SeattleSue

I've lost just over 100 and so, I'm maybe just over half way... Shapewear is exercise just getting into it :blush5: Just sayin' I want to encourage you to exercise now...walking is going to pay HUGE dividends; more than you can imagine. Lift 2# weights...it ALL pays off. In November, things sort of stalled for me, but during the 3 month stall (gulp) I continued exercise (minimum of 30 mins x 6 days) plus lifting weights (average 50# x 10-15 reps, 2 set...3x week). I had MORE compliments on "weight loss" in that 3 month period than ANY OTHER period since VSG. I not only lost inches, but things really "firmed up" including skin. I have to admit that the daily (and I'm talking 10 times a day!) "You look great" compliments, really kept me going when the scale wasn't moving... As for shapewear, I don't wear it all the time, but I have reached that tipping point where it is gonna have to become fairly routine AND at size 2x now, it's not a flippin sweat-fest to get it on!!! P.S., I have picked up KILLER deals on shapewear at TGI Friday's in the 3x range...like $11 - $20 finds!

Wow, what an amazing journey! That's a fantastic NSV

Well said!!! You have summed up what I could take PAGES to say! I'm just over halfway myself and yes, I'm working at it (choices, choices, choices...) but the insurmountable mountain has been reduced to a scalable hill!! Congrats and Happy, successful, New Year to you!

Congrats Julie, on every front! You are paying it forward as an inspiration to many!!! Happy New Year,

Congratulations Sara (& Mike)!!

Welcome to the forum. Congrats on your surgery...take care of yourself and enjoy the journey! Happy New Year,

WOOT Good job!! All the best to you!

Oh Happy Day!!! Congrats...Enjoy all the new looks! (both the ones you put together AND the ones you are sure to be gettin') lol You've done great. Happy New Year to you!!

hahaha "Results not typical" YOU LOOK GREAT. Well done!!

You have done so well and you look amazing! Congratulations.

Well, in the large scheme of things, this is just a blip in the road--but I'm 25 weeks out and losing hair (probably 25% thinner) and it's a bit disconcerting. Other people's experience tells me it will stop eventually AND re-grow. None-the-less, it is the only thing that has had me even remotely question whether or not my sleeve "is worth it?". Emphatically, yes....but honestly, it has been alarming with the amount/frequency of the hair loss. As for the rest: LOVE feeling like sweaters, jackets, scarves and coats are added "accessory opportunities" now for me! lol Jackets/Cardigans have actually become a staple in my mid-journey wardrobe. They range from casual to sporty, to elegant and "stretch" my few jeans/pants allotment nicely as far as outfits go. LOVE that my shoe size has decreased by about 1/2 size...and I actually enjoy wearing a heel again. Love that I can make a right turn in my car and my door alarm no longer sounds. So my hair is a little thinner...but so am I and the benefits DEFINATELY outweight the cons.

Awesome! Merry Christmas to you!!!!

Yes. Absolutely. My only regret is not doing it earlier...but that's water under the bridge. I love that I can appreciate my second chance knowing what I'd almost lost, making life all the more sweeter.

That's fantastic! Good for you!!

wow. Seriously. Why am I so emotional??? lol Good for you lady!