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Bryn, I'm right there with you! I've been doing the same things. If I can put a smile on your face....."you just wrote my biography"

ME TOO! I was giving myself a year to lose the weight, I did, and definately know I need a tuck now. I dont know if I should let my skin settle somemore!

Blunt is good. This is a support site right? Maybe some people need a different kind of way of support. I'm no guru on people's thoughts or means of feeling support, but i do know personally that if i fall, i get right back up. Keep in mind, eating for me personally is an addiction like alcoholism or drug abuse. food was mine. Have a good one !

My burger bite was me trying to say that me being a year out already it didnt harm me. It also didnt make me feel good either. I was super sensitive to a lot of foods the first 6 months post op. And I still am. Your body will let you know that you feel like crap. And today a year later, my MIND, let's my body know that. I feel like my sleeve was intense physical therapy for not only my weight, but mind as well. I've given in to a bunch of cravings. I'm 90 pounds down and very proud of it! Exceeded my goal. Went from a size 18/20 to a size 2.

Thanks Lissa! I'm definately rocking it! One year later and a new me. I was super anal about tracking food/carbs/calories at first. Then I got into my own groove. Honestly, there wasnt any other option! I've tried every diet on earth...jenny, ww, atkins, south beach, zone, you name it. I dont eat the junk food all the time, but i do crave it still. For the most part, i take the bun off and eat the "guts". I'm not a lame ad for VSG, but a year out, i never thought id be where im at. Stupid stahls, hair thinning (now growing back out) i'm a year out as of yesterday. I've lost 90+#'s. Mentally, my mind has changed about food. Your body will definately let you know. I used to think about missing my junk food. Now, mentally, my body is trained to eat lighter now! And after yesterdays old "menu" tasting......i'm still at my goal weight. If ww, or any of that food "helped" me in the past, i wouldnt have got my surgery. So, what I'm trying to say, cravings always will be there. Yes, it's not good to give in. My mental outlook on food definately changed! Your system will definately let you know.

not to sound like a villiage idiot. Or an expert of any sort........but, today is my 1 year "surgiversary" and I used to eat 2 double cheeseburgers, a jumbo fry, and a 6 piece chicken Mcnugget's from McDonald's..........and still be hungry........today, I went to Mc'Donald's, ordered my old "usual" took a bite of it all....including 2 of the same cheeseburgers....."celebration" ???? ..that was at noon. It's now it's 9PM.....I'll live, felt like crap for a minute, reminded me how much I DON'T WANT TO EAT IT AGAIN,.....but the craving has definately faded. I'll live and be fine. I've totally cheated. But your body will let you know. And to me.....that the best reliability! jus'sayin'

not to sound like a villiage idiot. Or an expert of any sort........but, today is my 1 year "surgiversary" and I used to eat 2 double cheeseburgers, a jumbo fry, and a 6 piece chicken Mcnugget's from McDonald's..........and still be hungry........today, I went to Mc'Donald's, ordered my old "usual" took a bite of it all....including 2 of the same cheeseburgers....."celebration" ???? ..that was at noon. It's now it's 9PM.....I'll live, felt like crap for a minute, reminded me how much I DON'T WANT TO EAT IT AGAIN,.....but the craving has definately faded. I'll live and be fine. I've totally cheated. But your body will let you know. And to me.....that the best reliability! jus'sayin'

Hi, I was close to youre size. I'm 38 and my skin is fairly decent. I did have a baby 4 years ago that really stretched me out, but for the most part, I'm relatively o.k. I will be looking into tucks in about a year I think. Also, the only area I'm concerned about is right under my armpits. My hubby said he can tell my skin is tightening up. Hope this helps =)

ME TOO! I had mine Jan. 21st. I'm at a stall the past month. I'm going back to shakes and gonna not induldge in alcohol =) I feel your pain!

I recently started again. I used to be a "Champagne-O" and loved beer. Now, I do...... 2 OZ. Vodka (preferably Grey Goose 1 OZ. fresh squeezed lemon 1 OZ. sugar free either Raspberry or Black Cherry Torani Syrup YUM YUM YUM!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a 4 year old and didn't let him jump on my for about a month. I was back a work within a week. We are the parent though, that once our boy started walking he was walking. I rarely had a stroller with me.

Yes, my pain was more about a week and a half after surgery. Just as you described. It finally went away, but it was annoying! When I took deep breaths I could feel the pain. From under my ribs to my shoulder blades. The doctor told me its because of the C02 from when they perform the surgery. They need to pump you up to get some space in there to move around.

Also, you may be recovering from the C02 they pump you with during surgery. Same thing happened to me.

I'm a pretty confident person too....but a couple of years ago some youngster from my husbands motorcycle club said something totally out of line about my weight. I knew I had to change. Even though in smaller and when I get to goal...I will always know, I was a plump girl for a long time. To me, its humbling!

HAHA! I was on a salmon craze 14 days post op ad well. I went for it! Steamed it up! Every doc. is different!

I said I'd post it, I can't believe I am....I had my surgery Jan. 21st with Dr. Aceves. I've been slathering the Mederma on. I think my scar has actually gotten smaller. I can't believe I'm posting a belly shot! UGGGIES!

Jus' sayin ybnormal that it's working for me. I've tried Shea butter and vitamin E on scars before without success. I'm happy with the Mederma and my results are worth it. The package says to use it asap after skin is healed for better results.

That's RAD! Such a good feeling to know there are real friends out there!

Hi Amanda! Well, I do it 3 times a day. The pic comes out HUGE when you click it. The one on my right side is almost faded. The bigger two on the left are definately smaller and lighter in color than they were. The scar dimple above my belly button was actually from when I had a belly button piercing..HAHAHA...ya, my fat girl body thought I could pull that one off...FAIL! I always kept it hidden so it never healed well =(.... Mederma is expensive, but I'm still on the same tube since my scars healed about 2 weeks after surgery in January!

got it!

Hi Becca, I tried to post my pic,,,FAIL..but I did get it in my gallery.