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Well, I think in some aspects the metal thing comes into play. Living in a drastically changed environment so quickly can do a number on you. Anxiety, depression, boredom, etc. 24-access to both your fridge and your TV/couch, for those with small kids, the lack of non-kid time to do anything else, wariness of going outside for walks/runs, etc... In my own personal experience, I gained 6 lbs around Feb-March. Reasons? It was probably a combination of laziness and boredom, as well as slacking on weighing and tracking food and exercising. Is it a coincidence that the weight gain coincided with the beginnings of COVID? Maybe, maybe not. I had to refocus and get back to my "regular" habits and with some dedicated effort, I got rid of those effing 6 lbs. For some, given whatever circumstances they find themselves in, it may be more difficult for them. Just like before WLS, people would question why did we gain so much weight? Why do you even need WLS? Can't you just diet and exercise? Same questioning, just different circumstances. So for all those out there who are finding themselves with the COVID-19-lbs-weight-gain, try as best as you are able to get back to what you were doing when you were successfully losing weight. You did it before, you can totally do it again. Addressing a 10-20 lbs weight gain now is alot more manageable than 50 later. Good Luck everyone, and stay safe ❤️

oh my oh my oh my. this looks absolutely crazily GOOOOOD. Have fun at the cabin!!! ♥️

@Sammi_Katt welcome to the group! Isn't it awesome FEELING awesome? More pics, please!! P.S. Love your top...i have the same one! lol

Love this idea! Though you know, you could always join the ongoing OOTD thread, we looooove ALL clothes/styles/looks ❤️

@Sophie7713 man you have keen eye. You can spot clothing material from a grainy pic and name shoe styles from a tiny peek under a hem! Your white dress is adorable, and looks absolutely breezy. Is it still sweltering down in FL? P.S. and Bobby is the perfect accessory, lol @JRT Mom well technically, I'm 5' 1½"...I round up to make myself feel better. I do think I tend to look taller than I really am when I'm standing by myself. But as soon as a regular height person is next to me, my height challenges are quite apparent. I look I've been zoomed out when I stand next to the Kid. Also, heels are my friend, as is the google search "what to wear when you are short". @GreenTealael One word: SMOKIN'. Ok, ok, 6 more words: I WANT TO BITE YOUR A$$.

Doc said he removed a total of 400g (0.88 lbs) across the 3 procedures, and it was mostly skin. Funny how removal of a measly 400g of skin could make such a difference in appearance. I have no idea if my surgery day size factored into the length of time doc needed to do his thing...though it makes a little bit if sense as there wasn’t alot for him to remove (i.e., not as much “material” to spend time on to have to cut off? I dunno...

Just a regular tummy tuck (hip bone to hip bone), with muscle tightening and a bit of lipo on the flanks. As far as I know he was the only surgeon in there...i nervous-chatted non-stop with like everyone in the room as I lay on the table and none of them identified themselves as surgeons, lol

Gonna chime in! First off, did not have my PS done by neither Cardenas nor Sauceda (I had mine done locally here in Toronto). My surgeon is one if the ones who have a time limit to how long he prefers his patients to be under: 5-6 hours. He did an arm lift, breast lift and tummy tuck in me in that time period last December. While I was/am happy to get it all done in one shot, recovery was a b*tch. I think I probably would have had a better recovery time if I did less. HOWEVER: if I had to do it again, I’d still do it the same way as I think I prefer to have ONE longer-ish recovery period vs. multiple short-ish ones. But that’s just me. Super excited for you though, plastics are a game changer. Good Luck!

Shrimp Ceviche (shrimp, red onion, cilantro, jalepeño, jicama, avocado) on a bed of sushi rice, topped with homemade paprika-spiced pita crisps. (I spent waaaay too much time and effort plating this, lol) I ate about 3/4 cup of the ceviche (sans rice, sans crisps) : 202 calories + some red wine beforehand (+150 calories) + some chicharron afterwards (+172 calories)

Agreed. I really dislike weight/strength training, but I do it almost every day anyway because I know it produces results.

Adding to the end-of-the white-clothes-embago (à la @JAKE H)... This is what I wore to lounge by BFF’s pool this afternoon, so I think the semi-nakedness was appropriate. Though truth be told, I sorta like being semi-naked...😂😂😂😂 Not sure if you can tell, but those are pants I’m wearing...don’t think I’ve worn white pants since high school...

White looks good on you Side note: you are still BIG, but like in a way hotter, more muscle-y way 💪🏼

You know, now that you mention it, I don’t recall discussing weight with my surgeon at my first 3 post-op visits (2 days, 1 week & 1 month). It wasn’t until my 3rd month post op visit that it came up. He said I had reached his expected weight loss for me at that time and considered a “success”. Any further weight loss beyond that was just “bonus”.

Supposed to meet up with a friend for some drinks on a patio tonight, but the rain foiled our plans. Boo. As an aside, jersey-knit dresses/skirts are my new fave clothing items...fitted, but not so binding that I can’t breathe. Only problem is that if I drink/eat too much, you can see it 😂

I’ve tried making both broccoli and cauliflower crusts. Neither if which warranted a second attempt. Let me know if you guys have any luck...

Oh, and another tip: drink lots of water and start a fibre regimen BEFORE surgery. Pain meds (and any iron supplements you are prescribed) will constipate you! I was backed up for THIRTEEN days. IF u do get backed up, glycerin suppositories can be your friend.

@kristieshannon: this is the one i used (i had/have two). I got it in size small, and it was too big, but my mom altered it for me to fit more snugly. I wore it longer than prescribed as I found that wearing it kept the it kept the itchiness as bay. I stopped wearing it around 3 months post and am now just using silicone tape (also keeps itchiness at bay!) https://www.amazon.com/BRABIC-Surgical-Compression-Corrector-Shapewear/dp/B07HQPPV74/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=arm+compression+for+weight+loss&qid=1595451281&sprefix=arm+com&sr=8-4

I will be 1yr, 9 months this week. 5’2”, started at 235, lowest 109, now I consistently hover around 115. I can eat pretty much anything without issue except for large quantities of sugar (especially on an empty stomach, yikes!). With that said, just because I can eat anything, doesn’t mean I do. I still stay away from rice, pasta, bread and potatoes. I don’t really eat fruit except for berries, but I do love me some mangoes, so I won’t say no if its around. I am known to eat dessert or occasion (a lot of times to my detriment...i.e., dumping), and drink semi-regularly. In terms of volume (at one 45-60 minute sitting...I need to eat slowly otherwise I’ll foam up, and I don’t have any liquids for about an hour after I eat anything) Meats and seafood, I top out at maybe 3-4oz, after which I get really uncomfortable and may barf. Pork especially fills me up quick. Though I’d like to think I could probably eat a wole package of cooked bacon if I put my mind to it lololololzzz Raw salads, 2-3 cups Cooked veggies, 1 cup My typical meal is salad with a couple oz of some sort of protein on top. The salad is typically greens, cucumber, carrots, maybe some cheese or seeds/nuts sprinkled on top. I always add 1-2 tbsp of a low cal homemade vinaigrette...I think this is actually my fave part of the salad, lol) If its not salad, I’d eat a small portion of whatever I made for the fam (minus any carbs), less than 1 cup in volume total. Same if I go out to eat. I don’t have any set meal times, I just eat when I’m hungry. Open my fridge and you’ll find partially eaten bowls of food that I work on throughout the day (or over a couple days). The first meal of the day is almost always after noon. I TRY not to eat past 7pm, but am often not successful. I maintain my weight on about 1800-2000 average a day, BUT I exercise regularly, so this has to account for that. I don't really know what my cal intake should/would be if I didn’t exercise, and I’m not really keen on finding out. Finally, in terms of appearance (and this is both my opinion and my fam’s): For some reason I look healthier/less guant/less sickly than I did last year, even at the same weight. This may be due to the plastics I got last December, but I didn’t do anything to my face, and I think it looks way more filled in and less droopy than it did last year. I suspect its because of all the extra carbs...I used to take in less than 25g Net carbs, and these days I am at about 50-100g, depending on the day. So yay, desserts? Lol P.S. Sorry this was so long...I’m in an essay-writing mood today 😎

My mom loaned me her cane for the first few weeks...definitely helped to take pressure off my lower back when I was walking around hunched over due to tummy tuck. Also, a small stool to sit on in the shower was good...it was exhausting standing for so long, and it was easier to wash my hair, as the arm lift prevented from raising them very high, so sitting and lowering my head made it easier to reach. ...and another stool in the kitchen to stand on to reach stuff in the cupboards or fridge. Good Luck! (am excited for you!!)

Oh no you didn’t! This has been on my to-do list for what seems like forever now. Seeing this I have to make it soon already! #yum

I wouldn't worry. I didn't break 400 calories a day until about month 3. And in the first two weeks, I barely broke 400 calories a WEEK. My body did not go into "starvation mode" and I lost steadily until goal with only one "stall" which lasted less than a week around month 4. P.S. The whole concept of "starvation mode" may be misunderstood by most, but that is another story. I agree with @catwoman7, just keep on trucking and you will lose the weight. Good Luck!

Regular lasagna for the fam (left) and a zucchini noodle lasagna for me (right). Also some Keto Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower Bites (used almond meal for the breading, but I did use some honey for the sauce...) Didn’t actually have have any of anything on the table cuz I stuffed myself with all the tasting while I was cooking, lol. Im estimating I probably took in about 300-350 calories doing this 😂

Right?!? What was the recipe (as i happen to have some duck in the freezer!)