Stella S

Great topic! At 3.8 years out I eat small meals - balanced. Some carbs but mostly veggies and fish I do eat really really good chocolate and drink a glass of wine 1 to 2 times a week. I stayed in my 5 lb window until an extended arm lift a month ago and now I am up 9 lbs so until it is back Down more traditional sleeve diet and no wine... Agree exercise is key for me too.

Go to your follow up!! Stay under care of a MD. I switched to my internist at 6 months but I echo get lab work. I had LBL and BL plus some work on outer thigh and a bit of fat transfer to plump up my bum after 1.8 years after sleeve. Just had extended arm lift abou 3.5 years after sleeve and will have my inner thighs completed in March. I have depleted my sick leave!!! Insurance has covered nothing but lab work and prescriptions. I was private pay for sleeve as well. Worth every dime. I hit my goal weight at 10 months with a loss of 100 lbs.

My PS would not do breasts and arms together as Kim noted. Skin is pulling in opposite directions. That said many PS combine them.

Yikes! I also used top doc and A rated hospital - 25 K for lower body with outer thigh plus a bit of bum work and breasts surgery 2 a separate 9 k for inner thighs and surgery 3 9 k for arm with side and back of torso. I had mine done in a high cost area but would not rule out 1 or 2 hours away. - CT or NJ. Even Long Island Get a few quotes whatever you do then go with what you are comfortable.

Would be helpful to know what region you are in. Check out local reviews.

Is there a question here? We change our clothes to fit - why not the skin? If you want the PS - do it!

You have this - breath. If you can handle and infant and teenager graduate school will be fine and the sleeve will be just part of a larger transformation. Sometimes structure makes change a little easier you are spot on there is never a good time - The time is now. [emoji38]

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Fabulous accomplishment. Life changing year!! Dream it. Risk it. Do it!

I love that you guys wrap app self compassion realistic goal small steps and support thank you

Agreed - liquid for 2 days with focus on getting water and protien. Then move to clean meals with scheduled snacks. After the huge loss you have the next 15 to 20. Ready set go.

With you on the thighs - I had breasts tum rear and outer thighs done together I am doing the arms separate as that skin Pulls in a different direction. The inner thighs also will be done separate that skin pulls pulls opposite from the stomach. Pick your surgeon and they know this process. Best

Agreed - a touch of self compassion goes a long way. Focus on water intake - that is what seems to be my first battle.

Welcome. Yes there is good and bad information everywhere. Best to you.

Nice!

A little bit of what each person has said for me - I have not seen my surgical team into and a half years I don’t identify as a patient - I am a person who needs to be aware of what I consume and how much energy I am spending - I was overweight for half my life yeah it’s a thing I imagine and always Wellby - it impacts how I approach food exercise and health. Like each of you I am so much more than my weight - I am an instructor, a author, a therapist, daughter, a mother a wife and with regular frequency I am even a lover. There is a great Ted talk called the danger of a solo story. We are all here because of WLS but we are complex vibrant persons Who have fought and fought hard to live life fully

Agreed. I can eat more and have to always stay on top of it. Which is very boring I get tired of staying on top of it. I have just learned a lot as I too never understood losing the restriction. I I noticed I do not have the same support in my community as I did 3+ years ago as though I have received an exorcism of sorts.

You are losing 11 lbs a month. How long since the scale moved. Also what about body measurements. You are doing great. I must track all food and exercise. [emoji5]. Keep us updated.

I use Strava for runs and cycling.

Fabulous times. A bra line cuts off the back skin

Interesting!! Let us know what happens a consult. Incorporating sides is my hope. My PS is pushing a bra line instead.

I used mine until expired. This time I did not lie about my weight

A new year. New goals. 2017 I maintained a active life. Now I am planning on the same plus biking my first century and upping my run from a 5 K in 26 minutes to a 10 k in - who knows? What about you? Inspire me with what you have achieved and where you will find wins in 2018.

Almonds - string cheese - I wonder why that stuff never goes bad - protien bar of course. Keep nonfat yogurt or a bean salad in your room. I ask hotels do a fridge for medical concernsand then have groceries delivered veggies and hummus as well. Tuna or chicken salad on sliced cucumber is a good in room option as well. Enjoy the magical kingdom.