I am not at goal.

I am 5' 8" and 63 years young.:svengo:

I am a size 14.

I am happy with that. My hubby is happy with that.:001_wub:

I dont think I want to loose any more.

I look a bit like a deflated baloon.:scared0:

My face has so many wrinkles now, not a place that is not wrinkled, unless I smile, so, I smile alot.:biggrin0:

I look great in clothes, but, not so good without.

No way can I go sleeveless.

Swimsuits are so embarrassing. Even in a size 14.

My lumpy legs are awful!:scared0:

If I loose anymore it will just get worse.

I do not want to have to go have more surgery. Besides, I am only 4 months post op. so, it is too soon.

I am thinking maybe I should just stop the weight loss and see if my baggy lumpy skin goes away? Oh phooey, who am I kidding. That is not gonna happen.

I am working out at the gym 3 to 4 times a week.

I can feel my muscles. :thumbup:

I just think I should put the brakes on deflating any more.

What do you think? Anyone else dealing with this?:confused:

Hi Tiff, sorry you are having a hard time. I don't think we factor in the mind adjustments when we start this journey. But it's still better to be thin and alive rather than obese and disabled/dead IMHO. Peple will get used to the new you, as you will too. And you are still the same warm and lovely girl inside hun.

Jane x

Jane, you're 100% correct. I prepared as much as I could for most of this, just some of this is going to take more time. . .

My brain has caught up with my size, I don't see the fat girl anymore. My eyes just don't like what they are literally seeing, well my brain doesn't like the images that my eyes are relaying at this point.

I'll get there. I'll be nip tucking it here in the next couple of years. I have zero shame in admitting it. I want my boobs back, I want my stomach to look somewhat normal again. But, it can wait, and during that time, I'll adjust.

I go to my dermatologist on the 19th, and getting a referral for a little botox doc down here. I'm seriously contemplating it for my deep set forehead wrinkles.

Tiffykins, I will get some plastics done next year god willing. Boobs and tummy.

I finally managed to kick the PPIs BTW, it took 2-3 weeks before it became OK. Gaviscon was my best friend. Are you still taking them?

Jane x

Jane, thank you. I like the web site. Wonder if they ship free to USA? I will have to give it a try.

Now I know where Aylesbury, Bucks is located! I thought you were in Pennsylvania. (bucks county) this site is so amazing for all the people all over the world!

LOVE IT!

Tiffykins, I will get some plastics done next year god willing. Boobs and tummy.

I finally managed to kick the PPIs BTW, it took 2-3 weeks before it became OK. Gaviscon was my best friend. Are you still taking them?

Jane x

Yeppers, I'm still on Prilosec. I just had my 1yr f/u with my surgeon. We discussed it in depth. He agreed that I could stay on it until I'm comfortable with weaning off of it. He told me to go to one pill every other day and then 1 pill every 3 days etc when I'm ready to wean. He doesn't want me to deal with reflux or any issues with my sleeve. I think he's just as protective of my sleeve as I am.

For now, I'm still on them, and have enough meds for the next 9 months. My next follow up is in December, and we'll revisit the PPI issue at that time.