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Okay, I'm almost two years out. I've hit the doctors goal and I am still trying to lose the last 18 for my goal. My highest was 280 and I'm now 183, I seem to fluctuate but never higher than 185. I'm really into running lately and currently training for a half marathon. I know my calories are higher but when running 10 miles, your body does need fuel ! Would it be worth a try to do the pouch test ?? I know everyone is different but I really wanna lose these last few not only to reach my goal but also to be able to have the skin removed around the mid-section !!

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those last few pounds are tough huh?!?!?! good luck. I am stuck right now too. also running a lot, so I came back onto the forum to center myself and gain some motivation.... you can do it!!!

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If you only have 18 pounds until goal, you're already eligible for self-pay plastics. You should be within 15% of your goal weight before plastics. I was 153 when I had my first plastics procedure and I'm now bouncing 1-2 pounds around 126 a little under a year and 3 plastic surgeries later. My first surgery was an abdominoplasty and the results were so fantastic that it actually motivated me to keep losing.

The last few pounds are hard, but if your goal weight is only 18 pounds more, then you can consider your plastic surgery consults now. That may give you the extra burst of motivation you need to knock out those last few pounds.

Good luck!

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the pouch test i not a permanent weight loss solution, but does help you feel your restriction, and if you are not good about getting in your Protein, it helps get you back on track.

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@ Feedyoureye nothing is a permanent weight loss solution !!

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@ Feedyoureye nothing is a permanent weight loss solution !!

So true! LOL!

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