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@@WLSResources/ClothingExch Thanks for the information. Who knew blue plates would help with portion control.

@@dhrguru Fantastic compliment. Many unexpected things seem to happen to me at the gym. If you get more stories like this I have to hear them. I hope They keep you motivated.

@@4MRB4PHOTO Wow..I can say the hat is nice.....Looks like anorexia has kicked in. Time to have a doughnut.

@@OKCPirate My two boys are in their 20's. Trust me when I say you have more style. Older men still have it going on

@@4MRB4PHOTO I hope you are up to the challenge with the rest of the men. All of us girls have been posting our fashion finds. Now its the guy's turn. ....

@@Babbs I rarely go to the Boise mall to shop. After two hours of shopping I purchased a red sweater. I went to Ross to look for workout gear and my eye caught the dress. I had to have it after trying it on. Now I'm looking for an excuse to go out and wear it...I think we need a little black dress night with cocktails.

@@KindaFamiliar @@Dub I'm holding the men to this...We want photos in a few months.

@@OKCPirate Nice tie my friend. Looking good!

@@KindaFamiliar @@OKCPirate @@Dub I just don't see the men showing off clothing styles here.(That is what my apology was for ). Men please prove me wrong and post photos modeling your clothing styles... Yes we look we appreciate

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. 40's have been fantastic. Ready to mark my birthday with new adventures...... also with new clothing

Before surgery I bought a dress for my sons wedding. Size 24. I beat myself up over my weight. I was embarrassed. I went shopping for my birthday today. Brought me to tears. Here is my new sweater dress. I love the photos everyone has posted of styles they are wearing. I know this is a girly thing..Sorry men..... @@Babbs @Elode. Can I steal your style...I love the cute clothing you both find.

Dang..I never stop learning as I stumble my way through weight loss. After reading the information on female athlete triad. I am really looking into my relationship with working out. Using the macronutrient calculator at body building.com. I realize my calories and Protein intake was way off. I also had to get real about a possible eating disorder and overdoing it at the gym. Female athlete triad is a syndrome in which eating disorders (or low energy availability),[1]amenorrhoea/oligomenorrhoea, and decreased bone mineral density (osteoporosis and osteopenia) are present.[2] Also known simply as the Triad, this condition is seen in females participating in sports that emphasize leanness or low body weight.[3] The triad is a serious illness with lifelong health consequences and can potentially be fatal.[4] https://www.acsm.org/docs/brochures/the-female-athlete-triad.pdf http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/sclark8.htm

@@Joymarie333 After losing a significant amount of weight! How do you feel? What are things your doing now that you wouldn't do before? Does people treat you better? I feel amazing. Its not just my health or smaller body. The biggest gift was to overcome many things within myself. I don't take anything for granted. To be honest before surgery I was not out living my life. I am now up for anything. I am making up for lost time. You name it I will try anything once. If I like it.... its a repeat...lol Here is my two cents for what its worth: You have people in your life that know you and will support you regardless of your weight . Hold on to people like that in your life. Just a few things you may experience when you become a healthy weight: I have had people that would not give me the time of day now want to be friends. (not going to happen) People that I was close to are now uncomfortable and have become more distant Attention from the opposite sex may be a bit awkward at first. I use a scale.(1) compliment (2) hilarious (3) Creepy I go into a store the staff seem to be more helpful..( I have to ask..is this just me experiencing this? or anyone else that has had surgery?)

I was surprised to see my shadow. Just makes you laugh at the changes rapid weight loss can bring into your life.

@@rrr123114 I hate the word failure. You got off track from working your plan. If you willing to get back on the horse. We will be cheering you on. You have lost 30 pounds. You can do this again. you deserve to get the most out of you weight loss surgery.

@@dhrguru You sound like you have moved out of the honeymoon phase. It's actually a great place to be. Its when you realize the hard work kicks in. Have faith and trust yourself. 80 pounds down. From your stats you have 80 the same amount to hit goal. You have come this far... half way there.

@@mmincinci Had mimosa's for brunch on Halloween. I did fine. I was surprised the champagne carbonation had no effect on me. i indulge here in there. I feel I'm now one of the normal thin people in the world. if I have a gain I know I have to work it off at the gym to maintain. ( I'm in the maintenance phase)

understand I'm in maintenance phase. For Halloween I had an amazing date with my husband. I tasted cherry pie filling for the first time after surgery. It was not the same experience. It had the taste of rubber to me...That's the only way i know how to describe it.

I'm a year and five months. I recently started to relax and except that I'm in maintenance. The reality check I needed was a kick in the head by the vets. I'm so grateful! ( I have learned not to post with no sleep. Its the equivalent of drinking and dialing.) Vets continue to drop out of my local support group. The direction of the surgeons facilitators revolve around weight loss phase. The community of veterans is relevant. The vets have given me information that my surgeons team had no answers for. Staying connected with the bariatric community keeps me on track. Currently I am mentoring a local woman who is 600 pounds. Paying it forward works for me. It is only for a few locally. I don't feel the need to save anyone. the work is all on them. In bariatricpal there is no possible way to keep up with all the new patients. I see familiar vets. i keep up on your posts. To see the vets disappear from this site would be our loss.

A NSV for my husband who has not had WLS. I sent him on a scavenger hunt on Halloween. His last location was a Halloween Ball. It was a great night all for him

@@Kimcamm I agree the mental/ behavioral changes are a big part of WLS. Before surgery I would have never gone to a coffee shop, restaurant or bar(not a dive bar ) by myself. Shopping has become an issue (I'm trying to get a grip on it) The gym is where I take out my stress and process issues I'm working on. The things I have overcome on the inside have been the best part of my surgery. One day at a time....you got this.

@@tera1982 My a1c is in the non diabetic range. I hardly ever use insulin. My family Dr is amazed. I have experienced low's. With the sleeve I can still do sugar to get my blood sugar back up without dumping syndrome. My blood sugar tends to drop when working out. I use Accel gel every half hour. Keeps it stable. ( I'm not promoting any brand. many of them out there.) No complications, 254 to 130 If you are interested.....At the bottom of this post is my video from the day of surgery to goal.

@@rp1980 Congrats! Celebrate big on 100 pounds down. WooHOO

@@dafurrer The part of your stomach remove contains Ghrelin (pronounced "GREL-in"), the "hunger hormone", i rarely feel hunger In the beginning you have good restriction. It takes a while to get all your food requirements in. For me hunger came on as I progressed. All Protein meal did not work any more to keep me full. I added my veggies fixed the situation. I also craved sweet, Salty and crunchy food. Address the cravings so they don't become more intense. good healthy options. Things that work for me...Sweet sugar free pudding. Salty Jerky. Crunchy Quest protein potato chips. Calories per day was 700 for me. I'm maintaining now. Calories 1200 to 1500. I eat 6 times a day. I cant eat a larger amount of food at this point. A cup of salad with my protein. My restriction with my sleeve is still good. In no way can I eat a whole diner plate of food. I still eat a salad plate size.

Sleeve, 10 months, 5'5" 130. 5'4"- 136lbs calories 1200 to 1500 Protein 100+ Carbs. Whole wheat and plant based. Fuels my body for the activities I participate in. Type 1 Diabetic..Keeps my blood sugar from dropping. What exercise regimen frequency .Run 3 days a week an hour to an hour and a half. Strength training two days a week for an hour. What role, if any, has counseling or therapy played: Counseling..Helped with body issues. The weight change happened so quickly I needed time for my mind to catch up to my body. Advise. Stay connected to support what ever that looks like for you. Non of us are exempt from weight gain. Monitor your weight and adjust your eating and physical activity to stay in your weight range.