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How cool would it be if that Phoenix tat became nationally recognized symbol of wls. We could ID each other in society!

After much prodding I was finally told that after RNY the goal is 12-17% of excess body weight each month. Each month you lose, the less excess weight to lose and so amount goes down based on those percentages. I’m charting. I weigh once per week and have hit target 3 months in a row. I stalled too but was still in range so didn’t beat myself up. Good luck!

After much prodding I was finally told that after RNY the goal is 12-17% of excess body weight each month. Each month you lose, the less excess weight to lose and so amount goes down based on those percentages. I’m charting. I weigh once per week and have hit target 3 months in a row. I stalled too but was still in range so didn’t beat myself up. Good luck!

How cool would it be if that Phoenix tat became nationally recognized symbol of wls. We could ID each other in society!

I got a swan tattoo. From ugly duckling to swan ... but I was a swan all along and didn't know it.

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How cool would it be if that Phoenix tat became nationally recognized symbol of wls. We could ID each other in society!

I’m thinking a Phoenix tattoo.

Has anyone gotten a tattoo to memorialize their weight loss journey? Tell me about it and post pics if you have. My surgery is 6/6/2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

I actually made my Fluid goal today! And had 2 Protein Shakes, and 2 small meals. (I mean real small). I am feeling pretty accomplished today. Last night i guess i ate too fast and i had terrible chest pain! I walked and burped and wiggled until i wanted to cry! Thank god it didnt last too long. Today I have been canning green Beans from our garden, 52 quarts! Hope everyone is doing well!!

I feel great. Never used my pain meds. Only used Tylenol sporadically for first week. Slowly introducing soft foods. 4 oz of hamburger yesterday went through the blender. I prob had only 1 oz before feeling it. The rest went to the freezer and I will try again later. Scrambled egg and cheddar was amazing!

I’m doing great. Yesterday was 2 weeks post surgery and I’m down 23 pounds!

How cool would it be if that Phoenix tat became nationally recognized symbol of wls. We could ID each other in society!

I’m thinking a Phoenix tattoo.

Has anyone gotten a tattoo to memorialize their weight loss journey? Tell me about it and post pics if you have. My surgery is 6/6/2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Everything went well. The ensure Protein Drinks in hospital were awful. Was so happy to have my Premier Protein when I got home. Also I really missed my sugar free popsicles!

Surgery went well. Still in hospital. Bored and ready to go home

Just had my last Protein Drink for a while. Surgery tomorrow morning at 0730. Good luck!

Awesome! Our stats are similar.
When I started I was 373.3
Op weight was 343.3

Today is day 5 post op for me.

Looking forward to being in the 3’s myself.

My ideal body weight according to a stupid chart is 170ish. I would be ecstatic at 200!!

I’m thinking a Phoenix tattoo.

I’m thinking a Phoenix tattoo.

Yes! I would like a foot tattoo of a molting snake to commemorate my adventure. I have an inspiration photo from google that is somewhat loosely similar to what I would like the artist to design - particularly the intertwining and the white, lacy molted skin. But I'd like a much more colorful snake and obviously the size and shape of the two snakes would have to be fit to the top of my foot. I really prefer to let the artist take over as much as possible, I feel my pieces are truly unique and a sort of bond of trust between me and the artist. I know most people are way too a-n-a-l (sorry, trying to avoid filters haha) and want to control what it looks like which I totally understand, cause it's going to be on your body forever, after all! But anyway, yes, I definitely want a tattoo in honor of this huge life change.
https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/471611392210692236/

Has anyone gotten a tattoo to memorialize their weight loss journey? Tell me about it and post pics if you have. My surgery is 6/6/2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.

How did you escape all the excess skin?

HW383
SW373
CW353
GW200

GNY June 6th,2018

I got stir crazy at the end too. I remember the first time going shopping for foods that I could have at the pureed stage. Completely kicked my ass being out and about with my wife but man it was good to get out and do something.

Hope you have a speedy recovery!