sonandonubes

Hi Dawn personally I have felt fewer fibro flare ups after surgery. I am about a year out and now am able to get off the couch more and exercise. I don't have ibs but have always had food allergies and stomach issues which I also have a lot less of now. I would suggest a lot of research if you are going to do it in mexico. But there are some good Drs out there just be careful and do research.

Why wouldn't plastic surgery help?
Go to the plastics forum on this very site to see lots of great before and after photos. also, go to realself dot com and search for photos of "afters" - find surgeons with experience in reconstructive plastics after massive weight loss.
Mostly, don't let it get you down so much. focus on the joy of being healthy and fit... plastics are just icing on the cake!
I lost 150-160# post sleeve (more like 185 from lifetime high) and I had reconstructive plastics in Oct 2013. It was great and really improved my nekkid appearance!

I can't believe how much my body has changed in just 22 month's!!!!!
I just can't believe it. It has been a tough road. But I would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!!
I am still having a problem with food but I am working on that.
With the great support I get from this group and my husband, my children and my therapist. I will over come this eating disorder too.
I finally see the skinny me.
I just found her about 2 weeks ago.
I even had a Tummy Tuck on 3\20\15. I am recovering from that now. My new belly looks amazing!
I am finally doing the happy dance, lol.
I need to get some muscle back.
I just got the OK to start to slowly work out again, can't wait.
Hold on...... Is this ME saying this, lol.
I am still looking for a buddy if anyone out their wants one too.
I am starting to LOVE life again.
Thank you EVERYONE for ALL your support.
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I don't know if this is old news or not but I found a new portable food that is perfect for us! It's a StarKist tuna packet that I buy at Walmart for $1 a piece and comes in a variety of flavors including hickory smoked, sweet and spicy, lemon pepper and my personal favorite - herb and garlic.
They range from 16-19g of Protein and 90-110 calories a packet. They definitely cure hunger pains but won't fill you up to the brim. I love these as a mid-day snack straight out of the bag or accompanying something for lunch.
I personally like the herb and garlic the best because it isn't dry and I don't feel the need to add anything to it, unlike the sweet and spicy which is pretty dry and needs mayo which is terribly unhealthy. I tried adding avocado instead but I didn't love it.
They're just the best! Hope this helps someone else fill their lunch bag like it helped me :]
 

Got the position and they are very flexible with my surgery

My surgery was 9/3 and I'm only down 63lb. It has been slowing down the last month or two. I'm hoping it picks back up soon.

I also had my surgery in August, I am down 83 pounds. Mine is also slowed way down, to about a pound every 6 to 7 days.

How much more weight do you need to lose? Are you close to goal?
I know for me, it was not an even amount if weight I lost every month. Some months it was only a few lbs but I would lose a dress size. Just keep measuring your food and concentrate on Protein and drink plenty of Water. You've got this!

Thanks for your feed back. It is hard talking to people who aren't going through this. It helps me see that this is happening to others and probably normal. Even though it frustrates us