Today I had an unexpected and surprisingly satisfying NSV. I noticed that my belly button shrank. It's about 50% shallower than it used to be! Who knew I would be so pleased about less depth to my belly button? ?

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

2 minutes ago, LindsayT said:

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

Ditto!

8 minutes ago, LindsayT said:

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

Things shift around once you reach maintenance, and it no longer hurts to sit.

10 minutes ago, losinglosinglosing said:

Things shift around once you reach maintenance, and it no longer hurts to sit.

I wish that was the case for me. I’m 2.5 years out and reached my goal about 6 months after surgery. Still kills my tailbone when I sit. It’s never good, but on my 15 hour flight this week, not even a pillow helped. Not complaining though. Happy not to have the big tush anymore!

32 minutes ago, losinglosinglosing said:

Things shift around once you reach maintenance, and it no longer hurts to sit.

Good to know. ?

20 hours ago, LindsayT said:

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

YES!!! I thought it was just me!!! I was like "why is it hurting to sit or do floor exercises???" lol Good to know this is a normal thing.

I'm only 18 days out, down 24 lbs since first going to surgeon...I usually put lotion on my legs and feet every night and last night I realized that even though there is still some surgery discomfort from incisions, I could put my foot in my lap and could play with my toes without issue! This is a game changer because for a long time now I have been paying for mani/pedis mostly bc it is painful to reach my toes as I have major back problems but just the little weight I've lost so far makes it not hurt to get to my feet!!!!

It may be a while before I can do my own pedicures but I was just so surprised

On 8/18/2023 at 2:57 AM, LindsayT said:

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

That was a real pain in the butt haha but luckily it will stop hurting after a while. This means you are on the right track lol

2 hours ago, PennyinAL said:

...I could put my foot in my lap...

The only way I could ever put my foot in my lap would require my cutting it off (My knees are wrecked so it's been years since I've even been able to cross my legs, never mind performing that kind of contortionist voodoo!)

Bwaahhaaaa now that made me laugh ( with you not at you) especially being ftt try on New Orleans myself I love the voodoo reference ?

I have considered myself lucky to never have had serious issues with my knees as I’ve watched several family members suffer and struggle with just basic daily activities from them, as you can imagine they are also obese. About a month before I started the process of getting my surgery in late June early July my one knee started hurting and it would feel better if I stayed off it but that’s a hard thing to do! It really just cemented my decision to go with surgery.

Today, I was able to do a hike at 14, 265 ft. on the top of Mt. Evans in Colorado and not be completely out of breath or have muscle fatigue. Here's a couple of pictures from the summit.

Today, I was able to do a hike at 14, 265 ft. on the top of Mt. Evans in Colorado and not be completely out of breath or have muscle fatigue. Here's a couple of pictures from the summit.

On 8/17/2023 at 1:34 PM, Nepenthe44 said:

I bought my first pair of jeans, or any sort of pants that button and zip, since college a month or so ago. I still hate how they look, because all the weight I have left to lose seems to have just melted generally down but it's something.

And I'll get to do the jeans shopping again soon, because they're saggy baggy now.

Back when I wore jeans last, the style was ultra-low rise with a flared leg. I'm really digging the high-waisted skinny style. It's like a hug from your ankles to your ribs, like those squeezing thundershirts that they put on dogs afraid of thunderstorms.

I LOVE the high rise trends right now. Conceals the apron of my weight loss. I tend to go for the baggy high rise though. I like that loose pants are a choice now.

On 8/17/2023 at 1:57 PM, LindsayT said:

I finally understand the "it hurts to sit". The butt padding is gone, which if fantastic, but OUCHY. ?

I definitely have lost the padding around my tail bone. I find sitting at an angle helps when I can. Straight back sitting can be miserable and for long car rides I have a pillow. It does get better though. You either learn how to sit or maybe it's getting better. After a long day I can feel my tailbone when I lay down.

4 hours ago, SkinnyMingo1408 said:

I still hate how they look, because all the weight I have left to lose seems to have just melted generally down but it's something.

My family told me to quit wearing my large XXX clothing so I went back into my closet and found I can fit into jeans that I haven't been able to wear for years. Before I couldn't get them over my hips, much less button and zip up.

But like you I don't like how they look. Black yoga pants seem more slimming to me. Until I get to a lower weight anyway. But it still felt good to be able to put them on. I have some old button fly jeans that I'm looking forward to wearing again in the near future.