ms.sss

I ate “normally” right up until the 2 week pre-op diet, so i didn’t lose (nor try to lose) any weight. I did lose 11lbs during that 2 week pre-op diet though.

In the beginning, I set a goal of 120lbs because this would put me smack dab in the middle of a "normal" weight range for my height. By the time I got down to 127lbs, I decided that was enough as I felt I was looking too thin. Now fast forward 2 years after reaching modified goal of 127, and I now weigh 112 as of this morning. The funny thing is that I actually don't think I look as thin/gaunt now as i did at 127 lbs two years ago. Soooo...I think that weight loss and/or maintenance goals in terms of total actual weight fluctuates over time because the distribution and composition of those pounds may look different at different times. I think. These days so long as my clothes don't start feeling tight I'm good, lol.

Love the foods! Do you make your own kimchi???

You can still be a strong, independent woman who flirts with bartenders 😉

I hope you find a way to stress bake sans the stress. It all looks so good but this one has me salivating 🤤🤤

Was cleaning out the (very cluttered) basement and unearthed a couple of boxes filled with clothes from my old university days! Found this gem which used to be my fave clubbing dress back when I had much bigger boobs. I don’t think I have the balls to wear this out of the house now (its pretty skimpy! Esp from the back), but truth be told, I was feeling all that and TWO bag of chips walking around the house in it earlier!

You look so good! This dress is super flattering on you. Im actually going to enjoy vicariously living through you as go on dates and (hopefully) post lots of date outfits!!! Fab-U-lous 😍

...Also, don't forget about some exercise to help things firm up a bit (and stay that way-ish). The weeks/months immediately after weight loss phase I thought I was pretty flappy/gaunt/saggy pretty much everywhere. The plastic surgery 6-7 months into maintenance helped alot of course, but I also think the regular exercise I was doing during that time was also a factor. Case in point: my inner thighs were much firmer-looking around 3-4 months into maintenance, but now, after several months of minimal exercise, I am alot flappier there again. Sigh. Although I am about 3-4 lbs less than what I was after plastics 1.5 years ago, so that may also be a factor?? *shrugs*

Lol, im totally a potty-mouth too! My cursing rivals the great Samuel L. Jackson on some days 🤣🤬🤬🤬🤣

HOE. LEE. SHYTT. 😳😳😳😳 You look EFFING amazing in those perfectly fitted jeans!!!!!! JEE. ZUS. YOUR. LEGS. There aren’t many people I am legitimately jealous of (because I am just so full of myself, its actually quite difficult to accomplish lol)...but you and your legs def make the list. WOWZA.

We were driving out and about today, and had an impromptu lunchtime picnic of Fish n' Chips with Mr. this afternoon at some random park. I ate almost 1/2 that halibut fillet in the box and maybe 10 or so french fries with gravy...am estimating 300 calories for what I ate. Mr., on the other hand had 2 fillets, all his fries, my remaining 1/2 fillet and both our cole slaws. Its funny, cuz it wasn't that long ago that I could probably have eaten as much as he did, but now its like unheard of.

Am tip-toeing again to artificially add to my height...! Went "farmers-marketing" with Mr. this morning...also tried to do a mini-hike in some woods, but I was wearing flip-flops, so it didn't last long. P.S. I am realizing that alot of my clothes look the same...cropped fitted tops, tight pants, solid colours in black/grey or blue/khaki/ or white (or denim). Methinks its time to do more shopping and expand my wardrobe...

I still nauseous from time to time (i'm 2.5 years out) but its always because of too much sugar. Even worse when its too much sugar on an empty stomach.

Hi! Welcome to forums! You will find a wide range of answers to this one as everyone is sooooo different. With that said, I lost 11 lbs in 2 weeks. I had 2-3 protein shakes a day, and nothing else. Also, I started off at 235 lbs on day 1 of liquid diet (5'2" female, was 46 at time of surgery)..oh, and I didn't lose any weight prior this.

Humph. I like my tenders fully clothed lololzzz. How did they turn out??

Today's salad lunch (though there are barely any actual greens in this thing, lol) Romaine, carrots, cucumbers, figs, apples, feta, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, ginger-green onion mix, pan-fried chicken and grilled salmon 417 calories for the whole thing. Ate about 1/3 of it, will definitely be eating the rest later.

Speaking of fish skin...picked this up at Costco this morning. I haven't had this particular brand before, but i've had the flavour...YUM. It's crazy high in calories, so probably not for those in weight loss phase:

5'2" (technically just a little under 5'1.75", lol) and I started out at 235lbs at the start of my 2-wk pre op diet. That put me at BMI 43. Got to BMI 23 (i.e., goal) at about the 7 month mark. I'm 2.5 years post op today and sitting at BMI 20. Here are my progress pics during the first 2 years....

Ok, playing some catch-up...here goes: @GreenTealael maybe you could hold some video tutorials to those of us who own sewing machines and don't really know how to use it??? I've always had fantasies of sewing my own clothes but honestly just suck at it. and i dunno about you and @ChubRub, but I STILL wear scrunchies. And I dunno how it always happens but I swear I had my eye on a pair of braided sandals too!!! check out the ones in my shopping bag below...still trying to convince myself I need to buy them despite living in PJ's and having nowhere to wear them. @kristieshannon: the tucked-in jeans look fab on you! they fit like a glove. Also, you are looking super confident in recent pics you have been posting...you are giving off a vibe. I like it. @BayougirlMrsS: um, I want that denim vest. and I didn't even know I needed one in my wardrobe until just now. And yeah, that black printed dress wrap dress is too big at the bottom...any chance you will get it altered to fit? I think you would be curves supreme with a side order of fries if you get it taken in a bit at the bottom a little bit...or maybe shorten it so its like a flippy-mini? @Arabesque: smokes! did you actually wear all the shoes you brought for the weekend wedding?? That coat looks super warm...though i still CANNOT relate to how "cold" Brisbanians (Brisbanites?) get in "winter". I was the standout wearing capris and sandals while the locals wore fur-lined hooded parkas and boots. BTW, double thumbs for those art-deco-ish shoes you wore. I need those. @Jnfinney: congrats on the achivement and looking Hot AND Smart...an awesome combination. @Sophie7713: that's a twirling dress alright. its time to bust out the whites!!! been missing you on here. @Kris77: whoa. you int that black dress with your hair down. you look tall skinny and....posh. (ok, i never use the word "posh" in my vocabulary, but i couldn't think of a better word to use at the moment, lol) We gots a new supermodel in the ranks! @WishMeSmaller: hows the leg healing? And that last pic you posted in those amazing flared jeans just reminded me again that you are the OG supermodel round here*. BTW, another reason I am jealous of the height-blessed (do i really need yet another reason?!) is your ability to find and wear flared pants....i look like a hobbit wearing them. If I ever find a pair that is properly proportioned on me, maybe I'll change my mind. But jeez your legs length. Love em. And super excited for you and your plastics!!! You are going to be unbearable for me to look at (that's a compliment, btw, lol) *Edited to add: another OG supermodel who deserves a shout out but has been MIA for a while is @shanza ... -------------- I haven't been wearing anything worth posting so I'm empty handed today. HOWEVER, for funsies, here is one of the least unflattering of the many truly unflattering pics that I found on my phone this morning. I've been hanging out by BFFs pool alot given the fabulous weather we have been having, and yesterday it seems she took to taking a bunch of pics of me with my phone as I was asleep on the lounger. Why? To point and laugh at me later apparently. Multiple choice question: This is a pic of me after having too much: a) sun b) liquor c) sugar d) all of the above.

Ugh. Glad you are feeling better today!

I’m glad i’m not the only one who doesn’t notice any scallop smell!! I started thinking I had a nose disability or something. Scallops smell like nothing but DELICIOUS to me. But...i love fish skin...though only when its crispy/charred. I may be a real minority on this one. When I was still eating rice, salmon skin hand rolls was one of my faves to order at Japanese restaurants. Oh and did I mention fish skin chips? Yum. Sorry if this makes some of you gag. Lololozzzz.

I only WISH I had an Aldi's near me 😫 But yeah, they are some brand of "artisanal" crisps that are AWESOME. This one was cranberry and poppyseed. I personally love any of the ones with nuts and seeds in them. #YUM. (My fave is pistachio fig #superYUM):