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Pilot my best self

Gastric Bypass Patients
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from SleeveToBypass2023 in Before and After Pics   
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    Pilot my best self reacted to learn2cook in Before and After Pics   
    Your body language says so much; the before looks like “do I have to do this?” And, after looks like Super Woman! Your work has paid off!
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    Pilot my best self reacted to eholmes89 in Before and After Pics   
    These pictures are amazing! Everyone has done such a super job!

    i did a comparison picture today. 4 stone down. 15 weeks post op. Weight is still shifting 2-3lbs per week without much effort!

    I cried…. I don’t recognise myself in the photo before.. why did I pretend that i was happy with my weight for so long before I was honest and said something needs to change. I cried because I feel sad for the lady on the left…

    I’m sure you all know what I mean xx

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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from sgz72 in Before and After Pics   
    Ok was that supposed to convince us you are over 50?!? Not buying it! Or you were blessed with fountain of youth genes!
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from GreenTealael in OOTD   
    Thanks for sharing- what a beautiful bride! And she looks just like her mom! And where are you?? Scottish highlands. Such a scenic backdrop.
  6. Haha
    Pilot my best self reacted to ChubRub in OOTD   
    Just wanted to say hello! Still working from home, and living in my jammies, hence the reason I never have any pics to post! LOL!!!
    Loving all of your pics though!! XOXO!!!!
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    Pilot my best self reacted to kristieshannon in OOTD   
    This was just outside of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascade mountains. 
  8. Haha
    Pilot my best self reacted to ms.sss in Before and After Pics   
    ...what @Pilot my best self said!!!
    @sgz72 : i need to have whatever you are having. Seriously, you look even younger in your "proof-of-age-close-up" than the swimsuit pic.
    HIGH FIVE!!!

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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from sgz72 in Before and After Pics   
    Ok was that supposed to convince us you are over 50?!? Not buying it! Or you were blessed with fountain of youth genes!
  10. Thanks
    Pilot my best self reacted to sgz72 in Before and After Pics   
    Pilot my best self. Thank you! I started at 230. Now 136. I’m 5’2” and 63 yes old. I’d say the first 70 lbs came off steadily more or less. Then I was at 157 for at least 6 months and I thought that was it. I went to my doctor, who said I was doing fine, but he gave me a prescription for Saxenda, which is really for diabetes but helps you lose weight too. Then all of a sudden I started loosing again. I’m not sure if I’ll go much lower, but not putting it back is really the trick. thanks for being so nice.
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from ms.sss in OOTD   
    👍 I have wondered how long people continue to lose - How long after your surgery had you thought your weight had settled? And how much did you lose since that time?
    I wish I had thought to take a picture of all the clothes I donated because they are too big! I (gladly) lost 1/2 my closet! The rest are the clothes I thankfully didn’t get rid that finally fit again. NSV!!!!




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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from GreenTealael in OOTD   
    You know you’re not supposed to upstage the bride! You look very chic. I hope it was a wonderful day- you look gorgeous.
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from ms.sss in OOTD   
    👍 I have wondered how long people continue to lose - How long after your surgery had you thought your weight had settled? And how much did you lose since that time?
    I wish I had thought to take a picture of all the clothes I donated because they are too big! I (gladly) lost 1/2 my closet! The rest are the clothes I thankfully didn’t get rid that finally fit again. NSV!!!!




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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from bufbills in Before and After Pics   
    You look so good and love that bathing suit! Can I ask SW, CW and how long to get there for you?

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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from GreenTealael in OOTD   
    Nothing matronly there! You look great. Congratulations and looking forward to seeing your non-matronly mother of the bride dress.
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from bufbills in Before and After Pics   
    You look so good and love that bathing suit! Can I ask SW, CW and how long to get there for you?

  17. Congrats!
    Pilot my best self reacted to sgz72 in Before and After Pics   
    My surgery was August 2017.


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    Pilot my best self reacted to aug21girl in Before and After Pics   
    Hi all ,
    New to forum! 2 weeks post op exactly. Started at 294 pounds pre op 15 days ago, and have lost 15 pounds in the last 2 weeks on a largely liquid diet.
    The photos are mega-inspirational - glad to have found the website.
    Pls can I ask especially those who have lost 75-100 pounds in 6 months - were you left with a lot of excess skin. What measures can you take to prevent this. Exercise / pilates etc?
  19. Congrats!
    Pilot my best self reacted to NovaLuna in GALS who started their journey over 300 lb+<br /> +   
    I started my journey to weight loss in 2019 at 389 pounds. Had my surgery January 23, 2020 at 321 pounds and today February 14, 2021 I finally hit ONEderland! I weighed myself this morning and after a 26 day stall I lost two pounds and weighed in today at 199.6! Never thought I'd get here to be honest, but I'm incredibly happy! For anyone starting their journey at over 300 pounds, it's possible to reach ONEderland, no matter how impossible it may seem! I just wanted to share that.
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    Pilot my best self reacted to Starwarsandcupcakes in Food Before and After Photos   
    The method I’ve been using for pickles for a while now and can’t remember where I learned it but-
    Slice cucumbers (I use English cucumbers) and place in a large bowl. Heavily salt with your choice of salt (I’ve used pickling, pink Himalayan, and Kosher before) and let sit for 20 minutes. Lightly rinse and drain. Stuff those bad boys as tightly as you can into a jar (I always use quart size canning jars). Mix together equal parts your choice of vinegar (I’ve used apple cider, rice wine, balsamic, and white vinegar or a mixture) and Water, any sugar to add sweetness and help preserve (I haven’t used a substitute so unsure how that would be but I have used only a tablespoon before and they were good), and any seasonings you want to add. Microwave (or heat) until the sugar dissolves and then pour over the cucumbers. I usually let mine lacto-ferment the counter overnight before refrigerating. As long as the brine is over the pickles they won’t go bad because of the acid and sugar. The longer they sit the better they taste but you can really eat them at any stage (I have sneaky kid hands that try to eat them while they’re still salting!). The longest pickles have ever lasted in my house was a week but that’s because they get devoured by then.
    The batch I made yesterday was salted in pink Himalayan salt and the brine was straight apple cider vinegar (no water… they’re very bright and sour this go around), sugar, a giant pinch of pink Himalayan salt, cracked black pepper, ground mustard, and celery seed.

    To answer your other question duxelles is classically a mixture of mushrooms, onions, shallots, butter and herbs reduced to a paste like consistency. It’s great on toast, in omelettes, and used in beef Wellington preparation. Also great in mixed with whipped cream cheese or goat cheese and used on bagel thins or to dip vegetables in!

  21. Congrats!
    Pilot my best self reacted to shelbyk3 in Before and After Pics   
    Hw 280
    Sw 265
    Cw 233
    Gw 125

    Surgery 6-23-21 RNY GB
    1 month out and down 33lbs sticking to exercise and food plan.

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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from pk88 in What was your tipping point?   
    I have thought about all the milestones (negative) that I hit before finally turning to surgery.
    These were NOT tipping points for me:
    -needing seat belt extender on flight
    -struggling to tie my sneakers
    -Winded walking to my office or up the stairs
    -prediabetes diagnosis
    And so many years of dieting struggles

    The tipping point was
    -getting an A1C test of 6.9 and a Diabetes diagnosis.
    - getting prescribed diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure medications.
    -And Not being able to go on bike rides with my daughter

    I felt so hopeless until I finally followed my cardiologists suggestion to attend an informational session for bariatric surgery. After another 4 months of considering all the risks (real and perceived) with taking this step, I could not imagine any other way that I would be able to lose the amount of weight that I needed to get healthy again.

    Just over 3 months later and 54 lbs down, I am only sorry I was so resistant to the idea of surgery to help lose weight. I feel more than hopeful again. I have a long way still to go, but it feels doable now. And I already feel so much success to be able to move more comfortably and no longer need the medication prescribed just 8 months ago! And I am getting my bike tuned so I can go biking with my daughter on the nearby bike path that I have avoided riding for over 5 years!!
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    Pilot my best self got a reaction from pk88 in What was your tipping point?   
    I have thought about all the milestones (negative) that I hit before finally turning to surgery.
    These were NOT tipping points for me:
    -needing seat belt extender on flight
    -struggling to tie my sneakers
    -Winded walking to my office or up the stairs
    -prediabetes diagnosis
    And so many years of dieting struggles

    The tipping point was
    -getting an A1C test of 6.9 and a Diabetes diagnosis.
    - getting prescribed diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure medications.
    -And Not being able to go on bike rides with my daughter

    I felt so hopeless until I finally followed my cardiologists suggestion to attend an informational session for bariatric surgery. After another 4 months of considering all the risks (real and perceived) with taking this step, I could not imagine any other way that I would be able to lose the amount of weight that I needed to get healthy again.

    Just over 3 months later and 54 lbs down, I am only sorry I was so resistant to the idea of surgery to help lose weight. I feel more than hopeful again. I have a long way still to go, but it feels doable now. And I already feel so much success to be able to move more comfortably and no longer need the medication prescribed just 8 months ago! And I am getting my bike tuned so I can go biking with my daughter on the nearby bike path that I have avoided riding for over 5 years!!
  24. Like
    Pilot my best self got a reaction from pk88 in What was your tipping point?   
    I have thought about all the milestones (negative) that I hit before finally turning to surgery.
    These were NOT tipping points for me:
    -needing seat belt extender on flight
    -struggling to tie my sneakers
    -Winded walking to my office or up the stairs
    -prediabetes diagnosis
    And so many years of dieting struggles

    The tipping point was
    -getting an A1C test of 6.9 and a Diabetes diagnosis.
    - getting prescribed diabetes, cholesterol, and blood pressure medications.
    -And Not being able to go on bike rides with my daughter

    I felt so hopeless until I finally followed my cardiologists suggestion to attend an informational session for bariatric surgery. After another 4 months of considering all the risks (real and perceived) with taking this step, I could not imagine any other way that I would be able to lose the amount of weight that I needed to get healthy again.

    Just over 3 months later and 54 lbs down, I am only sorry I was so resistant to the idea of surgery to help lose weight. I feel more than hopeful again. I have a long way still to go, but it feels doable now. And I already feel so much success to be able to move more comfortably and no longer need the medication prescribed just 8 months ago! And I am getting my bike tuned so I can go biking with my daughter on the nearby bike path that I have avoided riding for over 5 years!!
  25. Congrats!
    Pilot my best self reacted to Marie30 in Before and After Pics   
    Haven’t hit my goal weight yet I’m currently 9 months post op will be 10 on July 2nd. But happy and appreciate how far I have gotten. Don’t regret it one bit.
    SW:226lbs Sept 2nd 2020
    CW: 145lbs June 2020
    GW:130lbs

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