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I think your body lift is the best I've ever seen, and I've looked at a LOT of before and after pics! In my case, I'm still pre-op but know my body will be a mess, as my skin already hangs badly. My apron is almost to my knees and in the last few years my pubic mound started enlarging, and now hangs between my legs as well. I guess I need to start saving now, because that 22K price tag is going to be difficult for me. Your pictures though, gave me hope that my body can look more "normal" in the future. Your work was fantastic!

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I did and I can still lose !! I lost 5 lbs last month. My surgeon told me I could lose as much with VSG as I could RNY and I took him at his word. Stick to the program no matter what. Good luck

I've lost 100 pounds but recently stopped and actually gained 5 lbs. It is totally diet. My carbs picked way up and it shows. Definitely continue to eat your Protein first. I still find that Proteins fill me up quickly as I approach the 11 month post surgery mark; but got lazy and began eating more carbs. Now back on track, and as hard as that is, it's the only way.

Honestly never. I tried too long to do it on my own.

I had the sleeve last August and my only real problem is continued pain management for my severe arthritis. Between the sleeve no longer allowing me to take NSAIDs and my warfarin also limiting things, I am aching all over. The steroid injections no longer help in my knees, my primary recommended Tylenol arthritis but it did nothing and a UK doctor prescribed Co-Codamol which is basically Tylenol with codeine. None of it helps. I do the stretching and exercises daily, use muscle runs, supplements that supposedly help joints and.frankly none work as well.as my old Naproxen (Aleve) used to, other than hydrocodone, which I discovered when prescribed post-OP and which isn't really suitable for long term use. The pain is definitely wearing on me. Anyone have suggestions?

I haven't dated at all since my 2008 divorce. Is it age? Im 56.

I had my surgery 8/2 and had lost 20 pounds before surgery, and weighed 355. I weigh 307 now but am disappointed with how short the "no appetite" phase lasted. I had hoped to be 60 pounds lower than I am by now. Despite losing almost 70 pounds and at my lowest weight in 30 years, no one seems to see a difference. Its depressing.

Hi,
Had my sleeve Aug 2. Lost 42 pounds pre-op and 39 so far post-op, also less than the "average" 30% of my excess weight. I am going through the Hair loss right now, though it doesn't look it on my head, just loads in my brush.
I have not been exercising like I should, frankly, so likely that is why.
On another note, if anyone can help: I have always had a hanging abdomen since I had kids, and moatly dealt with it by wearing tunics. But in the last five years, I have developed a hanging mons pubis (the fat pad above the vagina). I have worn shorts under my leggings as regular underwear's narrow crotch just allows it to fall out through the leg opening, which is not only painful, as it binds across the skin, but is visible as a big lump in my pants. It is also embarrassing as my daughter noticed that it can hang out of the leg of my shorts...like having one huge ********. Due to that, I had a consult with plastics, but of course, he said lose more and get to a stable weight first, and suggested a custom support garment; though not WHERE I could get one. Any ideas?

I haven't dated at all since my 2008 divorce. Is it age? Im 56.

Online is scary for me personally, and most singles meets seem to be either 30s abd under or 70s and up. Im in the "no man's land" of 50s. Also, is it weird to not want to date people if you live in an area you wouldnt want to settle down?

I am a single cat woman who also does house and cat sitting. So headed to the UK after Christmas to do that a few months, as I have done the last 3 years.

My only question is if you rule someone out based upon weight alone how do you know this isn’t something they are actively working on?
Are you saying you would never date someone that has had the same issue as you did? There are women that may be actively losing weight that aren’t going to share this with someone right out of the gate.
For me it’s like saying I would never date a short man or a man that was losing some hair. I’ve learned basing attraction solely off of looks does rule out some prospects for no reason, but some of this comes with age and experience.
Things like intelligence, a great sense of humor, integrity, manners, and the like are more things I look for now.
Not saying you should be with someone you aren’t attracted to, but sometimes just because you don’t feel overwhelming lust for someone at first sight doesn’t mean they aren’t worth a look.

They aren't looking to date, they are content with their lives.
You get a dog because you are looking to meet people. Dogs are the best ice breakers.
A cat chick is in the house with her bottle of Trader Joe's wine and a bowl of popcorn.< /p>

Ellie123 we all want to work with you, can you tell. 😀 you would have the hardest working staff in the world 🌎 and you of course would have to be the president of the company because you are the one who knows what it does. We just all want to travel and be you. 😀

I am now at 3 weeks post-op with a gastric sleeve. My pre-op weight was 355.5 and I now weigh 344. I thought the highest loss was at the beginning, but I have been at 344 for almost 2 weeks. I am at soft foods now: scrambled eggs, refried Beans, bean Soup, milk, soft veg like squash, cooked onions, tomatoes, etc. Also Greek yogurt. I am now hitting about 600 calories average; a bit more or less some days but definitely can feel the new stomach restriction and try to avoid feeling it. My only problem right now, is because I needed 2 weeks of Lovenox injections, the whole of my pannus is purple and red, and has been very tender. I see the surgeon for a second follow up and know she will let me know if the bruising is a problem, but the lack of weight loss has me so down. Any insights? I keep up with my diet and exercise on myfitnesspal, so cannot figure out what I am doing wring. 😔

I lost 11.5 pounds the first week and a half and have been stuck at 344 now for almost 2 weeks. So frustrated.

I hit my plateau at 2 weeks post-op, too. I lost 19 pounds in the first two weeks post-op and then it was another 3 weeks before I lost anything and it was only 3 pounds. It was very infuriating. But I've been losing steadily and averaging 18-19 pounds a month since my pre-op diet. Try not to get on the scale everyday, it hurts your brain and spirit.

My NUT rexommended them, as I cannot stand the taste of the bariatric Vitamins, and most of the liquids are incomplete. They are about the only ones that the taste doesnt make me gag. I was told to take 2 daily.

As a long time nurse myself, your story sickens me. I know there are co-workers and healthcare personnel out there like this, and I truly believe they should be reported. Not only because they were unprofessional, violated HIPAA and caused you, as a patient, emotional pain; but because your son heard it too. You need to show him that you will stand up for yourself. Hugs for you and bad vibes to bad caregivers.

Im only a week out, so struggling to make 300. Still veey much in the "what the heck did i do to myself!?" mode.

I am 2 weeks out, get in 350-550 calories a day. I have only lost 10 pounds since surgery. Also, my surgeon found a small, cancerous tumor on my stomach, which was removed with my surgery, and I see an oncologist next week. It was a surprise find.

Absolutely you can see a difference. I am sure I'll be chuffed to bits as well once I can see a difference. Cheers!

Absolutely you can see a difference. I am sure I'll be chuffed to bits as well once I can see a difference. Cheers!

I am 2 weeks out, get in 350-550 calories a day. I have only lost 10 pounds since surgery. Also, my surgeon found a small, cancerous tumor on my stomach, which was removed with my surgery, and I see an oncologist next week. It was a surprise find.

Well you will be a winter surgery, best wishes for your 5th July surgery. I've seen several from New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria and one lady,lives in Canberra. Then we have @ Rainbow Warrior,he is a longer-time poster from New South Wales and I treasure all of his advice.
I am in Central Ohio and will be a sometime next month RnY bypass . I can hardly wait for my REBIRTHDAY to come.