beachgal2935

Thank you so much everyone! I can't seem to lose these last 5 lbs. so I may be where my body decides it wants to stay. Hoping to have skin removal surgery next year so that should be at least 10 lbs. Best of Luck to all on their journey to health!!!

Can't wait to see you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

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@@cdeisroth Thank you

These pics are NOT easy to share because I have No make-up on and tons of loose skin and wrinkles, hence the the Yikes in my title! All that being said, I couldn't be happier and healthier. Last Summer I was wearing a size 22 swimsuit and the one I have on in the pic is a size 10, so YAY! Having had gastric bypass has truly saved my life. I was a slow but steady loser (can't exercise much due to a chronic nerve condition) and only have a few more pounds to go. These last 10 lbs. are the hardest. Being obese for 30 years took it's toll on me but I'm so happy now that I refuse to dwell in the past. Advice for those just starting out ... Take "Before" pics and measure yourself!!! Here are my stats: 54 years young 5' 2" tall HW 285 SW 260 CW 138 GW 130 Inches Lost chest: 12" above waist: 21" waist (@@belly button): 18" below waist (apron): 19" hips: 15" thighs: 8" knees: 3" arms: 6"

Congrats everyone! I'm 13 months post-op today and feel wonderful at the ripe young age of 54

Congrats Beautiful! Being healthy is the BEST!!!

Quest bars rock for me! My faves are Vanilla Almond Crunch for on-the-go, Cinnamon roll torn in half and microwaved for 20 seconds and sprinkled with a lil Splenda for Breakfast and chocolate Brownie torn into 8 pieces and microwaved on a plate for 20-25 seconds then sprinkled with a lil (less than pictured - LOL) Splenda in the evening - BEST Cookies EVER

Thanks again everyone for your kind words

My hunger came back around 6 months and it freaked me out! I'm now 1 year post-op and it's still very real. I have steered clear of all bread, Pasta, rice, etc. since surgery and plan to stay on that track. When I feel the ole hunger monster screaming, I opt for Protein2o Water and it shuts him up - LOL! I absolutely love the stuff. Groupon had it on sale and (don't laugh) I bought 15 boxes (12 in each) so I'm set for awhile

Your fat cells merely shrink Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

I'm 1 year post-op RNY and for me I've just said "NO"! I haven't had even one bite of bread, Pasta, rice, crackers, chips, etc. I feel it's just garbage and would lead me to a regain. That's just NOT gonna happen!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone for your kind words! I'm so very blessed to have had this life-changing procedure. I feel younger at 54 than I have over the past 25+ years. So much more than a number on a scale

At 54 and my skin being stretched out for 27+ years, I have lots of loose skin. I have an extra set of arms, thighs and extra belly skin - LOL! What I don't have? My DD's but instead a couple of pancakes. Gotta laugh or I might cry. I'm OK with it all because I took this drastic step to prevent another stroke! I'd do it again in a heart beat Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App