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I am confused as to what you are saying? You had wls to lose weight. You are going to lose weight. Your skin will rebound and change in size as you change in size. It's a good and natural process. Many factors as to how much the skin will rebound. Lose the weight.....burn that shyt off......then evaluate the skin.....if it there is excess that doesn't rebound as much as you'd like.....schedule an appointment with a plastic surgeon and get that addressed. Lose the weight and stay in contact with your bariatric surgeon. Don't be a dumb azz and try to work around your wls or your program's guidelines.

(same reply posted on your other other similar thread) Howdy Will. Man, we share some stats. October 13, 2015 was also my surgery date. So grateful for it, too, because there was a fear that I'd have to wait until later in the year....or beyond for insurance approval. I was able to cut through all the delays and so happy for this. Anyway....you've lost a solid chunk and will surely lose more. I think that we are put in the drivers seat with WLS and can steer the vehicle wherever we choose to go. On the date of surgery I weighed 422. A couple of things that have really been key for me: I never stopped taking Vitamins. I routinely use Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. I do not eat "stuff I want in smaller portions". I stick to Proteins.....and mainly those with low carbohydrate content (not breaded or slathered with sugary sauces). I've found that I now have more "cravings" for salmon, chicken, fish, steak and etc than I ever had for Snickers bars and ice cream. The thing that I seem to be struggling with is getting consistent on formal exercise. Back pain issues reoccur and I have to be careful when and how I push it. In the process of getting another round of PT & spine injections to address this now. I do walk way more on my job and in general life than before wls. My sleeve tolerates my daily coffee really well thus far. It also tolerates a few adult drinks on weekends. Anytime I've had slower periods of loss.....or even a gain of a couple pounds.....I have been able to pinpoint my exact behaviors that led to it. This has given me great confidence for controlling my weight for the rest of my life. I have adopted the behaviors of dietary intake monitoring....calories, types of calories, ensuring I get the macros I'm targeting.....frequent weigh ins......corrective dietary actions from doing so.......portion control......parking very far from any entrance and hoofing it, etc. You are in the driver's seat, my friend. Your sleeve can offer restriction to slow your roll on your prior eating amounts.....surely it does this. It can, however, do so much more. Hopefully you are free of hunger now and can take full advantage of this to simply feed your body what it needs......not what your old cravings conjure up. You got this, Will.

Howdy Will. Man, we share some stats. October 13, 2015 was also my surgery date. So grateful for it, too, because there was a fear that I'd have to wait until later in the year....or beyond for insurance approval. I was able to cut through all the delays and so happy for this. Anyway....you've lost a solid chunk and will surely lose more. I think that we are put in the drivers seat with WLS and can steer the vehicle wherever we choose to go. On the date of surgery I weighed 422. A couple of things that have really been key for me: I never stopped taking Vitamins. I routinely use Protein shakes as Meal Replacements. I do not eat "stuff I want in smaller portions". I stick to Proteins.....and mainly those with low carbohydrate content (not breaded or slathered with sugary sauces). I've found that I now have more "cravings" for salmon, chicken, fish, steak and etc than I ever had for Snickers bars and ice cream. The thing that I seem to be struggling with is getting consistent on formal exercise. Back pain issues reoccur and I have to be careful when and how I push it. In the process of getting another round of PT & spine injections to address this now. I do walk way more on my job and in general life than before wls. My sleeve tolerates my daily coffee really well thus far. It also tolerates a few adult drinks on weekends. Anytime I've had slower periods of loss.....or even a gain of a couple pounds.....I have been able to pinpoint my exact behaviors that led to it. This has given me great confidence for controlling my weight for the rest of my life. I have adopted the behaviors of dietary intake monitoring....calories, types of calories, ensuring I get the macros I'm targeting.....frequent weigh ins......corrective dietary actions from doing so.......portion control......parking very far from any entrance and hoofing it, etc. You are in the driver's seat, my friend. Your sleeve can offer restriction to slow your roll on your prior eating amounts.....surely it does this. It can, however, do so much more. Hopefully you are free of hunger now and can take full advantage of this to simply feed your body what it needs......not what your old cravings conjure up. You got this, Will.

Sorry about the negative comments you are receiving. Unsure why that happens. Anyway, I couldn't remember the weights my first month so I went and checked the weigh in history.....looks like I was 422 on day of surgery and 387 a month out. First couple months were my best losing months for sure. Rate of loss slowed down afterwards.

Do you have pets????? Go to the nearest pet store......hoist up two of their largest bags of dog food and walk around the store with it. There ya go. That's 100lbs on hoof. Feels damn good to get rid of it. You'll never want it back....PROMISE !!!!

Damn, woman.......many ways to feel normal other than face planting. Don't do that shyt anymore, hear me ! I get you, though. Enjoying the feels of normalicy.. Hope all is well and nothing is amiss.

I know what ya mean. There is simply no comparison to the old self vs the new self. Feels pretty damn good doesn't it ?

I have had times where it took nothing to reach that feeling. Currently I can eat two pouches of flavored tuna in a 15 minute period. I know....I know....too dang fast, but that is lunch. Done and cafe is shut down....timer started and Water is had 35 mins later. Recently I would have one pack and that was it.....done......no desire to eat another. I have no idea what to attribute this change to.....but I have learned to listen to my body and roll with it.

Well done, boss. Very well done. You are killing it !!!!

Much respect !!!!! Keep on lighting the way ahead for us all.

Well done. It's a good feeling isn't it ? !!!!

I've had bison, elk and a tons of deer meat. I enjoy grilling a steak about as much as anything however, my current passion is shrimp, oysters and some fish.

@@bayougirlmrsc It's getting worse, too.......the wickedness. I quit fighting it and just roll with it now. It is what it is. A dude must abide.

This always struck me as difficult to get in your required Protein per day, especially early on, without having to have Protein shakes. What is your required protein per day? My minimum protein goal is 64 grams per day. So 3 oz of chicken has 24 grams. So that leaves me 40 grams and 2 meals. For Breakfast I have 1 egg with tomatoes and spinach and feta. So 6 grams for the egg and 1 gram for the feta. So I have to get 33 more in my final meal of the day. That is for the minimum. I see for many people the protein minimum is frequently as high as 80. This doesn't seem like it allows much room for fruits or vegetables. I am glad it works for you but I just see it as really tough to get your protein in with only 3 meals and still have a balanced diet with some vegetables. My surgeon wants me to eat only 4-6 oz per meal. Sometimes I can eat more than 3 or 4 oz of chicken at a time but that is rare. I am 14 months out, so not newly sleeved. This always struck me as difficult to get in your required protein per day, especially early on, without having to have protein shakes. What is your required protein per day? My minimum protein goal is 64 grams per day. So 3 oz of chicken has 24 grams. So that leaves me 40 grams and 2 meals. For breakfast I have 1 egg with tomatoes and spinach and feta. So 6 grams for the egg and 1 gram for the feta. So I have to get 33 more in my final meal of the day. That is for the minimum. I see for many people the protein minimum is frequently as high as 80. This doesn't seem like it allows much room for fruits or vegetables. I am glad it works for you but I just see it as really tough to get your protein in with only 3 meals and still have a balanced diet with some vegetables. My surgeon wants me to eat only 4-6 oz per meal. Sometimes I can eat more than 3 or 4 oz of chicken at a time but that is rare. I am 14 months out, so not newly sleeved. I'm in my fifth month........full blown weight loss mode. There are seldom anything but protein in my meals. I easily get 60-80 grams per day. Tuna, chicken, steak and omlettes. Shakes and bars help, too. I suspect when I'm a year or more out things will change on types and quantities

Outstanding !!!!!!! You've done great.

I worked a 17 hour work day yesterday and came home and took my wife out for what I hoped would be a date afternoon. I still got my gym time in. Going to my job now for a four hour meeting on my day off. After this I have an appointment scheduled with my pain management Doctor for more spine injections. I will still get my gym time in. You can find the energy if you really want to. You can do anything if you really want to.

My surgeon was very clear on this. He said to stick with my 3 meals each day and to avoid snacking. He maintains that the hunger is gone and that eating is simply about feeding the body what it needs and that Snacks aren't a part of the plan. Does this apply to everyone ? Of course not......it was simply his instructions for me. I'm following along for the most part with his plan.

Well done !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's a big fat NOPE for me!I would've been outta there lickity split. I think I shuddered just reading your post. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App Trust me......lickety split came to mind. Lickety split kept coming to mind all week while I was there.

Now you know the trooff. I was me. Next time.....I'll leave the dark ninja sheets off.....and wear white bedsheets when I do my ghosting around your parts. Boooooo. Boooooo. Be berry scary wuttle gurls. Chains rattling and all that. Ready for tricks 'n treats and some next level haunting stuff.

Perceptive of you. I have a younger sister who is 9 years younger. Quite often, though, she plays the role of the older sibling. I guess you drank all of the Tequila the 1st night? Tito's Vodka & cranberry, thank you very much. A cute little temptress bartender did talk me into tequila drinks a couple nights later. Lawdy, she did so with ease and enthusiasm. She even had one with me. Rules were broken. We laughed about who was the bad influence.... I learned more about the ghost later in the week. It was all good. Perhaps one of the best weeks of my life in many ways. Learned a lot about myself. Long story. Private details, however, it's good to go on adventures and live a little. This one was way overdue. I will not wait so long before another.....trust & believe this. I was trying to be careful and wake only you......damn....bumped into that picture and so much for stealth........sorry. My ninja skills are better these days.......as long as my trick back isn't flaring up. I need new ninja-clothes.......the old ones are way too baggy.....sorta ruins the visual impact of the whole outfit. No shock & awe.....just evokes laughs from womenz...."WTH is this? Why is he wearing black sails and sheets.......wut he trying' to do.......he a ninja? Naw....he just got a bunch of fabric on sale at Cloth Barn and trying to impress". Old broke down ninja-hood is tough times, Vixen. Clothes are too-loose........

Absolutely true. The little things..........

Id have waved such stuff off as superstitious mumbo jumbo until a recent experience had me raise my eyebrows and take note. Was staying in a hotel......it was a house that had been converted into a hotel. Old. Charming. Ambiance. The room in my floor was creaky & squeaky. Anyone walking was easily heard. My first night there I heard someone walking beside the bed, pass in front of the bed and go into the bathroom. I was wide awake when it happened and had plenty of light filtering through an adjacent window to confirm that I was alone. I have no deeper explanation for this other than it happened. I did get up to check around and the rooms were empty of course. Crazy times. Stayed a few more nights and nothing even remotely strange like that happened again.

I never did......but then again I use so much artificial sweetener that it can't be good. I need to reduce the amounts of Splenda and such I use. I may give small amounts of honey a try even though I know there will be more carbs involved.