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I’m at the point now where I’m looking at skin removal. I started at 285 I’m down to 160 and have a lot of extra skin on my stomach. It’s been a confidence low point for me, especially being a single woman. I feel like people don’t know what they are getting into with me and definitely don’t feel comfortable with the extra skin. Anyone else have skin surgery? What can I expect? What’s the cost like?

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

I needed to share; I’m finally out of the 200s and feel amazing! I went from a size 22 to a 10, and today I got an 8 on but not comfortably yet. I even started training for a 5k which I would have never done in a million years. Best decision I ever made!

VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 199

Im slowing down a bit with weight loss but I’m living the results, 30lbs down
 

I had the same issue with that stage. It goes away. Use baby spoons and chew 50 times before swallowing. Stop when you get that feeling and go back once it clears. I ended up putting chicken flavored Protein Powder in mashed potatoes and made them extra runny. In about a week or so you’ll forget you had this issue. Your body pretty much had liquid only for a month if you count pre op diet. It’s just readjusting.

Wow, is that the new you trying on clothes? Good for you and congrats on your continued success!

That's fantastic! I'm happy for you!

You look amazing! I can imagine how freeing and fun it is now having so many choices when it comes to clothes. Can't wait to feel that! Enjoy 😀

Congrats! The weight loss does slow down after the first month or so, but it will continue . . . and you are already looking great!

Yes! I’m officially the smallest size in the plus size store I used to frequent. It’s a whole new world being in regular sizes. I’ve never had choices before. It’s fun and also kind of scary

Im slowing down a bit with weight loss but I’m living the results, 30lbs down
 

Yes! I’m officially the smallest size in the plus size store I used to frequent. It’s a whole new world being in regular sizes. I’ve never had choices before. It’s fun and also kind of scary

I am a season ticket holder for a local sports team. I used to be able to smuggle booze into any place I was going, but I find myself having to smuggle food in since the food at the venue is all fried or full of fat and sugar. Anyone else have to be creative with food smuggling?
I welcome new ideas

I work as a key holder at a retail store, because of the physical demands my job presents, and there not being a light duty or part time option... I’m out until my 1 month follow up. I think I’m an office setting I would have been back way soon... thank god for short term disability pay!!
Ps. If your starting a new job double check your insurance didn’t change to something that required more to get surgery



VSG 3.14.18

Highest weight: 285

Surgery weight: 248

Current weight: 229

Yes! Helped me sooo much

Everything I have read and been told, they say if your falling off the wagon to do a week of shakes and start over

Yes! Helped me sooo much

im still dealing with the pain that goes into my back. it is a kind of cramping satisfaction/release type of pain. i was put on muscle relaxers but they dont work very well. has anyone ever heard of anything like this? left side pain that cramps and can be due to scar tissue and goes into the spine? anyone can give any help?

Everything I have read and been told, they say if your falling off the wagon to do a week of shakes and start over

We are very similar in height and weight. You 5'8" me 5'6" weight you 224lbs me 221lbs. We are both currently at 161lbs. I'm about seven months out you eight. While I don't experience much in hunger I too was at a weight loss stand still. I just lost four pounds after a month and a half. I was at my goal weight of 165lbs for quite awhile. Today I weighed myself and saw that I am now at 161lbs. From all that I've read and from those who I have talked to it seems the body has a "natural" weight it wants us to maintain. For me I'm thinking it's 160lbs-170lbs. I'm comfortable with that. I get my Proteins in, drink and exceed my liquids , get my Vitamins in and exercise. I realize I've come far for myself. No more diabetes, high BP, Gerd, etc, etc. So now I focus on maintaining my health. If I do lose more weight I look at it as a plus. If not my health has improved dramatically and that's the real reason I went on this journey. I wish you more success as you continue your journey.