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@ms.sss goodness I didn't realize how much trouble you've been having with sutures opening. You're handling it better than I would. I didn't have any of those issues. Maybe my laziness isn't such a bad thing I'm doing really well now. Been keeping the silicone tape on, replacing it about once a week. I saw that the instructions said you can rinse and reuse it, yuck! No way I'm doing that, although it is getting kinda expensive. My next appointment isn't until April. I had a one month appt, then he said see ya in 3 months unless I have issues. Looking back, I can barely recall all the pain and discomfort I had early on. Hoping you're back in your feet, running, soon!

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Wow what a story! So glad it had a happy ending! Thanks for sharing. I wish you many more happy days to come!

He is handsome indeed! Cute pic of you two [emoji7]

Congratulations! That's awesome! Look at you in your cute outfit! #goals

Your students sound awesome! Kudos to you for having such a positive influence on them! Btw how did I miss the fact that you are married? Gosh I guess I'm so focused on all the cute pics that I didn't catch that until now. #notetoselfreadthoroughly

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I'm still struggling too. In fact this very topic has been a recurring theme for me over the many years I've been in therapy (even before WLS). I simply don't know what activities I really enjoy that make me happy, what I can focus on other than food, things that I can do any time of the day or night when I need to be uplifted. I have come up with a rather long list of options that I keep handy, but it seems like when I really need it there's nothing in the list that really excited me. Full disclosure, I was diagnosed with clinical depression (and actually moderate bipolar disorder) over 20 years so I do have that challenge to work with as well. I've learned though that every person on this earth has something they are dealing with, however big or small, and we each have to get through it the best we can. #workingonit

This ^

NSV = crossing like legs? That was my very first NSV! [emoji122]

W o w z a !

I'm with ya, my friend. Yes WA state. This weather (pretty much rainy and gray 10 months of the year!) generally doesn't effect me - moved here nearly 9 years ago but have been on antidepressants for over 20 years. I did just return from Cali celebrating my mom's birthday. I did enjoy the sunshine. Could be that I'm a little down being back at work, plus work itself has been more frustrating than usual this week. Plus I have a stupid cold sore or acne or something that I've messed with and now that area of my face is totally swollen! It hurts, plus I'm extremely embarrassed. I'm not too sure if the PS is playing a role in my issues because I only had my arms done and I'm doing fine with all of that. I can see where your TT is still wreaking havoc for you. Plus the fact that you were running a lot before and now you're not would certainly factor in. I agree, we need to be kind to ourselves and ride this wave and focus just one day at a time. Being hard on ourselves will likely make it worse, at least that's what I've experienced during my overweight years. We've got this - even though I am now going to crawl into bed and try hard not to cry. Xo

So much this. I am going through the same thing and it really scares me. Tonight I ate nearly an entire bag of chips in addition to other crap. I just couldn't, wouldn't stop. I wondered when the honeymoon period would end, and apparently for me it seems it is at 18 mos post sleeve surgery. I accept that over all this time I truly haven't conquered my emotional eating issues, nor have I committed to exercising. Wrapped up in all this I think is that I'm basically just lazy and I don't like any type of discomfort, physical or mental. Gosh I just really like food, damnit. It does bring me comfort. I will continue to work the mental aspect of this journey. #onedayatatime

So true! @sillykitty it really looks great!

Congratulations! I had mine on mid December. I've been very happy with mine. I haven't noticed much extra skin being left but maybe my perception is just different. Certainly ask your Doctor when you see him next.

I'm so very sorry for your unimaginable loss. My heart breaks for you. Sending prayers.

That's how read it too! Then I wondered why the eff would @ms.sss need to Google that?!? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Congratulations! One of my favorite milestones I've reached over my 18 month journey.

Funny analogy [emoji4], but I'm sure you're fine. Might want to be careful not to overdo the stretching though so it doesn't create some other issue. I totally get the overthinking and obsessing. I do the same thing. In fact I was so distraught at work for several days last week because of something my manager said. I wanted to talk to her about it the next day but she was out of the office, for several days. When she returned I practically ambushed her immediately to talk about it. Of course I had read too much into her initial comment, and things were fine.

Love it!

Interesting your arms are still tight. Might are completely fine now. I've had no suture issues at all ever since I started wearing the silicone tape. I keep mine on 24/7. Replace it about once a week. I just can't get over how amazing you look. And it's good to read that you acknowledge it too and appreciate the new you. Xo

Ohh myy goshh, you really look great!! I'll take pics of my before and after arms sometime soon. Just too consumed with work, and life, right now. Xo