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Everything posted by ChubRub
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?Jan surgery countdown?
Smokin hot!!!!! Can't wait for you to strut your stuff down the beach!!
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R.I.P. Boobs
Save up for PS!!! I'm 47 and have the boobs of a 21 year old!!! Woo Hoo!!!
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R.I.P. Boobs
Smoking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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R.I.P. Boobs
@ms.sss Clamp it tight in the back with clothespins or binder clips. I bet you will look smoking hot from the front!!!
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Tummy Tuck...coming soon to a tummy near you!
Woo Hoo!! Good luck and can't wait to follow your PS journey!
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Virtual Consults?
I had 3 consults, all virtual! I met my surgeon in person for the first time at my pre-op appt which was 1 week prior to surgery. The only thing that changed after my in-person exam was that she didn't think I had enough fat to lipo on my flanks, so moved my lipo from the flanks to my back (where my fat was)!
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Food Before and After Photos
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I hate food....
I'm so sorry!! Can you drink protein shakes if you take tiny little sips? Is there anything that you can keep down if you take a tiny tip or teaspoon?
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8 year Post-Op Success Pics
Congratulations!!! You look amazing, and all of those meals look delicious!!!!
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OOTD
Thank you!! I'm enjoying my snowbird life! LOL!!
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OOTD
Florida - Where they pretend Covid doesn't exist! LOL!! Seriously though, the thrift stores I have been to are safe with masks required, social distancing, plexiglass at the cash register, etc.
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OOTD
Thank you!! I'm definitely becoming addicted to thrift store shopping!! It's like a little treasure hunt!!
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OOTD
Prince Harry or Carson Wentz!
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OOTD
Feeling like an attention whore, but that won’t stop me from posting! Hahaha! Went thrift store shopping today. So many great deals! Got a a sleeveless blouse, bikini top and 3 sundresses that can double as beach coverups! Spent $12. Woo hoo!
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Skin Removal Recommendations
Here are few favorites: Oppenheimer, Hockstein, Earle, Zuriarrain, Hammoudeh You can check out their website, IG FB, etc for before/after pics. Miami is the center of the PS universe. If you go to Miami, I would recommend the private practices only, and stay away from the clinics!
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Whoops
Get the stuff and make your own!! You will know exactly what's in it, and you will save so much money in the long run! Treat yourself to all of the sugar free syrups, etc, and make a little coffee bar in your home!!
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Skin Removal Recommendations
Where are you in FL? East coast, west coast, north south? Have quite a few FL recommendations depending on where you are!!
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ChubRub's Plastic Surgery Thread
My surgeon gave me the silicone strips today! I will try them out in a bit! I definitely plan on using lots of oils once my scars are more healed too. I love the smell of tea tree!!
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ChubRub's Plastic Surgery Thread
My pre WLS weight was 230, and I had my PS consult when I was around 165, but scheduled it for 7 months out so that I'd be at goal weight by the time I had surgery. I ended up switching plastic surgeons, but kept my original surgery date. I was 117 on the day of surgery. You are off to a great start!! Best of luck to you!!
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Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza?
Here you go! https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1793517 Can tweak the toppings too! It's a bariatric favorite!
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Curious... How long before you could eat your first piece of pizza?
It may be a while before you can eat the crust, but the toppings are the best part anyway! Try a ricotta bake for the pizza taste too. I think I ate the cheese off a slice of pizza around 2.5 months post op!
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75 Pounds Later Pictures
Looking great!!! Congratulations!!!!
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How many calories per day?
Your daily calorie and protein tally sounds perfect!! Keep up the great work!!!
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OOTD
Totally the look that I want!! Will try to find on US amazon!! Thanks!!
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Solids sitting in my throat
Now when newbies ask "what does restriction feel like?" you will be able to tell them! It's like the food is trying to come back up your throat! Like others have said, it sounds like you swallowed one bite too many. It happens to all of us in the beginning, and then we get used to how our body tells us we are full! Best of luck!!