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@@Elode Rock it Elode! You look great. Who gives a damn about the fashion police. I find it kinda funny people can get offended by what you are wearing. I love to see people step out of the fashion cookie cutter and wear what makes them feel good. If you or @@Babbs start the what are you wearing today thread. I'm in.

@@VSGAnn2014 Question...I talked with my surgeons office on the topic of weight gain after reaching goal. I was told they normally see a fifteen pound gain as your body adjusts. I have not seen anything out there that backs up that information. Anyone get this info from there surgeon's office????

@@VSGAnn2014 You have done fantastic. Thanks for the great information. Staying connected is helping me so much. I know myself. It's far to easy to get back into old habits. I get a contact high from the people in the honeymoon phase. A BIG dose of reality from others further out from surgery. My fear of gaining is still with me. Still having days when I still think I'm obese....I hope that will change in year two. Good luck to you in year two!

@@glitter eyes I'm 12 months. Your post sound exactly what has happened to my hair. My dietician told me I can't blame the surgery this far out. My lab work is all great. She suggested getting my hormone levels checked. I will try the liquid silica.

@@OKCPirate Love your NSV ideas. You have to tell us how it all worked out. Starting weight..oh yes staying afloat would be an issue Current weight I had to lift my butt out of the middle of the innertube lay flat on my back to reach the Water. It was the only way I could paddle and navigate down the river. Maybe I shrunk in height with my WLS.

@@proudgrammy Thanks hun. It is great to just live a life again. Looking forward to more adventures.

Sorry about the double post..Computer issues today.

I floated the river with family and friends. Beautiful views and relaxing. So happy for to have the experience. Before surgery I would have been out of breath and worried about sinking my innertube

Double post.

@@Yrkybarry Congratulations on all your success, You have endless possibility's of ways to celebrate. Vacations to something special to wear and a night out. Enjoy your moment. Check back in and let us know what you did to celebrate. Would love to hear it.

Summer NSV! Had a great day with family and friends on the Boise river today. We rented innertube's to float the river. The park staff called my name to pick up my equipment. He handed me a child's life jacket to wear. He said the adult size would not fit me.

@@leag78 Before surgery I never made the effort and could not find things that looked attractive. If it fit was the only thing that I worried about. I did the same routine with makeup that I have done for years. With a new body and face I was forced to do a makeover. I love youtube video makeup tutorials. Its been so long since I took the time to put on makeup. Its great to get tips on new products and how to put it on correctly. Even ways to get different looks. My hair issue is still there. Hope it grows back. I use topix to hide the thin areas to the gym and work.. I have worn extensions. My hair is very thin and the clips have started to show.. .. to remedy the situation I bought a lace front wig. I wear it to give my own hair a break. Husband loves it. Making the best out of it. Shopping for clothing is an addiction. Bought an evening gown to go out on a special date with my husband. Great workout gear. I feel comfortable in jeans again. Just wish I had some booty. I bought a pair of Victoria secret slacks for work.. A bathing suit. Heels I cant get enough of.

@@jess9395 Yep its my age and weight as well. Its been 8 months after goal for me also. I have no bounce back to my skin. This is a small issue in life. Laughing at myself. Humm this might be vanity in my old age.

@@erp Sounds great. I will check into it.

@@khaled Might want to check with your surgeons office

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@ Congrats for getting back on your bike. Your workouts are going to help out. Your fitness level is going to continue to increase. Biking is great cardio. I agree with @@Stevehud a good seat is a wonderful thing. You have been out on your bike before, Its like a horse..Get back on it Try seeing how far you feel comfortable going is a good start. I started riding last month wish I would have started sooner. I'm a kid again. Loving it!

@@MrsKarenC2008 This is summer. Wait until you get to experience winter this year.

ONE YEAR!!!! Get out and celebrate you earned it

@@Babbs I was one of Dr. Oakley's last patients before he retired. I can see him saying that to your husband. Love it~!!!

@@SWEETTEA You are doing fantastic. You are healthy and happy. Can't ask for more than that.. By the way......Great clavicle bones!

@@HopeandAgony It is good to have short range and long range goals. It will help keep you motivated. Start out with a number that you are comfortable with. If you reach that goal and want to try an lower weight you can always change your goal number. The only person that has to be happy with your results is you. Focus on loosing weight, getting healthy and living life. Its only a number My doctor also did not set my goal. As strange as this sounds I was excited to be in the "overweight" category. I'm now at a healthy BMI. I thought that would never be possible. Best of luck to you, Jenn

@@SWEETTEA I have even had one of my Bariatic buddies say you need to stop. If we are in the healthy BMI range I'm not concerned about the comments. Is it me or do people know what a healthy BMI looks like anymore? Are healthy BMI's not the norm????

@@*Lexie* Before surgery I was a couch potato. Now I'm up for anything. I'm a little over a year out and also excited to see what next year brings. I celebrated my first birthday after surgery (5months out) By learning to Kayak. If I was at my higher weight I would have sunk the boat. I now Mountain bike! I have not been on a bicycle for a long time. It brings out the kid in me again. Loving it. Running - Completed the Turkey day 5K, Christmas YMCA 10K, Race for the cure in memory of my mom. I am looking forward to the Idaho wine run this weekend. I don't know about you. But I feel like I have been given a second chance at life. I don't want to waste it.

@@caligul WooHoo! congrats on being out of the plus size dept. Be ready for the sales people and customers to look at you crazy when you try to shop plus size.