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I wanna play! I have a long way to go but I’m more than halfway there. Beginning photo was me at my highest weight of 255 a week before surgery. Second photo is me last week at 187. My goal weight is 130lbs. I’ll be 5 months postop on Saturday.

First, looks like you are almost at goal...congratulations!! Second, the last 20-30 lbs I personally found to be the most annoying in the clothes department because a 5 lbs loss at a lower weight makes a much bigger difference in clothes sizes. I felt pretty sloppy during this stage because I didn't want to invest in more clothes that fit that would really only be usable for a few weeks. With that said though, I am a big proponent of dressing up a little to boost self-confidence...and this usually means properly fitting clothes. And I mean FITTED. I find baggy clothes actually makes one look bigger. The other benefit of fitted clothes is that it holds everything nice and firm. High waisted leggings/jeans, Tops with fitted arms (at least to the elbow), wrap skirts/dresses that you can cinch at the waist, v-necklines. For swimsuits, before plastics, I was IN LOVE with my high waisted bikini bottoms (i still did wear regular ones, but the high waisted ones were more flattering on me). If bikini's aren't your thing, one-peice suits are also really good cuz they hold all the stuff in. If you are comfortable with it, high-cut leg bottoms also give the illusion of longer legs and slimmer hips. Underwire cups pushes the boobs up and together and result it some serious cleavage. And don't forget the magic of high heels. Makes you taller, your calves look more shapely, and pushes out your butt. Lastly, you are probably your own worst critic (we all are). You may not think it, but you probably already look effing fab in others' eyes. ❤️

This is probably going to be a mess of a post. I tried to talk to a friend and just ended up crying and she didn't know what to say, and then when she tried to help it just made things worse. I know I am being a little nutty but I can't seem to find anyone that understands me right now. My husband and I are leaving tomorrow for Arizona for the month of March. This is the first of what will be many "winter" trips south. I turn 50 in May and we have planned to spend our winters down there for a very long time. We will be spending the month with a new group of people that will be our "new" neighbors, they have never really met us in person, we have emailed back and forth and spoke on the phone but that is about it. 5th wheel is packed, pickup is packed, everything is ready, BUT I can't find any summer clothes that fit me. Last summer I weighed 230 plus pounds and my clothes are still in the camper from when we were at the lake, I am about 157 now. I went to town and couldn't find anything that really fit me, everything I tried on I felt silly in, my husband kept saying everything looked fine. I feel like I have skin everywhere, I have no boobs anymore (good or bad I don't know how I feel about that) , NOTHING feels right. I was angry at him for really no reason but still angry because I felt like he couldn't see what I was seeing. I almost felt more comfortable in size 22. What the hell is wrong with me? I can't get past this feeling, I can see the numbers on the scale change, I see the clothes size changes but when I look in the mirror all I see is ick. I don't see a slender body, I see a chubby body with a crappy wrapping job. I have a freaking degree in psychology, I have spoke to kids about body dysmorphia in middle and high school, but I cannot seam to make my brain understand it has to work with my body on this......anyone else struggle with this?

Yay! See you on the other side ❤️

I posted a thread for March 2021 there are a lot of responses take a look. My surgery is tomorrow morning!

yep- not uncommon.

Sip whatever liquid you are drinking. And take breaks in between sips. I have not yet had my revision - BUT - I had this issue the first time around - my docs office even gave me a whole sleeve of those little medicine cups (like for liquid Nyquil or whatever) - to drink out of, to prevent too big of drinks at a time. It is possible your vitamin and protein shake were taking up too much space all at once too ... Take any pills with clear liquid (water, crystal light, even Protein2o etc). Give it a chance to dissolve and move on - then protein shake. As always - CALL your doc's office if you're concerned. As they say - you know your body best and know when something isn't right.

Around 8-9 months....was probably the first time I actually felt what I thought was actual hunger (i.e., not cravings). Food aversion/not wanting to eat is still a thing for me sometimes (it comes and goes) and i'm 2+ years out. ....and like @GreenTealael said, the hunger I feel post-op is very different from what I remember pre-op. Before it was like a ravenous, urgent type of thing, now its way more subdued and can wait.

mine was even worse. Two weeks of no food at all. I could have 4-5 protein shakes a day, plus no- or ultra-low calorie liquids. It was really tough - but it does get better by about day 3 or 4.

These are a couple of my favorite before and afters 😊 Surgery was May 14, 2020 So I’m exactly 8 month out today! Gastric bypass Starting weight: 268 Current weight: 148 So that’s a total of 120 pounds gone! ❤️ I feel better than I’ve ever felt with have more self confidence and self worth! No regrets! Congratulations on your surgery date!!! wishing you the best of luck!