Madelyne Bonthron

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Went from 330lbs to 265 lbs.... surgery was 11/19/13 loving it

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Went from 330lbs to 265 lbs.... surgery was 11/19/13 loving it

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Pics of day of my surgery and pic of today Lil over 14 wks

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Went from 330lbs to 265 lbs.... surgery was 11/19/13 loving it

I do think that they are helpful! Everyone you meet has info that you might not have know before and Its always good to feel welcomed into a group with open arms...I usually feel like Im the odd ball due to my weight or the wls journey Im choosing to take so its nice to be among people who are just like you! Its always good to see the people who live in the same place as you do. It makes everything seem like its possible to do.

OMG!!! you dont even look like the same person!!! Its truly amazing and inspiring!!! You look stunning!

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Pics of day of my surgery and pic of today Lil over 14 wks

HW 334
SW 316
CW 268

So close to that 70 lbs lost milestone!!
Ready for my hair to stop falling out, though

You're doing great! We all are! A loss is a loss, no matter how fast or slow. It's progress. Keep up the great work.

1 day shy of 12 weeks.....this is after a shower and a 5 mile run so the scar is always a little more red than flesh colored. Still wearing the Oleeva silicone scar strips, you can see them in the foreground of the picture. He (the surgeon) said to keep wearing them. Also, he said the binder helps the scar heal. I have still been wearing it a good bit. Not ALL the time, in a strange way it's comforting. Can't really explain it. Saw my surgeon on Tuesday and he was very pleased with the progress. He did point out that on both of my hips the scar was a little wider. He said he pulled so tight that as it healed it spread a bit. We are going to look at it at my next visit and he said something about a short revision surgery if it bothered me. We didn't talk about it any further at this meeting. My assumption is that it is more a cosmetic thing than to tighten me up further.
Till next time....good luck. Keep moving and losing (or maintaining). Lol

We talked a little about everything....staying motivated to exercise and local events coming up such as walks and bike-a-thons etc, getting back on track once you start being able to eat normal foods again, got a few recipes

I so need to go.. I never been yet

Good luck

When I started looking into surgery my husband was against it. When I told him how much I weighed, he changed his way of thinking and knew that I was serious about this weight loss. He then jumped on board and supports me at each and every pound. We've been married for 35 years. We met when I was a petite 21 year old and has seen me gain every pound. So why shouldn't I share the weight and the weight loss with him? After being married this long there isn't that much he doesn't know about me.

I'm booked for a fleur de lys Tummy Tuck and breast uplift later this yr. I've lost 130lb in 8 months. About 40-50lb to go. I don't need the skin to remind me I've stretch marks and all sorts of other reminders. Pictures of myself naked at 350lb that's enough for me

Read about stalls. You'll get them, we ALL get them. And weigh once a week to forestall complete insamity. The scale is an evil and mean mistress!

One of the sleeve members(butterthebean) had this link on his signature line and I always suggest new patients read it because it's so true:
http://www.dsfacts.com/weight-loss-stall-or-plateau.html

My surgery is scheduled for Tuesday and I'm still waiting for my insurance approval. Spoke to a really nice woman at my insurance company. Fingers crossed she can move it along!! Please send positive vibes!!

No. No. No. No. No. Noooooo! I'm keeping a pair of size 20 (tight fitting) jeans to remind me of how bad I treated myself. At this point, it looks like I won't need too much work done. I don't mind doing my TT, but I want to avoid touching me titties (*giggles*) at all costs. After losing 45+ lbs, they still look nice and round and BIIIIIG. I hope they stay that way after the next 50.

Well I am 51 and it hides nicely under clothes. At this point I really don't want an elective surgery if I can help it. I have had no issues with the sagging and yes it is ugly but my husband loves me in all my ugliness. I don't want to have a Tummy Tuck. I just think if its not broken don't fix it. Whats a little extra fluff and jiggle. Maybe one day but for now I would prefer not to have anything I don't need done.

I have a lot of loose skin and I think when I look in the mirror I still have a hard time seeing that smaller person because he is surrounded by so much loose skin. I would like to eventually get it removed but I am sure getting insurance to cover it will be a difficult chore. More so than the actual band coverage.
After losing close to 280lbs I am not even sure if I will be able to get away with wearing shorts this Summer because of the loose skin. I have skin hanging from my forearms that is how bad it is.
As for reminders I have pictures, wedding pictures and I still will not forget the time lost because of my lack of mobility.

No! Honestly, before the surgery I swore up and down I'd be totally fine with the extra skin, and would simply view it as a reminder of how far I've come. Now, having my body look like melted candle wax, I'd give anything to afford to have it removed.

i just worry about possible skin infections and rashes because of the extra skin...I KNOW what I did to my body it really shows in so many ways..Don't need extra skin to remind me..although I have read several Vets who have chosen not to remove the skin for whatever reason....No judgement here...just know I need it gone for myself!

I use "Lose It" It's very good. It's on Android and IOS. A lot of people use Fitness Pal and it's good too.

I'm 8 weeks out, about a week ago I attempted to "denoodle" some lasagna. I missed a piece about the size of my first pinky joint. I ate it and oh boy did I know it. I felt a lot of pressure in my sternum for about 30 minutes. Never again!