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MzCookie Luscious
on 7/15/12 10:16 pm - Savannah, GA

RNY on 06/27/03

Topic: RE: Just checking in on my peeps ...

Hey, there!

You spoke the truth!

Best wishes.

CidGrad
on 7/15/12 9:46 pm - Upper Marlboro, MD

VSG on 12/06/10

Topic: Just checking in on my peeps ...

I was a frequent visitor to OH prior to and just after my VSG. I would see vets pop back into forums and say that they were so busy "living" that they just did not have a chance to post on OH. I thought "whatever!" at the time. Now I'm one of those folks --- once you get healed and the weight is gone this becomes your reality. Just a few thoughts:

1. I was 415 at my heaviest; now I'm 255 and look like a ******g adonis -- seriously

2. I never had a problem getting women when I was heavy; now I get propositioned daily. It was cute at first; it gets annoying sometimes now

3. Acohol is great but it is very dangerous. I got popped for a DUI. Please, please, please be careful ... you have no idea how quickly it gets into your bloodstream. It looks like I will have the charges dropped due to a technicality. I hired the best lawyer in my state and fighting this is going to cost me $15K -- NOT WORTH IT

4. This new you will put a strain on your marriage / relationship ... people dont like to see you advance / progress -- they like you fat and miserable. I say to hell with them.

5. Working out is an absolute must. I run, walk, lift weights, hike, bike, kayak ... I love the active lifestyle that I live now

6. I can buy clothes from a regular dept store right off the rack and not have to have them tailored. They fit like a good pair of gloves.

7. I suffered with my VSG ... I ended up having a leak and suffered for 6 months ... almost killed me. I STILL would do it all again ... this surgery has changed my life completely.

For your newbies please recognize that this is a hard road ... not just the surgery but everything that comes with becoming a new you ... prepare yourselves its one helluva ride.

Blu-Diva
on 7/15/12 11:39 am - Hamilton, Canada

Topic: RE: where is it going ?

I don't know what to say, cause I'm in the same boat. I love my butt. If you find out make she you tell, and if I do, I be sure to PM you. Good luck.

Surgery date May 7 / 2012
Highest 312 lbs - Pre Op 297lbs - now 199 lbs
I know now that my location was never my destination.
Blu-Diva

Tricie 40
on 7/15/12 1:05 am - Back Home For Good, IL

RNY on 01/17/07

Topic: RE: Plastic Surgery and Age

I am 48 have lost 200 lbs with WLS and if I could afford PS I would have had it done long time ago. I have so much lose skin on my thighs, stomach, arms, and whatuse to be considered breast. . Im not trying to look like Im 16. But I do want to like what I see after all the hard work I put in. So to answer your question....to me yes it is worth it!

Congrats on your weight loss

The only person that is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Live while you are alive

Tricie

vogue
on 7/14/12 8:42 am

VSG on 08/30/12

Topic: RE: Changes in Relationships Post-Op

my husband was a lil insecure even when we married...as I gained weight over last 10 years, he knows men have never not been attracted to me...
I worry a little that he will grow even more insecure...
I aint going nowhere...I dont want anyone else...Im just trying to get my sexy back physically

Highest Weight: 272 Surgery Weight: 266 (08-30-12)

hit "normal" BMI (161 pounds) in 10 months Superficial Goal: 129 Maintenance Goal: 140 lbs

SKINNY PEOPLE LOOK GOOD IN CLOTHES, FIT PEOPLE LOOK GREAT NAKED....I WANT TO BE FIT!!

vogue
on 7/14/12 7:57 am

VSG on 08/30/12

Topic: RE: where is it going ?

I dont know but if I lose my butt I will just be too upset... I had a dig donkey butt when I was 125 lbs and I would like very much to keep it

Highest Weight: 272 Surgery Weight: 266 (08-30-12)

hit "normal" BMI (161 pounds) in 10 months Superficial Goal: 129 Maintenance Goal: 140 lbs

SKINNY PEOPLE LOOK GOOD IN CLOTHES, FIT PEOPLE LOOK GREAT NAKED....I WANT TO BE FIT!!

stillfablessfat
on 7/13/12 1:28 pm - CA

VSG on 05/30/12

Topic: where is it going ?

I've been working out at least 3 times a week for the last 6 months and I have always had a big stomach but I had a big booty too even when I was skinny years ago I had a nice big booty but now its leaving but my stomach is still big what can I do I do squats but I can't do sit ups to save my life. my stomach is getting smaller its just not leaving has fast has my booty ................Help me ! any advise?

Leslie hw250 sw211 gw140