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iamsoworthit    430

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CONGRATS!!! Do you think your Mom and my Dad might be up there giving each other a 'high five' about now for their daughters success? I was just thinking this morning how proud Dad would be with what I have done this year. You know they are with us!!

Yep that is for sure!!! :)

Except my dad's still alive thank God. He is having a hard time since losing my mom but staying busy. I know my mom would be proud because she fought the weight battle her whole life. My dad has never been overweight but he understands because of ny mom.

6's here I come!!!! :)

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Monica74    38

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Hi All - Just checking in as I've seen all the comments posted but can't respond via my cell phone - I can't find a bariatric pal app for my windows phone :( I'm down to 151 from my original 259 & size 12 are getting loose! All the posts on swimwear inspired me to go and get that over with so I did. I'm happy to report that I found something on my first try - in the old days I had to shop for weeks and usually ended up wearing a tshirt over whatever I brought anyway. Not this year--but I do need to tone up my thighs - it's not very pretty! Anyone working on that issue? Any ideas? We are planning a trip to the beach in August so that leaves me three months - wondering if toning will even help with the loose skin but I'm guessing it couldn't hurt - has anyone had any success with that?

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Baconville    578

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Hi All - Just checking in as I've seen all the comments posted but can't respond via my cell phone - I can't find a bariatric pal app for my windows phone :( I'm down to 151 from my original 259 & size 12 are getting loose! All the posts on swimwear inspired me to go and get that over with so I did. I'm happy to report that I found something on my first try - in the old days I had to shop for weeks and usually ended up wearing a tshirt over whatever I brought anyway. Not this year--but I do need to tone up my thighs - it's not very pretty! Anyone working on that issue? Any ideas? We are planning a trip to the beach in August so that leaves me three months - wondering if toning will even help with the loose skin but I'm guessing it couldn't hurt - has anyone had any success with that?

If you find a solution short of surgery, I would LOVE to hear it! I love that I have lost nearly 180 pounds. Hate what my skin looks like. Thing is, if I look past the loose skin, I can see that the muscles have definition. That's a good thing. :)

Carol

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Mel3620    299

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So frustrated! I am on vacation in the mountains and doing some hiking with my family. My fitbit has lost charge and I can't find my charger in all the bags I packed!

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iamsoworthit    430

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If you find a solution short of surgery, I would LOVE to hear it! I love that I have lost nearly 180 pounds. Hate what my skin looks like. Thing is, if I look past the loose skin, I can see that the muscles have definition. That's a good thing. :)

Carol

Oh the dreaded skin topic... my tummy looks like a sharpei puppy... I am seeing my psychologist next week and plan to start the talk about a panni. .. I doubt insurance will pay but if I could offset any costs id do it tomorrow. I am starting to fit into 8s but am sure if my excess skin were gone I'd look and feel so much better. I really want a full lower body lift but can't imagine the cost at mayo clinic. Maybe I'll get a consult just to dream... lol

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Baconville    578

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Oh the dreaded skin topic... my tummy looks like a sharpei puppy... I am seeing my psychologist next week and plan to start the talk about a panni. .. I doubt insurance will pay but if I could offset any costs id do it tomorrow. I am starting to fit into 8s but am sure if my excess skin were gone I'd look and feel so much better. I really want a full lower body lift but can't imagine the cost at mayo clinic. Maybe I'll get a consult just to dream... lol

I have had two docs tell me that I am a shoe in for the panni with insurance covering it. Thing is, its my arms that I bother me the most. My stomach has had the skin since my high school days, I can live with that. My arms are awful, so bad that even short sleeves will be hard to wear. Sleeveless is impossible. I live in Minnesota, long sleeves work most of the year, but it still gets warm in the summer! I am really torn because on top of the cost there is the fact that it is major surgery and the recovery time is said to be much worse than the RNY. Not sure what I will do. Right now I am still focusing on losing weight and my clinic says that your weight must be stable for six months before they will consider you for a procedure, so I am telling myself I have time.

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Weight Warrior    445

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So frustrated! I am on vacation in the mountains and doing some hiking with my family. My fitbit has lost charge and I can't find my charger in all the bags I packed!

Yea that sucks , I forgot to put mine on a charge the other day and it cut out half way through my day , I felt cheated. check a local target I know they sell chargers and fit bit accessories . Hope it works out for you

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Weight Warrior    445

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Is anyone else having a clothing issues ? I seem to be going down sizes faster than i can wear clothes? not bragging its just frustrating...... ahhh now i feel better

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Mel3620    299

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Yea that sucks , I forgot to put mine on a charge the other day and it cut out half way through my day , I felt cheated. check a local target I know they sell chargers and fit bit accessories . Hope it works out for you

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Thanks RJ. No local Target up here in the mountains. I will just have to deal with it. I know it's here somewhere just can't locate it.

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Mel3620    299

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Is anyone else having a clothing issues ? I seem to be going down sizes faster than i can wear clothes? not bragging its just frustrating...... ahhh now i feel better

I'm not having this issue yet. Hoping it happens soon though.

On a happy note.... I hiked up a mountain today with my 16 year old!! Brings tears to my eyes to think I did it!

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iamsoworthit    430

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I have had two docs tell me that I am a shoe in for the panni with insurance covering it. Thing is, its my arms that I bother me the most. My stomach has had the skin since my high school days, I can live with that. My arms are awful, so bad that even short sleeves will be hard to wear. Sleeveless is impossible. I live in Minnesota, long sleeves work most of the year, but it still gets warm in the summer! I am really torn because on top of the cost there is the fact that it is major surgery and the recovery time is said to be much worse than the RNY. Not sure what I will do. Right now I am still focusing on losing weight and my clinic says that your weight must be stable for six months before they will consider you for a procedure, so I am telling myself I have time.

I am actually pretty happy with ny arms. It's my stomach and upper thighs. I wear 7" shorts when I wear them but looking in the mirror is painful sometimes. I didnt think the extra skin would bother ne but it does. I am just not that girl. I am more of the natural kinda girl. Who knows maybe I'll get over it. Until then, im a worjibg out fool to build uo muscle. Sprinf in florida is beautuful so ive been walking an extra 3 miles on top of my normal workouts just to be outside.

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Baconville    578

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Is anyone else having a clothing issues ? I seem to be going down sizes faster than i can wear clothes? not bragging its just frustrating...... ahhh now i feel better

Yes! I bought several pairs of dress pants and two pair of jeans after Christmas on the clearance sales. All are way too big now. I had thought it would last until I could switch over to a more spring wardrobe, but in Minnesota spring is being very slow in coming. Have replaced the dress pants, am just wearing the jeans really big!

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Baconville    578

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I'm not having this issue yet. Hoping it happens soon though.

On a happy note.... I hiked up a mountain today with my 16 year old!! Brings tears to my eyes to think I did it!

CONGRATS!!! We are planning a possible trip to the Black Hills this summer. Feels so good to fully participate!

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