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Oh that is the worst! They had to stick me on both sides because I clot so fast and they took so many vials.

Oh and let me know if you have questions about tummy tucks. I had the circumferential lower body lift which is more cutting but I can help you understand recovery etc. I am thrilled with my results! I am wearing a bikini this summer for the first time in 23 years. It's a mom bikini (I have big books and like that business covered really well) but it's a bikini! I got it from bare necessities because they have swim stuff made for girls double d and higher. I got a top in a 32 DD and size small bikini bottoms and it is adorable. I wasn't even shy about wearing it at all.

That is awesome! ! Having thyroid issues I know how wacky that is with metabolism. Yay for you!! How were your vitamin levels??

Just think, a year from now and 20s will be far far far in your rear view window!! I just had my 2 year surgaversary in June. I kept one piece of clothing from my largest size, a pair of size 24 petite (oxymoron anyone?) Jeans that I could barely zip up. I am now a zero or two petite depending on cut and actually bought double zero jeans (boyfriend style) from Lucky a couple weeks back. I still pull out my old jeans and plan to use them when I slip. I've done well maintaining but in my mind this is a journey that never ends. Congratulations on your new suit, enjoy swimming and have a fabulous summer!!!

That is great! I knew something was up with me because I had such bad fatigue. I wasn't sire if it was b 12 or iron so when iron was low it made sense. The nice thing is in the last week I've been seeing my energy come back. I can't wait to hear how your appointment goes!!

Great job! Any idea how your iron levels are so high? I've always run on the low side of normal so wasn't shocked when it was low. My potassium runs on the low end too so I try and focus on potassium rich foods.

Great job! I think low d is common in women. What are they doing for your k?

I had my 2 year follow up appointments today. Everything except my iron was PERFECT! I was so excited for my doctor to see me. He prescribed iron pills and said not to take it with calcium. Everything else was wonderful. I am so happy and thrilled to say I am maintaining and working this every day.

I bought my first bikini in 20 years! Size small on bottom, 32 DD on top. My husband said it looks great but I am still only wearing it in our home pool. I haven't gotten the courage to wear it to the beach yet. I had a circumferential body lift last November and for the first time since puberty my tummy isn't my trouble area!!

Check in day for me! I was 111.5 this morning, so right in my range. I started logging my food again but still not exercising like I should. I see my doctor and dietician early next week for my 2 year follow up and can't wait for them to see me! I had labs done today and while all the Vitamins aren't back yet, everything else looked perfect so far! I am just thrilled with this new me but don't want to take maintenance for granted. I still have my five lb window of 110 to 115 and as long as I am in that range I am in my zone. Maintaining is harder on me psychologically than losing was. Anyone else struggling with fears and doubts? I worry any slip could spiral me back to 267 lbs....

New dresses are the best! I bought my first maxi dress. First because at 5'2" I always felt like a mumu when I was fat. I was thrilled to pull it off!!

Check in day for me! I was 112.5 on the scale this a.m. same as last week, maintenance is good! Still haven't worked out much this week but am back in the pool doing laps. food choices have been much better this week! Now, if I could just get my exercise back on track and journal my food and Water.... My 2 year check up is end of next week. Kind of excited for my doctor to see me. Oh and I had someone today who never knew me when I wasn't bigger than 115 tell me I am so tiny and how much they admire the way I dress. It made me feel cute for the first time in 25 years. Seriously.

I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I know how stressful it is. I went through it last year so I can relate. Try and take time for yourself, it can be impossible in that situation but your health is important too. Losing my mom last year was by far the hardest thing I've ever gone through, but sitting with her and holding her hand, singing songs she sang to me those last six weeks are memories that will never leave me. My thoughts are with you! (((Hugs))))

I am in for the weekly check in as well!! While I am maintaining my weight of 112 to 115, I need the support. Especially after going through with the lower body lift I am not taking any chances of ruining those results. Work has been brutal and my exercise routine sporadic in the last two months.

Thanks!! I am thrilled with the results! !