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All white sweater dress (flanked by my children)

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The last two times I wore all white: around 2-3 months pre op and 6+ yrs post op. I can’t really remember being the other version of myself anymore as there have been several layers of transformation beside weight loss including new relationships, locations, body modifications, etc.

went out to dinner with a friend. Long tweed coat, turtleneck and denim cargo mini skirt. I’ve been staying away from mini skirts in favor of midi length but surprisingly I like them again.

Well… is it working? 😆

I’m glad I’m not the only one that thinks so. And the adult size was enormous!

Dr. Weiner’s new podcast, enjoy!

One step closer, congratulations!

Looking fit @Krestel !

Cafeteria style Mediterranean (kids size) Harris honey chicken, fire roasted corn cabbage slaw, black lentils, roasted red pepper hummus and pita chips 640 cals

If I remember correctly (it was 2017) the clinician told me immediately he would approve me and the official results were in my file within a week (this was before the hospital system I used implemented MyChart)

If I remember correctly (it was 2017) the clinician told me immediately he would approve me and the official results were in my file within a week (this was before the hospital system I used implemented MyChart)

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Iced Matcha Latte

I initially had VSG in 2017 and was revised to RNY in 2019. I have no horror stories. Some mild but utterly manageable complications early on but nothing that has made me regret life post RNY compared to VSG. Honestly to me it feels exactly the same and I have lived with the change long enough to make the comparison. In the early stages post revision, I needed to relearn and change some things but after that it’s been smooth. I deal with dumping syndrome (but I did with VSG also) so I know what to stay away from and it has eliminated 95% of the possibility of it happening. As always, your experience may differ in any number of ways but IMHO the people who struggle the most with revisions are the ones who either have very serious physical complications or those who didn’t want to be revised at all (this is more mental than physical). I hope you choose the best path forward that you are comfortable with. Keep us updated ❤️

Raspberry Chia oatmeal- (not my portion but it was pretty). I eat oatmeal maybe once a year. Also Steak fries w/ketchup and bbq sauce. I eat potatoes at least once a month. Anyone else still eating these carbs regularly?

Congratulations so far! I had that same food scale and I loved it. Your meal prep looks like it’s working for you so keep up the good work ❤️

Pizza ish. I used a mini naan bread and spoon full of tomato basil soup that was already cooking. The real star is the turkey pepperoni, which next time I’ll just eat alone.

Pizza ish. I used a mini naan bread and spoon full of tomato basil soup that was already cooking. The real star is the turkey pepperoni, which next time I’ll just eat alone.

It sounds like you have the framework of a successful plan! You can absolutely do it, I’m cheering for you ❤️

If I were in your position and unsure I would: Find a GREAT team (that accepts your insurance) and go to a few information sessions. Ask a ton of questions. Consult the surgeon and ask a ton of questions. Join the support group and listen to the candid conversations of the members. See the nutritionist/dietician and follow the plan they give to you. Start implementing the post WLS lifestyle now. Try a few protein supplements. Start monitoring your progress during these changes. If you are still unsure about any of it, ask more questions, take your time and go to more support meetings, talk more with your family about their concerns, tell them yours. Honestly you don’t have to rush into anything, take your time (unless there’s a reason you need to). For me WLS was absolutely worth the risks and I would do it again. Good Luck!

Personally I would NOT cancel surgery unless I had a 6 month supply already on hand and even then I would still go through with WLS because I strongly believe it is currently still superior to the GLP-1 meds for a few reasons (nothing to do with efficacy) Please try to be patient and let the surgery schedule work itself out, one way or another. And please note that Wegovy has and will continue to experienced supply interruption issues: https://www.novonordisk-us.com/supply-update.html

Congratulations!!!

Winter in NYC! It was unreasonably cold because we were near the water. Same coat for the last 4 years but new platform Chelsea/combat boots.