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Loose skin better than full skin. I am out 7 years. At my lowest weight since surgery I was bothered by my saggy stomach, thighs and arms. But then I gained back 60 pounds and wished my skin was so loose again. I have lost 40 of that gain but it was triggered by a breast cancer recurrence. Now I have flat stomach, new fake breast from that stomach fat and skin and saggy arms again. I realize that I worried about that shit too much. Health is what matters. If you can afford the PS I will tell you that the tummy tuck I got with reconstruction was free but very painful and I have a high pain threshold. But it’s a temporary few weeks of pain.

As someone recently accused of bashing the lapband and making blanket statements, (which in fact was not my intention I just didn't think the lapband should be used like it was a trial surgery) I found her statements to be a disservice and very judgemental. People need to do what is right for them and get their doctors advice. My doctor said I would probably need a lapband out in 5-10 years, other doctors may not say that. I didn't want to go back and forth for fills/unfills. I had enough doctor visits already between my BC and heart, thank you very much! Rosie is probably echoing what her doctor their practice/ experience has seen. Hopefully no one sane would use her for medical advice but would listen to their doctor. For a sleeved person she has done average as far as weight loss goes. I am happy for her but I don't understand the superiority complex (which I was also accused of!). To me it's like the android/apple wars on blogs though that is even more silly than a health decision. Everyone has their preference and reasons after talking to their doctors so why bash.

In the case of what causes limited beliefs I can say from my experience that after I lost 85 pounds I was 230 and I had not been that weight in 10 years and that is about as low as I ever got since having all my children. Although I was 175 in college and when I got married (for a brief time) it was hard to believe I could get there or even down under 200. It was not so much a limiting belief as much as experience telling me that any more was too much to hope for. Wishing to lose more was almost like hoping to win the lottery. I would say to myself - can I really get to 209 and BMI of 29.9? I had to force my thinking and keep pushing to get there. And I was using BMI to set a goal not because I think it was right for me or everyone. Then I wanted to get under 200. To do that I had to push again, and spend thousands on the gym and personal training. But it was slow in coming so I also had to tell myself that even if I never lost another pound I could be happy at 208. So perhaps that is the thought process of the people you speak of. A certain weight may seem like a fairy tale to a morbidly obese person so like with many things in life they perhaps learn to be happy with where they are to avoid the feeling of failure if they dont get to some "ideal" goal. As for me my goal was body fat percentage under 28% which is what a woman my age should be. I didn't really think it was possible since I used to be 50% but I tried anyway. I took time and money and dedication. But I also would have convinced myself to be happy 208 as well if I could not make that further push.

1. Why does it matter what other peoples goals are? 2. BMI is meant at a statistical measure over large populations and not meant to be an individual mandate. 3. My doctor told me that risk of death and medical issues drops dramatically at 29.9 so that the overweight category is great for someone who used to be morbidly obese. There really is no reason statistically to stress over getting under 25 according to him. 4. Using BMI focuses on the scale which is not an indicator of overall health. Rather use body fat percentage instead. My BMI is 26. Should I lose 35 pounds of muscle to make some BMI of 21 like you? Because my height is not going up and all BMI is is a ratio. 5. Body fat percentage should be a guideline for health not BMI. If those people with 30-40 more to lose have a BF that is in the recommended range for their height why should they lose more pounds of muscle/fat. 6. Some people choose a goal they know they can maintain rather than 1 where they will struggle,gain and feel like a failure. 7. Older people should carry more body fat than younger for insulation, and to protect bones and against any illness. (Body fat guidelines are by age) 8. I repeat number 1 above. What's it to you anyway? I offer my congratulations and am happy for you. But why does it matter to you what others "feel" is right for them.

You may have to expand it to non WLS big losers or even to any people looking to get control of their diets and bodies and health such as those fighting diabetes with diet, fitness. Although it would be nice to have enough bariatric patients the number of woman vs men is so high on the female side. Anyone who has lost a lot of weight or struggling with diet and exercise has the same issues with choosing the right foods, exercising etc even if no surgery. They just shouldn't join if they dont want to meet anyone who had WLS! It would sort of be a myfitnesspal for dating. Just a thought that you may need to think about in future...

You look great! Are you tall. You look so in your pictures.

Latest update. I am 16 months out. I was 307 when I started my pre op diet a week before surgery. I am 5-10 and went from size 20/22w to a 12/14 size. Or 3x to L tops. From 49% body fat to 25%. From 44 BMI to 26.8. I consider myself at goal now. The number on scale doesn't matter. I just want to stay fit.

Thanks. I don't know about 20 but I'm 48 so I'll settle for 10. I sure feel younger!

I remember your before pictures as we started around the same time. You look awesome!

Latest photo. What 120 lbs down looks like for me. Size 24 to 14. Highest weight 315 Surgery weight 295 on 3/13/13 Current weight 193 on 4/14/14 5'10" tall Goal is close: 180s BMI around 26.5

I am 118 lighter because an acquaintance who I see 2 times a year asked me once if I ever considered WLS. At first I was taken aback. it's not pleasant to face the fact that you look like you could use it! She is a healthcare professional and also has a weight issue ( not as much as mine) and it was meant conversationally not as advice. Well I told her Oh no I would never do that... but her question may me ponder it. I did my research and got the sleeve. A year later I saw her and thanked her for bringing it up. I owed her a lot! I hope sometime to return the favor but I also remember how shocked I was she asked me. I guess it would take the right situation and relationship to bring it up. It is a major life change and not easy either. People have to do their own research to see if it's for them. I hope someday I can help someone.

Thank you for that. (Check in mail! LOL!) I feel younger. And I am now getting hair colored at salon not out of a box! That's my treat to myself! I'm 48 and I'll be In Better shape at 50 than at 40 or 30! So many young people on here getting sleeve. What a gift to yourselves not to spend 20 years struggling.

I am two weeks shy of 1 year out. I have lost about 115 pounds. here is a comparison shot in same sweater. I used to be. a 3x and 22/24 pants. now I can fit in L and 14 I tied off the sweater like my 14 year said to show diff!

Thank you for sharing. I was sleeved on the 13th. Gas is a killer no matter what I do. I have 10 burps for every sip of water. I hope it gets better soon. Keep us posted on how it goes. I too have no hunger though miss food but I know it will hurt me so can easily abstain. Take care!