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@@SmilingBeauty Yay you...Celebrate big and treat yourself to a reward.

@@Mrs.Grace It sucks..I'm sure your goal was healthy. Now that your BMI is so low, are you getting help from your surgeons office? Wishing you the best, Jenn

@@Kindle over 5 years and 100 pounds lighter. Going to see your friends is a big event. Having them see how good you look and feel by putting your best self out there. Get crazy and vain with new clothing. Show off that amazing bod. You earned this moment. Revel in your vanity.

@@B-52 My son (who sees me weekly) told me he does not remember me being big anymore. I don't feel the need to remind people where I was in the past. Just living for today and looking forward to where things will take me in life.

@@glitter eyes love it. Life is short live it up.

@@Babbs Nothing wrong with that at all. Bring on spring and summer!

@@Djmohr Life experiences can be simple things. Discover new things in your area. Wow. I'm kind of jealous. I posted a link to local events. http://www.travelwisconsin.com/events

@@jess9395 My big want right now is to travel. I'm feeling restless. I cant wait to get better weather. I still compete in distance runs. still training. I live for the moments when I can run past a 20 year old's. I want to continue until I'm too old and broke down to do it. This month was the first time in my life I have been snowshoeing. Beautiful views. I'm hiking this spring. I'm already looking up new areas to explore. I mountain biked the end of last summer. I have a friend who wants me to join him to do the Seattle to Portland bike ride. Its a challenge. I have to work up to that. I learned to Kayak at my gyms pool for my first birthday after surgery. Now I going to take one out to the river. Can't wait. Have not zip lined yet...On my bucket list.

The thrill is gone and its a fabulous place to be. Life goes on after the honeymoon. The NSV's , The shock from people around you and being driven by weight loss. Looking back I have to laugh. The high from the honeymoon was incredible..I even thought I had the answers to everything bariatric. The transformation is complete. Finding other adventures and things to overcome and conquer. I'm soooo over it!

@@CaptainJohn I'm a year and a half out. No complications after surgery. I still have no complications. I bounced back quickly. There is pain with every surgery...I had good perspective going into this.... I watched my mother struggle with serious pain dying from stage four cancer. The least I could do is to buck up and get my life back. I made the choice to have surgery. I have absolutely no regret. Here is my video from my high weight to goal..Its dedicated to my mother: http://www.bariatricpal.com/videos/view-10-goal/

Again I'm no Dr. I do not diagnose. I'm careful to trust anything I read on the internet. Just shooting some information for you to look at. It may or may not fit. It might be worth mentioning to your dietitian https://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/the-female-athlete-triad.pdf

@@cherri2082 My low blood sugars are not just in the morning. Have you consulted with your dietitian?

Wow, Here I go. I would like the issue of eating disorders after bariatric surgery to be addressed some how. I am very much supportive of bariatrics. This issue is not intended to scare people away from surgery. I appreciate @@bellabloom honesty. I found this info on the web. I'm trying to find statistics and more recent studies. @@Alex Brecher do you have any info on this? By COURTNEY HUTCHISON ABC NEWS MEDICAL UNITJune 13, 2011 Weight-loss surgery was supposed to be Chevese Turner's salvation -- a last resort in her battle against obesity and binge eating. Instead, her 2007 lap band procedure catapulted her into full-blown bulimia. "I had always struggled with binge eating, and my relationships with food didn't change just because of the lap band. Even though binging is really painful when your stomach is restricted like that, I would still binge knowing that I would throw it up. I felt like finally I could be bulimic, like this was what I wanted all along," says Turner, 43, of Soverna Park, Md. Turner knew she had a binge eating disorder going into surgery, but after experiencing cardiac complications attributed to a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, she was desperate to lose weight. Instead of solving her overeating problem, however, the surgery only changed its form: for 18 months following the surgery Turner regularly binged and purged. Only after going into intensive therapy to cope with the binging behavior she had experienced since age 5 did Turner, who now runs the Binge Eating Disorder Association, build a healthy relationship with food and her body. When multiple traditional diet methods fail, weight-loss procedures such as the band are seen as a last hope for getting obese patients to eat more healthfully and lose weight. For an underrecognized minority of patients, however, the surgery only triggers a different kind of disordered eating. For Turner, it was bulimia, for others, it's anorexia. For one fellow patient in Turner's community, the anorexia was so severe that it ultimately took his life. Sixty percent of individuals seeking treatment for obesity have some kind of eating disorder, usually binge eating, according to a 2007 Harvard study. It is these individuals, who already have an unhealthy relationship with food and their bodies, who are at most risk of developing further eating disorders post-surgery, says Lisa Lilenfeld, a psychologist and president of the Eating Disorders Coalition at Argosy University in Washington, D.C. Lap band or gastric bypass surgery is not likely to create an eating disorder where there wasn't one, she explains, but "the most likely thing is that people had untreated or unsuccessfully treated binge eating disorders before surgery will continue to have problems after surgery. The problem is, it becomes physically challenging and potentially dangerous to binge like this because of the structural changes in the stomach," she says. On the other end of the spectrum, patients who used to overeat now overshoot with their weight loss, severely limiting their caloric intake to the point of malnutrition and anorexia. "I've had a number of patients go from very obese to very underweight, so much so that they need to be rehabilitated with intravenous nutrition," says Dr. Donald Kirby, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic who treats patients undergoing bariatric weight-loss surgery. Because there are so no statistics on how many of these patients experience eating disorders post-op, it's difficult to gauge the scope of this issue and there is much debate over its prevalence between the surgeons who perform the procedures and the therapists who treat eating disorders down the line. Dr. Mitch Roslin, a bariatric surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, has performed thousands of bariatric surgeries and he says he only sees one or two cases a year of eating disorders, but psychologist Lilenfeld believes it's much more common than that. Binge Eating: Hiding an Eating Disorder Technically, those with diagnosable eating disorders are not advised to undergo weight-loss procedures, but because each hospital and insurance company has different psychological screening requirements, many patients with mental health problems slip through the cracks. In some cases, psychological screenings consist of asking only a couple of basic questions that don't even address eating disorders or mental health concerns, says Dr. Leslie Seppinni, a therapist who specializes in treating obesity. "Then after the surgery, most doctors fail their patients in terms of follow-up. There are some group sessions with other patients, but that's about it." In Turner's case, however, her health insurance had relatively rigorous requirements for surgery approval, including an eating disorder screening and a letter from her therapist. But for those who are desperate to get the surgery at all costs, she says it's relatively easy to get around these requirements by answering the questions "right," as she did. Because of insufficient screening or deception, Lilenfeld says about a third of all patients who undergo weight-loss procedures are believed to have "severe binge eating disorder" going into surgery, though not all of these patients will go on to develop other eating disorders post-op. Anorexia/Bulimia After Surgery: Medical or Emotional? One of the reasons that true anorexia and bulimia may not be recognized after bariatric surgery is that the symptoms of these eating disorders can mimic some of the expected adverse affects of the surgery. In the months following surgery, the stomach has to heal and slowly expand, which makes eating difficult and sometimes painful. Patients who eat too much will sometimes throw up because it's the only way to relieve the pain in their stomach, not because they are compulsively trying to get rid of calories. Similarly, the indigestion, diarrhea and acid reflux that can occur post-op leads some patients to avoid eating altogether just because eating becomes an unpleasant experience. These patients will become malnourished and resemble anorexics, but the psychological aspect of the disorder is not there. It is important to distinguish between these medical reasons for anorexic/bulimic behavior and true, psychological cases of eating disorders, says Seppinni, who has traveled the country interviewing people about their experience with obesity, weight loss and bariatric surgery. In true cases of eating disorders, it's about the addiction to overeating getting transmuted into another addiction. For some, they become compulsive exercisers, for others, alcoholics, for still others, anorexics. "You take away the coping strategy they've been using all their lives, and the addiction has to go somewhere else," she says. The "loss" of binging as a coping strategy was palpable for Turner following her surgery. "I lay in bed and cried for a week because I couldn't eat. Eating was the way I soothed myself my whole life. As soon as I could binge again, even though it was extremely painful, I did," she says.

Its funny no one asked me..... How much have you gained? Or for my scale number at my high weight. After goal I took a flight to see a good friend. On my visit they introduced me to a group of their friends. This is our friend Jenn who lost a lot of weight. Then put me on the spot to tell everyone how much. I told them a person.( WOW awkward moment) I confronted my friends when we were alone. I wanted them to understand I am much more than my weight loss. I will be glad when they can relax and treat me..as this is just me.

@@t.deramo12@icloud.com I'm glad to hear you want to get back on track. You have lost 41 you can continue to lose. If you truly want it...Fight for it! We will be here cheering you on. Are you in touch with your dietitian/Surgical team?

@@VSGAnn2014 I agree. I would rather build people up. I also plan to invest my time at the reunion with more positive people.

@@HealthyRN Congratulations on your goal of a half marathon. This is how I sustain and fuel my body for runs..I'm no expert . Breakfast:- I eat a half packet of banana nut Protein oat meal and two turkey sausages The carbs help me to have the energy to run and sustain. I run 6 miles three days a week. I try to only have carbs in the morning. I drink a pre wok out sports drink.you can find many of them Pre work out explosion. It has 40 calories. The trade off for me is the amino acids. It fuels muscle growth and performance. Lunch:- I eat a high protein meal. Two packets of Thia tuna mixed in to my sunflower crunch salad. I don't run on a full stomach. Every half hour into running a use sports gel. (many different brands to try.) I keep them in my running belt. Right after my workout I drink a recovery whey isolate Protein Drink mixed with milk. dinner -High protein dinner with vegetables.

Snowshoeing..The snow angle is for you @KindaFamiliar

@@OKCPirate Life is like the titanic....There is no point in fighting over the window seat.

@@Teaclinton Finding motivation to be active is interesting. Here are a few things to try music was a great way to distract and pump you up while walking, cleaning house or working out...Holy hell!!! sing loud in your car. It raises your heart beat. Virtual weight loss simulator. See what the possibilities are. Remind your self you will only get out of your surgery what you are willing to put into it. http://modelmydiet.com/ My favorite is after joining the gym. I secretly compete with people. If I can stay on the treadmill and walk longer than the person next to me..... I WIN! Fitness web sites: Find what things to keep you active that you might enjoy...Kayaking, Join a group hike, mountain biking, Sports....Find what is fun and go with it. http://www.msn.com/en-us/health http://www.shape.com/ 49 best fitness apps of 2015 http://greatist.com/fitness/best-health-fitness-apps

@@Babbs At my high weight..when the tag said size 22 it meant All clothing in that size would fit. What is going on with jean sizes as you get smaller? At goal I range in 3 sizes.

@@needtorecover To be an active participant in your life again is such a gift. You will have all new adventures. Enjoy~!

This was actually a good moment for me to realize I have changed so much with age...... and others not so much. @Babbs. You already know me. If there is an event I can have the excuse to wear a fabulous dress.I'm doing it. Not so sure about the showing anyone up. We are all a bunch of old fart aarp card holders.. . Just feeling amazing at this age. I'm not going to miss out on running on the beach the morning after the reunion. @@Inner Surfer Girl...Best comment ever bless her heart- True Irish translation: Kiss my ARSE

Not sure if this is a NSV I was unpopular in high school. The weight was a factor. I have recently connected with some people from the small town I grew up in. A neighbor girl I grew up with, just posted a derogatory message to me on facebook. I was surprised it took me back to being the fat girl in school for a moment. Back when I was young her comment would have beat me down. It has no effect on me now. I make no apology’s for living a fabulous life. I'm proud of all I have worked for to overcome. I'm thrilled I look totally different than I did in high school. I'm more beautiful on the inside than I have ever been. I'm truly happy. Thinking about my class reunion next year--- She has given me great motivation to maintain and get out and experience life. From all the unpopular kids back in the day..I salute her for “believing” she is still the popular beautiful mean girl after 30 years.

I am a girly girl with a serious shoe collection. I was amazed to find that I am an adrenaline junkie and a competitive bad ass. Who knew I would have an addiction to athletic clothing. I have a row in my closet dedicated to compression running shirts. I have a drawer full of yoga pants and shorts. My winter find was a pair of Betty Rides snowboarding pants.