Chubarella

so someone asked for a closer before and after so here you go

If u told me a couple months ago I would be posting a bathing suit pic online, I wouldn't believe you! But I'm on a mini-vacation in Florida and decided I would give it a go! I'm about 5 months post op, my surgery date was November 19, 2012. Pre-op weight- 296. Current weight- 184. Goal weight- 150. 34 more pounds to go to goal!!!

I'm stomaching protein just well, 3 months out & my hair is falling out by the gobs. Taking all my Vitamins, b12s, bio tins since week 1. It's just happens regardless (to most).

It was kinda unbelievable how much came out in my hands everyday but its slowing down now,
I'm almost 6 months. I can really notice!
But everyone else tells me they can't,
But my family is sick of seeing it all over the bathroom

Well...I haven't yet mustered up the courage to go into a Victoria Secrets, but I did buy myself some cute new lil panties! Wow! What a great feeling! And the other panty victory....before my surgery in November after I dried off from my shower, I would always have to hold onto the bathroom counter as I stuck one leg and then the other leg into the legs of my panties. For the past three days I have been able to put on my panties without holding onto anything! I can't believe how much easier I can MOVE and how much better I can BALANCE. Hope this motivates people who are thinking about this surgery or who have just started. Tiny things like I have described are life changing and liberating!!!

DOWN 126 pounds and absolutely loving life!
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sleeved on 1/30/13
weighed 276
currently 245
lost 31 pounds so far

That's awesome, I remember when I got below 300, my knees stopped hurting. That was with a 27 pound loss, so 108 pounds of pressure!!!

Yeah, those photos would be nice to see

I have dark circles, I'm pre-op. Did you have them before surgery or did they just start?
I started using tarte maracuja c-brightener eye cream. It has a bunch of Vitamin C in it. My circles aren't completely gone, but I don't need concealer anymore. They can be covered with just foundation just fine. I've only been using it for 2 months, so it might get even better. I've tried other creams, but never really stuck with anything. They never really worked, or they were too heavy or thick. This goes on really smoothly.
I get mine on QVC: http://www.qvc.com/tarte-C-Brighter-Maracuja-Anti-Aging-Eye-Treatment.product.A228487.html but it's available anywhere Tarte cosmetics are sold. Ulta and Sephora carry it, you could go there and try the sample.

Here's a link about what to look for in an eye cream. Hope this helps!
http://www.skincaredelivery.com/pages/what-eye-cream-works-best/

I think I remember my knee dr telling me once - for every lb a person loses; it is like 4 lbs of pressure off the knees...

I am almost a year out from surgery. Down 150 pounds and feel great. I divorced my ex husband 2 months after surgery. I found an amazing new man several months later and we just got married last weekend. I am thankful everyday that I chose to have this surgery. I would have never had the confidence in myself to stand up for me. I have an amazing life now without the negativity and abuse from my ex. My new husband is amazing. Thanks to this surgery, my life has changed so much in a good way.

Sleeved 1/15
HW 427
SW 413
CW 333
Height 5'7
Woo hoo!

This has been the hardest part for me. I'm lucky that I don't get sick when I'm done, I just get full quicker. Some tips that have helped me is using a regular plate and either a baby spoon or fork. In between bites, I'll make my powdered drinks, I'll pack my lunch for work or I'll wash a dish or two..anything that will take me longer to finish my food. Before you know it, I'm full before I even finish my entire plate.

I've been thinking of eating a burger too but from Whataburger.

I've been thinking of eating a burger too but from Whataburger.

I've been thinking of eating a burger too but from Whataburger.

I've been thinking of eating a burger too but from Whataburger.

I've been thinking of eating a burger too but from Whataburger.

I just found out the plastic surgeon is planning in removing part/most of my mons pubis when he does my corset trunkplasty. I thought mine wasn't that bad o_0
I am glad he will be fixing it at the same time, I wouldn't have realized it was a problem until after he removed my big a$$ apron. I haven't seen my va jay jay in so long, I couldn't identify her in a line up!

I have a question, not necessarily vajay jay related, but plastics in general I am lucky enough that my insurance will cover my sleeve (hoping for July surgery date) and I'm not sure that I will ever be able to afford plastics. I already worry about the loose skin....I know that this is going to bother me when it happens. I worry that I will still feel as bad about my body as I do now. When you're big, if you're going to get naked in front of someone, they pretty much know what to expect. However, if you're smaller and look good in clothes, they aren't expecting to see a bunch of loose skin when you disrobe. My DH passed away in 2007 and I have not been in a real relationship since then, but I hope to be again one day. If you were unable to have plastics, would you still be okay with yourself?

That if you keep touching it you will go blind!! Oops! Wrong forum.

33 lbs for me now since 1/29, I am losing about 1.5 to 2 lbs per week. So far I'm happy, just anxious to see what the next few months bring! I would love to feel comfortable in a pair of shorts this summer. I haven't slid these thighs into some shorts in YEARS! lol