Thinny

I will come. About 5-6 months out. And it will stop when it stops. Mine was months 6-9. And it was devastating. Im AA. Sent from my SM-G920V using BariatricPal mobile app

I love looking at pics of myself and the changes in my body but I cant help but see how much hair I lost as well.

Im down 70bls with 20 more to go. I've just started seeing a slight patch of wrinkled skin on my tummy and I've been debating whether I really want to lose the additional 20. Right now I have no loose skin and my bat arms are hardly noticeable. I decided long ago that I don't want any plastics because I don't want to look like frankenstein. I've already lived most of my life feeling self conscious and this is the first time I feel good about myself with my clothes off so I don't want to trade one bad body for another. Anywho, I'm single and had my first encounter in a year just a few days ago. I was so paranoid about that little patch on my stomach that's wrinkled right above the navel...now that I look back I really thought at the time it would be show stopper. Really! The show went on. But still, I'm very soft and I've started to jiggle a bit and that's makes me a little self conscious but it's nothing compared to what I use to feel with the rolls of fat! Oh and you're not alone in the horny category. Now that I feel better overall I'm ready to catch up on some 'feel good"! In general, i think if you want it and it shows, nothing will get in the way of that. Afterall, it's not my first rodeo. I got plenty as a thick chic too!

Raymia and msstealz take your measurements and lots of full body pics now. The afterlife is full of side by side selfies and stats.

I too have some people in my life like this. But I try to keep in mind that's it's their body like this is mine. I don't promote the surgery. I let myself be overweight too forever and I didn't want it because of loose skin. I came to the decision in my own time. And I'm quick to remind people asking me about how to lose weight that I'm no expert. I spent years doing all kinds of dieting. I just say that I found something that works for me! That's what everyone needs to do. And when folks start talking about all the 'loose skin' and whatever downsides they can think of...I quickly get on the subject of my now size 10 clothes, bikini and any NSV. Things they certainly can't relate too. It just evens the odds a bit, ya know. (and @her1981...really! she's there taking your old 'fat' clothes and trying to naysay at the same time. You know you feel good about yourself when you don't just go off on people like that. 155lbs gone! you rock!)

Hi everyone...I'm new here. There hasn't been any activity here in awhile but I hope someone reads this. I'm planning on getting sleeved soon. I'm aggressively meeting all the requirements and hope to get a date at the end of March or sometime in April. I'm 5'2 230lbs and I was wondering how many of you became petite after you lost the weight. It;s like you take off that costume and surprise! So I have short legs and I'm always looking for brands that sell PW (petite womans). And there's not many! That way I get the shorter leg but the width too. So did anyone else discover that they were a real true petite. After the weight could you just fit the "p" clothes outright? This is a really silly thing to waste my first post on but when I saw a 5'3 under social group I couldn't resist.

Great thanks. Post a pick if you can...Ill be on the lookout fot those.

Pretti...Ive been meaning to ask you about those fruity shakes you had in the hospital.do you have any more info? In hindsight were they really good or were you just that thirsty! I know the thirst is real after surgery...

I substitute a pill for the vitamin patch. See patchmd.com. I've had my levels tested and it works fine. That's one pill down.

Oh my.....I plan on going back within a week. I have a sedentary desk job.

Nobody's perfect, It happens.

You look great. I actually spoke to my doctor about not wanting to lose too much. I don't want to start looking wrinkled and unhealthy so I'm ok being a few pounds over, I just want to get in the healthy range. He advises that most patients get in the very lowest of their overweight tier. Then slow it down from there. Slow it down is not eat more (so tell hubby that eat more carbs is a no no) it will just bring back old habits, He suggest cutting down on vigorous exercise. Weight loss will continue but not as fast, I know you want to lose and I will be facing a similar situation when I get there. But in the end you gotta do you! Maybe if you slow it down he'll come around. And get a ticker or something please. You're a success and I can't see your journey. But the end result is fantastic!

Yes and no. This can skulls be probate but you have to do it. The insurance coordinator at my Dr office called and got all my require and sent in a pre- authorization as well. That locks them in to defining requirements. That should say...the call should be private...

Maybe my phone is Wiggin out!

Creepy...MsB7 seems to have my picture in some replies. Weird I saw my pic on a topic I know nothing going about. Just posting get away. What's going on here.

This is a post for all those who lost 15 or more pounds prior to surgery. How did you do do it? Also, from what you learned after your surgery what are some the benefits to you by losing so much beforehand (other then the liver and obviously having a lower starting weight and maybe getting to you goal quicker).

yeah it certainly would vary depending on your life. For me, if i skip carbs in front of people I get questions about whether or not I'm dieting. If I drink a Protein shake in public friends want to know why. if I wasn't overweight I'm sure no one would really notice. But I'm social and I have alot of people around me and they notice stuff. I don't watch what thinner people do but I do notice when someone overweight is doing diet related stuff like eating measuring food. But I don't ask people questions. And I'm not really the most approachable person but they still find a way to get their questions in. Nosey nellys!

Diregard...See Post instead Pre-Op Weight Loss

The only problem with telling is you'll always be known as that person who HAD to have surgery to lose weight. When new people are hired at work or move in the neighborhood, others will say oh year that's Ready2bloom she had wls surgery. It's bad enough the weight loss alone walks in the room before you now tag on you HAD to have surgery. Might not bother some but I keep my medical issues private. Once you tell it's an invitation to bring it up at anytime. And some hater will constantly remind you that you had surgery. Since you have to start your new life way before surgery, they'll all see you dieting and excising. You can just leave it at that and not discuss. This is the place to discuss (and support groups)

This is a great start. Good luck.

Check the wording. Does it have to be 12 months of 'consecutive' visits. Your PCP should be able to put together a list of all your attempts and the meds that were prescribed. Mine doesn't say consecutive so I was able to have the doctor list all my attempts and my weight at each visit. That was enough -and- by the time you finish all the appmts and get a surgery date you should have at least two-three months at your bariatric doctors' nutritionist. See, how that makes things a little better. Don't mind if people tell you to 'use that time to get educated'. As if you're not reading everything you can get your hands on.... It's your journey. If you want it now you want it now.

Your an inch tall let but we have the same stats. I hope to go I in for April. I have 3 minions too-all boys.

Hayes brothers I made a little typo

Loopholes...does it have to be 12 consecutive months. Does all The times you tried to lose with you doctor count.

Yeah...love seeing these approved post. Mine will be coming soon.