. to get fitter. It has been such a long wait and at times felt like I had to jump through their hoops, but now only concerned with getting as much weight of as i can before the op.that is it for now . x
pink grace

pink grace

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MusicTeacher's Blog
 

Note To Self: No Wiggle And Giggle!

Oh, my! Tuesday was not a good day for me. I went back to school six days after my surgery, still on liquids. Everything was wonderful until after lunch. I had my earlier students sitting and singing through songs with very little movement. However, then came kindergarten. I knew the little ones wouldn't be able to sit still for the entire class, and since it was my first day with some of them, I wanted to make their day fun. I started with the song, "We All Work Together" by Woody Guthrie and had the kids "shake their booties" during the "with a wiggle and a giggle" parts. When they were reluctant, I decided to demonstrate. I got such a great response from them, that I kept going with them. They were so adorable, I couldn't resist encouraging them. Bad choice. My tummy hurt so bad that I had to sit with a heating pad across my belly the rest of the day. I went home after school and went straight to bed, hugging my heating pad. Yesterday, I learned from my mistake, did a slow-motion, simple demonstration, then let the kids dance by themselves. Much better. Today, I did more and felt awesome all day!
Juli Salzman

Juli Salzman

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rabrijumo's Blog
 

Bucket List

Bucket list   I have many desires but I want a concise list to focus on in the coming months to rewire my brain and change my habits.   Walk up and down steps " hands free" Go to Africa on a mission trip.- this one includes the fitting in an airplane seat and being able to walk at least 1 mile! Meet a man I can attract and be attracted to. LIVE LARGE - philosophically not physically I think that's enough to focus on. I want to keep these four things in my mind when the going gets rough. Might even laminate the list.         Source: September Members
rabrijumo

rabrijumo

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Nyt Fyre's Journey
 

Happy Birthday To Me!

Now that I'm out of my "funk" I should be a little more active... possibly.   Went to the clinic today and I'd lost another 3 pounds in the past 2 weeks. I blame that on stress, lack of food, and moving. We got a new place and it's a HUGE improvement over the previous. Just moved the last truckload of items yesterday, now it's time to unpack. If I do that while listening to music, it makes me more productive and it seems to go faster.   Today is my birthday and I am officially 30 years old. Dear lord where did the time go?! I'm proud of my weight loss thus far. It's not a full 20 pounds but 19 is pretty damn close don't you think?   We removed .03 cc's of fluid today. Figured out (after a month) that I'm not able to eat b/c there was too much fluid. Not a huge amount but just a small bit. I go back in 2 weeks to see where I'm at (if more needs to be added/removed).   I had a melt down about 2 weeks ago. I was so frustrated with my band, my body, and everything else in my world at the time. I had gone through the trouble of making a healthy, delicious dinner(thai chicken [crock-pot, chicken, salsa, peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce; rice noodles and bean threads; baked eggrolls]) and I couldn't eat any of it. I was so sad and disappointed. I cried and cried for almost an hour. I knew something wasn't right because even though I was eating, taking my time, small portions, etc. Food was getting stuck and I was getting sick. I found I was sticking to softer foods and soups because they went down easiest. Frustrating when you can't even eat a friggin' salad! Anyway, so we'll see how I do and what happens.   I was extended a job offer last week and I took it. I'm excited about it. Going to be helping others with putting together resume's, and helping them find jobs.   School started back up last week and I'm back in the thick of it. Sucks I still have no internet at home until Saturday and all my spare time right now is being spent either unpacking or working on homework. I'm behind but I aim to get caught up somehow over the weekend.   Anyway, I hope you are having a pleasant day!
Nyt

Nyt

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Hurry Up and Wait
 

Weigh In #7 And #8 And Food Hangover

Ok first I weighed 233 and this morning it was 231. I am so-so about the weight loss because I feel (fear) that its starting to slow down.   DH and I are BIG TIME football fans and we participate in a Fantasy Football league on competing teams. We hosted the live draft in our home on the 19th and it was a food smorgasboard. There wasnt that much that I could eat but I DID discover that chips - especially tortilla chips- are my cheating foods. I can eat chips and dip all day long, which I practically did that afternoon. Big regret because I experienced what I could only call a "food hangover" that night as I lay in bed. I had a difficult time falling asleep, I was queasy and just felt like throwing up. It was absolutely not worth it.   I also went back to Zumba with me daughter and I had no issues with the calf, yay!! But I did realize something that I meant to blog about last week but I got behind on other things so I owe a blog about my a realization about my dear daughter and my weight.   I started up on anxiety/depression meds again and im feeling some weirdness because of it. Im going to go to the boards to see if anyone else has experienced it too. It is my first time on Zoloft although I experienced success with the other meds I have taken, I feel that this time, maybe because im eating less, that the medicine is coming across too strong, Im even only taking half a pill.   Anyway!!! Back to work- on my new schedule- and I have to work out how to get back to working out regularly!! Toodle- loo!!!
RahRahRah

RahRahRah

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AlbanyDan's Blog
 

Weighed Yesterday, Results Disappointing..sort Of

I had my VSG December 7, 2011. My high weigt in the program November 2009 was 462. My last weigh in in March was 366. I have been going to two clubs, walking a mile 4 times a week in addition to an hour workout. My pants were W60 L30 and now I can fit into W54. I also went from wearing 6X workout shorts to 3X.   I was looking forward to the results showing on the scale but it only said 362. Only 4 #$@ pounds change in 3 months!!. They don't do the body fat measurement.   My question is, is there truth to the 'I am rehsaping my body with the exercise' explanation?   I went through a similar 'scale hold' for about 3 months pre-surgery in 2011. It held at 30 pounds lost and then started to move again I was weighed in February and March.   How do I lose 6 inches in the legs and hips but no results on the scale?
AlbanyDan

AlbanyDan

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desertmom's Blog
 

Starting Over!

today I made the choice to have 1500 calories for the day.I had about 150g of carbs and I enjoyed every one of them.   Tomorrow I will be back on plan but with some complex carbs as part of my diet again.It just worked for me.Cutting carbs to 25 makes me feel blue and makes the constipation terrible to deal with.   I will also keep up with the exercise and will try to do a walk in the evening in addition to everything else.   Now for the next 20 pounds as a short term goal by the 18th of December when we have a big family reunion in SA.   Heres to better days!
desertmom

desertmom

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dylanmiles23's Blog
 

Eating Too Fast

So I just ate too fast for the first time. Awful!!!!!! I did not throw up. I walked around my house about 10 times until I felt better. I was told walking helps. I never will do that again. I read somewhere on this web site to take your measurements. I finally did this morning after losing 46 lbs. I know by my clothes I have lost a lot. I found somewhere on line the outline of a female body and made copies. I don't know how often to take measurements, does anyone know? Thank you. have a great day everyone.
dylanmiles23

dylanmiles23

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It's Amazing to Me.......
 

I'm Still Learning My Body

Today I'm 7 days from my one year anniversary of being a Loser and I'm still learning my body. Just this past weekend:   I've come to terms with myself that my eating habits have changed. I get angry because I want to eat more but I can't because my sleeve is full after 3 or 4 bites and by the time my stomach has settled, I don't want it anymore.   I need to learn to cook in smaller portions.   When we order take out, we can share one dish or I should order something others will eat because I never eat more than a handful.   I shy away from dining with others because I'm done before everyone else so I sit there looking at a full plate of food waiting for the everyone else to finish. Also, something that never use to happen, now, I KNOW, I'm leaving with a doggy bag!   Thing I use to love to have I don't anymore, things I want to have I can't. I no longer love chicken. I can eat a few bites and then call it a day.
When I see pasta's, mac and cheese, lasagna, spaghetti, I'd love to have it! BUT I no longer can tolerate pasta.
STILL love, love, love ice cream/frozen yogart, cookies, cakes and salads...BUT the sweet stuff ....and something about lettuce is like a laxative to me. Once eaten it only takes 3 minutes to hit my sleeve and send me running. (Literally!!)
I've come to terms with myself that I must take vitamins daily. When I miss them for more than 3 days, I'm runned down and useless. I don't sleep well and I have no energy to do anything.   I've come to terms that my weightloss will be slow and NOT always steady, that now, I need to work out more to get faster weight loss results and to tighten up and build muscle.   I've come to terms that with my loss, I will have some saggiing skin and I will need to make a decision in the future if another surgery is something I want to do.   AND, today I've learn to listen to what my body is saying...and go with it. I can't stay with old habits good or bad, if my body says go left, then left is where I'm heading.   This is an exciting and frustrating time but I'm sure some day soon, I will master me once again.
x4achange

x4achange

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