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Just got back from a roadtrip - I did not eat very well at all... but I didn't gain any weight, so I'm really happy about that!

Yes, yall I STARTED at 30 BMI, paid $10,000 out of pocket, and barely got qualified. I may have only had a 30 BMI, but here is a pre-op pic for comparison. I’m only 5 feet tall so every pound felt and looked like 2.
I have horrific back problems that control my life. Plan was to get the weight off, then get these HUGE boobs off to help my back. I’m going in for another Epidural this morning. I quit my job on Friday because of my back.... I’m going to be self employed now, at least for a while. I deal with a lot of pain - every day.
The weight loss hasn’t hurt, but hasn’t helped my back pain either. However it HAS majorly helped my self esteem!

Hi! I’m Joan. I’m new here! You look amazing & My Cadillac was my favorite car! Congrats on your weight loss success & your new car!!

I took a little time away to get my head straight. Some people did not have as much to lose and I was like dang he is down below 200 all ready or she is at this point all ready. I had to take a step back and realize we are at different points in our journey. At times, I wish the weight would come off a little quicker, or I would not stall for a week. I have felt that I have done really well since I had my first experience with dumping syndrome. No freezer dried fruit. Lots of concentrated sugar in it.

Hey I’m sooooooo glad to read that you didn’t have a structure.

Lol, it was nice to see Marine post.

One of the biggest reasons I decided for sleeve vs bypass was that I didn’t think I’d be able to handle dumping.

You guys that have survived that are rock stars.
Seriously.

More amazing progress!

Lol, y’all make me want to post a current pic, but I’m grubby from Pilates and yard work and refuse to put on nicer clothes or put on makeup.

I started losing again this week.... 2.2 pounds since 8 days ago so fingers crossed I’m back on a downward trend.

Yesterday morning I was at 183.8.

We’ve got a family vacation trip planned to New Orleans in 3 weeks and I desperately want to weigh in the 170’s by then.
I’ve got 19 days

Omg those legs!!!

Anna you’re doing GREAT.

Hehe.... I don’t even want to do the math on how much Lipo would cost me just so I could have legs like yours. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

And guys...... by all means keep the pics coming.
This isn’t bragging, this is us SHARING our victories.

I love seeing all of the great progress our February group is making.

Just think.... in a few short weeks we will all be sophomores!

Awesome job!

Lol, isn’t it great not to have to hide from someone taking a picture of us?

Now I really wish I had better “before” pics, but ever time I saw myself in a photo, I would cry and then delete it.

I feel great. My hair is thin and very fine. My ponytail is now noticeably thinner. I started losing hair at 3.5 months out. I have read it stops after about 2 months but I know it can go on much longer. I’m going to schedule an appt w my hair stylist this week. I don’t have really long hair but I figure the more weight I can take off it the better.

No stricture!
Which means I'm back to soft foods and measuring everything... maybe putting the roast lamb in the blender [emoji23]
I have such mixed feelings, but I'm happy that I don't need any further time in hospital.
Now to try to find the right balance to fuel my body.

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My favorite is your no longer Obese your just now over Weight lmao 😂

We are all on the same road but at different intersections. My weight lost has been a pound or two a week, slow and steady. I agree it doesn't make sense at all. For me, it seems as if I'm less diligent about getting Water in. Protein no problem.

WOWWW, Recidivist! This is absolutely incredible! You've done so well ❤️

I don't know about getting down to 140 myself, but I'm so looking forward to joining you in ONEderland soon 🙂

Can't get over how healthy and happy you look. You're definitely something to aspire to!
*does a happy dance* so glad to see our February friends lighter and healthier and happier!

No stricture!
Which means I'm back to soft foods and measuring everything... maybe putting the roast lamb in the blender [emoji23]
I have such mixed feelings, but I'm happy that I don't need any further time in hospital.
Now to try to find the right balance to fuel my body.

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Yes- yes- YES!!!!!!!! You look amazing!!!!!!

OK, admittedly… I LOLed about the “man girdle” . But how worth it! I just can’t get over your transformation! Amazing -amazing - amazing !!!!!

You look great and most importantly, you look HAPPY!!!
Congratulations!

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I have never figured it out either. I just "reply" to a post and ramble on about a different topic. 😀

So, I'm finally ready to post a recent photo--actually taken just a few minutes ago. Here I am after losing 90 pounds from my pre-surgery weight and 76 pounds since surgery. Most people say I should stop, but I want to lose another 10-20 pounds. (I'll know when I'm at the right weight.)
I have been looking for a "fat" photo to show the difference, but I can't find one. I almost never allowed myself be photographed at my highest weight. Trust me, I look really different now!

Absolutely earned those bragging rights! You look fantastic!!! Well done!

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Well fellow slimmer Mama, I suffer from exactly the same syndrome myself! Want t9 hear another one? Went to visit my PCP's office yesterday, has been maybe 2 months since I last set 👀 on him and him on ME. First thing he said was " Just HOW MUCH WEIGHT have YOU lost?" , the correct answer is 120 pounds in 10 months. He says " Would you please stop or slow down!?" then tells ME at my age( And I do hate putdowns!) I should only lose. 70% of my excess weight and I am at 68,3%", Bullfeathers!
I set out with a Goal of 175 pounds and I WILL DO my upmost to get there! And this from the man who used to dance around singing " Your Weight is Going to Kill You, and it may be within 3 years!" Jeesh,sometimes you can't win for trying! Ungrateful young whelp, he ought to have tried walking in my 👞mocassins, they were pretty broke down from My Weight!

I bought a car yesterday. Immediately afterwards I had my daughter take a picture of me by the car. Talk about someone not recognizing you... I Almost didn’t recognize myself in the picture! Whose legs are those? They look like sticks! OK so my face looks really weird on one side (hopefully just in this photo) but other than that I look like a different human being.

We all say we don’t want to brag. I don’t think us talking about our weight loss successes constitutes as bragging at all! We have all busted our asses to go through the surgery and maintain a healthy eating plan. We earned those bragging rights!

Hey, Marine--we haven't heard from you in a while! I was thinking of writing so see how you are doing.
As for dumping--I've had four or five incidents, the most recent earlier this week. In one case I know what the culprit was (a refreshing low-sugar frozen yogurt), but otherwise I have no idea what caused them. And yes, the do indeed suck.

Our group of February 2019 Weight loss buds has a pretty long. Congrats on bonding and forging new friendships.

I had my first case of dumping and it sucked. Started out with a gassy stomach and pretty much hanging out on the toilet half the day. My gas and runs are getting better. Not sure exactly what it was.