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Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me and my newest bundle of joy 😂
@Orchids&Dragons

Am behind on laundry this week, so it was slim pickings in the closet this morning and I had to settle on a pair of pants I haven't worn in about a month...granted, they were a little loose back then, but still wearable-ish, and when I put them on this morning, yeah, they were still loose, but it seemed OK to wear (they are a old-school size 8's, i.e., pre-vanity sizing).
They. Just. Fell. Down.
Luckily, no one was around to witness my humiliation, especially since the underwear I'm currently wearing is also about 3 sizes too big for me (like i said, I'm behind on laundry!).
I need to buy new clothes.

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

Me too! Although it does make it awkward at my doctor's office...;-)

FWIW - I'm sitting around 155. A normal BMI for me would be in the 125 range which is just crazy for my body type - always has been - I'm very busty and have always had thick thighs (I was a figure skater). Right now, my body fat is down to about 25% and my muscle mass is increasing. I have not had plastics. I lift to support my fencing (as in en garde) I'm nationally ranked in my age group (50-59).
I'm 5'3". I can deadlift 240 and back squat the same. I can overhead press 80 lbs. (Upper body stregnth has been my issue.) I have done a clean and jerk at 80 and a ****** at 70. I am toned. Am I a bit muscular - sure - but I'm never going to see 15% body fat again - I've had 2 kids, been through menopause and haven't had plastics. I was over 300 at my highest weight.
I wear size 6 Levi's (without stretch) and size 6 workout pants. I'm still really busty - but down to a 36DDD from at 42H. I don't care about the number, but how I feel and look. And right now, I look pretty damn good. (As in I get checked out at the gym all the time.)
It's really about you and how you feel in your skin.

Gnocchi is not in my skill set! 🤣 I bought it from Trader Joe's

Do you buy the cauliflower gnocchi or make it? I love replacing carbs- cauliflower rice and zoodles, but would like another option.....

Do you buy the cauliflower gnocchi or make it? I love replacing carbs- cauliflower rice and zoodles, but would like another option.....

🗣🗣🗣IM OUT OF THE 300’S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! For the first time in over 15 years!!!

Before and After (10 days out from bypass)

This is so real. On both ends. When I was big, I really didn't have an understanding of HOW big. 370 at 5 foot 9 is big. Now that I'm down to 185... I don't feel as small as I am. I went from a 52-54 pant to a 34. I went from 5xl shirts to a L. I look at my pants and stuff now and I'm like... PFFT those are too small. Yet, they fit just right. I've been told by a coworker that I give myself more room than I need to, like we were removing a monitor from a wall mount, there is a table in front it it with equipment, I leaned over the table and equipment to get to the mount, I was told that I was standing like 6 inches away from the table. I thought I was right on it.

I had a time where I was in the gym, doing my own thing, headphones in etc. I saw someone walking towards me in the mirrors so I stepped to the side to avoid them.... it was me in the mirror I saw. It took me a few moments to fully realize what just happened. I saw someone that I did not recognize and I moved to allow them to pass... but that person that I didn't know. Was me.

I'm told it gets better with time. My surgery was March 27th of 2018, I've been in the 180's since March 27th of 2019. So, yes it seems it's common. It's quite weird to experience.

I shaved under my armpits (not even thinking) the night before or morning of and I really wished I hadn't. It burned like fire when I used the wipes. They had me use the wipes from my shoulders down to my toes before I put my gown on.

This is art for me

Hahaha i have no stevia that will travel well in tiny wedding purses so im leaving them behind. I think this is the outfit I'll wear unless something changes
It's a small top and an old size 12 formal skirt (when they meant it... None of this vanity sizing nonsense because it feels like a 6/8) so i can't gain an oz lol

Anthem came back after 1 day with the answer...surgery is now moved up to May 14th!!!! Losers bench, here I come!!!!

May 1 & 2:
Went outside although the weather was not favourable. Searching for birthday gift for new boyfriend. Daunting task.
Made a small quick illustration of us

Stalled right now. Still want to lose 3-10 pounds!

I'm in. Almost 10 months post-op. Plan on trying the Push-up challenge. Starting the month out at 184.

I'm in. Almost 10 months post-op. Plan on trying the Push-up challenge. Starting the month out at 184.