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Hello everyone! I'm brew here hoping to get myself back on track without needing a revision. I was was close to my goal weight of 188lbs, 3 1/2 years ago. I was blew out my knee and bulged discs in my back when I was an EMT. Being laid up on crutches and in constant pain; the weight slowly creeped back. I'm in the 250lb range now. I'm fighting to get the weight back off now that I'm mobile. I was 360lbs when I started my journey, do not want to wind up back there. My PCP has put me back on thyroid meds and metformin hoping it will aide in weight loss. So far nothing. Not gaining but not losing either. I having invested in vitamin patches and would like to try t…

In need of a change of pace? Overwhelmed by current events? Here's a physical challenge for challenging times. It has been proven that exercise can reduce anxiety (https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-exercise-help-treat-anxiety-2019102418096 ) so maybe a distraction is needed in these exhausting times. Do only what you are comfortable with, even if it mean just watching while laying on the floor. Feel free to set physical goals or follow along in anyway you prefer. If you are interested, please join me in also leaving a bit of positive news daily (no matter how small) Stay strong & we will get through this, together Hope, Peace and Blessing to every…

Thought I would check in and see how everybody is holding up though this crisis. Luckily for me my husband is considered essential and still gets to work for 6 hours a day. I am also essential, but I only work one day a week. Hope everyone is doing alright! Take care!

Has anyone seen or heard from this member? I noticed that she has not been here in awhile and am concerned. Pretty sure that she has been a daily poster for awhile now. Hoping that she has just been busy.

?????????????????? It's Thursday (somewhere ?) Let's take it back with some fond memories... not negative ones. Honor ever step of your journey ??????????????????

?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? Happy Leap Year! The next time you will see Feb. 29th will be in 2024. Place your goals / aspirations / meditations / promises / guarantees / photos / quotes / etc. here, set an alarm & come back in 4 years for an update! ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ??…

Was waiting for my micro blading follow-up appointment at the swanky local day spa this morning when in walked two young, thin ‘beautiful people’ (all spray tans, botox & body con clothes) and I suddenly felt uncomfortable & embarrassed. I thought oh I’m so fat & they’ll look at me & judge me. WTF!! Where did that thought come from?? I’ve always been pretty self confident & never really felt that way when I carried weight (probably because I saw myself as ‘only being overweight’ not the reality of being obese - body dysmorphia). And now this random thought of being less than & being judged by how I look comes into my head. Worse was the realis…

After years of reading my medical reports and seeing terms and unflattering statements like obesity, morbid obesity, "composed mostly of fatty tissue", and "due to patient's habitus," (which is the medically polite way of saying "can't see sh*t due to too much fat!" I finally had a CT scan this week and the report has the term "dose lowering technique utilized due to patients size." WooHoo...I'm too small for a normal dose of radiation! That's a NSV in my book!

Every once in a while someone will create a thread about experiencing more illnesses (common colds, flu, etc) after WLS (some are chronic cases or occur many years later) Naturally no one believes there is any correlation. A quick video to give a little insight on possible reasons why and what to ask your physicians about if this is happening to you As always, do your own research & keep your physicians in the loop. Hope it helps someone search for alternate answers

????????????????????? ??Survived 2019 ? Congratulations?? New Year , New _________________

Going into this surgery I knew there would be head work but am surprised at a change I've decided to make: shedding or discontinuing one-sided relationships with some family members. It's as if as I lose the weight and become healthier I'm looking much closer at what's really going on with all my relationships. As I feel better about myself I will no longer tolerate indifference and lack of caring from others, or continue what I was doing - trying to buy their love with gifts. I'm the maiden aunt who had been sending Christmas and birthday presents to family kids until they turned 18. In the past I've at least received photos of some of them in return and one niece w…

Ok, BP has been rather boring, we used to have some rowdies on here ( where did they go!) (@FluffyChix, ahem!) I have been browsing endless plastic surgery sites, lurking all my friends's surgeries. So the gal pics are more prevalent and we are used to seeing each other nekkid for ps galleries, typical mommy makeovers, ba/bl, etc. And we are especially concerned about the mons lift or FUPA. While browsing photo galleries, without warning in full frontal pics oh look - men - seeking/getting needed surgery - quick scroll past the scrotums.... So I got to thinking, some of those dudes have some mighty low hanging fruit.... do they get 'lifts' or some kinda e…

This might belong under the Non-Scale victories thread, but it felt like it warranted a thread, because I didn't see it anywhere else, here. Are you familiar with the Death Clock? http://www.deathclock.com/ It's morbid and obviously a bit tongue-in-cheek, but the site "calculates" your approximate "death day" based on attitude, weight, and smoking status. I did mine a few years back and it gave me a date of December 25, 2061. I did it again today and I'm happy to report I've bought myself another 8 years with surgery! New "date of death" is January 2, 2069.

?Determined Decemeber Motivational Challenge? Join us to stay focused and stress free during the holiday season! Join in and enjoy motivation to reach your personal goals. Participate often, post daily, enjoy the conversations, ask questions, upload random pics and quotes, try a yoga pose or two ! Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) 4. Tell us about your favorite winter activities ⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳OPENS DECEMBER 1 2019⏳⏳⏳⏳⏳

Down 40 lbs! Since surgery nov.12th

8 month difference...1 1/2 month post-op

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OK Guys, so i think this may have been done before, but i had a question. Has anyone gotten a tattoo after surgery? Either to memorialize the process, or simply because they feel comfortable with their new size and want to show off a little. I myself have over 10 different tattoos and I am currently in the process (2 sessions done) of doing a half sleeve because im pretty damn happy with my arms. If anyone wants to share, or even show pics of there tats (be respectful please, this is a public forum), lets see what you got. You show me yours and ill show you mine (HA!)

Everybody ...I'm going nuts.i had the surgery a month ago...but Christmas is my weakness HELP !!!!

This week marks my one year surgiversary. I stopped losing weight at 6 months. I just stalled. I never gained back any weight, but I didn't lose any more weight. But I'm still happy with my results and I am confident that I will lose more weight in 2020. Toward that end, I visited the nutritionist this week to get back on track. My meals were still good with portions, plenty of protein, plenty of water, but some cookies and chocolate sugary snacks had made their way into my diet that I have eliminated in the last 4 days. So here's to a new year in 2020 and a new chance to get back on track/stay on track with additional weight loss and increased healt…

Are you a member of a live local support group? Let's play a game about online support groups, done live. Would you or wouldn't you participate. Like a Weight Watcher's style meeting online.

So, since around month 5 post bypass my blood pressure, the upper number, has been hovering around 100. Sometimes under. I get lightheaded when I stand up from sitting or lying down. But, I went to my doctor and they checked my bp lying down, sitting, and standing, and it didn't change. Stays around 100/70. I know we're not doctors here, but I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this??

????????????????????? ??????No Stress November??????? It's time to clean up diets/lifestyle/habits again so lets focus completely on going back to basics! No EXERCISE component!!! And add in a little gratitude component while we are at it Join in and enjoy motivation to reach your personal goals. Participate often, post daily, enjoy the conversations, ask questions, upload random pics and quotes, avoid foods on the *no go* list Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) 4. Tell us what you are…

The top half of my hip dragon tat is getting chopped off during my upcoming tummy tuck. Photoshop what I should get tattooed in its place! Or simple suggestions welcome. Nothing is too ridiculous. (Yes the whole thing is super faded. It is 13 years old and was hidden by a fat roll for 10 years, LOL)

I your new avi!!!! TY for making me smile each time I look up and see a post from you!!!

I just needed to get this off my chest here in the lounge I found my old post-surgery playlist today. (may not be anyone’s taste in music) This song helped me with some weight loss mental battles. I had to process my mother’s death and let go/forgive my larger self. Five years later, I got emotional at the gym while listening to this. For my mother and husband. Thankful for their loving support

And I don't mean the kind you eat...? My husband already has his extra license (K3JRT) and I am testing this Wednesday to get my Technician License. I really don't care to get it but it seems to mean a lot to DH that I get it, so wish me luck! 73s and 88s to you!

My father had a heart attack back in Canada and my surgery is in a week. He has a history of heart disease and has had many heart attacks plus a quadruple bypass, but this is the first heart stack in a decade that was bad enough to fire off the defibrillator unit in his chest. I don't know if I even have the option to move my surgery date or what to do.

????????????????????? Current Weight 149 BMI 27 Happiness 8/10 ? It's been a wild ride y'all. Still I firmly believe it was a fantastic choice. You don't know the end results when you begin a project (including tje hiccups) but thays perfectly fine. I don't mind a challenge. I have started in one place (VSG) changed to another (RNY) which i never imagined as a possibility or necessity for me because i never had reflux prior but i remain excited and hopeful about the future and about all of life. My weightloss is old news to most people. Its no longer jarring, shocking, surprising, exciting or headlining so I get to settle into real life and stay the co…

Hi. So, I had my bypass 6.5 months ago, and my nails are in terrible shape. Peeling and splitting. I like to wear nail polish, but it just doesn't stay. A day or two after polishing them the polish starts chipping and flaking off! Any suggestions for improving my manicure? I just started taking biotin for my nails, and hair loss, but I'm sure it takes months to see improvement. Thanks!

Hey there, I tore the left meniscus on my right knee roughly 1.5 yrs ago when I was stupidly trying to exercise by running 'down' stairs. Had a 'meniscus' trim surgery to remove the torn meniscus as it was 'dangling' and the ortho said he was concerned it would get caught in my knee and lock it up (this is actually a true possibility). Had MRI to diagnose tear and to check out both knees. ALL I was told is that I had a nasty meniscus tear and that outpatient surgery to trim it was the recommendation. OK, so I had the surgery. To this day, I cannot kneel on my right knee as the pain is INTENSE. To this day, my right knee swells up like a balloon if I drive t…

????????????????????? ⚡⚡OCTOBER MOTIVATIONAL CHALLENGE⚡⚡ ????????????????????? ???? FALL IN LOVE WITH EXERCISE ???? Join in and enjoy motivation to reach your personal goals. Participate often, post daily, enjoy the conversations, ask questions, upload random pics and quotes, exercise (*accessibility accommodations made with couch abs routine because everyone deserves representation❤) Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) 4. Choose between the sofa or anywhere Ab routine 5. Show us your favor…

so, totally different medical issue question here.. lol.. 1) has anyone here had a disc herniation and how long did it take to heal? i am going insane! it's been 4.5 weeks and totally stagnant with regards to improvement for the last 2.5 weeks. 2) does anyone here have disc degeneration and what do you take for pain since we can't have NSAIDs?? any OTC ANYTHING that provides relief? i can't keep chugging bottles of Tylenol (for the sake of my liver). icyhot and biofreeze help mildly. I have an appointment with my rheumatologist for issue #2, but he can't see me until December 6th. ;(

I hope you guy's are enjoying your weekend.

6 months post op. I had literally 3 sips of mimosa for my 30th birthday and got pretty hammered. It was surreal. My husband had to help me walk! I was warned it would happen but it was kind of funny. Oh well. I don’t drink a lot anyways, hardly ever. Thats probably a contributing reason why... ?

For those who are at/near goal, with sad droopy breasts, what's your favorite day to day bra? I know we're all different shapes and sizes, and I know it's good to have a professional fitting at some place like Nordstroms. Just curious what others have found that they like.

I became an empty nester in July when my twenty year old son with Autism moved in with caregivers. Natural growth for him and a chance to catch a breath for me. I have been having a hard time cook Gand eating for one. Plus I increased my hours at work . At first I was eating a lot of tv. Dinners, cereal or ice cream. I’ve finally started cooking big meals on the week and then freezing it for the week and this seems to work better. Are there other empty nesters and what and how do you eat.?

I know that those of use who have had a big drinking night in earlier years...and/or had kids...has encountered projectile vomiting. Tonight, that isn't exactly what happened...but it scared me enough to make me feel I need to ask about it. I had 3 oz's of shredded pork (have eaten past 2 days, no prob). This time I added about 8 small pieces of salad to it and had about 1 TBSP of dressing. (Have not had dressing really for a while, nor have I had pieces of salad). I knew after 2 bites...that all was not well with my pouch. I've had plenty of foamies and what I call mini-vomiting sessions but nothing prepared me for this...turn away now as TMI is coming!!…

@FluffyChix & @Orchids&Dragons I was going to try to dive into the IF fasting thread and made it as far as detailing out your (Fluffy's) Down Days, up days and I think um..medium days. While I don't mind doing research, I was wondering if along the journey with IF which spans many many pages, did you change over to something other than what you started your IF journey with? I see ppl post 16:8 - is that 16 hrs of not eating followed by 8? I did try to follow some of that & am HIGHLY HIGHLY interested in research and cold hard facts about extending telomeres (sp?)..I think they are called (re: aging). So specifically looking for something targ…

????????????????????? ⚡⚡SEPTEMBER MOTIVATIONAL CHALLENGE⚡⚡ ????????????????????? ????? SCHOOL'S BACK IN SESSION ????? Now it's a party! Join in and enjoy motivation to reach your personal goals. Participate often, post daily, enjoy the conversations, ask questions, upload random pics and quotes, exercise (we're squatting y'all because what's a burger without it's buns ?) Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) 4. Choose between the easy or advance squat routine 5. Tell us your favorite flaw …

About a decade ago, when I had lost what I thought was a good amount of weight, there was an online group (do not remember it) where you could post sizes and pics of clothes you had and them arrange to swap/send to someone else. Usually whomever was receiving the clothes paid for shipping and sometimes if the item was dressy/expensive/with tags, you would work out an acceptable arrangement with that person. Likewise, as I lost weight, I posted my clothes and arranged for new homes. I realize this sounds maybe complicated but it was vastly easy at the time. Perhaps I had more energy? I don't see anything like this these days. I'm not a big FB person but I guess t…

We have all found products that have helped us along our weight-loss journey. I thought it would be great to share some of our favorites. I am not a great fan of protein, but Perky Jerky has been my salvation! The meats are low-fat, low-carb, tender and flavorful. Some even come in convenient 1 oz. bags (for under $2) that you can throw in a purse or backpack. They're having a 4th of July sale and I just bought some and wanted to let the rest of you know about it.

Ok, I thought it would be fun to put a daily thread in about keeping track of how many miles we walk or run each day/week. It's an informal account. Just take your previous total and add to it as often as you want! It would be fun to keep track each day! I will go back to Monday (the start of the week for me) and add figures. You can do it in either steps or miles/kms. Let's get physical, y'all!

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????????????????????? ????????????????????? 22 MONTHS POST VSG/ 2 MONTHS POST RNY CONVERSION ????????????????????? ❤❤❤❤❤ weight unknown: on a trip ❤❤❤❤❤ I suspect my weight is in the 150s still as I can see/feel it in my skin but i will not be near a scale for at least another week. Not worried about it. Updates: Developed a stricture and had a dilatation to fix it. No big deal ? Cannot eat mechanically separated poultry (turkey sausage, chicken deli meat, etc) my body rejects it. Mostly maintaining despite conversion/complications ? Life is basically back to normal so... Selfies and food pics (boring because v…

I'm in the not-telling-I-had-surgery camp where only close family and friends know I was sleeved last Aug 2018. Now at 100 lbs lighter people have been coming up to me more often asking questions. This post isn't up for debate on whether I should tell others about my surgery. Rather, I'm just wondering if a non-surgery patient could be successful by following some of our bariatric guidelines, e.g. logging food (at a calorie deficit), focus on protein first to feel full, limiting carbs, drinking lots of water, etc

Oh you know I love to talk poo. Crappy conversation is my forte! I'm a poo pro, probably! So what's your favorite scent of Poo Pourri? I'm gonna be making a number one investment in my number two going problem! And I figured Mr. F. is tired of my mercy flushes! https://www.poopourri.com/collections/all-products Spill it! Let's hear your faves and why!!!

Anyone else pick out clothes now and just look at them and think that they are insanely tiny like baby clothes and there's no way you're gunna fit in that but then you dooooo? Best, weirdest feeling ever. I am wearing size 7 in Juniors leggings right now and a Juniors Medium top and I swear they look infant-sized when not on my body. Blows my mind! In an awesome way!

???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? AUGUST 2019 EASY MOTIVATIONAL CHALLENGE ????SCHOOLS OUT FOR SUMMER???? Let's keep party going! Join in and enjoy motivation to reach your goals. Participate and post daily, enjoy the sidebar conversations, ask questions, upload random pics and quotes, exercise ?, etc. Start by: 1. Posting your personal goal 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) 4. Fun fact about yourself OFFICIA…

So I just started my soft foods phase two days ago, so far so good....and then... Last night, I had a waaaay too realistic dream (nightmare!) that I woke up to the smell of pizza, and next thing I knew I had eaten two slices of supreme-everything-on-it pizza, then suddenly it dawned on me - just as I was eating the last bite - that I had just had my WLS! I felt horrified that I had actually forgotten! I panicked, felt sheer terror, was freaking out, crying, hysterical, the works! It was legit terrifying but when I woke up and realized it was just a nightmare, I felt so relieved, and then I burst out laughing because holy crap my nightmare wasn't about monsters…