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Keep a positive attittude.

I finally took my rings in to be resized. After 65 pounds, they were a tad loose. I was surprised when they took them down a full size. I just got them back and of course they are so pretty when they are all polished up, but I was amazed at the size. They are little! Who knew I had small fingers. Put a smile on my face today.

I personally would choose y so you can do more specialized exercises for your problem areas and will allow you amp up your routine as needed. I do a general good workout for my whole body and do targeted exercises for my abs and inner thighs. I don't believe that curves can do this for you.

Thank you for the pics. You are doing great. You did a super job on your photos too

Sorry I can't be more help but be careful and dont be afraid to contact your Bariatric team for their help. They are the medical pros.

You can do it. Keep your eye on the prize, but make sure you care of yourself too. You don't want your diabetes to get out of control too.

Keep a positive attitude and remember this is temporary and will pass soon. A lot of your pain is from the gas. Walking and a heating pad helped me. Some say shoulder rolls help them. I definately would start stool softeners and ask your team for a good laxative choice. This is probably where your hard stomach is from. Drink your fluids as they help too. If none of this helps or you develop more issues, get a hold of your team. Take care and speedy recovery.

Congrats on the approvals! You have made the best choice for your body. Keep learning what is coming your way

I am also 7 months out. My way of staying in control is having my food laid out for the day and the potions too. I also make sure the fluids, protein get in and I eat every 2 to 3 hours so I don't get overly hungry. Coming to the forums helps me stay in control. But one of the bigger ways i stay in control is being in weight watchers. Weekly weigh ins and tracking all my food has been a big help. Good luck and stay strong. We have invested too much time into this journey to slack off now.

I am a fast eater always have been. I am post op and still eat fast. What works for me is portion control. I only ever dish what the portion is to be. After is gone, I am done and soon after my body tells me the same

What a great story of finding yourself and taking care of you even when the world around you is trying to tear you down. I hope your heart feels lighter for sharing your inspiring story. Continue to stay strong and fight for the new you that is emerging

Congrats. What a great inspiration for those who are just starting out. Well said.

Fabulous! Your efforts really show. Great job.

That is a great idea. I look at my daughters. They are about 10 to 15 pounds lighter than me. I am still amazed that I can be as shapely as them. I also have a pair of. My daughters jeans that I can almost zip. Couldn't even get a leg in before. We all should be proud.

Great attitude. Keep up the good work. Getting rid of caffeine and soda was a challenge at that time. Hope you have not encountered anything like this.

I pureed what my family had for supper. It had the flavor that baby food did not. I used baby food after my band and that was not wonderful. I did however use some baby food fruits and vegetables. They were not bad. Pureed oatmeal was another favorite.

How fabulous! Good luck on the last 20. I am on them too. I never thought I could be this small. The sleeve is such a wonderful tool.

Keep up the deligence. The prize is worth it and so are you. Hope your weight is short.

I was advised by my Bariatric team to take an acid releaver for the first 6 months. I am 7 months out and still take one occasionally is symptoms flare up

I too had problems with my depression after my surgery. They added a med that is not time released. As a sleever we are to avoid time released meds per my Bariatric team. After a couple of tweeks I am doing well now.

Please don't delay. This is your health. If the doctor says go, go. Won't your husband rather you be safe than risking something worse. Good luck and prayers for the pain to go away.

Just do your best these first days. You and your new stomach are on a new adventure. Try and get all or as much protein in as you can. Anything above this a bonus at this point. Movement and a positive attitude will help you through this. Well wishes.

Speedy and no complication recovery wishes for you. Your new life is about to start

That sucks but keep your spirits high and be thankful you have insurance.

Not seeing the new you is very common. I decided to take a picture and measurements each month. I can see the transformation through these, but I still see me in the mirror So just take a look at some old pictures and you'll see it too The other tool I use is a photographic height and weight chart.