funky_monkey800

Been around for a few years...should stop by more often but seems so busy all the time. Still loving my band tho!

I'm down 55lbs since surgery 3 months ago and definitely noticing sagging and softness.
I'm wearing a new, VERY tight compression shirt today and my organs hurt and I think it's causing nerve damage. But I keep getting compliments, so 🤷‍♂️!

You already answered your own question. It's usually seen as polite to offer food. Unless you have the impression that people try to actively sabotage you it's nothing to rant about.
I often offer some food (ProudGrammy called it "goodies", lol) myself. I don't mind though if people decline. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don't, depending on what I offer and at what time of day.
As much as some people on here might not like it but "food" brings people together since people exist.

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat😐 I will sit over here and enjoy my Protein Shake and tuna salad.
Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol
Ok I'm done-

Good to see you are out and about! It's been a while! Hope all is well in you neck of the woods!

@funky_monkey800
nice to see you again☺️
a couple of OP have also offered me "extra" food - esp. goodies. Some peep might think their
being nice by pushing the food. not true, but their thoughts
Orrrrr, some people want YOU to eat because they are heavy - and they want company with
their eating
hope all is well bud
kathy

Hahaha poor you can't eat like a pig anymore (sarcasm)
... You finally did something good and now people want you to be bad.. Let them gorge on their food while you enjoy every little bite (

LOL same! It's usually people that aren't that close to me and don't know about my surgery. They'll be like FINISH YOUR food or eat this and eat that. If I say that I can't because I'm on a diet they'll keep nagging and telling me to take a break and forget about my diet for they day. Even if I did want to listen to them, I cant! ALL THAT FOOD WON'T FIT! but they don't know that so to a lot of people i'm the diet freak that won't even eat half a bagel 🤦‍♀️ oh well...

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat😐 I will sit over here and enjoy my Protein Shake and tuna salad.
Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol
Ok I'm done-

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat😐 I will sit over here and enjoy my Protein Shake and tuna salad.
Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol
Ok I'm done-

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat😐 I will sit over here and enjoy my Protein Shake and tuna salad.
Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol
Ok I'm done-

They wish they had your commitment

Why does everyone feel like they have to offer me food ....I'm a grown woman and I'm not 5yrs old....I understand that they are just being nice...but if I am hungry I will eat😐 I will sit over here and enjoy my Protein Shake and tuna salad.
Its hard enough dodging the office cupcakes and donuts...lol
Ok I'm done-

I don't think you are being a downer. I appreciate your honesty. I truly believe that it is near impossible to completely prevent loose skin after having weight loss surgery because the body does not have time to adjust.

I've tried derma rolling, coffee wraps, brushing, ice packs...lol exercising daily Multi Vitamins tons of water....was gonna try cool sculpting, but after talking to quite a few people it does nothing for saggy skin ☹

And thank you!
I may still be a bit saggy. But my skin is soft...lol
I didn't mean to sound like a downer! So I hope I didnt come across that way!
But I honestly think I've tried every fad out there! Lol

I exercise everyday.....for me I think maybe I traded one for the other...you know. When I was stressed...I ate. Sad? I ate...bored? I ate. Now my daily workout takes the spot of that!
I now feel like exercise is my only time for me...to decompress and think.
For others to see this routine is just probably strange for them...it will take time. Dont let it bother you- this is for you..no one else.

wow well done on the loss. Thanks for letting me know what you have tried to combat the loose skin. 😊

I think I have tried almost everything. I have lost 100 and some change...I work out religiously but still a saggy belly and extra skin on the thighs....afraid at this point my only option would be a Tummy Tuck and lipo... sure it looks better than it did, but I'm still self conscious. And unless I win the lottery looks like spanks from here on out 😏

Good job!💪

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I agree...everyone is different. For me I ha e good and bad days. But I also push myself to work out religiously and watch what I eat.
I think the band saved me!

I agree...everyone is different. For me I ha e good and bad days. But I also push myself to work out religiously and watch what I eat.
I think the band saved me!

I agree with wish to be slim everyone’s experience is different. I will have my 12 year band anniversary in September so not very long. I have the original 4 cc band with only 1 cc. Any more than 1 cc for me is too much.
From my experience getting the band was the best decision for my life
Good lucj as you begin your new adventure

Ugh...this post hit home. I cant take a compliment either....we went out last weekend my husband told me I looked pretty. My response : crickets🙄
I had this whole outfit planned and figured I was really gonna shine....got ready, thinking Dang girl!
Got our picture taken....seriously look like trash.
No matter how hard I try I still see fat me. Idk if it ever goes away. I work out a lot and have muscle definition but I have a few spots like a saggy belly that just gives me tunnel vision...all I can see are the jiggly parts.
I compare pics and no doubt there is a change! And I love the change and I love how strong I am and the huge list of things I can enjoy now.....but idk if I will ever be able to completely get rid of the "old me"