Thanks for the advise I just had my mom bring me her measuring tape I'm gonna take my measurements tonight..........and yea I'm going to have to practice patients

Not trying to rain on your parade, but....

With a VSG, you still absorb 100% of all the calories you take in.

I have a DS, because I knew I would need the malabsorption to maintain my weight loss.  The top half (restriction) part of the DS is a VSG.

If you ever need the malabsorptive component, you're already halfway there!

I guess you could say we're "half" sisters 

Keep a coupla big outfits you really like - you'll be able to use them for "demo" purposes later, and if God forbid, you get some significant regain, you'll have a coupla cute outfits to wear.

Not hatin' on the VSG, but I would consider getting the small bowel switch half for a full DS.  It's more of a pain with the supplements, but I'd rather do supplements than risk regain!

So far I'm giving myself a solid B for diet and exercise. I missed my zumba yesterday but that was my just for fun; no penalties earned.  Cardio & strength/ abs workouts all done well.   It is my first week back to strict low carbing (as of yesterday that is).  I ate a lot and sporadically but not too much and only the 'right' foods.  My workouts are on point for the week as well.  

I'm looking to get my meals on time and better spaced so I can end the week at a B+/A-.  As the carb cravings from Monday's dining out subside, it will get easier. 

The scale said fkcu you this morning way over my suicidal mark at 153 up from last week's 146.4 in spite of overall good behavior.  No water weight involved.  My Tanita body water% / body fat% scale is accurate to the one at my wls's office and at the gym so I can rely on it.  This is the bane of my existence.  The positive is my new size 0 capris from the Gap are on and zipped.  That did not happen when I bought them a month ago so I am trimming and firming the thighs if nothing else. 

For the rest of the week:  Stay off the carbs.  Work the thighs and belly.  Burn the calories with the cardio.  I'm working for that A and back to the 140's, then to my personal holy grail, the 130's. 

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Listen to everyone above. They are right. There are times when I want to get on the scale daily and they are times the numbers fluctuate when I do. I have to remember that everything will happen when it is suppose to happen. People notice the weight loss in other areas such as the face. So relax and let go of the negative energy. Best of luck to you

Hey VM,  I had blephopasty last summer to remove the bags from under my eyes.  I had everyone telling me how great I looked but when I looked in the mirror all I saw was bags so I got it done and I am so happy I did, you literally cannot tell I had surgery and I had the type where they cut off the extra skin.

I said all that to say I have two years till 50 and I too felt maybe it was too late but then I thought how young I am and look and how I wanted my face to reflect that completely, and I have no regrets at all.

Do what makes you happt, weight the goods and bads and don't let fear stop you.

Wish you luck with your decision.