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You look great! I think you look proportioned perfectly. I have very large breasts and was scheduled to have a reduction but, chickened out. That was at least ten years ago and I'm about the same weight. I'm torn over weather to do it, because I still have a good bit of weight to lose. Did you have yours done at a normal BMI? I weigh 249 and am 5' 6.5". Even at 145 my breasts were very large and disproportionate. I'm losing, but very slow. I think I should wait till I'm 1 year post-op. Any advice? P.s. I wear an 18 Jean's, but, am still a 2x on top. I wear a 46 ddd, but may be smaller as I need to bring my band tight. I really should be a G cup, but is hard to find. Thanks!

I agree with ArMom. Stop as often as possible and walk a bit. Good luck!💗

I'm not sure, but wanted to say I'm 7.5 months post-op and I'm having a egd next month. I've had chronic upset stomach and nausea since surgery. My PA thinks it could be this. Not sure how to cure or treat it? I try to take protonix everyday, but sometimes I forget. Doesn't seem to help.

I had a repair and vsg as well. I had middle chest pain after surgery when I drank fluids the first 2 weeks. It has since gone away, and in fact, I'm not sure if that it a symptom from the vsg or the hiatal hernia repair.

I just wanted to say welcome to the site. I was the same as you, I became very reclusive. Now that I've shed a lot of weight I love to go out everyday. Even just to go to the store and get dinner for my husband. Mostly for him, because I can't eat much and we way different foods. Good luck on your upcoming surgery!👏

Pretty!💕

2 weeks, 6 weeks, 6 months 1 year and annually after that. Ask if they offer a cash discount if you pay the same day. Good luck!

I love it! 💗 Saw the 2nd movie with my grandkids. It was so good!

Anything with iron will taste gross. Jmo I took the chewable for 2 weeks also, then switched to procare vitamins. They kind of stink, but I chase it will my chewable probiotic.

I love your dress and those shoes are amazing. I'm doing ok. I'm going to be having an EGD because I have an off and on again stomach pain/upset since surgery. I haven't got the date yet until they get the approval. I will let you know what I find out. I'm at 251 and have lost 87 pounds. I feel like I should have lost more, but probably am waiting too much. Last night I ate a whole croissant with no ill feeling. If eat chicken it hurts after a few bites. I try to stick to soft proteins. Yogurt is the easiest on my stomach. I still have tons of restriction, but am finding I can graze a bit. I'm still trying to be very mindful of what I eat. I am at a BMI of 39.9 which is just below morbid obesity. I still have a long way to go. I really hope it get there by 18 months. My dr and I will go over my options at 12 months to see if i need/want a revision to DS. I'm having so much lose skin and would consider doing my arms. I carry my weight in my upper half of my body and have way smaller legs. I guess we all have our problem areas. Mine is my arms, breasts and stomach. You're looking good! How much do you have to lose to goal? I'm at a spot that most people started. But, overall I feel pretty amazing! Take care! Stay in touch. 💗

I can see the change big time! You look amazing!!

Girl you are on fire🔥🔥 My surgery twin!

I'm not much of a cooker and have been kind of winging it. I want to cook and freeze protein dishes. Any recommendations for small freezer type dish to use? I tried and searched but nothing came up. Thank you!

My lipids are higher now than before surgery. Just got my results. How can I lower them? Any suggestions?

That's too bad, Sheri! I think people that are mo have a hard time dealing with someone else taking care of themselves. She probably would have a hard time looking at you and being happy that you are losing and she is not. Don't take it personally!

Thank you! Not sure I really understand this, but I'm going to see if I can watch some you tube videos tomorrow.

I agree with Jenn. I was very regretful the first week. By week 2 it was so much better and today life is so much better. Hang in there.💗

I've lost 83 pounds, but can eat more and seem to be losing very slow. I told my PA I would reevaluate at my 1 year post-op appt. I'm almost 7 months post-op and close to going below a 40 BMI, so not sure if that could interfere with having a revision. I still have diabetes and take BP medicine.

Is it basically converting to an rny then?

Can anyone tell me in layman's terms what a ds does? My Dr wanted me to do this surgery, but opted for a sleeve. Can you convert to a DS from sleeve. Thanks so much! Sorry, not trying to hijack your post 😋

Maybe try a vegan cheese? It looks yummy!

How exciting and scary all in one. You're gonna rock this! Congrats!

This does seem worrisome. I agree with Fluffy! Got to the ER. I have never thrown up and if I were to throw up this much, I would be there in a minute. Good luck! Let us know how you do!

I get the same feeling, even tonight with rice and shrimp. After only a few shrimp and couple bites of rice I feel somewhat of a pain in my chest and nausea. I sat the food down and was able to finish about 15 minutes later without that same feeling. Meat is hard on my stomach and I'm almost 7 months out. Hopefully with time it will get better!

This is awesome.💗 Love hearing people's updates, it keeps me so motivated. Congrats!