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JMM1234, Thanks for the reply. I think the consensus is what you are saying. Seems to be less as time goes by. I am drink plenty of water and taking a lot of protein powder in. I have blood work coming up and will discuss with Gen Practitioner.....
Jeff W Waldrop
That's so odd! Sauconies are known for having a wider toe box too. I agree about looking to your socks.
I use blister bandaids. They're...puffy and cushioning?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Get some better socks. That's what helps me.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
"May your choices reflect your hopes and not your fears."
My mouth has finally recovered from this root canal. I have no appointments this week. So I'm going to get it in and hope it boosts my mood. Let's go!
Monday - Strength training arms
Tuesday - Strength training legs
Wednesday - Cardio
Thursday - Strength training arms
Friday - Cardio
Saturday/Sunday - Nothing formal
Yeah that's what I figured. I suppose if there were a nonsurgical way, someone here would have found it.

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180
Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25
VSG on February 20, 2017
Taper time
Monday-Yoga and stuff
Tuesday-8 mile trail run
Wednesday-5 mile run
Thursday-8 mile run
Friday-Yoga and stuff
Saturday-10 mile run
Sunday-5 mile run

VSG: 3/12/15
The bat wings from my weight loss are annoying but I've always believed there was nothing I could do to tighten them up other than plastic surgery. Has anyone been successful in having less saggy arms with exercise?

Highest Weight ~400, Surgery Weight 293, Current Weight 227, Goal Weight 180
Highest BMI: 59.1, Current BMI: 32, Goal BMI: 25
VSG on February 20, 2017
Glad to hear that you are feeling better
Monday- 60 minute ride with a 25 minute tempo ride in there
Tue- 60 minute swim
Wed- ride heard gear 5 min spin fast 1 minute repeat 4x 10 minute warm up and a 10 minute cool down
Thursday 60 minute run
Friday rest
Saturday ride 95 minutes with hills
Sunday 70 minute run
happy work out everyone
