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SO, had TT and Arm lift done on June 11th. Had some minor complications but am doing better now. Arms were not bad. TT was pretty horrific. The swelling is the worst part. It takes 3-6 months (sometimes a year) for it to go down totally.

The countdown is on.....20 more days until my arm lifts and tummy tuck. Hospital called me yeterday to register me. Next week the Nurse calls me to tell me what to do Pre-op already. This is kinda nerve wrecking but I seriously can not wait for the results.

I have realized t/o this journey that I just want to be proportioned and healthy. I don't care if I ever reach the exact weight for my height. I am happy just to be able to blend in with the crowd and not feel like everyone is staring at me. I am happy to finally be close to what i was meant to be.

Well, BCBSM approved my arm lift and tummy tuck. Scheduled for June 11th. I am super excited and scared as hell at the same time. Cross your fingers!!!

Plastic Surgeons office finally mailed in my documents. Crossing my fingers they approve my arms. I am PRAYING HARD!!!

I went to see my second plastic surgeon today. FOR SURE...if you have lost over 100 lbs. and you have over hang/skin issues I was told they cover it. the rest is considered cosmetic. Although, I am going to try my best to see if they will cover arms. Cross your fingers.

Anybody have a pair of heavy duty scissors that I can cut this excess skin off with?

Saw Dr. Zeni today. He said I have done very well at a total 73% weight loss. He said normal for VSG is 60-65% and I have surpassed his goal. He also noted he only expects me to be able to lose another 10 lbs. I see him in another year for a check up. Though I am a slow loser, I hope to surpass his expectations again

Starting a new thyroid med called Tirosint tomorrow. Fluid retention is up again so they started me on a low dose of Lasix. Hope it works!!

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I am really starting to see definition in my arms etc... from the weight training. The scale is still stuck but I am losing inches. Screw the scale right now. I can "SEE" the difference and that is all that matters right now.

Since surgery my intestines suck :/

I have decided to surrender my obsession with numbers on the scale. I am only going to weigh myself once a week. Going to focus on working out and going down in clothing size. It seems to be how my body is doing things now. I have finally accepted it. Also, found out I have hypothyroid and have had it most of my life. I am now on meds for that. I am what they call symptomatic. My labs never tell the tale but the rest of me does. Since I have been on the Synthroid, my fluid retention...

So, the carb cleanse did work. Between that and the gym I am down to a size freaking 12!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOOO......I have not been a 12 since the 6th grade!!!! NOT KIDDING

Day 4 and this is the first day I do not feel like I am running on empty. This kick start is no picnic but I am doing it anyway. Weird thing is I have not heard my stomach make those weird gurgling sounds in months and as of Tuesday it has come back. Go figure??

I contacted my Dietitian last week regarding my plateau. She sent me a 5 day kick start to re-start my weight loss. I started Monday and my weight has stabilized and have lost almost 4-5 lbs. no lie. I am beyond thrilled. She said my body fell out of fat burning mode or ketosis and into a glucose burning metabolism. If anyone is interested I can email it to you

I am frustrated. Been in a 3.5 mth plateau. My body does NOT want to get out of the 170's. No matter what I do. Going to the gym 3-4 x's a week and watching my intake and still...NOTHING. I WANT TO SCREAM!!

Back on my Unjury. V8 Fusion came out with a blackberry/cranberry light version that mixes really well with the unflavored powder. I was a bad girl over the holidays and my hair is paying the price

Anyone notice people treat you differently since you lost a significant amount of weight?

Late add on....Surgeon was pleased at my 12/1 appointment. HUGE RELIEF.....decided to take a break for December. Gained a few lbs. but I don't care. I needed it. Time to jump back on the horse

One more week......ugh!!! My stress and anxiety are really ramped up. All I want is to have a positive appointment.

I am not digging this new format. Gives me a headache. Otherwise, my 1 yr surgiversary is coming up and i am down 97 lbs...woo hoo!! I am hoping to drop a few more ibefore Dec. 1st when i see my Surgeon. Cross your fingers!!!

I have been neglecting my treadmill.....I seem to have lost my motivation!!! Have to find a way to get it back with my surgiversary fast approaching.

If you add what my highest weight was I have lost 103 llbs since 2 years ago.......pre-surgery 88. I've almost lost an anorexic model!!! LOL

Lost another 5 lbs....crazy. Stall for forever and then BAM!!!