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Was am to stand and wash all the Thanksgiving dishes by hand for 44 people without getting my belly soaked from the Water and sink..

Got to love children.... I was told can't believe how flexible you are now mom. You can crawl into a ball in chairs. I hadn't noticed but I like sitting with my legs up tight to my chest.. Big change to have my knees to my chest...

Learning the electric slide... And line dancing...

Got to love children.... I was told can't believe how flexible you are now mom. You can crawl into a ball in chairs. I hadn't noticed but I like sitting with my legs up tight to my chest.. Big change to have my knees to my chest...

Got to love children.... I was told can't believe how flexible you are now mom. You can crawl into a ball in chairs. I hadn't noticed but I like sitting with my legs up tight to my chest.. Big change to have my knees to my chest...

What do you consider a significant number? I am 7 months out and hit my first major stall. It has been 3 weeks same weight but I have been considering other things like does my body have a memory of weights it has been? I have lost 130 in a year 90 since surgery and am stuck at 218. Here is my thought from age 13-25, I would weigh between 200-230 longest time I had a consistent weight. Does my body think this is normal weight? More than just fighting food, exercise and Water am I fighting something in my own body's wiring?
I keep thinking if I can break this two hundred mark I will then be in unknown area and my body will have to give in. I know might be wishful thinking but I can still hope!! My goal weight is 160-175.

I am 6 1/2 months out. Down 130.
88 pounds since surgery date. Weight has came off steady. I lose in chucks then body plays catch up.. I started at 347HW. SW 305 current weight of last week 217. The inches are amazing. I have went from a size 28/30 to a 14/16. 3-4x to a large/xlarge depending on clothing.
I think my losses could be even more if I could find more time to exercise..

I am 6 1/2 months out. Down 130.
88 pounds since surgery date. Weight has came off steady. I lose in chucks then body plays catch up.. I started at 347HW. SW 305 current weight of last week 217. The inches are amazing. I have went from a size 28/30 to a 14/16. 3-4x to a large/xlarge depending on clothing.
I think my losses could be even more if I could find more time to exercise..

What do you consider a significant number? I am 7 months out and hit my first major stall. It has been 3 weeks same weight but I have been considering other things like does my body have a memory of weights it has been? I have lost 130 in a year 90 since surgery and am stuck at 218. Here is my thought from age 13-25, I would weigh between 200-230 longest time I had a consistent weight. Does my body think this is normal weight? More than just fighting food, exercise and Water am I fighting something in my own body's wiring?
I keep thinking if I can break this two hundred mark I will then be in unknown area and my body will have to give in. I know might be wishful thinking but I can still hope!! My goal weight is 160-175.

I know this is an older post but wanted to share I am getting closer to goal each and everyday. Total lost 125 and 50 to go and I will be excited! The summer was great and I did make it about me and my kids focusing on weight loss and diet learning so much about myself!
Hope your journey is going well even after your year date!

I am 6 1/2 months out. Down 130.
88 pounds since surgery date. Weight has came off steady. I lose in chucks then body plays catch up.. I started at 347HW. SW 305 current weight of last week 217. The inches are amazing. I have went from a size 28/30 to a 14/16. 3-4x to a large/xlarge depending on clothing.
I think my losses could be even more if I could find more time to exercise..

I am 6 1/2 months out. Down 130.
88 pounds since surgery date. Weight has came off steady. I lose in chucks then body plays catch up.. I started at 347HW. SW 305 current weight of last week 217. The inches are amazing. I have went from a size 28/30 to a 14/16. 3-4x to a large/xlarge depending on clothing.
I think my losses could be even more if I could find more time to exercise..

In 2 days I have been described with the adjective of thin. I have never been called thin in all my 37 years! Having new adjectives in how people describe me is a NSV.

In 2 days I have been described with the adjective of thin. I have never been called thin in all my 37 years! Having new adjectives in how people describe me is a NSV.

Just checking in with everyone. Hope all is doing well.
I am struggling with food. It seems like instead of having to deal with over eating I am dealing with under eating. Nothing taste good, have no desire to eat anything. If I could live on hot tea and Popsicles I would. It has nothing to do with the fear of gaining weight that really isn't a concern of mine. It has to do with I ate for enjoyment and comfort before surgery, now food doesn't bring either of these feelings. My doctor said it isn't a bad thing we should only eat for survival. It feels like I am always force feeding my body.
I have felt the signs of not eating too. Lightheadedness, grouchy, tired, shaking. I am trying to keep those feelings away some days it is harder than others.
Anyone else finding this struggle going on? What foods are you eating?
On the positive side 135 pounds gone. 40 pre-op 95 since surgery.

In 2 days I have been described with the adjective of thin. I have never been called thin in all my 37 years! Having new adjectives in how people describe me is a NSV.

Ok I am 6 months out and talked to my Dr about this. I still hurt and ache. Little things are more painful than others. When I asked the Dr about it I found his answer interesting and things I never considered about the body.
He said being heavy for so long can create nerves and muscle damage from being over stretched. He said some of that can never be fixed but can be managed.
He then talked about how the center of gravity has shifted and now my bones and body is getting a natural readjustment. Even bones are shifting back into place.
Areas of my body need time to realign and heal and that is the pain and aching.
Exercise will help with strengthening the weaker areas
Just wanted to share what I found out.

Being able to talk to strangers. This is such a big deal. I hadn't noticed the change but my son pointed it out at a football game. Then today I was able to talk, to sit and hold a conversation with a a group of strangers and never felt out of place.

Ok I am 6 months out and talked to my Dr about this. I still hurt and ache. Little things are more painful than others. When I asked the Dr about it I found his answer interesting and things I never considered about the body.
He said being heavy for so long can create nerves and muscle damage from being over stretched. He said some of that can never be fixed but can be managed.
He then talked about how the center of gravity has shifted and now my bones and body is getting a natural readjustment. Even bones are shifting back into place.
Areas of my body need time to realign and heal and that is the pain and aching.
Exercise will help with strengthening the weaker areas
Just wanted to share what I found out.

I can say I like this thread. Not only on the fact of hearing what others think, but it makes me self reflect why I chose to tell or not tell. It is easy to blame others and people around me why I did or didn't tell but the truth is it was about me. It was about the shame not so much of having the surgery but needing the surgery. That is a personal issue of my own guilt.
I think we have to remember just like other things shouldn't define us WLS shouldn't either.
I an not a WLS person but a person who had WLS. That is only part of my life. I have other characters, qualities and traits. This world loves to label people and try to define others by these labels.
I still do not see a problem with saying I changed from diet and exercise first! Those changes were harder than the surgery. I want credit for the hard work I do everyday.
I do not condone people tricking others into believing something that isn't true, but I have always believed what and where people take the truth is on them. It isn't my job to control other peoples thoughts or ideas on a topic.
I think this topic does bring up a topic people don't want to talk about and that is "shame".
Where did it come from? How do each one of us react to it? Not just shame of surgery, but other choices we make too.

I can say I like this thread. Not only on the fact of hearing what others think, but it makes me self reflect why I chose to tell or not tell. It is easy to blame others and people around me why I did or didn't tell but the truth is it was about me. It was about the shame not so much of having the surgery but needing the surgery. That is a personal issue of my own guilt.
I think we have to remember just like other things shouldn't define us WLS shouldn't either.
I an not a WLS person but a person who had WLS. That is only part of my life. I have other characters, qualities and traits. This world loves to label people and try to define others by these labels.
I still do not see a problem with saying I changed from diet and exercise first! Those changes were harder than the surgery. I want credit for the hard work I do everyday.
I do not condone people tricking others into believing something that isn't true, but I have always believed what and where people take the truth is on them. It isn't my job to control other peoples thoughts or ideas on a topic.
I think this topic does bring up a topic people don't want to talk about and that is "shame".
Where did it come from? How do each one of us react to it? Not just shame of surgery, but other choices we make too.

I loved what you said about it being "your story" I think many of us have had others around us tell "our story" and found out others versions can be hurtful.
I have even been threaten to tell my story or they will.(thinking they were helping and supporting a wonderful change in my life) that is the key my life.

I can say I like this thread. Not only on the fact of hearing what others think, but it makes me self reflect why I chose to tell or not tell. It is easy to blame others and people around me why I did or didn't tell but the truth is it was about me. It was about the shame not so much of having the surgery but needing the surgery. That is a personal issue of my own guilt.
I think we have to remember just like other things shouldn't define us WLS shouldn't either.
I an not a WLS person but a person who had WLS. That is only part of my life. I have other characters, qualities and traits. This world loves to label people and try to define others by these labels.
I still do not see a problem with saying I changed from diet and exercise first! Those changes were harder than the surgery. I want credit for the hard work I do everyday.
I do not condone people tricking others into believing something that isn't true, but I have always believed what and where people take the truth is on them. It isn't my job to control other peoples thoughts or ideas on a topic.
I think this topic does bring up a topic people don't want to talk about and that is "shame".
Where did it come from? How do each one of us react to it? Not just shame of surgery, but other choices we make too.

I loved what you said about it being "your story" I think many of us have had others around us tell "our story" and found out others versions can be hurtful.
I have even been threaten to tell my story or they will.(thinking they were helping and supporting a wonderful change in my life) that is the key my life.

I can say I like this thread. Not only on the fact of hearing what others think, but it makes me self reflect why I chose to tell or not tell. It is easy to blame others and people around me why I did or didn't tell but the truth is it was about me. It was about the shame not so much of having the surgery but needing the surgery. That is a personal issue of my own guilt.
I think we have to remember just like other things shouldn't define us WLS shouldn't either.
I an not a WLS person but a person who had WLS. That is only part of my life. I have other characters, qualities and traits. This world loves to label people and try to define others by these labels.
I still do not see a problem with saying I changed from diet and exercise first! Those changes were harder than the surgery. I want credit for the hard work I do everyday.
I do not condone people tricking others into believing something that isn't true, but I have always believed what and where people take the truth is on them. It isn't my job to control other peoples thoughts or ideas on a topic.
I think this topic does bring up a topic people don't want to talk about and that is "shame".
Where did it come from? How do each one of us react to it? Not just shame of surgery, but other choices we make too.