Hayleymillay 26 Posted July 20, 2016 Yes, there is WiFi that is free and faster options that cost money. Everything is cheap. We rented a few movies and they were good about bringing broth, Popsicles and Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted July 20, 2016 I went into surgery with a 30 BMI and am 51. I don't think I am going to have saggy skin. Was sleeved 7/5/16 so am only a few weeks out. I weighed 187 on that day and am 179 today. The weight loss is slower than those with a high BMI. Bottom line, I would prefer losing the weight and having extra skin than remaining obese. So far, my skin looks great. My highest weight was 215. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted July 20, 2016 I am 61 with BMI of 35...barely. cw 205 at 5'4". Have prep app scheduled in 1wk. Dr says most likely will be sched for first wk in aug. A little concerned about loose skin on arms and legs and hoping it isn't too bad! Might get myself a Tummy Tuck if needed to take care of that area! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triplethreat 257 Posted July 20, 2016 @@dke, your stats are about like mine. I was about 204ish before my preop, and was 199 day of surgery. I weighed myself on Saturday of last week and was 190, four days after surgery. Haven't weighed myself since then but I can tell I'm smaller. I don't think loose skin will be too bad but flabby arms are going to be a struggle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soccergirl09 52 Posted July 20, 2016 I'm at the plateau stage so it has been frustrating. I have not weighed myself in a couple days but I can tell I have not lost anything. I lost a lot super quick, like 12lbs in just a few days. I have one more day of full liquids then on to purées so I'm so nervous that I am just done loosing. I know I'm being irrational but I'm freaking out. And I do think I will get loose skin on my arms, tummy and tights. I'm 34 and my BMI was 33, 31 now, but I got the feeling I'm going to have loose skin. My surgery was on the 7th Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted July 20, 2016 @@dke, your stats are about like mine. I was about 204ish before my preop, and was 199 day of surgery. I weighed myself on Saturday of last week and was 190, four days after surgery. Haven't weighed myself since then but I can tell I'm smaller. I don't think loose skin will be too bad but flabby arms are going to be a struggle! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dke 26 Posted July 20, 2016 Triplethreat what surgery did you have? My surgeon thinks I will be happier with RNY. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triplethreat 257 Posted July 20, 2016 I had the sleeve. My surgeon didn't think I needed RNY and felt like I would have fewer longterm issues with the sleeve (nutrient absorption). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtum 49 Posted July 20, 2016 I had a decent amount of hair loss in the first 6 months, but it's stopped now, by 9 months and seems to be growing back. it didn't get to a dramatic point, but was noticeable to me and disturbing to my husband to find so much hair in the shower drain! as far as loose skin, i would say my stomach and upper leg skin is not as tight as it might have been when i weighed 135 "originally", but i still feel comfortable in a bathing suit. working out as you lose apparently helps, but who really knows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted July 20, 2016 @@Newtum what was your surgery weight? (If you don't mind sharing!) @@triplethreat what is RNY? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtum 49 Posted July 20, 2016 @@LowBMISleever - 185. We have pretty similar stats! I started at 185, GW 127, CW 135. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted July 20, 2016 Awesome! Do you mind sharing your loss timeline? Like how many pounds lost at 1 month, 3, months, 6 months? @@Newtum Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtum 49 Posted July 20, 2016 Awesome! Do you mind sharing your loss timeline? Like how many pounds lost at 1 month, 3, months, 6 months? @@Newtum Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Sure: SW: 185 1 month out: 164 3 months out: 151 6 months out: 141 9 months out: 135 After the initial drop, I've always felt my weight loss was "slow", and maybe it is, but it's always moving in a downward direction, however "slowly", and lord knows its nothing I could ever have accomplished on my own -- I TRIED! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted July 20, 2016 Omg you're making me SO excited!! I'm 48 hours away from being sleeved!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LowBMISleever 381 Posted July 20, 2016 @@Newtum do you work out at all? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites