MSStoney

I am 4 weeks today from my breast reduction and panniculectomy surgery after a 105 weight loss and maintenance for more than a year. coming up on 62 y/o. Surgeon removed 6+ lbs. I was a DDD and told my surgeon I wanted to go as small as possible without increasing any risk. He thought a large B or small C. My focus was on my quality of life 5-10-15-20 yrs from now. I could feel the difference in my neck and back within just a few days. I have not shared w many that I was doing this. vast majority don't know what I had to do to manage the excess skin and boobs. don't expect most to really even notice. but if they do, they do. what is important is how I feel and I feel great! I am grateful for each step of this journey and thankful for the improved quality of life it has given me.

Yes, I'm going through some of this as well. Down 103 lbs which is past my goal but is a healthy weight for me. It is the saggy skin. Never thought it would bother me but it does. I'm OK when I see myself in clothes. it is when dressing, etc. and I see the saggy skin that I still feel heavy. It is not even so much what it looks like but what I have to do to manage it. Not excited about doing skin removal surgery but am now considering it. But I remind myself of how wonderful I feel and how much more energy I have compared to 10 months ago. I feel incredible and can do so much more than I even imagined. And every morning I wake up and write down 3 gratitudes in my life. Makes some saggy skin seem pretty trivial. Good Luck!

I found actually upping my calories for a couple days helped to shorten the stall. My body seemed to quit fighting me when I varied my calories. I also double downed on keeping my food journal to make sure no calories were creeping in. Hang in there!!!! and drink more water

Good Evening! you took a big first step by posting!! It took courage to do that and I'm proud of you. And you are an inspiration as we all fear failing but many who have setbacks won't ask for help. I am 6 1/2 months out and at 91 lbs. lost And I'm still afraid I might fail. I have before so why is this time going to be any different? Before I had surgery I did a lot of work on my mental health and work on it everyday. Every morning I wake up and focus on 3 gratitudes in my life, write down 3 affirmations and 10 minutes of positive reading. This helps me stay strong and happy. It has been a game changer for me. I don't get down on myself, I find I am more resilient with challenges and I like myself! It is helpful to write down your gratuities and affirmations so you can go back and look at them. Great reminders of all the good in your life on those more challenging days. Start by focusing on your mental health. You are worthy of loving yourself!! Then make one diet change a week and focus on just that. I love BriarRose's "One cookie not eaten at a time"! We are all on the same lifelong journey and there is no perfect path. We are all flawed but are all also Flawsome. You can do this!!!!!

I'm so glad to see others have also not share with many. I thought I was the only one. My surgery date was June 30 so 13 days post-op. I only told very few - husband, brother, sister and 4 good friends. I just felt that this was a very personal decision but also did not want to deal with any gossip from others. We live in our 'fat shell' for so long that it eventually becomes a part of us thus making it hard to shed mentally. So much fear of failure and self-loathing to shed. So this journey for me is not just about pounds, but is also a re-discovery. And thus it is a journey I want to take with those closest to me that will be there to love and support me along the way. I have had no complications or issues. I was a good water drinker before and that has not changed. I'm getting about 100 oz day. No nausea. Minimal pain. Up and active. Driving. Doing some work. Able to eat soft proteins - egg, canned chicken & tune, cottage cheese. Almost worried that things have gone too well so something must be wrong. First post-op appt on Wednesday so will feel more reassured after that.

I just had my surgery 6/30/2020. First 2 days were tough but since everything has been textbook. The one thing I wish I knew ahead of time was how easily I would get tired. I understand this is normal but I expected to regain my normal energy pretty quickly. I had to tell myself today to just relax and enjoy the afternoon naps.