kristieshannon

My daughter is getting married in September. I ordered a couple dresses off of Amazon, and I think this is the one I settled on. I’m so excited to wear a size 12, down from a 24/26!

My daughter is getting married in September. I ordered a couple dresses off of Amazon, and I think this is the one I settled on. I’m so excited to wear a size 12, down from a 24/26!

Y’all I finally got there this morning!!! Exactly 199.0 pounds. I have not been here in over 10 pounds! I’m so happy, excited, and looking forward to the rest of the way.
However, I wonder if I’m the only one who also kind of gets this feeling of horror. Like I’ve already lost 77.6 pounds since surgery 4 months ago and I feel like that’s a lot of weight but I’m just getting to onederland????! I weighed a lot! Of course I knew that but it just kind of confirms it I guess in my mind. I don’t know how to explain it. People will ask me how much weight I’ve lost and when I tell them they’re like omg that’s a lot!!! And then I’m thinking but I still have a long way to go!!
but anyways, all that aside, thank all of y’all for your encouragement, advice, listening ears (eyes). This community is awesome!

My daughter is getting married in September. I ordered a couple dresses off of Amazon, and I think this is the one I settled on. I’m so excited to wear a size 12, down from a 24/26!

I found 3 surgeons on Real Self with high ratings in my area (Seattle). I only have one friend in the area who’s had anything done and she did not like her surgeon, so haven’t gotten any personal recommendations. So far the before/after I’ve seen of all three look good, including their belly buttons :)

I found 3 surgeons on Real Self with high ratings in my area (Seattle). I only have one friend in the area who’s had anything done and she did not like her surgeon, so haven’t gotten any personal recommendations. So far the before/after I’ve seen of all three look good, including their belly buttons :)

For those of you who have travelled for surgery, how long did you need to stay in the city your surgery was in post op? Did you have to make a pre-op trip as well, or was your consultation online (or by phone)? I’m planning for early next year and have a couple local consultations, but have no idea how my city (Seattle) compares to other parts of the country cost wise so want to consider all options.

My favorite is the Premier Protein Cookies and cream flavor. I buy them at costco.

Lovely!

To each their own. One person's "rush" is another person's lifetime.
I booked my PS consults ONE WEEK after reaching goal weight (7 months after WLS). Had the actual PS surgeries 7 months later, (14 months after WLS)...and only because it was the earliest he could get me on his schedule.
He (nor the other 3 surgeons I consulted with) had any time requirement to be at a stable weight. In fact, I lost another 12 lbs by the time surgery came around.
At the time, my surgeon seemed to be more concerned about further weight loss after surgery than weight gain, at least in theoretical terms of how the skin at the the incision lines *may* have an undesirable "pucker" look depending on how your the scars heal. He said a 10lb loss would probably have more undesirable look-effects than a 20lb gain...but again depending on how your scars heal. In terms of weight gain, he said possible effects would be widening of scars (again depending on how you heal, AND how much you gain).
I figure if I gain or lose weight in the future, and don't like how it looks, then I will do whatever I am prepared to do at that time to address it then. Maybe I'll have to re-tool my diet/exercise to "re-fit" my skin, maybe I'll have another surgery, maybe I won't care. But TODAY, I am completely and totally happy with my decision to get what I got and the timeline it was performed. Bring on bikini season!!!
Do what makes YOU happy and what is in your means to do so.
Good Luck!
P.S. I am really excited for you though...PS is a GAME CHANGER.

Now that spring is starting to show up I basically begged 😂 my BF to photograph me near blooming trees during on of our very rare occasions being outdoors

Today is my 3rd Surgiversary. I'm maintaining my 151lb loss.
HW:334
SW:324
CW:183
GW:190

I wouldn’t get on any hospital cruise ship, so far all they have done is shown how they spread the virus among people even when they are locked in their own cabins

I’m so sorry you’re going through this! Have you tried different temperatures and thicknesses of liquids? Some people seem to only tolerate very cold liquids, some only tolerate warm. Also, while hard to get in big quantities something thick like sugar free Jello or popsicles provides hydration and may be tolerated better than thin liquids. Go very slow! Tiny sips (or bites in the case of Jello or popsicles).

If you need ongoing IV hydration your doctor may be able to order a home health nurse to provide it in your home.

I like the Premier Cookies & Cream so much better than the regular chocolate. I mix it with a Starbucks nitro cold brew every morning for Breakfast.

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Tonight’s dinner outfit.

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Tonight’s dinner outfit.

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Tonight’s dinner outfit.

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Last pic from our trip, tonight is our actual one year wedding anniversary. Not to goal yet, but feeling so good. Quote from my wonderful husband “these days you look like you’re doing clothes a favor by wearing them”. I ❤️ him, my biggest cheerleader!

Tonight’s dinner outfit.