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The profile pic was taken last July, I have lost more weight since then and I'm feeling pretty good. My son and daughter in law made me that huge birthday cake which the family scoffed down on my behalf. I ate about 5 blueberries they had put on the top lol. I did have the glass of champagne (No carbs).

I had upper and lower eye surgery, extended Tummy Tuck (with extensive muscle repair) and extended breast lift with nipple repair. It's been a journey and a half but I am finally able to go back to work next week after 11 weeks off. Only half days though hurrahhh. We have booked a holiday for in 6 weeks to Cape Verde and I have bought 3 bikini's. Last wore one of those about 30 years ago. Bring it on!

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Fantastic! @_Kate_ that's really amazing. Congratulations on it all. I look forward to having similar updates soon.

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Nice to meet you Christina, I'm off to bed. I will save you a seat on the losers bench ;)

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4 hours ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

Over 100 grams of Protein per day

I know we listen to our surgeon, nutritionist....but I read so many different amounts of Protein daily. Can you have too much protein? I find on the pre-surgery diet I can reach 100 easily. I also want to help, if possible, the weight loss skin issues.

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11 hours ago, queendeborahbee said:

I know we listen to our surgeon, nutritionist....but I read so many different amounts of Protein daily. Can you have too much protein? I find on the pre-surgery diet I can reach 100 easily. I also want to help, if possible, the weight loss skin issues.

I set my protein goals at 1 gram of protein per pound of lean mass.

You can't have too much protein as long as you have healthy kidneys. You can only absorb 30 grams or less at a time according to the ASMBS and most Doctors. I usually have 20 to 30 grams 5 times a day.

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thank you

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This may be a dumb question and I hope you don't mind me asking on here @christinafin. How soon after surgery can you start to use the oil you mentioned?

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On 3/18/2017 at 6:33 PM, OutsideMatchInside said:

A few months ago I almost had a nervous breakdown about my skin.

That literally breaks my heart that you had this happen. At the same time, your positive attitude fills me with hope!

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My situation is pretty unique. Most people never get as large as I was and stay that way for long. They also usually never lose as low as I have.

I had to accept that my situation is unique and stop expecting other people to understand it. It is something I am still working on.

Thanks for your kind words.

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17 hours ago, DanceMomOf2 said:

This may be a dumb question and I hope you don't mind me asking on here @christinafin. How soon after surgery can you start to use the oil you mentioned?

I'm not really very sure. I'm planning to start using it pre-op, and assume it's ok to use away from the scars immediately, arms, lower belly etc. I will need to check with my doctor how soon I can apply it to the scars themselves though.

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Hi Christinafin. I had my sleeve surgery at Glasgow Nuffield in August 16 under Mr Simon Gibson. Lovely man! I'm aged 60 and a slow loser but feel so much better and using gym and swimming pool regularly. Lost 55 lbs so far. Feel free to ask me any questions and good luck x





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2 hours ago, klette0147 said:

Hi Christinafin. I had my sleeve surgery at Glasgow Nuffield in August 16 under Mr Simon Gibson. Lovely man! I'm aged 60 and a slow loser but feel so much better and using gym and swimming pool regularly. Lost 55 lbs so far. Feel free to ask me any questions and good luck x




Hello!

I'm getting mine with Mr Gibson at the Nuffield too! 55pounds is fantastic, congratulations! I'll send you a private message.

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I had mentally prepared myself for the probability of loose skin after having a VSG in August of 2015, but I've been below my initial goal weight for quite some time and do not have any at all. If anything my skin seems firmer now, mainly because exercise has helped me to be more toned. I believe losing weight at a much slower pace than many others who've had WLS did gave my skin more time to adjust. It was discouraging at the time because I wanted to step on the scale and see a much lower number than the previous month, but slooooooow and steady worked out for me. I also didn't lose much hair. There are several factors for loose skin, though: your age will affect your skin elasticity; the length of time when you were at your highest weight, how much you lose, and how quickly you lose it. Staying hydrated, exercising (swimming is supposed to be particularly good, though I never did during the weight loss phase), and using body lotions may help. I used some specifically for firmer skin at first, then switched to lotion for dry skin. I use an in-shower moisturizer, and then when I step out I lightly towel off and while my skin is still damp apply lotion.

Good luck to you! Your life is going to change for the better. :)

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@Clementine Sky congratulations on all your weight loss! That's so encouraging to hear that you've had such great results, and a positive experience with your skin and hair. Slow and steady sounds more appealing now! I have terrible stretch marks so I don't expect my skin will recover quite so well, but here's hoping!

Thanks for sharing.

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We all are perfect even the old 600lbs you! The 300lbs you is just as perfect as the new 220 you! I'm so touched by our words be encouraged beautiful!

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