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You are not a failure. Below are links to web articles on how even a little weight loss can lead to large benefits : https://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-five-percent-weight-loss https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/diet-nutrition/benefits-of-losing-weight https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/benefits-moderate-weight-loss-people-obesity https://www.obesityaction.org/resources/benefits-of-5-10-percent-weight-loss/

Dr. Ziyad (my surgeon) https://www.realself.com/dr/ziyad-hammoudeh-doral-fl Dr. Zuri (original surgeon scheduled but was busy on my target dates) https://www.realself.com/practices/zuri-plastic-surgery-miami-florida

Happy Birthday!!! I was also very complainant in the early stages post op. I looked through my archived photos and I can’t find any evidence of a food related birthday (and I take pics of everything). I definitely hung out with friends and family but there was no food was around. Weird. These were also during the times I would carry a spare protein shake in my bag just incase I needed one so I’m not surprised. I’m willing to bet a made an iced coffee with a protein shake. I still generally prefer non food based events/parties/celebrations because I can always eat before or after.

Latchkey Children unite!

I’m late to the party (how’d I miss this?) Congratulations on all the success and adventures to come !!! ❤️

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Dupe

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Double check with your team but I remember being told that every liquid you consume (without caffeine) can be counted towards your hydration goals. Good luck on the food stage progression!

Same!!! My BF used to ask why can’t I just finish the two bites I’d leave?Because I did want to, I had enough! Then it became I should order less (I only order apps and small plates). He really tried to manage my food portions until I chewed him out. Sir, why are you so obsessed with me ? JK I realized I didn’t grow up in the finish everything on you plate type of home (and truth be told I’m now realizing I have been a picky eater my entire life so it wouldn’t have worked well on me). But he absolutely was forced or shamed into a clean plate. It’s really damaging long term especially if your parents don’t prepare healthy choices (or just don’t cook well ?) I glad you got to break free of the cycle ❤️

This is the absolute best written account of medical tourism for plastics I have seen. Thank you for the thorough description. Also congratulations and speedy recovery ❤️‍?

Does he need to know? 2 years in is a little late but I completely understand not wanting to give out medical info unless absolutely necessary. IMHO it has to happen naturally now ( he asks directly or a situation where he needs to know) And even then you may have to downplay it’s importance. When I was newly dating after WLS, I told 2 out of 3 people I went on dates with (one just never progressed to the point where it came up) but I chose to tell them so they could understand why I either didn’t want food based dates or why I only ordered an appetizer vs entrée. Good luck!

I think everyone gets anxious near their surgery date so you’re in good company. WLS was the only think I could think about for a few weeks leading up to it. I was so nervous the night before, I stayed up the entire night cleaning, listening to music and watch movies. I went straight into surgery in the next morning. You will continue to lose and quite possibly stall a few times too. You may also come out of surgery initially up a little in weight and that is because of the surgery itself. But you will continue to lose weight in the months to come. If you ever find yourself in a stall, wait it out and don’t change anything. You’ll want the proof that it wasn’t your fault for having one or jumpstarting the loss again. If you can get a tailor’s tape measure, take your measurements along the way. You can see huge changes in body re composition even if the weight on the scale doesn’t reflect your efforts. Good and Congratulations in advance ❤️

Dupe

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!

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)