Never to soon to start! I had mine on the 11th!?? Anyone else in June yet? And how's it going?

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?

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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Love the fit bit!!!

Cool buy me! walkingman180@gmail.com

Love the fit bit!!! It makes me accountable that is for sure

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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

Where are the Black Hills?

Yes, I loved that I was able to go the whole way with the family. Looking forward to doing it again today with the addition if my college son who doesn't have classes today.