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@@reachbree Yep, I worried. I think its normal to fear an unknown outcome. I looked up photos and videos of loose skin posted by brave bariatric patients. It prepared me. I understand the insecurity.That feeling is not solved by weight loss. I'm much more confident. Big or small I'm good with my flaws. If I could afford it, I could see myself getting plastics. until then I'm loving my loose skin bad ass self.

@@katiee No need to get into a purging eating disorder. Weight loss with surgery is still about eating healthy and exercising.

@@ylluz Try not to focus on hitting certain weight loss expectations. Its not how fast the scale moves down... its the FACT the scale moves down. Keep working your program, make adjustments as you go. Your successful 77 pound weight loss is fantastic.

@@sassyfrass23 Thanks! I have never seen fat doctor before.I love this series. Oh yes, he is easy on the eyes

@@socialworker91 I believe most of us here had an eating disorder that brought us to the point of having bariatric surgery. You always have a chance. No harm in researching your options before you decide on surgery. Your BMI is a 40.9 this has you in the obese category. Some surgeons will make a determination based on your BMI and co morbidity's ( high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes bad back or knees..etc) BMI Calculator https://asmbs.org/patients/bmi-calculator Enjoy your research, Jenn

@@VSGAnn2014 I have carbs and sugar as a treat once in a while. When the scale moves up I know its time to get back on track to maintain. Carbs are a tough one for me. I keep carbs only in small amounts. Once I eat them I crave them even more. My go to for replacing my carb addiction is to eat salty alternatives. The intensity of cravings can increase if I don't find a way to satisfy it. (1) I eat a good healthy meal first.( Protein veggies). Eating first help me eat less of the healthy alternative craving food. (2) after I eat the meal I pick the craving that needs to subside. Sweet. - Fruit in whipping cream. Quest protein Peanut Butter cup - sugar free pudding with Protein powder added - I make it thick ( like a mousse) I add half the milk the rest in whipped cream. Combinations are endless. Toppings items..Sugar free caramel or chocolate topping, Chopped nuts, Fruit, Dark chocolate chips .Its like a sundae to me. A small amount hits the craving and I'm full. Salty - Laughing cow cheese wrapped in sliced deli meat - Jalapeno chicken bacon wraps - pizza topping stuffed mushrooms. - Jerky - Quest BBQ protein chips - Whole foods Parmesan crisps - refried Beans with cheese and salsa. - deviled eggs

@@Amayor85 No apology needed. Hope this is your last testing for the process. Hang in there.

NSV FRIDAY! Not freaking out as my scale moves up. This has never in my life... Strength training and building muscle. Bring on the weight gain.

Eggplant parmesan lasagna. I layer it with sauce, sweet Italian turkey sausage and cheese.

@@LeslesLosingIt They make compression wear that lets you wear your own bra.It gives you a extra lift in the bust. I will send you a link when I get home.

I have seen the post of how life can change after a drastic weight loss. I was not prepared for having my own experiences with it. I'm so glad the movie touched on many issues that most of us have in common. We had the chance to watch it free. Is this going to be released for TV soon?

Please feel free to ask questions. The new members will learn to navigate with time. Wow... if its a repeat post that have you annoyed. Or people that are trolls. You always have the option to ignore them. Can we get the adult panties on now?

@@gowalking Could you post the link again

@@rnsamantha Give yourself credit for acknowledging behaviors creeping back in, Maintenance can be tricky. Treating yourself once in a while is ok. It can trigger hunger and old behaviors. You can turn it around before it gets out of hand. You know yourself. You know what is healthy for you.

@@gowalking Whoa..You are not a garbage pail. I'm also of the generation that you never waste food. It's absolutely ok to get rid of it. . Getting rid of the things that trigger and cause more hunger helps. Way to be on top of things.

@@perforce I'm also in Idaho. Thanks for the great information. Good reminder that weight gain can happen to any of us.

@@goodnuff Use that anger as motivation. You will show that ass H#@l that you are strong and determined Next time you see him, if he has another smart ass comment...Tell him " I will give your professional opinion to my surgeon" Quoted from the wise words of @@LipstickLady

@@ojibway Hang in there. It will be here before you know it.

@@stacyrg1 My inner fat girl had to give myself a comment scale. (1) Appropriate complimentary..I will take and acknowledge. (2) Hilarious. Makes for great stories to tell later. (3) Creepy..Need we say more.... Safety: Pepper spray with dye..Not only does it burn, the dye will stay on the perpetrator for identification...Love it! http://www.amazon.com/SABRE-Red-Pepper-Spray-Strength/dp/B003BORC8A Mix up your route that you jog. I also have a GPS tracker app. My hubby has the password. He can track where I am. Another perk..It automatically logs your exercise in to myfitnesspal. http://www.mapmyrun.com/ Some advice.This is not to scare anyone its just a reality check: Trust yourself when you feel unsafe. Understand that sex offenders are in our population. you can look them up in your area to get an idea of how prevalent they are in society. Also many have not yet been identified or caught by law enforcement... https://www.nsopw.gov/en/Search/Verification

@@CowgirlJane We are all adults here. You can say what you want to say. No need to apologize for stating an opinion.

@@pamelardz91 I was sleeved. June 2014 - Began maintenance phase December 2014 Maintaining is finding your new balance for what scale number your comfortable with. My food choices can make the scale move up. I know it just means some extra time at the gym. For me, I eat healthy and I can indulge once in a while. My relationship with food has changed. I look at food to fuel and nourish my body. I don't feel good if I consume junk food all day. You will only get out of surgery what you are willing to put into it. It's your choice if you follow your plan that was given to you while in weight loss phase. We are adults here right? Just be prepared to accept your outcome. Wishing you the best, Jenn

Just wanted you to know, You are all attractive amazing people before weight loss. Love to see that you are healthy and happy after goal.. Congratulations on your success.

I am blown away by all the responses. I hope all of you give yourselves a pat on the back. You have achieved all of this on your own. My win for the day: Owning who I am now. Feeling pretty damn good about myself.

@@JamieLogical You are not being unrealistic. Intervals are a great way to train.You may even be surprised ho much stronger you will be by April 24th. Just a suggestion.lol Not an expert by far......This just helped me. Building on endurance: Run while listening to music.Run a song walk a song. It will be about 3/3 minuet intervals. Learning if you can sustain your pace: How you breathe is important. Mouth the words as you run. If you get out of breath slow down your intervals until you feel comfortable to sustain an hour. Getting lost in your music will help distract you from concentrating on time.Work your way up to your goal of 4/1 intervals. So excited for you! Keep us updated. I would love to see photo's of your race.

@@usedtobeaskater I can relate Why is it that being overweight so unacceptable for people? Other people (not all) feel the need to place overweight people on the lowest rung of the hierarchy. I’m trying to reconcile this crap with my old self. I'm working on letting go of the bullied kid inside, The disregarded/disrespected obese body I once had, My negative self image and the judgment of my body mirrored to me by the world around me. (yes..I'm in therapy) Old thoughts like this cross my mind once in a while. Still working out this stuff at a year and a half out. .