Yep some non surgery victories :-D Friday I went to the movies with a friend and was able to put both arm rest down and still have plenty or room in my chair :-) Now my niece can hug me and wrap her arms all the way around me :-) oooo... Was able to wear a REALY cute pair or wedges all day :-D Okay I wanna hear some of y'all's now :-D

Safety pins and elastic are my friends!!

I can make a small hole in a waistband and hook a safety pin to a piece of elastic and tread it through.

Then I pin it on both sides and this makes a skirt that can be quickly adjusted.

Just remember to ALWAYS wear pretty panties.

Safety pins and elastic are my friends!!

I can make a small hole in a waistband and hook a safety pin to a piece of elastic and tread it through.

Then I pin it on both sides and this makes a skirt that can be quickly adjusted.

Just remember to ALWAYS wear pretty panties.

I wear pretty panties, but then people look at me weird. :/

Last night at a family party, I was getting embarrassed by all the compliments I was receiving from my relatives and family friends. I am glad my hard work and good utilization of my sleeve is showing. It's very encouraging to get some extra loving from your clan.

No more sciatica! Was constant and then all of a sudden was gone.

I can cross my legs, cross my arms over my boobies, fit in clothes that I haven't worn in over 2 years, dropped a size in undies, walking around without my knees and hips hurting!!

I can't wait to lose the pain, along with the weight!

OMG ME TOOOO!

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No more sciatica! Was constant and then all of a sudden was gone.

thats been my main reason for perusing wls.....it's cheaper than back surgery and will fix much more than my back. Can't wait to live life back pain free!,

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Everyone's experience is different, but I will share mine. I had 5 herniated discs prior to wls. I have lost between 101-103 lbs depending on the scale that day. I am 5'1 131 lbs and muscular. My back, knees and feet still hurt. Not as much as when I was a 100 lbs overweight but not every ache and pain disappear for everyone.I do not regret surgery but I think people presurgery need to hear these things.I was told I would never miss the anti inflammatory meds I can no longer take but for me, not so. I am 48,18 mos post op and was obese about 15 years not a lifetime, just for reference. Best wishes.

@@RJC5197 - that is the BEST feeling. I've had to donate 5 bags of clothes already. I did not think ahead to put a big enough clothes buying budget aside. lol. I'm paying the price now (literally). I'm trying not to buy too much, but when you go from a 50/52" waist to a 36" in 12 weeks - the old stuff quickly starts to get baggy. Congrats on your loss!

wow that's awesome!

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Everyone's experience is different, but I will share mine. I had 5 herniated discs prior to wls. I have lost between 101-103 lbs depending on the scale that day. I am 5'1 131 lbs and muscular. My back, knees and feet still hurt. Not as much as when I was a 100 lbs overweight but not every ache and pain disappear for everyone.I do not regret surgery but I think people presurgery need to hear these things.I was told I would never miss the anti inflammatory meds I can no longer take but for me, not so. I am 48,18 mos post op and was obese about 15 years not a lifetime, just for reference. Best wishes.

I'm just dealing with 1 disk,I can't Imagine 5! So what do you do for the inflammation?

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Everyone's experience is different, but I will share mine. I had 5 herniated discs prior to wls. I have lost between 101-103 lbs depending on the scale that day. I am 5'1 131 lbs and muscular. My back, knees and feet still hurt. Not as much as when I was a 100 lbs overweight but not every ache and pain disappear for everyone.I do not regret surgery but I think people presurgery need to hear these things.I was told I would never miss the anti inflammatory meds I can no longer take but for me, not so. I am 48,18 mos post op and was obese about 15 years not a lifetime, just for reference. Best wishes.

I'm just dealing with 1 disk,I can't Imagine 5! So what do you do for the inflammation?

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I use ice, topical ointments and am working with a trainer to strengthen my core. I also see a chiropractor and the pain mtg doctor has said it is possible to burn the nerves in my back to kill the pain but it's a last resort. I also never wear anything but orthoric shoes and sneakers with inserts. It's a challenge but many have it much worse

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That is my plan as well. Most of my dresses and skirts will make it through 50-80 lbs using the safety-pin, elastic technique. I will use those 80's dress clips for dresses and purchase leggings to go under sweaters that will be over-sized fast. There are a number of stores that offer consignment as well so I figure once my clothes are unwearable then I can work within the consignment system to save the budget. What fun things to look forward to!

Yes, it gets you amazingly far without having to panic shop.

Then comes the day where there's just no getting around it -

the back of your pants looks like the saggy baggy elephant.

Then its time to buy more.

Everyone's experience is different, but I will share mine. I had 5 herniated discs prior to wls. I have lost between 101-103 lbs depending on the scale that day. I am 5'1 131 lbs and muscular. My back, knees and feet still hurt. Not as much as when I was a 100 lbs overweight but not every ache and pain disappear for everyone.I do not regret surgery but I think people presurgery need to hear these things.I was told I would never miss the anti inflammatory meds I can no longer take but for me, not so. I am 48,18 mos post op and was obese about 15 years not a lifetime, just for reference. Best wishes.

Thank you for posting this! Once you have damaged your spine - there's no such thing as pain free.

Great job on your successful weight loss!

Just a small win, but it made me super happy. Stopped wearing a few pairs of jeans I loved because they were a little too snug and uncomfortable. Not only can I wear them fine now, but they are actually sagging and loose in the waist. I'm glad to be able to wear them again, even if it is only for a short while, potentially.