Nicole85

After 80lbs, my breast are still in good shape. Have hope ladies. I use palmers firming lotion and vitamin oil on them twice a day (immediately after I shower at night and in the morning). I have 18lbs to go to my goal. I have noticed a little of excess skin but I have watched the skin firm and adjust as well, I know its the firming lotion. In the beginning I was using pure shea butter, the kind that you get from places like the african street festival. I have gone from a 40 DDD to a 36D/C (I was this size freshmen year of college) they aren't perky but they are not saggy. I also take biotin and drink water. Hope this helps

congrats!!

Congratulations, that is amazing keep up the good work

I had this problem, I absolutely hated to eat and I feared that I would become malnourished. I felt like my throat was too small for the food and that it would some how burst, lol. I am now 5 months out and although it is much better I still sometimes have this problem. What worked for me was finding foods that went down easy and caused the least discomfort. Soups, applesauce, jello and oatmeal was my saving grace and the only solid foods I would eat. I also juiced and made smoothies in the blender. The beginning is hard because you get tired of eating the same ol thing but it will get better

Hi Chyna, I got sleeved this past september when I was 25 and it was the best choice I have ever made. I have tried dieting and exercise for years consistently but it was never enough, I needed help. It is a great decision and a lifestyle change. Its still hard, but knowing you have this tool will keep you motivated. Congratulations on moving in the right direction. I'm here if you have any questions.

So far everything is still intact. I am losing weight in the right areas. My only concern is a little bit of bat wings on my arm but then again I have not been exercising. I still have my

I'm in! I actually met my Halloween goal so I hope I can have the same success with the Christmas goal. Nicole85 GW: 200 CW: 225 L2G: -25 I will do my best

This sounds like a great program. I am going to go ahead and join the party, I always wanted to run. I am still early out but jogging shouldnt be that bad on my body. I found the app on my BlackBerry

It depends on how far out of surgery you are. I started eating oatmeal on my second week but only a very small amount. I too was hungry and just missed eating. I had a lot of trial and error. The sleeve is no joke, if it does not want to digest the food you will feel like you're choking or throw it up. Popsicles became my friend and those Naked drinks went down good

I rub shea butter and vitamin E oil over my stomach everyday. I had surgery on 9-21-11 and I do not want the scarring. Someone suggested bio-oil and scar guard. I may check those out as well. I have noticed that the scars aren't darkening so I am going to continue my fight with my weapons shea butter and vit. E. Some are more discolored than others

I went to Dr. Almanza in Mexico and I had a great experience. I know that their are some people whose experience had not been as great as mine and I realized its because they go on the weekend. So my advice to you if you consider this surgeon go mid-week. I saw my pcp once I got back and everything checked out good with no complications. I did have motion sickness the first couple days afterwards but it went away. They have a chef and massager on staff. I stayed 1 day in the hospital and 2 nights in the recovery house.

SN: Nicole85 Starting Wt: 253 Current: 230 Goal: 228 Lbs to Goal: 2lbs!!!!!

Like Kala, I haven't shrunk a cup size but I have lost inches. My breast still look great but then again I am only 22 days out of surgery. I pray they dont flatten.

I'm stunned!!! Wow, that is an amazing testimony. You have truly inspired me. That is such a blessing. Congratulations on your success and dancing through your storm.

Congrats Wishes!!! I cannot wait to be 1 month post-op. I am so happy for you. You have a great attitude and I know you will be successful