KristenVSG2014

This is me at my heaviest and last weekend.
I'm 5'7
Before 290+ pounds (Size 24)
Now 175 pounds (Size 10/12)

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Thanks for the pineapple tip, I haven't heard that! I've been drinking two Premier Protein and eating a Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to keep protein up. Sipping on Water as much as I can also. I think being so dependent on someone is the hardest part. But I'm being good and accepting the help and resting.
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HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

This older man I saw yesterday doesn't know HOW I lost weight but he complimented me and said I looked great. Then he asked, "Are you still married?" I respond 'yes' with a confused look. Then he says, "Well most people who lose weight and end up looking as good as you leave their spouses." I said, "Well, I don't see what the number on the scale has to do with my wedding vows...But my husband has said people probably wonder why we are together and I tell him they must assume he's filthy rich or very well endowed." That worked. LOL
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Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

My insurance didn't cover anything. It didn't cover my sleeve surgery and it doesn't cover any plastic surgery besides mastectomy. Makes me mad. I'm saving them thousands of dollars because I no longer have the health issues I had before but they won't cover anything even after I've reached and maintained at my goal weight.
I suggest you start saving or make sure your credit is good enough to finance the procedure. I went to Mexico for my sleeve and it was $4,500. I stayed local for my Tummy Tuck and breast lift and it was $8,400.
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

I chopped mine off. I started with baby fine hair and now it's baby fine THIN hair. Worst combination ever.
My new growth is still coming in. I want a topper sooooo badly but a good one is out of my price range.
Here's a picture from over five years ago vs yesterday. You can kind of see my scalp now. Sometimes I use Toppik to fill it in but I didn't use any in this picture.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

1 year and 3 months. I was slow and steady.
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Here ya go:
TT & BL on November 21!
http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/381966-TT-%26-BL-on-November-21%21
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

Still 14 pounds from goal but very happy with my current size.

HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

I have two bags packed - one to take with me for surgery and one to leave at my parent's where I will staying for two weeks to recover. I took some Soup over there yesterday and put it in the freezer so I'd have easy meals to access. I also ordered a ton of Premier Protein and shipped it to their house so I can have it for Breakfast and/or a snack. I'm going to try to get at least 80 grams of Protein a day while recovering.
Today I'm straightening the house, getting a pedicure and tonight I bathe with special soap. Tomorrow I'm supposed to wash with the special soap again at night.
Monday morning I'm supposed to take another shower with the soap, put on cotton panties and loose clothing and be at the surgery center at 6:45. Let's get this thing done!!! I'm so ready.
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It went great!! I started a thread somewhere in here with pics.
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

Nine weeks post op
HW 290+/SW 261/GW 160/CW 159

$8,400 for breast lift and fleur-de-lis tummy tuck! Sent from my KFFOWI using the BariatricPal App