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I went down a size and a half.

The new ones aren't that great, i think they are really thin and feel like pantyhose. I would go with Underarmour or Nike. Worth every penny. You can find great priced Nike at Penny's some weeks.

I am 18 months out and still struggle with this! I have no style and struggle to find something I like. I don't like very many of the clothes styles right now.

I am 18 months now. I can eat all the filling from a 6 inch sub. Veggies meat all the good stuff. I can eat a 6 inch meatball, with half the bread. I usually cut the part that is less messy, then fold it in half. Going back to liquids for a few days does help. I had the flu for a week an only did liquids, once I was able to each I could tell the difference. Also to put it in perspective, when I was 6 months I could eat 1 chicken wing. At a year I could do 2. Now I can do 3 and a bite of celery. Still pretty good!!

I drink this brand It's pretty good, the low carb kind. 17 Protein 100 calories. It's the RTD kind but the flavor Is good. I get all my protein with food, I just like these for a boost. Makes me feel better. I lost a bit of lean muscle mass in the past year.

I think we all fell lost in our bodies for a bit. It's crazy to me that some people don't recognize me. I did mourn my "fat" clothes as well. I have always loved clothes and had tons and tons. Now I am trying to figure out my new style. I have went from a 24 to 9 (OMG). I did most of my shopping at goodwill and Marshall's. I'm just not sure what I like about my body anymore besides its skinnier lol.

That could be right. Did you have to do a pre-op diet? Our bodies are mysterious things. I would take it.

I have lost 140 pounds with my sleeve in the past 18 months. I have been on synthroid for 3 years, they have decreased it since surgery twice. YES, I do have to really watch my calories. My BMR is lower due to my slow thyroid. I am not able to eat a ton and not work out but I have not gained one pound. You just have to be more careful, and if you haven't yet start a vigorous workout regimen. That will help with your metabolism and make you feel better. Also, you can not take any other pills with synthroid for 2 hours. No food for an hour before or after. I have started taking it right before bed.

I am struggling with this as well, I am still seeing my old body when I shop. I favor the longer shirts so my hips are covered and I have not yet ventured into a different style of jeans I guess it's just working through it. I love Kohls lol. I do favor American Eagle. I love the comfort and casual style.

I have a handful or 2 at the movies, I just account for it in my fitness pal and my carb count for the day. As long as you are in the healed phase and don't overeat I think why not.

I do not enjoy running. I am clumsy, my brain cant turn off, my lose butt skin jiggles and it hurts even with the under Armour BUT when I get stuck on a number or my pants need a little loosening I go right to the park. Nothing (and I do TONS of different things to exercise) makes me lose the inches like running. It wittles me down an inch a week. I will probably start running this week cause I have to buy a bathing suit soon.

I am 18 months out and still can't eat apple skin. I just chew chew chew but I just can't get it down. I go the lazy route and get the kid friendly apples that are already peeled and everything.

My boobs went from 44DD to 34B. They are sad sad things to look at. I am saving pennies for a boob job.

I am 18 months out and tan weekly. My scars don't look bad, no worse than all my stretch marks anyway.