LessOfMe0503

That's funny, but truthfully, it's commentary.....and inspiration. Hell, if I could, I'd post it as a NSV...
I know this is probably TMI, but the look of wonder on my face he saw wasn't based on how good it felt when I was in a certain position...but more my amazement that I could even get my legs and waist bent that way...

@@gowalking - "I am very flexible at my size these days and very enthusiastic. Those things are waaay more important than the perfect body."
**ahem, cough, cough** Is this commentary, or are you bragging?
"I wouldn't worry then. You're not looking for 20 year olds who have no clue." - absolutely true, millennials have no clue.
@@bellabloom - You are in the right demographic for guys who don't care, if they do, then you probably will find they are porn addicts who have a skewed view of what normal people look like. IMHO, not 100% true, but seems to be a pattern.

I was going to ask what age range you were looking to date. As OKCPirate notes, the older they are, the less concerned about tight skin they are. I'm 57 and my BF is 60. He knew about the skin ahead of time and it doesn't matter to him at all. I am very flexible at my size these days and very enthusiastic. Those things are waaay more important than the perfect body.
Having said that, if you are much younger and seeing men in your age range, they might be taken aback if you do not disclose first. But if he's a keeper, the imperfections won't matter. I'm telling you...you are way more concerned about this than almost any man worth his salt.
If you want to date, don't wait for plastic surgery....it's the least important reason for waiting in my book.

If you date divorced guys who have children it won't be anything we have not seen before. Remember, if you live long enough, gravity always wins.

From a guys point of view you ladies are investing too much identity in you curves. You are all achieving fantastic losses and there are trade offs but you are who you are inside and give yourselves some great attaboy a over what's happening to your life first and if the looks are still critical do a little reshaping after that loss. The biggest successes in your lives are what you are doing now. Congratulations to all of you

Ok people I have never had this numbing spray you all are talking about!! I feel I've been ripped off lol

That makes me feel better!

My port is never in the same position. Usually takes a few pokes before he finds the sweet spot for it it. I've had about five fills now and it still freaks me out every time. LOL. Thank goodness for the numbing spray!

Mine is always flipped he tells me. Not sure if it's a bad thing. He says a needle flips it back I get a fill every month.

Deli meat and sliced cheese in a roll up... refried Beans, taco sauce and cheese... pepperoni 'chips'... almonds... cottage cheese... Greek yogurt

My bathing suit is too big!

The inner fat they move to the side during surgery is the fat that every person has, even if they are thin. It is there to protect your organs, they do not remove it. In overweight people it is just thicker. The fat, as in the fat you are trying to lose and the fact you have suctioned out with Lipo is between the muscle and the skin. That is a different fat.

I didn't cheat that close before but if you have been "good" until then, I wouldn't worry too much.

THANK YOU ALL. A LOT OF GOOD IDEAS! MY PARENTS ARE BOTH PASSED SO I ONLY REALLY HAVE MY EXHUSBANDS MOTHER THAT HELPS WITH THE KIDS. I AM THINKING OF STAYING AT HER HOUSE FOR A FEW DAYS AFTER SURGERY.

My bathing suit is too big!

I use a timer, a small spoon/fork, and eat with my nondominant hand...

I'm a single mom as well! Fortunately, my mom was able to come down for the week when I had surgery. I did make sure I was prepped for when she left with foods my 8 year old could grab himself- pbj, yogurt, microwave popcorn, fruit... that helped tremendously.

My bathing suit is too big!

Speaking of bathing suits, just got a size 10!!! All the other ones were falling off me too!

I'm so happy to see happy banders! I banded almost a month ago. So far I don't have regrets but I don't feel like I have been banded long enough to know for sure. I can say that I honestly believe it was the right choice for me. Being strongly rooted in that knowledge has helped me not be persuaded by the band negativity I have seen so much of.

You will be fine. Smack your friend on the back of her head.

My bathing suit is too big!

My bathing suit is too big!

My bathing suit is too big!

I didn't cheat that close before but if you have been "good" until then, I wouldn't worry too much.