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beachgal2935

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    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"

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    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 :D

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    Fantastic!!!!! May I ask- any issues with extra skin? It's the only thing I fear. My skin has no elasticity due to YEAR of prednisone for RA. There is no way I will avoid a drooping tummy. But that's what plastics is for!

    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

  16. Posted

    At mayo we're told to keep the regain to no more than 5 lbs. We have support groups that meet once per month and a Facebook page to support one another. I feel it's one of the keys to success! There's a website bariatriceating.com that is run by a 15 year, post-op woman who experienced regain. They have a back on track program with great recipes and a Facebook page as well. Best of luck to you :)

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

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    Hard to believe what a difference a year can make... lost 121 lbs. so far! So glad I took "Before" pics and actually saved the clothes (3X top & 2X pants) to try on again at my 1 year Surgiversary! Here are the pics to show the difference, along with a couple of current pics in clothes that actually fit (tops M & jeans S). Having RNY (4/21/15) was one of the best decisions I've ever made! "Thank you" to all who've encouraged, supported and loved me every step of the way. Here's hoping everyone can be the Happiest and Healthiest version of themselves :)

    54 years young

    5' 2" tall

    HW: 285

    SW: 260

    CW: 139

    GW: 130

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  23. Posted

    Clothes, clothes and more clothes. I'll even buy something smaller than I can wear at the time and look forward to when it fits. Unfortunately, I have several of those items that are too big now and still have the tags hanging on them :) I just list those and all my old "fat" clothes on eBay and let someone else enjoy them. My end goal will be to have skin removal surgery but that won't be until at least 18 months post-op! When I hit my 1 year surgiversary (4/21/16) I will put on my "before" outfit I took pics in and take new "after" pics. Can't wait to see the comparison! It was really hard to take those before pics but now, so glad it did!!!

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