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Awesome lady!!! Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

That's scary!! I wonder what happens to people who eat pizza or a burger the day after. Their stomach is gone - so how do they get back straight? I know it's horribly dangerous. Wonder what their final outcomes are. People actually attempt pizza and burgers!!!!??? I would kill for just the toppings off a slice of pizza but I know better Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I eat anything but rice, very minimal bread, no fibrous veggies. But ive had half a double cheese burger, or one slice of pizza. Im 23 mths out. Its ok just as you know you need to continue to exercise. Its a total lifestyle change. But you will eat portions of a kid for the rest of your life. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

That's scary!! I wonder what happens to people who eat pizza or a burger the day after. Their stomach is gone - so how do they get back straight? I know it's horribly dangerous. Wonder what their final outcomes are. I'm 23 months out. I can eat one whole slice. But thats it. One. Nothing else fits. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Why would you do that to yourself. Its like trying to shove a pork chop threw a straw. You are not starving. Learn the difference of head hunger and real hunger. Drink Protein shakes. No solids for about a month maybe two. Swelling needs to go down. If you need guidance, reach out to me. Im at 23 mths. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Drink Water rapidly? This is so wrong. Sent from my SM-N920V using the BariatricPal App

Weight training burns fat and builds muscle. Muscle weighs more than fat. Your scale number will mean something different at that point. Dont go by the number on the scale, go by how the clothes fits u. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

After 6 mths the weightloss slows down. Just change your exercise routine. Shock ur body, you will continue to lose whether its inches or 1 to 2 lbs a week. Enjoy the journey. I am 19 months out and still working hard. Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal mobile app

Yeah the 3 month mark seems to be just about right. At the 3rd month I started seeing globs of hair in my hand when I washed my hair, then a ton more on the floor when I blow dried. It was scary. But as they say, it will grow back. You will see lots of "baby hair" in the more skimpy areas and they will kind of stick up. I am 5 mths out of surgery and I think I can finally say, the globs has stopped. Now it is down to strands. Lots of it, but just not globs. So that is giving me an indication that the hair loss is slowing down. Plus I ordered this prodcut from a friend from "it works" and I can't wait to try it. It is for hair and nails. It is packed with Vitamins and minerals for hair.

Well, I haven't been on the site for a long time and thought to check in. So far i have lost 83 lbs. I am in a state that I don't know where to buy clothes. I go to the plus size section out of habit and can't find anything. Then I go to the junior section and I am baffled about how I can now fit into a large or xl in junior size. Amazing?! I am now running on the treadmill which has shaped the body nicely so far. Also I have been doing weights: leg presses and shoulder lifts.

@@Big Opie http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/ways-to-tighten-skin-after-weight-loss/?sce Hope this helps put a few things in perspective.

@@bigcat that was great.

@@reeny Thank you Reeny for expressing what you have experienced. Now that I am not typing via my phone and can actually elaborate more on what I was trying to say while not getting my head torn off my other people..... The dietician explained to me that a lot has to do with age, ethnicity (for the elasticity of the skin. Usually Latinos have better luck with elasticity in their skin, mainly due to natural oily skin), coco butter lotion helps quite a bit. I am 41yrs old and I am of Spanish ethnicity, so the oily skin is of help with the elasticity. Losing weight slowly rather than rapid weight loss also help a lot as it gives time for the skin to recover. It is going to be perfect? NO. It is there going to be hard work on your part? YES. Will there be chances that skin will sag and you may need a tummy tuck? Yes there is always a chance. Nothing is perfect. I didn't mean to provide "pie in the sky" or false hopes to the original poster. I simply stated what was said to me, and I was limited to go into conversation further as I was texting my reply. But, nothing surprises me from the kind of feedback I got, with women jumping down my throat assuming I gave false hope or anything of the like. I have seen that type of behavior in many other posts and it is disgusting to say the least. I am not here to make virtual friends. I am simply here to learn from others, and give feedback on topics that I may relate to in hopes that it helps or brings awareness of sorts. Life is too short to be bitter and jump down people's throat just because you assumed the opinion of another person not to be ideal. I am sure you can Google around more information that may be of a positive note and speak with a professional. http://www.livestrong.com/article/116397-prevent-sagging-skin-during-weight/ Maybe this link will help some as well.