Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

9 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Gosh so sorry to be MIA! I continue to be so inspired by each one of you and this thread always brings a smile to my face, no matter how difficult the day may be!!! You all look GORGEOUS!!!! And love the fashion inspiration!

Took some pics for a meeting last week. Here's the latest. 20.5mo PO RNY. 130.2lbs Maintenance.

IMG_5084.thumb.JPG.831c6d4aae0eec1a8160478de43d191a.JPG IMG_5085.thumb.JPG.1ceb5c105f22ac61dc57500d90873fce.JPG

Holy CRAP.

I haven't seen you post pics of yourself in a while.

You are positively SKINNY. Are you sure you haven't lost more than 3-5 lbs?!?!

Looking GRRRRRRRREAT, Lady.

Please, please, please go out and buy yourself a pair of gorgeous, fabulous, drool-worthy 3+ inch heels to show of those legs to their full glory.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Holy CRAP.

I haven't seen you post pics of yourself in a while.

You are positively SKINNY. Are you sure you haven't lost more than 3-5 lbs?!?!

Looking GRRRRRRRREAT, Lady.

Please, please, please go out and buy yourself a pair of gorgeous, fabulous, drool-worthy 3+ inch heels to show of those legs to their full glory.

Swearsies. Was 131 in this picture. Am 130.2 today. I seem to have lost inches mysteriously. :) I'm not doing anything magical. You know? But it's almost as if I'm losing fat and replacing with muscle without eating more of anything.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Swearsies. Was 131 in this picture. Am 130.2 today. I seem to have lost inches mysteriously. :) I'm not doing anything magical. You know? But it's almost as if I'm losing fat and replacing with muscle without eating more of anything.

Same here. I have a pic of myself in a dress in March that fit perfectly. Same weight, 9 months later, it is too loose on me.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

22 hours ago, Cheeseburgh said:

@sillykitty Cute outfit, however if you are a Chargers fan it won’t help today.

Go Packers!

19 hours ago, Cheeseburgh said:

Never-mind! So far karma got me for posting anything.

It wasn't karma @Cheeseburgh, being in a football-less town until recently has left me without any NFL loyalties. 🤣

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

24 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Same here. I have a pic of myself in a dress in March that fit perfectly. Same weight, 9 months later, it is too loose on me.

Yes! Exactly! Somewhere in essential 3-5 lbs I've lost an entire size and a half. Things just bag off me! It's so surreal! I can't even figure out the science behind it cuz we're not supposed to be able to be able to have anabolism and catabolism simultaneously. That's why body builders bulk then cut, and bulk and cut. Right?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, FluffyChix said:

Gosh so sorry to be MIA! I continue to be so inspired by each one of you and this thread always brings a smile to my face, no matter how difficult the day may be!!! You all look GORGEOUS!!!! And love the fashion inspiration!

Took some pics for a meeting last week. Here's the latest. 20.5mo PO RNY. 130.2lbs Maintenance.

IMG_5084.thumb.JPG.831c6d4aae0eec1a8160478de43d191a.JPG IMG_5085.thumb.JPG.1ceb5c105f22ac61dc57500d90873fce.JPG

My body may have decided to defend a lower set point rather than the 135lbs that I thought it was happy at. I have lost and gained the same 2-5lbs from 130-135lbs for a while now. Just last week I briefly saw 129lbs. Now after a big weekend of fun and frivolity, I came back at only 130.2lbs--which means I may be 2lbs lighter by Friday.

I'm not hatin' on that--honestly. I have wanted to reach my super triple top secret BDG Goal since I started this process. But when it didn't look like I would ever hit my 130lbs goal, I kinda released that into the ether and called maintenance at 135lbs revised goal.

Then I hit 130lbs and revised the revised goal back to 130lbs. But now it looks as if I might actually make 125lbs (super triple top secret Barbie Dream Girl Goal). I'm pretty thrilled at this weight and I love how I look in clothes these days (or at least I'm moving in that direction). My gigantor turkey thighs are slightly less pronounced now. And I asked Mr. F. if he thought I looked too thin or sickly. He said that I didn't. He's very honest and objective, so I know I can go to him as a touchstone with reality.

I bought 3 pairs of size 8 skinny jeans from goodwill this weekend. And I'm actually in between a 6 and an 8--oddly so. The legs fit, but the the little bit of belleh skin doesn't let me fasten them. Wah. Oh well.

I saw my plastics dude last Friday. A bit of a buzz kill. He told me my insurance wouldn't cover the saggy droopy booty, even though it was giving me significant issues. He did say that I have very very little excess fat on my body - as he was looking at me totes nekkidy and that he didn't want me to lose any more. Of course I lied and said, "Swearsies! I'm not plannin' on it!" (wink wink nudge nudge saynomore...)

He still says that I need to wait on my capular contractures in the reconstructed foobs. But he wants me to consider getting nerp tats so I look more like a real gingerbread girl--and less like a Skipper Doll (Barbie's younger annoying kid sister--anotomically incorrect and lacking a kung fu grip). Still chewing on that one. Don't know what to do with that information yet.

Sorry for the book!!! :(

You look great, and totally skinny minnie!

Why wait on the capsular contracture? Wouldn't getting tattoos before having the implants swapped out be backwards?

My LBL is far more affordable than I was expecting ... so maybe even without insurance it could be a consideration?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

31 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Swearsies. Was 131 in this picture. Am 130.2 today. I seem to have lost inches mysteriously. :) I'm not doing anything magical. You know? But it's almost as if I'm losing fat and replacing with muscle without eating more of anything.

But I will say, at the plastics dude, they take full nudies of me from all angles. And I was exactly 10lbs heavier from one set to this time. And the girls said holy hell! Look at how different you look. She showed me from previous to current and she said look how defined you are here. And it was really eye opening. So I've no idea what's going on.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Yes! Exactly! Somewhere in essential 3-5 lbs I've lost an entire size and a half. Things just bag off me! It's so surreal! I can't even figure out the science behind it cuz we're not supposed to be able to be able to have anabolism and catabolism simultaneously. That's why body builders bulk then cut, and bulk and cut. Right?

Lol ... and even if it were possible, I don't think my walks to the dry cleaners count, right?? 🤣

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

2 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

You look great, and totally skinny minnie!

Why wait on the capsular contracture? Wouldn't getting tattoos before having the implants swapped out be backwards?

My LBL is far more affordable than I was expecting ... so maybe even without insurance it could be a consideration?

He said that with the extensive recon they had to do, that the chances of having another set of contractures is >35%. And that it increases the likelihood that it will make my lymphedema worse. He just wants me to be at the point of not being able to wait it out any longer. And he said, at least we know what we're dealing with here instead of inviting the cat in the hat into the room at this point when I'm doing so well, looking so great, and have fabulous boobs. So he's hoping maybe that the nerps would make me feel better about myself self-esteem wise from a nekkidy standpoint.

I'm not lying...there is no sex in town these days. The excess skin is crazy bad. KWIM? And I just don't feel like havin sex and being nekkidy with it. I know...Counselor time...LOL. So I think he's trying to think creatively.

He said if we go back in, my best bet is to do the DIEP flap procedure which will suck, cuz part of the pain issue is I had a bilateral lat flap procedure so it was almost 360* around the chest. Then to have the diep, they'll likely tear down all of the lat flap and cadaver recon and pull from my belly? He said at best, I would be a size A (wouldn't mind that), but he also said that they won't look gorgeous, there will be more scars, and it's about an 11 hour operation due to the prior recon work. So no. It's a lot of risk...

I think he's hoping he will talk me out of ever having the capsular contraction stuff done.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

3 minutes ago, sillykitty said:

Lol ... and even if it were possible, I don't think my walks to the dry cleaners count, right?? 🤣

LOL, but your cardio does!!! ;) hehe

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

52 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

He said that with the extensive recon they had to do, that the chances of having another set of contractures is >35%. And that it increases the likelihood that it will make my lymphedema worse. He just wants me to be at the point of not being able to wait it out any longer. And he said, at least we know what we're dealing with here instead of inviting the cat in the hat into the room at this point when I'm doing so well, looking so great, and have fabulous boobs. So he's hoping maybe that the nerps would make me feel better about myself self-esteem wise from a nekkidy standpoint.

I'm not lying...there is no sex in town these days. The excess skin is crazy bad. KWIM? And I just don't feel like havin sex and being nekkidy with it. I know...Counselor time...LOL. So I think he's trying to think creatively.

He said if we go back in, my best bet is to do the DIEP flap procedure which will suck, cuz part of the pain issue is I had a bilateral lat flap procedure so it was almost 360* around the chest. Then to have the diep, they'll likely tear down all of the lat flap and cadaver recon and pull from my belly? He said at best, I would be a size A (wouldn't mind that), but he also said that they won't look gorgeous, there will be more scars, and it's about an 11 hour operation due to the prior recon work. So no. It's a lot of risk...

I think he's hoping he will talk me out of ever having the capsular contraction stuff done.

Ok ... this is a whole different ball game! Way more complex then swapping out some implants!!

The only advice I have is put a blindfold on Mr. F, if that is what it takes, and have yourself a proper workout 🤣

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, sillykitty said:

Ok ... this is a whole different ball game! Way more complex then swapping out some implants!!

The only advice I have is put a blindfold on Mr. F, if that is what it takes, and have yourself a proper workout 🤣

HAHAHAHAAHA! IKR? Pretty much MASSIVE amounts of alcohol would need to be involved and then I'd pass out before the deed was done! LOL :) But I know we will figure it all out! TY for listening and helping!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Holy CRAP.

I haven't seen you post pics of yourself in a while.

You are positively SKINNY. Are you sure you haven't lost more than 3-5 lbs?!?!

Looking GRRRRRRRREAT, Lady.

Please, please, please go out and buy yourself a pair of gorgeous, fabulous, drool-worthy 3+ inch heels to show of those legs to their full glory.

I agree 10000000000000000000%.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I get it, Fluffy. I do. The loose skin mental battle is starting with me, too, and I know that I will get even more loose skin with the next 40 lbs. I am so far able to work through it, and I’m forcing myself to walk nekkid in front of my husband. I have been since the start. But the compulsion to hide is there.

Anyhoo, I’m home sick today so no pics, but here is yesterday’s outfit. I was out and about with my partner, at the movies and whatnot. I continue to love this sweater, it’s super soft and cozy. I force myself to tuck in my shirt, because it really does look better. But man, do I want to hide the tummy! Also, the angles on all of my pics are a bit weird, as it’s the only way I can take them as close to the mirror as I have to stand. I’m really not THAT blessed in the boob area 😂

CE600445-39A1-4676-8041-9B037475EC61.jpeg.6f0a0c392fa99f67b9f581ba66483d7f.jpeg

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Love your outfit and your figure!! You have such cute curves and are so well proportioned!! I can see you shrinking every day!

Yes, I think the compulsion to hide is definitely still with me from my OB days. I'm not sure if I will ever be able to fully ditch the issue or the BD. It does get worse after the 40lbs hon. But you also start feeling so amazing! That at least in the daytime with clothes on, you feel like all that a bucket of fried! LOL. So losing the last 40lbs is worth the skin/wrinkle attrition clothed. LOL. I'm still trying to figure out if it was worth it nekkid. ;) So far Mr. Grumpy Pants thinks maybe no. IYKWIM? Ha!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • KeeWee

      It's been 10 long years! Here is my VSG weight loss surgiversary update..
      https://www.ae1bmerchme.com/post/10-year-surgiversary-update-for-2024 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Aunty Mamo

      Iʻm roughly 6 weeks post-op this morning and have begun to feel like a normal human, with a normal human body again. I started introducing solid foods and pill forms of medications/supplements a couple of weeks ago and it's really amazing to eat meals with my family again, despite the fact that my portions are so much smaller than theirs. 
      I live on the island of Oʻahu and spend a lot of time in the water- for exercise, for play,  and for spiritual & mental health. The day I had my month out appointment with my surgeon, I packed all my gear in my truck, anticipating his permission to get back in the ocean. The minute I walked out of that hospital I drove straight to the shore and got in that water. Hallelujah! My appointment was at 10 am. I didn't get home until after 5 pm. 
      I'm down 31 pounds since the day of surgery and 47 since my pre-op diet began, with that typical week long stall occurring at three weeks. I'm really starting to see some changes lately- some of my clothing is too big, some fits again. The most drastic changes I notice however are in my face. I've also noticed my endurance and flexibility increasing. I was really starting to be held up physically, and I'm so grateful that I'm seeing that turn around in such short order. 
      My general disposition lately is hopeful and motivated. The only thing that bugs me on a daily basis still is the way those supplements make my house smell. So stink! But I just bought a smell proof bag online that other people use to put their pot in. My house doesn't stink anymore. 
       
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
      Surgery was in August of 2023. A bill shows up for over $7,000 in January. WTF? I asks myself. I know that I jumped through all of the insurance hoops and verified this and triple checked that, as did the surgeon's office. All was set, and I paid all of the known costs before surgery.
      A looong story short, is that an assistant surgeon that was in the process of accepting money from my insurance company touched me while I was under anesthesia. That is what the bill was for. But hey, guess what? Some federal legislation was enacted last year to help patients out when they cannot consent to being touched by someone out of their insurance network. These types of bills fall under something called, "surprise billing," and you don't have to put up with it.
      https://www.cms.gov/nosurprises
      I had to make a lot of phone calls to both the surgeon's office and the insurance company and explain my rights and what the maximum out of pocket costs were that I could be liable for. Also had to remind them that it isn't my place to be taking care of all of this and that I was going to escalate things if they could not play nice with one another.
      Quick ending is that I don't have to pay that $7,000+. Advocate, advocate, advocate for yourself no matter how long it takes and learn more about this law if you are ever hit with a surprise bill.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BeanitoDiego

      Some days I feel like an infiltrator... I'm participating in society as a "thin" person. They have no idea that I haven't always been one of them! 🤣
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • ChunkCat

      Thank you everyone for your well wishes! I totally forgot I wrote an update here... I'm one week post op today. I gained 15 lbs in water weight overnight because they had to give me tons of fluids to bring my BP up after surgery! I stayed one night in the hospital. Everything has been fine except I seem to have picked up a bug while I was there and I've been running a low grade fever, coughing, and a sore throat. So I've been hydrating well and sleeping a ton. So far the Covid tests are negative.
      I haven't been able to advance my diet past purees. Everything I eat other than tofu makes me choke and feels like trying to swallow rocks. They warned me it would get worse before it gets better, so lets hope this is all normal. I have my follow up on Monday so we'll see. Living on shakes and soup again is not fun. I had enough of them the first time!! LOL 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×