SparkleCat

As soon as my calves fit into regular tall boots I went shopping! That was a HUGE NSV for me I didn't have any health issues that explained my feet swelling...but I guess the extra 85 lbs can cause a little flat-footedness that might explain the extra shoe size I didn't expect to have to buy nex ankle boots...or pumps...or tennis shoes! I figure I can wear two pairs of thick socks with my current ankle boots until I can get the extra cash for a shoe shopping excursion

I knew I was going to have to buy a new wardrobe...You can't lose 85 lbs and not have to buy all the basics again...but shoes??? None of my shoes fit...I was a size 9 and they are falling off...I now try on size 8's! I guess I don't understand how your feet shrink! I am sure the width would change...but the length?? We are about to get a massive cold front and I was trying on my work boots with my new outfits and I am realizing I have to go out and buy new shoes today...whatever money I was saving on food is going straight to my closet!

Hey Alex! Any idea why messages are being cut off in the app? It's still happening (photo below) is it just me?

Pic of the above message missing the last line

Alex, most of the messages (old and new) seem to be missing the last few lines. Not sure if that's the case on the website, but my Iphone app has a ton of blank spots

I never in a million years thought I would freak out about losing too much weight! Honestly, I have used my weight as a literal buffer or barrier to my life, while it stopped me from being healthy and fully living, it was also my protection...my built in excuse to avoid vulnerability, hurt and true intimacy. Now that the physical barrier is gone, I think I am feeling exposed, scared and completely out of sorts While I don't want to be too physically skinny, I think the majority of my fear and concern is that, for the first time in 40 some odd years, I have no excuse to hide from life and I'm not quite sure how to relearn a new, more healthy way, of relating to the world

You used to avoid looking in mirrors, now you can't stop staring at your reflection in not only mirrors, but windows as well, not because you're vain (well, maybe a little), but because you're shocked that smaller person is actually you!

I am a little more than 6 months post op and as of this morning hit my goal....actually, my original goal was 150 and I lowered it to 145, my surgeon just wanted me under a 30 BMI (about 175 or so) I was in a month long stall at 150-155 and was actually content to stay there when this week I started losing again, 1/2 lb to a lb a day...which you'd think I'd be ecstatic about, and I am, but am also thinking I need to slow this train down a bit. I have already switched to full fat yogurt, allow myself tastes of almost anything, but do mainly stick to high Protein. I don't count calories, but am probably in the 900-1200 a day range. I have never been this thin before...have never worn a size 6 or 8 before, friends I haven't seen in a month don't recognize me...it's starting to freak me out a bit! I don't know where the end line is and am a little afraid I am going to look gaunt and sickly....my skin already looks like it's melting...my boobs are disappearing and all my new clothes are getting too big again. Anyone else start to get nervous/scared/anxious about getting too thin? Any words of wisdom?

not a great photo...but best I can do by myself in the office I definitely have some loose skin...but I'll take it!

Now I know BMI is basically BS...but I am still a little giddy that, for the first time ever, I am now a "normal" BMI...not obese, not overweight....but Normal. This is all still so crazy to me! Normal!! Never thought I would see it!

I started losing hair at three months and now at six months I am noticing it coming back! I don't think anything prevents it or makes it come back but time. This is a photo from yesterday....3 months ago my hairline looked like my balding brother!. All the hair at my hairline is new and about 1 inch long

Yay!! I'm so glad! Enjoy them

2-4 times a week on average....walking and bootcamps

Hey girl, you can see them but they really aren't that bad....I've started shamelessly wearing a bikini if that helps

I have an iud and had it during surgery (mirena)...surgeon had no problem with the iud

Almost 6 months out...down 81 lbs

All of my adult life I have been overweight...On every diet and every trip to weight watchers I have said my goal was 150...so that's what I put on my ticker. For the past month I have been between 150-154 (I saw 149.7 on the scale for a about an hour! ) Now that I am here, I think I want to lose about 10 more lbs if possible...this will put me solidly in the "normal BMI". I'm good if I don't, but it will be interesting to see what "Normal" looks like on me! My surgeon never said anything about a goal...I see him next week for my 6 month follow up and I am interested to see what he thinks of my progress and where I should go from here. I have hit so many "I've never been here before!" goals....size medium shirts, size 6 pants (even though this is probably vanity sizing), collar bones that show, crossing my legs and having my calves touch....I have discovered that these small goals felt better than seeing the elusive 150 on the scale!

Sorry! Yes, they are! I put them aside for you but have totally dropped the ball on looking up postage (this is why I could never be an ebay seller!!) I will explore the USPS site now, though, because of work, I don't think I could get to the post office until Saturday. Will touch base shortly

I had VSG in April, and while I want to lose about 10 more lbs, I really did lose 80+ pounds pretty quickly (in 5 months). <TMI Alert!!> In the past few days I have noticed my poop is now a pale color and I have had minimal intermittent pain in my upper right belly. Of course, I googled both of these and saw they can be a sign of gallstones...add rapid weight loss, being a woman of 45, on the max dose of cholesteral meds and wls, and it seems I am a prime candidate for gallstones When I had surgery, my surgeon, of course, checked my gall bladder and it was good...no issues, but now I am wondering if it's becoming an issue. I have my 6 month check up next week, so I will definitely ask, but wanted to know if any of you had gallstones pop up *after* surgery and losing weight? How was it diagnosed, what were your symptoms and did you have to have surgery for it? Thanks ahead of time for any insight into gallstones and the relation to wls and rapid weight loss!

Hi Jen! I have attached pictures here! A lot if black, big it goes with everything the ski coat is purple, not over the top, and definitely better than the picture shows....I may retake during the daytime. I have no idea on postage costs, but will do a little research tomorrow. Let me know if any of them might work for you!

They are also apparently here in CO, which is crazy! I loved the snow last year...kind of worried about this year!

Last winter I was getting ready for my April surgery...I remember everyone talking about how cold they were...I didn't really believe you...until Now! First chilly days and I am SO cold! Wearing fleece, drinking hot tea, took a hot shower and it's only 45 degrees out! Who knew 80 pounds provided so much insulation!

When you spend your lunch hour exploring downtown rather than eating

I had very little pain after. The first 24 hours kind of sucked, but it was smooth sailing for me anyway after. I was lucky and had no gas pain, was nauseous only once. Dr Brown used an "On-Q pain pump" that might have made the difference (who really knows) basically it delivered topical pain meds directly I to my abdomen for about 48 hours. I have heard great things about dr Snyder....you should be in good hands!

Who is your surgeon? I had dr. Brown and he was amazing! Most surgeons here are very good...I haven't heard of hardly any issues with the Big 3 here. Let me know if I can help!