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I am only 1 week post op so the jealousy over weight loss has yet to be seen. But in general life I have experienced jealousy. People who were mad I got married and they were yet to find a mate. I find it best to ignore it. It’s not worth it and does not contribute to your overall happiness. But sometimes it is fun to flex for the haters. Like if you’re mad now let me post some more pics so you can throw on a cape and be SUPER MAD. [emoji24][emoji24]

I am only 1 week post op so the jealousy over weight loss has yet to be seen. But in general life I have experienced jealousy. People who were mad I got married and they were yet to find a mate. I find it best to ignore it. It’s not worth it and does not contribute to your overall happiness. But sometimes it is fun to flex for the haters. Like if you’re mad now let me post some more pics so you can throw on a cape and be SUPER MAD. [emoji24][emoji24]

This sounds like my family. I love them and they mean well but I told my mother my goal size was a size 6/8. She basically told me that would be to thin. In what world is a 6 thin? She was like you should be a 12. Girl. I did not go through all of this to be a 12 [emoji23] I’m a master at ignoring my mother though. Shes an great Mom just from a different time I guess. I also think she has no idea what a 12 looks like because she kept showing me old pictures of myself of how she would like me to be and in all the pictures I was a size 16. I’m only a 18 to begin with. So I just nod my head and keep it moving.

I am only 1 week post op so the jealousy over weight loss has yet to be seen. But in general life I have experienced jealousy. People who were mad I got married and they were yet to find a mate. I find it best to ignore it. It’s not worth it and does not contribute to your overall happiness. But sometimes it is fun to flex for the haters. Like if you’re mad now let me post some more pics so you can throw on a cape and be SUPER MAD. [emoji24][emoji24]

I started at a 18/20 now I am a 16 bottom and I can comfortably fit into most size 14 or L/XL tops (depending on the boob room)
I noticed my pants getting bigger about 3 weeks out 4 weeks was that weird time where I was falling out of my 18’s but squeezing into a 16. I am 8 weeks out and comfortably in a 16. Hopefully in another 6/8 weeks I’ll be comfortably in a 14, maybe even a 12 since I can work out now.

I started at a 18/20 now I am a 16 bottom and I can comfortably fit into most size 14 or L/XL tops (depending on the boob room)
I noticed my pants getting bigger about 3 weeks out 4 weeks was that weird time where I was falling out of my 18’s but squeezing into a 16. I am 8 weeks out and comfortably in a 16. Hopefully in another 6/8 weeks I’ll be comfortably in a 14, maybe even a 12 since I can work out now.

I am 2 months post and spicy food doesn’t bother me at all. I get heartburn almost like clockwork in the morn about an hour after I wake up afternoon between 1 and 2 and at night around 7. Doesn’t matter what I eat so I know it’s not spice related.

Beautiful!

I had to do 2 rounds of the antibiotics before t as all clear. The upside is all the antibiotics do wonders for you skin. My skin was the clearest I think it’s ever been in my adult life.

I use Jergens firming lotion for the loose skin ( I don’t really have any yet but I’m being proactive) and I use Bio Oil for the stretch marks and it has worked wonders. Cheaper than mederma and in my option works better and faster

Can someone explain to be what dumping is, what the symptoms feel like, and if it’s a common problem with VSG?

You’re amazing for waiting a year for sweets. I’m a little under 2mo post and I had a piece of pie today. But back on the grind tomorrow!

@BDME Welllll..... I didn't wait... I had a piece of brownie and a little bit of ice cream.... After today though I'm back to business... Keep up the good work.. WE can do this

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I’m literally screen shooting what you ate in a day. This is so helpful!

I’m 10 days out and will be returning tomorrow to work. I feel like this is the right time. The last couple days have been so great and I’m feeling more and more like myself so I’m excited about going back

That’s very interesting! I am only a few weeks post and I started at a size 18 but I was 295. Crazy how everyone’s body is shaped and proportioned differently!

I don’t own a scale so I haven’t weighed myself since before the vsg. Visiting my mother and decided to give hers a whirl. 20 whole pounds. Gone. I cried a little. That’s amazing. I remember working out and eating like a bird for months and only being able to shift my weight 7lbs. This is such a breakthrough. I don’t see if much in my tummy area, I feel the same. But my ankles wrists and fingers are definitely slimmer, and my little chubby chins are practically gone. So I’m counting it as a win. YAY!

I was just sleeved on the 13th. My nutritionist recommended Unjury Protein. I’ve only tried the unflavored one which I added into some watered down Tomato Soup and it didn’t change the taste at all. Tomorrow I will try the chocolate but I hear good things, and it smells good! 21g protein 2g sugar

The last couple days have been terrible. As far as my personal food choices good. I’ve had pizza, a mini cupcake just crazy. And while my stomach is fine I️ can physically feel the difference. I️ feel sick. Not nauseous but just Ill I️ can’t really explain it. Anyway I’m using this platform as an accountability tool. I️ think it took me slipping up and feeling icky to get me back on track. I️ have always been hardheaded lol

You look great!

I️ am 1 month post and as soon as my incisions healed which was about a week post op I️ began using Jergens Firming lotion all over my body. I️ also do a salt scrub on my tummy and thighs once a week. And I️ plan on going to the spa and getting a massage & sea weed wrap every 3 months. All of these things help with circulation, skin elasticity, and firming. Granted there is no cure all. And it largely depends on genetics, age, and how much weight you have to loose. Also it’s been proven melanin in your skin aids in elasticity as well, so if you are darker skinned you have that on your side as well :-)

Berry78 I’m laughing because as a kid my mom was having none of that. I️ ate what was put in front of me or I️ didn’t eat at all.

Thanks, I️ wasn’t trying to be rude I️ just always get scared when ppl say they don’t take their Vitamins cuz of the horror stories I’ve heard. I️ don’t judge ppls food choices cuz I legit had pizza the other day I️ was just concerned is all

I️ am 1 month post and as soon as my incisions healed which was about a week post op I️ began using Jergens Firming lotion all over my body. I️ also do a salt scrub on my tummy and thighs once a week. And I️ plan on going to the spa and getting a massage & sea weed wrap every 3 months. All of these things help with circulation, skin elasticity, and firming. Granted there is no cure all. And it largely depends on genetics, age, and how much weight you have to loose. Also it’s been proven melanin in your skin aids in elasticity as well, so if you are darker skinned you have that on your side as well :-)

I'm HEADED HOME,I COULD HAVE LEFT YESTERDAY, BUT I TOLD THE DR.. MY 6 KIDS WOULD BEE WAITING FOR ME... HE TOLD HIS STAFF "NO NO SHE'LLBE STAYING,IT DOESN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE I HAD SURGERY.NICE STAFF, EVERYONE WAS SOOOOOO PLEASANT
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