Bypass2Freedom

@Arabesque Oh god a few years!! It is so annoying and painful 😂 I am also a side sleeper and I feel your pain! I literally cannot sleep unless I have a pillow between my knees & ankles so they don't touch otherwise it hurts too much! Donut cushion it is!!

Since losing weight I can obviously feel my bones and see some of them a lot more now...but OH MY GOD, my coccyx...guys! It hurts SO MUCH when I am sitting down even for short periods of time and I can just feel it there sticking out! Anyone else have this issue? What helped? My butt needs relief 😂

I contributed in the more "negative" thread, so I will comment in the positive one too! I personally love how much my body is capable of now - I can exercise and enjoy it and really push myself to do things I never believed I'd be able to do. I can run and play with my nephew and not second guess if I am going to look out of place. I can wear most things that I want - I feel good in them and I have found that I am more confident day-to-day. I feel less seen - in some ways. If that makes sense. I don't feel that people are staring at me anymore for looking bigger. I feel like I can just fade into the background, and that makes me feel calmer.

Hmm... a few things, really: Obsessions with numbers on a scale: reaaaaaaaaaally struggling with this one as of late. Had my first substantial weight gain since starting this journey - around 6lbs, I haven't updated my metrics yet - and it completely threw me. I have been going to the gym 4-5 times a week, weights & cardio etc, and I know weight fluctuates, and I am still in a healthy weight range, but that weight gain and the number on the scale has absolutely fucked with my head! My partner has had to hide the scales for me, and we've made a deal that I will only weigh myself once a month. I just am feeling like a failure right now, which I know is completely illogical and untrue. But my brain is my enemy at times! Hair loss: I have recently just chopped my hair jaw-length after my hair just decided to give up the ghost and it was becoming very fine and thin, and there just wasn't much volume at all! Still chasing the dream of one day having long lovely hair. My bones: Honestly wtf! 🤣 My coccyx bone is one of THE most painful things in this whole world when I am sitting down! Give me peace please 🤣

Honestly I didn't even start exercising until about 4-5 months post-op (bad I know 🤣), but I started with just setting myself the target of going to the gym once a week, just to do 30 mins of cardio or weights. I found that rather than setting myself massive targets like going 4 times a week when I have started from 0, I was less overwhelmed and more inclined to go. Once I actually built up that routine I managed to go 3-4 times a week and I actually started to look forward to it! Walking is easily the easiest thing to start incorporating into your day where possible, even if it is just a little bit a day!

Thank you! I have kept losing weight at the moment - albeit not intentionally! But I am certainly feeling happier!

Congrats on all your success!

Kinda missing the whole point of this post 🤣

I will look into this then - I don't think sewing cups will work as it is a sheer dress, but I think ultimately if I don't find anything suitable, I will just have to wear the bra with it even though it shows a bit at the back! At the end of the day - people won't be looking at me, main focus is on the bride! 🤣

I shall do this when I am home later today! :D

So I have lost a significant amount of weight. When I started my journey my breast size was a 42GG, and I am now a 32E, but of course, with such massive weight loss, my breasts are just insane-looking (not in a good way) I have actually found myself being more self-conscious of my sagging breasts, compared to my tummy. They literally have no volume at all to them now and it is just empty hanging skin 😓 I am attending a wedding next month and I have a beautiful dress I am wearing, but the issue is is that it doesn't look quite right with a bra. I have tried a stick on bra but it looks awful with the skin just clinging to it without any volume. Ladies - does anyone have any advice here? <3

@The Greater Fool I did about 4-5 months back I think and they were all normal - but I may request another! I bet you were glad when they turned that off!

@BigSue oh wow! That is something I'd never even considered - I hope you are doing okay! thankfully my resting HR doesn't often drop into the 40s very often! It may get into the 50s sometimes but that is it!

Straight up...I am SO tired!!! I am taking my vitamins, eating properly, drinking enough, doing my exercise etc, but still feeling beyond tired! Did anyone else get this after losing so much weight? Is this just my permanent state now ?

Just wanted to pop by and say (as a heavily tattooed person) - I am glad you waited! Honestly tattoos that I didn't think would be affected by loose skin have been, and also I can see moreso where I want tattoos to be now that I have lost some weight! I hope all has gone well with you!

You've got this! ❤️

Heya! Whilst it was definitely a nice experience, it was one that felt strange for me! I didn't quite believe I could fit into the smaller sizes, so was constantly sizing up when I didn't need to. Even now, I am sure I need to go down a size but I don't think I am prepared to make that leap! Just feels really strange! I am however really excited about the access to new styles, the fact I can shop in "normal" places now, and generally enjoy shopping a bit more now!

Thank you for checking in! Things are really good actually! We've really worked through it and it feels secure ❤️

I was told off by a friend for not stretching the other day...? Apparently it is important!

@SpartanMaker I was hoping to summon you! Genuinely thank you so much for such a detailed response - I will be using what you have said, I plan to print it out and work it into my weekly routines! Incidentally my Les Mills classes are coming to an end this Wednesday, so I will have more time on my hands. The cardio is something I do need to up, I agree. I have a bicycle at home and I should probably use that more! Again, thank you so much

I second that the bit about the gym membership turned donation centre also made me giggle ? We have all indeed been where you are now and you are taking a massive step forward to putting yourself first, and I truly respect that. What I respect even more is the fact you are taking time to get informed about your options and the reality before making a firm decision! Surgery, like most things, isn't a 1 size fits all 100% guaranteed fix, but y'know what, it got me out of that slump of "just starting fresh on Monday", and gave me the tools I needed to change my life. Absolutely excited for you!

To all my people out there who have a passion or knowledge for fitness/strength building - any tips on where to start in terms of pushing yourself? I know I have mentioned on here before about my exercise regime, but I feel that it was more centred around weight loss, and now I want to somewhat shift that in order to maximise some muscle gain & definition. I am not saying I want to be a complete muscle mummy, but I'd definitely like more muscle definition in my arms and legs My current exercise regime: Monday: Legs @ Gym 4 x 10 leg press 100kg 4 x 10 Leg extensions 4 x 10 leg curls 4 x 10 weighted hip thrusts & Les Mills Legs, Bums & Tums class Tuesday: 30 mins on treadmill at a 12% incline, 4.8, 3mph speed Wednesday: Chest @ gym 4 x 10 assisted bench press 4 x 10 tricep pulldowns 4 x 10 face-pulls 4 x 10 bicep curls superset with lateral raises 4 x 10 upright flyes & Les Mills Legs, Bums & Tums class Thursday: 30 mins on treadmill at a 12% incline, 4.8, 3mph speed So far Fri, Sat & Sunday I do nothing...maybe I need to change that ? Anyway...any advice is appreciated! ❤️

Just to reiterate what everyone else has said - my surgeon advised to stop drinking at midnight before the surgery! All the best of luck - you are going to be fine! ❤️

Just to add: I only drink sugar free ?

Hey! Welcome to the forums! I notice from another post you said you had surgery on 28/05/25 which wasn't too long ago! I personally was advised by my surgical team to stay away from carbonated drinks for the first 6 months post-surgery (I think I waited around 8 months in total), just because it can fill the tummy with air which can be painful & also stretch the stomach. I am completely fine drinking them now, and I take normal sips! Definitely worth the wait