Ms skinniness

I am hoping my niece will go to Mexico and have this surgery also. The doctors take really good care of their patients because they want more patients to come. They are very protective of their Medical Tourism.

Not bad... I hope this isn't going to be such a struggle after the 2 or 3 year mark. LOL You would look so hot in a size 10! I put on my size 6 jeans today after a long time and they fit so much better now. Very comfy I might say.... I feel hot in them to...LOL I have been at this spot for a long time, my weight fluctuates by 2 to 4 lbs depending on the day. But my body has redistributed fatty tissue out of my stomach finally and so I don't have a spare tire now..... Yayyyyy! Pookeyism you have done fantastic! You can do this.

It's basically water weight. It will come off really easy. I fluctuate by a couple pounds constantly and it always comes down. You are doing great and have a lot to go also. Get well!

It sounds like you have alot of hormones today. It is normal to go up some, you will lose more weight, really soon. Please reschedule your appointment for your ultra sound asap. Take care of yourself and perhaps I may suggest some counseling for you and your hubby if he's willing, it can do wonders for you..

I believe that we do what we have to do. If you can't get the surgery one week earlier, then start walking now, and when the time for the surgery comes up, make the decision then if you should go ahead or not. Have a plan in action.

Now don't you feel better! Right on!

Thanks for sharing the article..... Great information that reinforces what we already know.

This sounds normal for 2 weeks out. It is majorally important that you get in more water too. I know your trying. Just keep sipping! Your stomach is really swollen still and is healing from the major surgery. It will take a while to be able to drink more at a time. It will happen. Keep sipping and perhaps add a little G2 Gatorade to help. It helped me alot. Eat a lot of popsickles too. Sip on some soup broths and try some protein shakes. It does get better.

You will get there plus more weight loss. I'm 5'6" and I'm at 146 lbs right now and I'm big boned (I think). Keep it up and can't weight for you to join me.

Yep, that is the dreaded 3 week stall. You will probably have a few more, but you will survive. You are a surviver! Keep it up!

Gosh, I would just take one day at a time and go from there! Some people can have a drink 3 months out and some don't. Good luck on your journey! Are you going for the sleeve?

Congrats! I can't wait for you to join us on the BIG LOSER'S BENCH!

This is a dream come true! Yep, your loving that beautiful body of yours! Time to celebrate! Cheers to you!

Weight loss does slow down the closer you get to goal. But your body is still redistributing your left over weight. Congrats on your success and keep it up!

I'm a year out this month and I don't tell people about my sleeve because it's my norm now. In the beginning I shared with everyone. I do recommend it to my niece who is suffering from obesity and comorbidities of diabetes. I am one that does not like secrets and so I had decided to share with others. I have had no bad reactions that I know of, well maybe from my BIL and SIL. That's basically their problem anyways, so I let them deal with it. I am so happy that I got this sleeve! The best decision I have ever made in my whole life.

Gmanbat, you are such a loser! Yep you are such an inspiration to everyone here on this site. Keep on losing!

I haven't had a diet soda for about 16 months now and I don't think about it anymore. At least that's 1 demon down for me. Now if I could just get rid of the head hunger....... If you haven't drank any soda up to now, why start now? I advise to just bury it in the past and move on with more healthy drinks.

Yep, this is a problem for all of us. It is quite an adjustment to make. But your not done yet losing weight, your body is constantly redistributing the fat.... Take a deep breath when this happens and remind yourself how far you have come. You will have excess skin when you reach your goal, but it will look better and feel better than all that fat that use to be there. you have more energy and can do more things. You have many more NSV'S coming your way..... Sit back, smile, and enjoy the journey, you Rock!

CONGRATS! Your so lucky, they actually feed you? Hummmm, I got nothing but cranberry juice which tasted horrible and water. You are going to have a fantastic journey! Rock that sleeve!

This is so frustrating and disappointing or you! Hope the insurance company gets it approved ASAP so you can have your surgery in November.

Hey, it's time to celebrate that flab! Yep, that is beautiful flab! It's better flab than fat! And you rock them clothes! Your healthier and much happier now and that's all that really matters..... Time to look at the flab in a different light......It's better than fatty tissue......

Do you want it to work? It's totally up to you! It will take work, and it will work if you work it. That means following directions from your surgeons, working on issues pertaining to head hunger, and your be alive! Yep alive! Oh and btw, healthier too! You will get skinny and strut yourself! Can you see yourself? I can! You can do this if you chose.......This is the best thing that I have ever done for myself.

From the mouth of babes! So honest and I really like how you handled it. Good job mom and this is a very special NSV to you! Keep it up!

Hey, this sounds more like a good bye letter and that scares me! This is not the end to your journey. If your feeling like there's no hope, then I'm going to tell you your wrong! You hit a bump in the road. The surgery might not be this year, it can be down the road in the near future. This would be a good time to seek some help to help you over the bump. There are ways to do things differently. Please hear me.

I agree with Lissa, this is the best time to seek a therapist to work on body image issues. Look in the mirror and look at your body. Isn't it looking good? Yeah it sucks to have an A cup, but that's ok. You are looking better every day. Start adding butt lifts to build muscle in your gluteus maximus.