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Loose skin is the one constant thing that I have struggled with the most during my weight loss journey. But then I remind myself that I’d rather be carrying around a couple pounds of loose skin rather than the 140+ lbs I’ve lost! I’ve thought about surgery, however it’s very costly and I’m not sure if it will happen for me, so I’m learning to adjust and love my new body.

1 hour ago, FluffyChix said:

Ctfu

I get hiccups!!

On 11/26/2018 at 12:23 PM, deltagirl93 said:

Recently took a flight that had to be rebooked due to weather conditions in the northeast. The only available seats were middle seats. I was completely freaking out and just knew that I was going to be miserable the entire flight.

To my surprise, I was completely comfortable and did not encroach on anyone’s space. Even though I’ve lost over 100lbs and down to 188, I’m still “big” in my head until proven otherwise. 🤪

Me too ...which is why I haven’t changed my name 😂 ps keep up the good work 👍🏾

On 12/10/2018 at 12:32 PM, abefroman329 said:

I went to Great America for Holiday in the Park the other weekend. The weather was terrible and most of the rides weren't running, but I fit on all of the rides I went on! I'm looking forward to a real amusement park trip next spring.

Oh yes it’s been years since I could fit on an amusement parK ride....keep up the good work! 👍🏾

On 11/15/2018 at 9:39 AM, Dfox1984 said:

Surgery date: June 26

Heaviest weight: 284

Current weight: 190

I’m 10 pounds away from my goal weight! So now I have a new goal weight 😂 I am VERY proud of what I’ve accomplished and the changes I’ve made in my life and in my diet.

You look amazing 😉! But that brassiere...where did you get it from!?

On 11/11/2018 at 21:21, sideeye said:

I lost the last 5 or so pounds from my face all at once, and my cheekbones have gone nuts. They haven't been this prominent since my late teens. Not only is it incredibly obvious to other people, but I keep freaking myself out when I absently touch my own face because the contours are so different. Even when I'm sleeping, the way my face presses against the pillow - totally different pressure points than I've had in the last decade.

All of the fat underneath my cheekbones vanished, I now have a notable angle/shadow there, and my dimples have abruptly become really obvious.

It's super weird.

Nope weird I can feel my bones too ...all of them 😩

On 11/15/2018 at 14:01, Kay07 said:

GROUP PHOTOS! In large group photos it's like a freaking "where's Waldo" scenario now because I no longer look for the larger mass. I blend in! I know this is a silly thing to get excited over, but before I could spot myself immediately because I typically stood out. Now it takes me a little longer to find myself in a sea of average sized people and I am totally cool with that.

In smaller group photos I am pretty excited about not taking up a majority of the photo so joy all around!

This is also me and all i can say is ...Winning!

On 11/08/2018 at 09:58, FluffyChix said:

Look at you little missy!!! You are just adorable and gorgeous!!! Congrats!!!! What a million dollar smile. So glad to see you and see the results of your year journey!

Thanks Fluff you’ve been such a great supporter...really! I’m sure there are some others here who appreciate and value your input! Thanks so much for making me feel welcomed and always having an encouraging word. 🥰

Today is officially one year since I had my surgery! Still one of the best choices I’ve ever made in my life! I’m 5’ 9” and currently 195.6 with a BMI of 31. No more high blood pressure, blood sugar levels are back to normal, arthritis pain is at a minimal, and I have wayyyyy more energy! As for clothes I wear L or XL in tops and bottoms, as for jeans size I still haven’t figured that one out yet, LOL, but that’s because I mostly wear leggings and sweats. I did need to wear a dress recently for an invent that me and my husband attended; it was a size 12. Imagine that, from a 28 to a 12. I never imagined that I could be this small; in fact I can honestly say I haven’t worn a size 12 or weighed under 200lbs since grade school (yes, I said grade school).

I don’t profess to walk a straight and narrow path when it comes to eating right, but I do still monitor my calories. And I’m no gym rat, but I try workout to out often (maybe three times a week if I’m lucky). It’s all about ACCOUNTABILITY!!!

This journey has taught me a lot about myself. Like the fact that I am very resilient, and focused; however I can be a bit of a pessimist who hates the word “skinny”. For instance here I am over one hundred pounds lighter than I was just a year ago and despite how good others say I look, there are still days that I look in the mirror and I’m tearing my self apart because I’m not happy with what I see!

However, I have learned that having weight loss surgery is truly a journey...a life time one! It’s not just some quick fix it’s a commitment and you’re either all or ya ain’t!! Anyways, I feel blessed to experience it all the highs and the lows! It’s like I got a new outlook on what life has to offer. I believe I shared once before that there’s a significant age difference between me and my much younger, fit and very active husband, and having weight loss surgery has given me back some years plus now that I’m more mobile I can now experience life with him. As a matter of fact this month we’re going away on vacation and I cannot wait to participate in all the fun activities and shore excursions we have planned now that my weight is no longer an impediment!

PIC TAKEN JUST NOW! 😂

On 12/20/2017 at 20:42, ChaosUnlimited said:

I parked in a tight parking space and was still able to squeeze out of my door, without touching the car next to me. In the past I would not have been able to get out of my car.

I know this one too well

Well surgery buddies I kept pushing and it finally happened, I made it to Onederland. For a little over two weeks I was stalled @ 204, but I got on here the other day took some advice, got some encouragement and viola lost a stubborn five ponds and earned a first class ticket to Onderland 😛! Super excited and gonna try to keep this same energy while I fight off this last 24lbs so that I may reach my goal!

Wow! Well done!

You look amazing boo 👍🏾

On 09/02/2018 at 11:34, FluffyChix said:

Hey gorgeous! How ya doin? Long time no see!!! Good to see you back! What are your new stats!?

How about you!? How are you!? What are you’re stats!? Got any pics!? New recipes!? snack ideas!? ........im here for it! LOL :-)

On 09/02/2018 at 11:34, FluffyChix said:

Hey gorgeous! How ya doin? Long time no see!!! Good to see you back! What are your new stats!?

Hey boo ...CW 204 been stalled for about two weeks but that’s okay I’m still winning

Twinning!

On 09/01/2018 at 14:21, Sprinkles1 said:

Long story short, I shaved my head due to MASSIVE Hair loss after bypass. I was losing clumps of hair every day and had a very obvious bald spot. I bought a hair topper wig to cover it with but it only helped for 2 weeks before it no longer covered the growing baldness. So I said screw it.... and shaved my entire head!

I feel empowered. It's something I've always wanted to do.

I'm also 248lbs currently! My starting weight was 340lbs. Worth the Hair loss

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You’re the real MVP

How you are you guys doing

I just cut mine off so I wouldn’t have to keep watching it fall out

On 06/12/2018 at 17:13, kcirym2vp@yahoo.com said:

I'm almost two years post-op and needless to say I feel like you have been peeping through my window. I was wearing one of my old bras under a tight sports bra. And bought tights to wear as a outfit for each day. You just discribed me to a tea. Not judging at all. Better to get fitted now and prepare to be fitted again later. I will say this, I bought my old size when I was a year out and from my weight loss, I hadn't really noticed until I put on said bra and almost tilted over. 😇 I've found one not that I truly love. I hope you find a great fitting bra...

Yeah I guess that’s the only solution for now!

On 06/12/2018 at 15:10, YeahOkay31 said:

I get the molded cups from cacique, they are the only thing that seems to work for me. Only down side is they are $50 a pop.

I guess I’m going to have to come to terms with paying the cost!

So I’m having a hard time with my fast changing body. I mean I have just begun to buy new clothes (7 mos post op) because now I’m losing at a slower pace. But, in the beginning I refused to buy new clothes. I felt it was pointless, especially with the way you run through sizes and all. So, I made a resolution to only buy tights in those first few months after surgery, which I still think was the best idea! Most of my shirts still seem to fit okay to me, although recently my kids and DH kept complaining about how everything was hanging off me and made me give away my old rags ...which was cool because they bought me some new ones but I digress! Currently, I’m struggling with these new (saggier) breast 😂 ! I mean for the life of me I cannot find a bra that works well. I know I’ve gone down a few sizes and the logical thing to do would be to just go in Vicky’s and get fitted. However, i don’t want to go thru all the hassle, to buy a $50, just to drop sizes again and have to repeat the process next month. Currently, I wear one of my old bras underneath a sports bra (I know it’s seems crazy ...don’t judge me). My regular old bras still give me some support while the sports bra on top acts like Spanx, smoothing everything out. Sports bras alone seem to flatten me out, and when I’m working out I don’t mind. But, I sure could use some advice here to help find something that will help out in my everyday...that will provide that 2 in 1 (support and control) without having to wear two bras! Any suggestions?????

On 05/10/2018 at 23:11, TaylorMade4One said:

Wow!! Did you work out as well and were you very strick on your eating?

I was very strict on my eating the first 3 mos...now, not so much (I’m going to do better) I do cardio exercises consistently maybe 5 times a week (walking & elliptical). I just started adding weights to my program!

On 05/23/2018 at 22:44, ALFxRNY said:

Girl! I was wondering how you were doing! Looking great!

I’m good ...thanks for checking up on me ...how are you 🙂?