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You look amazing! You're kicking butt and taking names! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesomeness! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Plane trips are no issue. You honestly won't even be hungry then so I doubt the street tacos will even appeal to you. Since you're coming to my neck of the woods, I can tell you even if you were to take a bite, it would likely come right back up. Sounds cool, but I would pass on the street tacos. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5'2. 130 pounds is what I would like to weigh. I haven't weighed 130 pounds since the late 90s. I wasn't skinny by any means - just healthy and fit. Thank you for all of your advice, I really do appreciate it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved on 08/31/16, and have had a relatively smooth recovery. A few bouts of constipation and fear that there wasn't enough of my stomach removed since I have not felt any restriction, but nonetheless, an uneventful time. I had my follow up appointment with my surgeon on Friday and he said a couple of things (which I now have in writing), that really bothered me. First, when I told him that I did not feel any restriction, he told me that "the staple line affects about 2/3 of the stomach and the remaining "untouched" part of the stomach, is about the size of a fist. 5-6 cm wide. In every single patient. Every time." Really? I never learned this in my Options class, in my Bariatric Support meetings, or just in general doing the research I did before having the surgery. I originally wanted the RNY, but because I have a huge hernia, my surgeon said the risks outweighed the benefits and he would only do the sleeve. I really have no complaints about the sleeve - I've already lost 36 pounds which is pretty significant, but I'm scared that I don't feel a restriction. I'm weighing and measuring all my food to ensure I don't over eat, but it's still a concern I have. I didn't get severely morbidly obese overnight, and I didn't take this surgery lightly. I'm so scared that when my hunger finally comes back, the lack of restriction is going to make it easy to overeat. I never want to overeat again. Second, I asked him what his goal weight is for me since it's something that was never discussed. He told me that he will be satisfied if I lose 50-70% of my excess body weight. He said that anything more than that is a "bonus." I told him that I wanted to lose 100% of my excess body weight and get to a normal BMI (50-70% doesn't even get me close to it). His excact words are, "Losing 100% of your excess body weight is unrealistic and not a healthy goal, mentally." I feel rather discouraged right now. I am very greatul that I had the surgery and for the ease of my healing, but I'm concerned now that I went into this with unrealistic expectations. I feel no restriction, apparently 1/3 of my stomach remains untouched, and apparently, a goal of losing 100% of my excess weight is unrealistic...Booo!!!!!!

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Praying for you and your family. So glad your grandma got to tell you how proud she is of you. Prayers that those good memories will help you through this difficult time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Weight 10/10/16: 241.4 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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I had the same thing and I used a waist binder so when I was moving around, it wouldn't stretch and pull causing the burning/tearing feeling. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What an absolute inspiration you are to me. You started at a similar weight and size as I have, and I've been dreaming about running for nearly two decades now. You look fabulous and I hope you also feel fabulous, too. I think you hit the nail on the head in the subject matter of your post "Still seeing the old me." It can be hard to look at accomplishments and see how far you've come. You're not alone in feeling that way. I heard another woman talking about the same things your expressing when I was at a bariatric support meeting. The counselor said that sometimes, people go through a grieving phase after they've successfully lost their weight. If that's what you're going through, just know you're not alone and reaching out like you have with your thread, is an excellent way to get some support. Thank you for posting. I hope to be as successful as you are Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good on you!!!! Here's to kicking the extra ten to the curb swiftly! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look marvelous and your smile says it all! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Juan, could congratulations! You look fab at 46. I was just sleeved 4 weeks ago after celebrating my 45. Hoping to look as good as you and Babbs in a year or so :-). Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It helps if you experience a stretching/pulling on your abdominal wall. It can also help against developing a hernia. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on your transformation! Your hard work, paid off. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Beautiful! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

L'shana tova! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Current Weight 10/3: 245 (exactly) Goal for 10/31: 10 pounds 235 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm in the same boat as you - we're headed there the firs week of December when I'm only 90 days out. I'm can't wait to hear the suggestions! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have you checked out http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/p/links-resources. ?"Shelly," Michelle has great recipes and ideas. She's 10 years out from bypass. Her recipes have helped so many people on their WLS journey, including me. I'm 4 1/2 weeks out, so I'm in the "mushy" phase. I've tried her ricotta bake (delish) and her chile relleno casserole (also, delish). They're great sources of Protein, even with the 1/4 cup serving size. I have the cauliflower casserole on my list to try next. Hope this helps you liked it helped me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sleeved August 31. I'm pleased with my weightloss thus far - SW 276, CW 245. I am also having a problem with constipation. I can't eat more than an ounce of Protein at a time, but I have no problem drinking a Protein shake. I would say right now, half of my protein is from Protein shakes, and the other half is from food. A typical day is 1/4 cup of NF cottage cheese, and two tablespoons of peaches, a premier Protein Drink, Shelly's Ricotta Bake (1/4 cup) with 2 tablespoons of string Beans, a scoop of Isopure with some Water, chicken breast salad or Shelly's Chile Relleno Casserole 1/4 cup, with 2 tablespoons of string beans. When I stared pre-op, I weighed 310, so I've lost a total of 64 pounds. I haven't hit a stall yet, but expect that I will soon.

Starting weight: 310 SW: 274 (sleeved 8/31/16) CW: 246 (9/30/16) Height 5'2" Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App