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Looks really good! I know that I'm already planning on telling the doc that I don't need a belly button... seems like a hard part of the surgery overall, for a purely aesthetic body part. Got a LONG way to go before that's even an option at this point.

Thanks for the great info. I also want a natural teardrop shape post BL/BA, so I've been focused on implants that shape. Definitely will have a more open mind and go with my surgeon recommendations (when I find one 😅)
Thanks for the tummy pics! That's a lot closer to where I'm at. There are definitely angles that are more flattering than others.
@GreenTealael posted this in the Weight Loss Funnies thread, this is totally me

I’m sorry, that must be hard! Have you considered going lighter, rather than darker? If you dye your hair dark, your thin roots may show more. I know you said you have tried shampoos, my stylist suggested ColorProf if you are up for trying another.

Your stomach also looks amazing!!

Thanks so much I’m really trying I make sure to get at least my 10,000 steps in today was the first time I went to the gym and am hoping that helps!

GUESS WHAT???? IM PREGNANT!!! That’s why I had the surgery! Yay!

That I said correct. Some people's hunger hormone returns, some people's don't. Mine could come back, but it hasn't yet. I'm taking full advantage of that.

I love your advice and attitude!! Thank you! What does your IF plan look like?

I love your advice and attitude!! Thank you! What does your IF plan look like?

I love your advice and attitude!! Thank you! What does your IF plan look like?

Congrats on your losses!! I found that I’d grown bored with being a hard ass and started loving my new thinnish life. I had to make a set of rules for inner teenager and put new groundwork down for healthy living and finishing the race. I shook things up, made it a new game and added IF to the mix. It started everything back in motion. These last 20lbs have been brutal determined work. Very slow progress with patience and grace required. Still not perfect! I have 10lbs to go to reach final goal. If I get bored, I just shake it up and invent a new game. 😂 we can all do this!!

Any tips or experience for plateaus? I think I remember your before/after pics from right around the time of my surgery and you were quite the inspo!

I had a VSG in May 2018, so about 10 months ago. My weight loss has slowed significantly since December. Is the honeymoon period over, or could this be a stall?

Oh i forgot to add, research/ask your team about intermittent fasting

I had my sleeve the same day as you and I am in a similar position...it is very frustrating but I know (in my case) that it is due to calorie intake and snacking. I feel great but I still want to lose more weight. I have gained and lost the same 4-5 pounds since December many times. I am just trying to do my best each day and not feel too negative. Hugs to you!!

Great Job on your current weight lost. Keep positive! You are still loosing it's just slower now and that's ok!! You are still going in the right direction!!!

Thanks for your response!
I didn’t exercise much over the winter season, unfortunately, BUT I have been walking about 6 miles most days for the last couple weeks. Doing that and not seeing the scale move much has been alarming.

I had a VSG in May 2018, so about 10 months ago. My weight loss has slowed significantly since December. Is the honeymoon period over, or could this be a stall?

Speaking with your team helps especially the NUT. They may have real guidance based on your particular needs.
Try changing/shaking up your routine to see if anything changes. But in my experience I removed things that have crept into my diet that I wouldn't have had if I was being super strict.

Thanks for your response!
I didn’t exercise much over the winter season, unfortunately, BUT I have been walking about 6 miles most days for the last couple weeks. Doing that and not seeing the scale move much has been alarming.

Ya gotta count calories. Healthy food can still be high calorie, this preventing weightloss. Nuts and avocado are great examples of such foods.
Download the app “Baritastic”. It’s been a game changer for me :)
Goodluck, beautiful.

Hi there,
Congrats on doing a great job losing that weight. That's outstanding work. None of us are in a position to really know how much you're still capable of losing. However, given that you have already lost more than 70% of your excess pre-op body weight, it's fair to say that the days of rapid, seemingly effortless weight loss is over. You can still lose more and reach your goal weight, but it may take longer to lose the weight than in the beginning and it will probably require a lot more work on your part. The last 20 pounds is always the toughest. I am at that point too (although I am only 3.5 months out--but different situation). I am only 15 pounds away from my goal weight, but I only lost 3.5 pounds over the past month. It's better than nothing, but even losing that 3.5 pounds required hard work on my part (strictly following my diet and hitting the gym daily). You may need to go over your diet with your nutritionist to see if there is areas where you can improve. How much exercise are you getting each week?

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