debra102364

They all look awesome on you but I love how the black one looks on you.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

Ooooooooooooooooooooooolala

My neck got ugly too. My boobs and hips are gone. I guess i don't need them at my age of 63yrs. But I'm full of energy and i wear size 8 destructed jeans! Woot woot to me, yay!

I’ll wait to see what it all looks like in a year .. when I get to maintenance and I see what exercise can do.. and my motto is "if ya can’t tone it , tan it”.. spray tan that is😊

And together we have the strenght to endure, surmount and beat anything that opposes us to a pulp! A load shared is never as heavy as trying to do it all by yourself!

@TheJuice202 That makes me so sad that your family would do/say those things to you. I am so greatful that we all have each other here to lean on. I don't feel so alone, thank you for your support.

How long on the liquid diet? Keep motivated and think on postive things. Go buy a outfit in the size you want to be and before long you will fit that outfit.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

I have only told my Daughter and Mom. My Mom is worried to death. She is like why you want to be skinny. That's not what I am looking for. I want to be healthy and to feel comfortable in my skin. My husband would have a cow. Not sure how I am going to do this when surgery time comes. It's hard to tell many people because they want to say do this diet or that. I have done them all that's for sure. They say you've always been example in losing weight before, I wish they would think of the times I've gain it back within months. I know even we sleeve you can gain it back I am hoping by the time I can eat more that I will have enough knowledge and the big one, the mental stability. I am afraid to have surgery but is just something I must do for me. It would just be nice if others understood and could give me support.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

With 39lbs left to go before plastics in November, I am starting to look towards my next goal.
Last weekend, my coworker expressed that she was embarrassed at the gym because she didn't know how to use any of the equipment. I went in an hour before my class with her and showed her a lot of things. I timed her wall squats, showed her proper form, and every time she would say she sucked or was weak, I was the opposite of my usual self and was very motivating and encouraging. She even offered to pay me for the session!
I've been thinking a lot about this and how great I felt helping someone else. I think I want to pursue a certificate in personal training in 2020 and do that part-time. It was so fulfilling! And I found myself echoing the things my trainer tells me. He's rubbed off on me!

I lost about 35 lbs in my first 6 months...then I had some months of bad eating and gained it all back. Right now i'm down about 14 lbs from my original weight. I was denied by insurance the first time and I just kind of spiraled out of control...but i'm back on track now I think.

Awesome that you endured so long. Now the pay off is around the corner. How much did you lose in 13 months?

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

How long on the liquid diet? Keep motivated and think on postive things. Go buy a outfit in the size you want to be and before long you will fit that outfit.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

Awesome that you endured so long. Now the pay off is around the corner. How much did you lose in 13 months?

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

Happy Humpday Everyone,
Well it is Day 3 on the liquid diet. And boy I wish I could cook anything right now including the air.
Today has been extremely hard since not eating anything since Sunday😞
It's a good thing, I am strong minded/willed because if I wasn't I would've grabbed the first thing appetizing and ATE IT!!!! But has helped me through today and probably the rest of the week are the lovely people in this forum. I am reading about the ups and downs and then looking at the before and after pictures, and it is giving me hope and encouragement to soldier on.
Monday is coming and quickly. I can't wait for it to come and go. I am getting very nervous and my mind is playing all the scenarios of what could go wrong...😏
But Rome Wasn't Built In A Day!!!🙄

I am saddened by your situation with your mother. I am 63 and am scheduled for surgery in Mexico on October 1st. After much serious thought I made my decision. I don't think anyone makes this decision easily. You stay the course. Acceptance is not always obtainable from ones family and friends, so I guess that in itself is a lesson in acceptance.
Let me just say, as a mother I admire you for the kind and loving child you are. I am glad you are learning from this experience with your mother. It will make you a better mother and person. Bless you.

I have arthritis in my knees and right hip. I was really worried about not being able to take meds for it after RNY. The first few months post-op I got cortisone injections in my hip (it's worse than my knees), but then I stopped - the pain just wasn't as bad anymore once I lost all that weight. The damage that was done is permanent, but not carrying around 200 extra pounds made a huge difference. I walk with a slight limp due to the damage, but it's just not all that painful anymore.

When arthiritis has chewed your joints, sure you have less pain with less weight but they never are going to be before "Art" reared his Ugly little head. God never gives you a "Do Over" with joints, no matter where they are in the body This morning even my fingertip joints hurt, if they didn't I would know I was dead and someone forgot to tell ME.
Doctor asked me :Well Frustr8, my dear, where do YOU hurt today? "
My answer " Where Do I Not?" Been Steady- Dating "Art" since I was 25, getting close to 50 years ago. He is Omnipresent! Yep, big word for Big Bother!

I have severe arthritis in my knees, and arthritis in my hands and back, and I just had gastric bypass 2 months ago. I know I will never be able to take NSAIDS again. I had cortisone injections in noth knees, which helped tremendously. I also use Diclofenac cream, and there may be meds you can take which don't irritate the pouch lining. I thought long and hard about surgery because I'd be giving up my meds. Losing weight has helped my joints. It is good you're thinking about this now. Good luck with whatever you choose.

Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Gerd,sleep apnea , they allowed arthritis as a lesser comorb since I have had since age 25 psychological well'being since denial in February, PCP concerned I might harm myself, wouldn't I had an uncle comitted suicide about a year and half before my birth. I always wondered if he would have liked me, because majority on Daddy's side did not. My daddy and Uncle Clement were closest in age, almost Irish twins, you seldom saw one without the other, and i saw how hard it was for him to talk about it 15-20 years later. I vowed them and there I WOULD NEVER subject.. my children or anyone who,loved me to such a thing! And that is a vow I have kept 60 years. My moderately severe depression took the form of apathy, barely eating, relating minimally with people, I basically gave,up for a period of time. Then I clumb out of the slippery sided blue pit of depression, enough to try one more and then when i attended prelimerary meeting I liked what I heard, people were welcoming to me, and it has been ACES every since, every member of the Bariatric staff is wonferful, and I feel it was the making, remaking and emotional growth I have achieved. If I had a million dollars, I would donate it all in gratitude for the change in me. so I had enough wrong to have my surgery even if I slipped below 40. And I didn't declare another motivating factor, my cousin June-Ellen who died of esophageal cancer at the Cleveland Clinic, only 4 years younger.

And when I was sitting in my blue funk, not eating -all I lost was 7,5 pounds because I did not do exercises or anything.But I feel better, stronger, my own woman now, and I am going to be a success, just watch and see!

Yes. On 3/20

Sent from my Moto E (4) using BariatricPal mobile app

If you go to the doctor that works with the WLS chances are really good you'll be approved, as they want further referrals. They are really only looking for those that think the surgery is the magic pill to fix life. It isn't you'll have other issues to face. I found my shield of invisibility was dropped and people actually saw me for the first time. People have a way of ignoring overweight people. Then there was the non-supporters the ones who aren't happy with your success

That's alot of Protein for Water protein.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

It's hard to make others understand but if we listen to others will be in the same spot next year. We just need a little help and the surgery is what we have chose to get healthy by. You'll do fine and later he'll be so proud how you took charge of taking care of you. I pray your surgery goes well with not much pain.

Sent from my LM-Q710(FGN) using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m a June I get my Gastric Bariatric Surgery June 3rd