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Before I had this surgery I was worried about loose skin and not having any muscle tone after the surgery. Well I am proud to say that I am a year out of surgery and I don’t have any loose skin. I have always lifted weights and wanted continue after I had my surgery. I am going to be honest when I got back in the gym after surgery I was extremely weak, in college I could bench about 475 lbs., when I got back in the gym I could barely bench 145 lbs. I stuck to it and now I am up to 375 lbs., I work out 4 days a week and I swim 3 say a week. I don’t run or walk because of the stress on my knees, I think once I get to my target weight I will start to run. Just recently I have noticed that I have gained 15 lbs. but my waist and my shirt size has reduced by 3 sizes. At first I was frustrated about the weight gain but I was told that I am gaining muscle mass and it is much heavier than fat. I think I am going to add more cardio to my routine so I can get to my target weight then I will continue my weight regimen. I am so glad I decided to have this surgery..it has really changed my life!!!

Hi girls I live in Northern Pasco County on 10 acres. I am born and raised in pinellas county. It is very beautiful yet full of traffic and homes close together. Its a rat race! I love where I live now. I live near Land O lakes that area is modest as well as Trinity a newer area being built up. I am closing on my own short sale this week. I am hopefully getting sleeved next month! I am very excited that this is happening! PM me if you have questions about the area I know a lot!

I want to stop being the biggest person at my Husband's family get togethers. I want my Husband and I to be included in the family hiking trips instead of being left out because of my weight. I want to go to our local Cato's store and shop on the left side of the store rather than the right (plus size). I want to be all around healthier, and be around longer for my family.

I want to stop being the biggest person at my Husband's family get togethers. I want my Husband and I to be included in the family hiking trips instead of being left out because of my weight. I want to go to our local Cato's store and shop on the left side of the store rather than the right (plus size). I want to be all around healthier, and be around longer for my family.

a few more to add to my list:
to be able to see where I'm shaving
to be able to dry after the shower without worrying about the nooks and crannies
to be able to tuck a shirt into pants
to run across the street without my boobs bouncing all over
to not hide behind people in pictures and hold my chin way up to allevaite several chins

I could make a list a mile long, but here's the readers digest version:

To be more physically active
To feel sexy again
To boost my self confidence so I can live up to my full potential
To wear a two piece bathing suit in public
To be able to shop anywhere
To wear a button-up shirt that doesn't gape open between the buttons
To wear single digit clothing
Just to know what skinny feels like
To eat in front of people without hearing their thoughts,"is she really going to eat all that?"
Not to be the largest person in the room
Not to be judged by my weight
To feel comfortable in a booth instead of always asking for a table
To be able to balance myself enough to wear high heels again
To cross my legs and not just my ankles
To be able to run without hearing clapping and realizing it's actually my thighs cheering me on

I was fat, unhealthy and getting worse. I was slwly and surely killing myself. So my reason is: I just wanted to live.

I'm hoping to get into a bikini! I haven't wore one in about 17 years! Heels would be good too!

Parachute pants! That's right...I'm bringing sexy back! lol!

I am saggy. MY belly button frowns....my Upper legs, butt, boobs and arms are wrinkled....I am working on trying to see if exercise will help but i have been walking 2 miles a day for almost 2 years and it hasnt so far. But thin and saggy is better than fat and fluffy.

Love me some Chic fil A, and I could give a rats you know what, what their choose to support. It is a private company and this IS AMERICA!
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program....

How long is this process with Cigna ? I have my psy evaluation tomorrow and I'm nervous and scared to what they will ask as well as my first nutritionist class .. What should I expect ?