Chrystee

Surgery tomorrow!!!

I didn't provide anything. My Doctors office did everything.

I have BCBS Federal. My tummy is all skin now, and actually hurts when I run. We put in for a 360 lift, boob lift, and neck lift, and they only approved a paniculectomy (my surgeon does a tummy tuck, and includes a new belly button).

Start slow.. 1/2 mile run, and a mile walk, and just keep increasing. I did C25k for so long, and one day just ran a mile, then 2, then 5 half marathons last year.

Not to mention, lymes disease.. which I have.

Just an update, my surgery is scheduled for February 2nd! Only a tummy tuck was approved though. I still want a breast lift, but I'm not sure if I can afford it.

No, not needed for weight loss, but I've seen HUGE improvements in my body by building muscle. Smaller, tighter, etc.

@@BigViffer thanks! (I'm actually an ironman girl..)

YES. I love working out with the guys too now! I better check out those arms..

You don't have to tell anyone you were overweight. I've been at goal for more than two years and those who met me at my current weight, do not know I was heavy. I don't hide it but I don't announce it either. The only people who I have to tell about my weight are the men I have relationships with. And that's my choice...I don't have to do that either. I've had two relationships that went past a date or two and both those men knew I had WLS. I'm in a commited relationship now and he knows as well. I didn't disclose it right away but I saw where we were going and wanted to get it out of the way. Oh, and FYI, the reactions were always positive not negative. Good luck and like I said...it's up to you what to tell, and to whom. That's right, YOU DONT. I am so obnoxious about it!! I thought I would be the same way.. and now I scream 143 POUNDS LOST!! Aw man, he might not have known what to say! I know people who have batwings that haven't been super overweight!

Here's my progression if anyone cares to see. It takes time and patience, more than anything.

I've been weight training a couple years. Recently getting more serious, I lost a lot of muscle after my WLS. It can take quite some time, I think. I don't use any system or plan though, I just read stuff on bodybuilding.com and do strength exercises that I put together.

Music and having workout buddies!

Yea, we go out to eat frequently also. I make my own choices. I can find healthy foods.