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Best thread EVER!!!!!!!

You cracked me up! I spit Water out my nose!!!!
I can say that there is a lot less "padding" than there used to be prior to the surgery. Also, I have an easier time "trimming the hedge" since I can now see it!!!!

I'm 50 and even though I'm only 5 weeks post-op, I know that I'll be having surgery to help remove the excess skin, etc. For me, this is just a natural extension of the VSG. I don't want to have to carry the excess skin around, plus it will help me feel better about ME! I figure I'll probably be around 51 - 52 by the time I reach goal and will have the surgery, but it is something that I KNOW will be the right thing to do. I say go for it!! And BTW - since having lost some weight, my sex life has never been better!

You cracked me up! I spit Water out my nose!!!!
I can say that there is a lot less "padding" than there used to be prior to the surgery. Also, I have an easier time "trimming the hedge" since I can now see it!!!!

That is so sweet! My DH told me this morning, "Honey, you're getting so skinny"!!!! He said he likes to hug more because I feel smaller in his arms. Gotta love those guys!

Hey there! I'm 3/22 also! So we're twins!! I'm not scared or frightened (yet), more like anxious and excited. I will definitly keep you in my thoughts and prayers - please do the same for me

Best thread EVER!!!!!!!

You cracked me up! I spit Water out my nose!!!!
I can say that there is a lot less "padding" than there used to be prior to the surgery. Also, I have an easier time "trimming the hedge" since I can now see it!!!!

Best thread EVER!!!!!!!

Stepped up on the scale and was down 2lbs this morning! Hope my stall is over with!

After my stall, I stepped on the scale today, and showed a loss of 2lbs! Hooray!!

After my stall, I stepped on the scale today, and showed a loss of 2lbs! Hooray!!

In dress type slacks, most often it's a size 4- depends on the manufacturer. In dress suits, size 10 petites usually. In jeans, size 4's or 6's. My one year anniversary is this coming Thursday. I had hoped to be at goal by my anniversary but I'm ok with it- I'm very close to goal. I think that if I had the loose skin removed, I would be a size down in everything automatically, but financially, that isn't in the cards right now. Plus, it seems that most surgeons recommend waiting for your weight to stabilize for at least 6 plus months (prefer a year) before doing plastics to be sure you have leveled out where you are going to stay. We'll just see where I'm at then.
I've had some people tell me I shouldn't loose anymore weight, but what I have learned by taking a few polls with close personal friends that I know I can trust their answers is that I look like I weigh less than I really do which really has almost always been the case. Imagine hearing, "You're not that big.... when you are 200+". I never really knew if that's what they thought or were just patronizing me. Either way, deep down I knew different. This will put me smack in the middle of the BMI range scale. Not that I hold that as golden, but I am using it as my guide. The plan is that once I reach maintenance, I will plan to monitor my weight in that if I start to exceed 125 or WORST case 130 (I tend to put on weight just by looking at bad food it seems), that I know it's time to get busy and get things under control. I have learned to "listen" to my body and when I did a 10 to 12# regain after my long trip to Europe earlier this Spring, I started having that tighteness in my body knowing my body had taken on extra weight and it didn't feel good. So, I'm hoping I experience the same feeling once I level off at goal and if any weight were to start coming back. I know that getting to goal is only half the battle, but I'm determined to make it work. I've worked too hard to get here. The bottom line in how much you decide to loose is to base it on how you know your body to be and of course suggestions from your Dr. One other thing is that I am finding that over time, my weight is somewhat redistributing. My face is a perfect example. There will be weeks or more where my face looks real gaunt, but then before I know it, it just seems like overnight, it will look more normal- thinner but not gaunt. Our bodies just have to have time to adjust.

Congratulations! What an achievement!

On the day I started my pre-op diet, the thought crossed my mind, "I should take measurements", but I didn't. I was too ashamed, and frankly was afraid, and really didn't want to know. If I could do it all over again (AND I WOULD), I would have gone ahead and taken my measurements. Now that I'm almost 12 weeks post-op, I know how much weight I've lost, what size clothes I wear, but have no idea how many inches I've lost - not that I'm looking for them! I took my measurements today, and will start with that. So for all of you who are starting this journey, I would strongly urge you to take your measurements, no matter how scary it is, because the good news is that you WILL lose them and not go looking for them in the future, except as a reference point!

Hey everyone! I'm down 50 lbs so far since my surgery on 3/22/12! Also down from a 24W to a 16! Loving my sleeve!

Okay, so I woke up this morning thinking about this thread . Some life huh??? Actually it's kept me smiling most of the day -- the names/slang are hilarious!!

Best thread EVER!!!!!!!

Hey everyone! I'm down 50 lbs so far since my surgery on 3/22/12! Also down from a 24W to a 16! Loving my sleeve!

Congratulations! You are truly a beautiful person - both inside and out! What a joy to see your success!!

Seriously? that means when I get to goal I'll gain 13 inches..(400/30}..that can't be right, that would put me in the guiness book of world records for sure. Lmao

I'm a little over 2 months out and so far, I would rate it a 10. I'm 45lbs down, and feeling the best I've felt in over 10 years. So much more energy, and no issues with food. This is the best decision I've ever made regarding ME!

Also, don't forget about "Spanks" - which can be a girls best friend too!

My NUT and the Surgeon have invited me to speak at a meeting of people who are scheduled to have the sleeve sometime within the next 6 months. They said that I had handled the pre-op, post-op requirements really well, and was losing steadily. They and had told folks about how I was doing, and they wanted to do a Q&A with me. I was so surprised, seeing as how I've still got over 60lbs left to lose. But I told them I would be honored to answer any questions they might have to the best of my ability. My personal experience has been a complete and positive one from Day 1. So, my question to you is this: Is there anything that you wish you had know PRIOR to having the surgery? I feel that it's my responsibility to be honest, and up front with everyone that is there.

Sorry to hear that you had a rough day. I will keep that I mind not to mix together. Have a super Mother's Day. Keep up the good job. I try to look ahead not behind. I think there is something good in every day. Especially when I run late for work lol. I know the day has to get better. Enjoy Sunday Sandy.
Kat