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Thanks for sharing your story

RCL has no sugar desserts for every lunch and dinner

Good job, I wish I could taste it ☺️

This is an interesting topic. The biggest question that went through my mind while watching this video was, why did you have the surgery? If you have accomplished everything that you wanted to then that is great. Although if you really are happy where you are right now then it doesn't even matter if you accomplished everything you had originally planned.

I think this awareness is kind of a blessing in disguise. If you ever decided you did want to lose more weight, you know you could start applying some of these "rules" and lose it--but if you're happy with where you are, I wouldn't worry about it. I know for me I go through phases where I feel like I'm following all the rules and still not losing and that's super frustrating. You at least have some wiggle room! You're doing great.

I totally agree with Rachel! I don’t think it’s sabotaging. If you are happy and content, you are in maintenance. Enjoy your life and celebrate your accomplishments. 😘

If you are happy and healthy then I don’t consider it sabotage, I consider it a comfortable, successful maintenance plan. ❤️

New subbie here! Sending lots of love, big hugs and positive vibes your way!

Oh my darling, sending you big, big hugs <3

Sorry about your cat! Hope things have gotten better with you and that hubby IS ok!

sending positive vibes!

I’m very sorry for all the stress and heartache piling up on you. I’m praying peace and well-being over you and your husband. You are doing a good job tackling these things head on by putting one step in front of the other, going to therapy, and spending time with your babies. ❤️🙏🏻❤️

Oh, my sweet girl. I’m sending you a big hug and kiss. I’m also one of those who hides out. I think of it as a preservation tactic. I’m thinking of you 😘😘😘

*HUGS* Keep seeing your therapist, and this too shall pass. You can do it! Take it one day at a time and keep trying! I ❤ you!

Yes! To everything! I try not to make comparisons to others in our community and it’s easy for me because of the age difference. Having said that, when it comes to general comparisons I often ask myself, “ am I willing to make the same sacrifices others do”? So for example, when I see a neighbor’s garden and I compare it to mine I ask myself -- am I willing to go out there and weed, water, etc? I’m not willing to do all that and I’m ok with it. BTW, you are as cute as a bug today. 😘

great video! I agree!

Yes! This journey... my Journey... your journey is WAY too complicated to compare simply... ...but I so agree about healthy comparison! VOODOOQUEENE Tanya has made some great videos about this. Some of us are unable or unwilling to make the necessary changes for reaching a desired goal... that can be ok. We need to be realistic... be satisfied if we are doing ALL we personally CAN do. Great insights! ❤❤❤

I agree, Friend. Comparison can be normal, healthy, motivating, and educational to say the least. People just need to have your realistic approach when comparing apples to oranges. ❤️🍎🍊

Yeah, this is basically all of the reasons my friends now plan friend trips and are not attending this event. Great cause, just extremely poorly run.

I agree with you in so many points. 😊 Btw: it was nice meeting you.

Thanks for your review. One of the reasons I didn't attend again was because I didn't feel like I had time to really connect with people. I prefer to have long conversations with people instead of lots of short superficial ones. However it is a great way to meet a bunch of people. I might consider going again, maybe.

I definitely feel the same way about almost all of this :D So glad we got to hang out XOXO

Ah, hate that there wasn't room enough to just hang out and get better acquainted. If and when I do attend one, it would be 99% to see the lovely pals I've made here and IG. Big hugs... x

It was great to meet you! And I love your quilt backdrop! It’s beautiful! Did you make it?

I'm sorry the pain has been so tough. I can't imagine not being depressed while dealing with so much. Sending big hugs. I'm glad you're seeing a therapist. I'd definitely be hestitant to keep adding more and more medicines, too. Sending big hugs, and looking forward to seeing you soon XOXO

It is great to see a video from you. I haven't been suffering with as much pain as you have but pain is definitely a big trigger for me. I hope you eventually are able to get some relief!

First of all, your neck looks fine, seriously, it isn't bad at all. Next, I hear ya, don't do anything until you are ready. My thighs are the absolute worst, always have been. IF I did anything I would have a thigh lift. But that is a tough surgery to do well from everything I have read. I have looked at before/after thigh lifts and honestly the afters are never that impressive from what I have seen. My tummy is fine and my arms are tolerable. My boobs and butt are gone but I don't really care. But yep, take your time thinking about it and research, research, research.

I hear you. From what I've seen, plastic surgery is something you really, really have to be ready for mentally, so if you're not sure yet, best to hold off. No harm in waiting!

So looking forward to it!

It is so great that you are going to WLSFA! I hope it works out well for you. I keep thinking about going but I think once is enough for me.

I am so happy you are coming to San Antonio! Don't be nervous, it'll be fine. I need to try Chike. I can't reach my protein goal without a shake every day.

Cruise sun rises sound AMAZING! I've had numerous surgeries... shoulder surgery is kicking my butt!

You are fine You do you, if you have to force it, don't. In the grand scheme of things, is it really important. Make yourself happy

Girl I am super awkward, too! I'm going to message you my cell phone number, you can text me any time and we can be awkard together. And yeah, my friendships are like that, too. There's really no one I talk to every day but my husband and my mom, lol. Glad you had fun on the cruise--I wish I could have gone. Hope to see you at WLSFA. It's a big group thing, too, obviously, but I just kind of go with the flow and tag along with people even if I'm not invited and it usually ends up being fun. XO

It is nice to see an update from you. I certainly understand how you feel about groups. I love talking to people one on one but in groups, i feel ackward and insecure even around other WLS people. That is how I felt at WLSFA, I did push myself to talk to people but it was hard and mentally exhausting for me. There wasn't enough time for one on one conversations. Which is one reason why I am not going this year. I have always been a social drinker and a daily drinker in Vegas. I guess I am one of the unlucky ones who has hangovers more often after surgery than I did before surgery. I used to rarely have them but now I do on a lot less alcohol.

I am not comfortable in groups, but I take a big breath and push myself. Always have to be intentional. Glad you went!! Sounds like it was still a nice time!

I feel you like a hundred percent right now, this is why I don't go to any of the group settings. Like you mentioned the word group and I cut and run. I would have not enjoyed myself if my husband wouldn't have been there, and then him and I would have squirreled away somewhere. It's not that I don't love talking to people and meeting new people off of RUclips and Instagram. But I'm not a Taki text E direct messaging emailing type of gal. I'm far more interesting on the internet I assure you. Well I hope the next weight loss surgery thing that you go to guys better for you. Lots of hugs

Great topic!

It was a good topic! We could all do more with less for sure!

great information!

Glad you went, had what seems to have been a good time, and you shared all of these tips!

I don't think the make up makes you look older. You look great and young! That syntrax is what saved me preop when I had a liquids only 2 week diet. I really loved it!

Wow you have had a time of it! I am having a Syntrax Fuzzy Navel right now. I mix it with almond milk, spinach, and sometimes other produce (currently some fresh pineapple) and ice in my Ninja. I know you must be bored. Hang in there, hoping you have the best recovery ever!

So good to see you again, but so sorry to hear recovery has been tough. Sounds like on top of the physical toll, the boredom/stir-craziness makes it worse. Hang in there. I hope you make a full recovery soon. And your makeup looks great!

I loved the eye makeup with your glasses. So sorry you have a long road ahead of you. I hope you have the best recovery possible!

Congrats on your year anniversary! Loved this retrospective

I'm sorry the recovey has been difficult. I'm sure once you're able to be more active, it'll come off. Don't stress... you know what to do. XO

I'm late to the party but I loooved this video! Congrats on your 1 year, friend! :D

Great recap! You have done a great job in one year! I would love to see a video with you baking some of your low carb goodies.

Mara!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!