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Living with the Shakes

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Stalled and bought clothes, how crazy am I?

I've been stalled at 194 for the past 3 weeks. I know it's crazy but I'm starting to think that this is as far as I will go (I was sleeved 9/5/12). So to add to the craziness, I decided to buy some clothes. Granted 3 of the items were on clearance but two tops were full price. Have I given up? Am I crazy? Am I really stuck at this size (which granted is smaller than I've been in 30 years)?   It's a week later, my stall broke and I'm down 2 lbs. My secret desire is to buy a slinky, bejeweled ev
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Over half way to my goal at @ 4 months

It's the end of December, on Jan 5th I will be sleeved for 4 months. I still have a hard time believing the weight will stay off in the long run - although I have to admit that I never lost this much weight on my own and I haven't looked like this since right after High School. I catch a glimpse of myself in a mirror or window reflection and I do a double take. I'm wearing size 14 pants and large shirts which I haven't worn since I was 21. This is an amazing journey. Some days are harder than o
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Day After Surgery

I was doing fairly good this morning. I blew it tonight. I took some nausea meds and totally forgot everything anyone has ever told me and I gulped 3 mouthfulls of cool water with it. That hurt so BAD! And of course I immediately threw up which is just what I wanted to do with my new sleeve. Be careful newbies!
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My Journey So Far

I've been following my pre-op diet for 3 weeks, tomorrow starts week 4. I don't think it is normally meant to go for this long but I was worried about not losing enough weight before the surgery so I started early. I've been using whey protein shakes and either Almond Milk or lactose free milk. I see the weight loss but it's hard to believe that it will be permanent. My family has been very supportive, my husband drinks a shake for breakfast now too and he's lost 8 lbs. I'm excited and nervous

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