Jeaniered

I kept buying inexpensive bands which I had to replace nearly every month. I have now had my rings resized by the jewellers and they fit great. Glad to have them back in my finger.

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Good for you, you look great. I agree with your philosophy, I don’t want to look like my mum though she was pretty wild and foxy. I hear what your saying and perhaps I’m throwing the towel in too soon let’s see how it goes. I agree my thighs need a bit more off, just worried about any more loose skin. I too want to turn heads which I’m doing now and it’s great. Thanks for the kick up the bum. X

“Normals” fine for me. I’ll go with the advice of my doctor but thanks for your comments. The way things are going I may end of losing more anyway.

Yes I agree, but I did this for my health also everybody’s body is different. I don’t feel fat, I feel just right. You judge, my latest photos below. Also my surgeon told me he thought I’m about right and that he felt that in his opinion the bim boundries are a bit extreme. Anyway I’m still losing, even though I’m trying to maintain my current weight. I might end up hitting my normal bmi anyway 😂

Not sure what you mean by language? I didn’t say I looked Ill, but if I got to my recommend bmi then I felt i would look ill! At 63 I would look silly trying to look like a model! Why are you picking on me?

It’s early days and your body has to adapt, keep doing what your doing it should all level out. Be patient, all will work out. I had long stalls and became obsessed with the whole process and felt it hadn’t worked. If you have long hair, get it cut short as this will help. I didn’t notice st first that my hair had stopped falling out, then my hairdresser told me she could see my hair growing back in. It took 2 months, but it’s good now, healthy, thick and shiny. Do you take any other vitamins? I take multi vitamins every day and have b12 injections every 12 weeks. In a year when your nice and slim and look back, you will realise that it’s just part of your journey and you got there.

I took protein drinks, could never quite reach the required water level. Once 8 got past the first couple of months I followed the keto diet which is very high protein and it was really good and easy. Now eat what ever I want but very small amounts.

I lay in bed and can feel my ribs, in fact they are sticking out! But my bim is still not normal. If I lose more I will look Ill. I’m 63, happy with where I am, bought long length boots today, not extra wide and can cross my legs, go to the gym and run with my grandkids so I’m happy. I’m in the uk so have the nhs (though I did pay for my sleeve) and so I don’t have to go the medical insures to plead for treatment.

The goal I set was too extreme. But glad I set it as a goal as it gave me the drive I needed. So go for it - reach for the stars then you will be happy when you reach the moon! I knew when I got there, the hardest part now is to maintain at this weight. I’m still loosing and beginning to look a bit too thin lol.

Somethings not right with your surgery, from day 1 have bot been able to eat more than a couple of ounces at a time. Now a year on I still can’t eat more than a few mouthfuls at a time. My surgeon told me he took away 90% of my stomach and I still struggle to eat. Perhaps the insurance company need to hear your complaints about him. They won’t be happy if they paying out for something that’s not working.

The goal I set was too extreme. But glad I set it as a goal as it gave me the drive I needed. So go for it - reach for the stars then you will be happy when you reach the moon! I knew when I got there, the hardest part now is to maintain at this weight. I’m still loosing and beginning to look a bit too thin lol.

Biotin vitamins and caffeine shampoo and conditioner. The difference has been amazing. I got the biotin tablets on amazon. Hair is now filly restored, very shiny and looks great.

Yeh all normal, will settle down. Have a look at keto diet when your ready, really helped me. Good luck. Your doing good

I think a number of people are posting in here thinking it’s 2008 sleevers when we remind fact August 2007. Happy to help you but we are a further step on. Aways here to help. S

Ok it’s been hard. One year later land I’ve had it all, pain, gas, uncertainty, what to eat, what not to eatq, protein, water in take etc., but you should get there in the end! I run, i wear clothes I never dreamed off, I take less meds and I walk with my held held high. I love life!

I too am now on maintenance diet. Planned to lose more but am now happy with where I am and as I can now feel my ribs sticking out - think it’s time to stop and just enjoy my life. So thankful too, life is great

Just your tummy adjusting try it every other day for a week till it gets used to it. Should settle down.

Wow absolutely amazing well done

One year anniversary and feeling great. Little bit to go, but 110 pounds so far. Off meds and feel absolutely fantastic.

Absolutely stunning. Well done you look fab xxx

Well done to everyone who has gone through surgery. I promise it will get better and it will be worth it. Remember don’t sweat the small stuff.

fantastic result so pleased for you. I’m heading for my anniversary on 8th August and have lost 105 pounds so far. Also off most of my meds and feel fantastic. I haven’t had many problems myself but the support and advice on this page has been great when I’ve hit a wall. Look forward to seeing your pics and the new you.

I’m going to wear the dress I bought a year ago as my goal. which I never thought I’d fit into ever. But it fits and is now a bit big but I love it. Then I’m going out to dinner with my husband who has been my rock. It’s also my birthday so double celebrations.