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My face on my weight loss journey, from 421 pounds to 213 pounds (18 more pounds to go!!!)

Woohoo..... after a crappy 8 months post surgery I have finally gone from being in the obese class 3 category to the overweight category according to the BMI charts. I am delighted as I wasn't sure I would get here given all my post op complications. I still have a way to go to get into what they call the healthy range but I am already much healthier and fitter than I was before the surgery so it is already a win.

My week was good. Making slow changes back in the right direction. Thank you

I made it to the other side. I had surgery yesterday. It was not easy. My pressure sky rocketed in the recovery room but I'm much better now. But this burping is killing me.

Absolutely gorgeous every in step of the journey ❤️

You're more brave than I am...I have one picture of me large and I don't look at nor do I want to share it with anybody. I know how large I was/am without seeing it in pictures! It amazes me though how our perception vs. real life can be so different! You are a brave beautiful woman - be proud of your accomplishments and journey you're so close to your goal..now to make new ones! 😋

Beautiful every step of the way! Congrats on such an accomplishment! Almost there!

You look great congratulations on your successful WL journey!

I've missed your salads ms.sss!

I agree, you wont need much. I took my own toiletries & changed into my own pjs - made me feel better. I was glad I threw in extra pjs & knickers though (you can experience very sudden diarrhoea - unpleasant). Different surgeons will have different advice & restrictions in regards to activity post surgery & when you can begin more strenuous activity, usually everyone is told to walk - gentle slow walks as you’re able (a couple of short walks every day even just around your home your yard is a good place to begin). Remember you will have restrictions on how much you can carry (lift, pull, etc.) in the first couple of weeks while you are healing. Check with them before embarking on an exercise program. Oh, those surgical gowns can be thin too. I’ll never forget the man wearing his gown sunning himself in front of the windows in the ward lounge area without a care in the world. The sun was highlighting everything under the gown & believe me when I say he was only wearing his hospital gown. 😱. all the best.