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28 minutes ago, Tripletsmom1971 said:

I CANNOT believe that I stand here in a size 10 jeans, I’m not sure I EVER even THOUGHT I would wear that size jeans! Talk about a NSV!! ( down from a 24/26 Jean)

Congratulations!!! I know that feeling. I know i never imagined I would be in the sizes I am now. It really is a surreal and "holy crap" moment.

Keep up the great work!

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39 minutes ago, Tripletsmom1971 said:

I CANNOT believe that I stand here in a size 10 jeans, I’m not sure I EVER even THOUGHT I would wear that size jeans! Talk about a NSV!! ( down from a 24/26 Jean)

Great job!!!

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I did my 4 month post op measurements and It was the first time in years that my measuring tape fit around my hips, for accurate measuring, without me having to mark and remeasure due to my hips being larger then my measuring tape fitting once around. What a feeling!

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Well, I went to Florida this past week. Did 4 days at Disney/Universal parks. Walked 7 or MORE miles EVERY DAY!

What??? 7 MILES A DAY!! I would have had to stop and take breaks, maybe quit half way through the day previously!

My feet hurt, but everyone's did. So I don't take that as a weight issue at this point, just A LOT OF WALKING!

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When I was at my highest weight, it felt like my body was just running out of places to put more fat and I started getting pads of fat in weird places.
Today I noticed that my "buffalo hump" (fat pad between my shoulder blades) is gone and my back is a more normal shape. And also my "hotdog bun" (rolls of fat at the nape of my neck) is basically gone. The pad on my shin just below my kneecap is almost gone.
I'm still fat as of now, but just in the usual places.
I also had a buffalo hump and it was so uncomfortable. I couldn't even bed my head back or lie on my back because of it. It feels so much better now that it's gone!

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10 hours ago, kcuster83 said:

Well, I went to Florida this past week. Did 4 days at Disney/Universal parks. Walked 7 or MORE miles EVERY DAY!

What??? 7 MILES A DAY!! I would have had to stop and take breaks, maybe quit half way through the day previously!

My feet hurt, but everyone's did. So I don't take that as a weight issue at this point, just A LOT OF WALKING!

I'm happy to hear that you had a wonderful time there. I can't wait for our next family trip

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Yesterday I was laying in bed. On my back flat and suddenly realized my boobs are higher than my stomach!!! I really think this is the first time EVER!

I have always had small boobs, and now deflated small boobs so this is really saying something! hahaha

I didn't see my stomach! Even when I inflated or pushed it up my boobs were still higher! WOOHOO

Also... hip bones..like real hip bones sticking out like skinny folk. Only when I am laying on my side cause all the skin lays on the bed.. but I WILL TAKE IT!

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here is one.. I adjusted the drivers seat in a car!

I pulled a work vehicle seat closer to the steering wheel (yay!!) but even more amazing I was sitting in the seat and could actually reach down and adjust without getting out of the car or straining !! as little as four months ago there is no way i could have done that. My body’s bulk prevented that sort of movement.

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I fell asleep with out my CPAP mask on after using the washroom a few nights ago and did not snore or feel tired the next day. I slept quite well. I think I might not be in need of my CPAP soon. Going to talk with my doc and set up a sleep study. Keep you all posted

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Ok so on Saturday I went to a band exhibition and walked over 10,000 steps most of which was uphill(I wish I was joking). And I'm still alive today B) And only had reasonable soreness the next day. One of the other chaperones even joked about how weird me and another chaperone were because we managed to hold a conversation the entire up hill climb from busses to stadium. It struck me then I never would've been able to do that 6 months ago, nor would I have been able to recover so quickly. And it was a 17 hour day and I managed to keep my energy up all day.

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On 10/23/2022 at 11:17 PM, Leo segovia said:

I fell asleep with out my CPAP mask on after using the washroom a few nights ago and did not snore or feel tired the next day. I slept quite well. I think I might not be in need of my CPAP soon. Going to talk with my doc and set up a sleep study. Keep you all posted

I stopped using mine about 3 months after surgery and have not touched it since. After losing significant weight, you may not need it at all. I obviously would check with your doctor, but it is not uncommon.

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I use a fitbit watch & I've gone down 2 notches since getting it in Feb! I can insert 2 fingers in the space between my wrist & the band. like whoa I forget wrist fat was a thing lol

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Finally got rid of my XXL pre-surgery coats. Bought smalls and mediums last winter in casual jackets, but didn’t have a dress coat. I found two beautiful coats, both on sale, but one was an XXS and one was a size 2. I thought, “No way” but tried them anyway. They’re form fitting, but fit. Got them both! Yippee!!!!

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My watch fell off. I always liked to wear my watch loose, more like a Bracelet, but the other day i was reaching for something and whoop! There it went. (Cheap watch, didn't hurt it.) But I just stood there, like I had done a magic trick, lol. Slipped it back on, wiggled it off. Gotta find someone to take out links. 😋

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