LessOfMe0503

My bathing suit is too big!

Bought my first ever pair of levi skinny jeans!!!!!

My surgeon suggested it at my last appointment and it's been a huge help in slowing down!

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

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

No one warns you not to fall of the Gurnee just before your operation while you are scooting over to the operation table!

A big motivation for me is challenges on my fitbit! Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose- but I'm m I ch more inclined to get moving!

The final straw was discovering that my risk of having a heart attack was higher than my risk of dieing during surgery. Fear of the actual surgery itself kept me on the fence for a really long time.

You could always say "I have had some health problems but I'm doing well now! Thank you so much for your concern!" if people get nosy about where you have been.
As far as meals out, Soup is generally a good option!

Your PCP is your "mainline" doctor. He/she should be aware of ALL of your health issues.

Hold on... they make different type belts for that?

I have told a lot of people, most are supportive but the negative comments keep popping up in my head, I am at the point where I'm like, ' I'll show you " !!!!

I only share with people who ask and who could use the surgery themselves.

I agree. I tell everyone. But it is a personal choice. People will wonder how you're losing so quickly and after you took time off work if you do? It was just easier for me.

Oh what an awesome question!!
1. Fitting in any seat I want to sit in (whether it be at the movies, airplane, etc).
2. Getting back on roller coasters and other rides.
3. Zip lining on the next cruise.
4. Skydiving
5. Playing with my two five year olds without hurting or getting tired.
6. Scuba
7. Shopping in regular sizes
8. Wearing boots that fit my calves.
9. So many more things!!

Soup. Almost every place has Soup. Some places will do Breakfast all day - so a scrambled egg works too. If you can get to a grocery store, you can ask for two slices of deli meat and two slices of cheese and do little wraps. Sashimi from grocery stores with a sushi chef works too - you can sometimes special order things with them. Cottage cheese.

I think it's a personal choice that everyone has to make. I don't think there is a perfect, one way fits all choice. Personally, I have told anyone and everyone. However, that's a part of my personality. I know not everyone is an open book.

A big motivation for me is challenges on my fitbit! Sometimes I win, sometimes I lose- but I'm m I ch more inclined to get moving!

I think it's a personal choice that everyone has to make. I don't think there is a perfect, one way fits all choice. Personally, I have told anyone and everyone. However, that's a part of my personality. I know not everyone is an open book.

I have a Mirena (on 2nd one) and I love it! I didn't really notice any weight gain after having it put in.

Personally, I would not wait a year.
Hopefully, in a few months you will know what you can tolerate... And you can certainly ask for a small fill
And repeat when you feel it is necessary. You can take some charge of your band and fills...
The only veteran advice I will share is please be careful to not overfill your band... That seems to cause many issues on this board....
You can do this!
Please keep us updated and best of luck⭐️

I didn't even think about losing so fast I skip sizes.. But now that you mention it, it is very possible. I honestly cannot wait to shop in the smaller sizes.. Having to head to the plus sizes and seeing the selection is depressing. I am 33 years old and do NOT want to dress like I am 50 already. (No offense)
I went shopping today for an outfit for a cousins quincenera and left feeling pretty pathetic with my size 18 dress.. Still fit pretty snug but that's the highest size they had in it:(
I am determined to stay positive though.. Knowing that by this time next year i will be in such a better place. Healthier and enjoying life!

I love this idea! It's a great motivator. I think I'll do that myself!

I weigh my self every morning and it fluctuates about half a pound or so between days but it goes down I'm participating in the Halloween challenge so Mondays at home and Fridays at work are when I record my weight

I was hoping that since I'm only 22 I wouldn't experience a lot of extra/sagging skin, especially my boobs (I didn't want granny boobs at 22 haha). My surgeon believed that since I'm young my skin would bounce back pretty well........well.....that didn't happen.
I'm about 7 months post-op and while I only went from a 36/38C to a 34C when I'm not wearing a bra you wouldn't guess that I'm 22 haha. They defintely started sagging a lot more then I/my doctors have inticpated.
But you have to be realistic, when you loose 100+ pounds in such a short amount of time things aren't going to be all that cute. I have to remind myself all the time when I'm looking at my extra/sagging skin where I was just 7 months ago. While it has been hard to cope with the extra skin I know I am SOOOOOO much happier and healthier then before