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Spanx do wonders for my loose skin. My mid-section is an issue. My waist measurements are very different when I wear them. From 29-inch waist to a 26. (gives you the idea of how much skin I have) My clothing fits so much better when I have shapewear on. (my last photo is spanx off)

Your body is going through rapid to change. Be kind to yourself As women. I think we are too critical about out perceived flaws. We put a lot of value on our appearance. I hope your weight loss and new found energy will boost your self esteem. See how you feel about loose skin after goal. Decide if its livable or you can investigate plastics. It may be time to work on soothing emotions with food. We are all a work in progress.☺️

Ugh sex offenders. Feeling terrible for his victims. Glad he got caught.

Super cute. I'm stealing your outfit.

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Many good things coming your way. Expect 60% weight loss with the sleeve. Gerd does not happen to all of us. For many, diabetes is resolved. I'm five years and maintaining. I'm a well-controlled type 1 diabetic

I never thought this is where I would be at 50 years old and a grandma.

Outfit of the day. I love having girly moments in dresses, but this is what I normally wear.

When the destination forces you to walk, *laughing*

Congrats on your surgery. Yep, I was in a dark place before surgery. Use this year to overcome the mental battles. Work on yourself inside and out. Its one of the greatest gifts out of this process. I’m making up for lost time struggling with obesity. I am a participant in my life and refuse to sit o the sidelines.

This dress is beautiful. Love it.

@summerset would be good person to help with questions on MB

Laughing - It has the same affects as pre surgery. It’s no different after surgery. Personally, I can take it or leave it. If it triggers hunger for you it may be an issue.

Same as pre surgery.

@FluffyChix Started a great thread to help with the head work. It may help to get back on track.

You have not screwed up. Life’s stresses happen. The great thing is you got on this before a significant weight gain. Many of us have had the 15 to 20-pound gain years out. You are not alone. Glad you reached out for support. I am a sleeve. My restriction is noticeably less but my stomach is not back to full size. All I can offer is what has worked for me. Some things to try for hunger and filling the extra space you may be experiencing. Get back to basics. Log your food stay within your weight loss calories/macros, hydrate and exercise/activity. (Food log aps myfitnesspal or baritastic) Get temptation foods out of the house go shopping for items on your plan. Just because we can eat more does not mean we have to eat over your calories and gain weight. For me, simply staying in my calories and macros and the scale moves. With your protein and other items on your plan. Allow yourself to eat as much veggies until full Extra carbs and real sugar can make you crave them more and cause hunger. Detox off them. Keep healthy options on hand to satisfy sweet and salty cravings. Night snacking. Keep a veggie tray and some berries in the fridge allow yourself to snack on these items. If you try to bargain with yourself for other options its head hunger. Some will offer advice on pouch reset (going back to liquids and progressing back to real food stage) Decide for yourself if this is too restrictive. it may cause you more hunger. For some it helps to feel restriction a bit more – It does not shrink your pouch. We have a weight loss challenge for support and motivation. Link below. https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/426358-❤july-2019-challenge❤/?page=9&tab=comments#comment-4795344

My husband says I am a much better person to be around when I run. ?

*laughing* love this

I weigh daily out of habit. I see weight fluctuations of two/three pounds but basically stay the same weight. (130's) Food logging – I use it mostly for training. I have two half marathons coming up. I can adjust my diet to gain muscle, fuel a distance run, manage my diabetes, lose/maintain weight using one app. There are times I break from logging and dieting. life and indulgences should be enjoyed. It’s not much work for me to maintain a ten-pound bounce range up and down the scale. I’m used to this after five years. When I hit the high end of my weight, I go back to logging and work it back off.

Comfortable in the heat.

94 degrees. Girlfriends birthday lunch. The restaurant has a fantastic outdoor patio. Great view for people watching and being seen.

If you are not at goal yet, ask your dietician for advice on diet changes. Give them your workout routine and calories burned. If you are at an athlete level, you may want to hire a sports medicine dietician. Dehydration. I use NUUN tabs in my water. Test them out to see if they sit well in your stomach. https://nuunlife.com/

138 looks great on you. Congrats on your upcoming first anniversary. Did you ever think one year would go by so quickly????

Happy to see your update. Its good to talk through the anxiety freakout moments. The transition is not easy.

All good responses above. I had the same reaction after visiting some bariatric forums. It’s normal to worry and stress over surgery procedures. There are risks with ANY type of surgery. Talk to your surgeon about the statistics for complications. Know that your team will take good care of you. Your pain will be managed with medication. I’m five years out. No complications.