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Nine months out here... still happening! BUT, the good news, much, much less! Also, certain foods cause it and others don't. I also have a better sense of "the gurgles" coming on and I slow things down -- taking a loger break before the next bite. Overall I can say, it does get better! :-)

I'm one of those folks that has had HUGE stalls!! Up to 4 weeks... and several. I've had a stall / loose pattern. Until recently when the loss has leveled off to about 3 to 5 pounds a month. I have lost 83 pounds and look and feel great! I learned that our bodies are not machines. Loosing 20 to 30 lbs in a couple of months is amazing!!!! Gosh, even people with devastating illness don't lose that much that fast!!! We have to keep perspective. I always to told my self to be patient, that everyone's body is unique and I just kept doing what I needed to do. It really does come off! :-)

Keep us posted brandymarie!

TOM?!

I'm no expert but my understanding is that weight training creates a temporary gain in water weight.. the muscles become "inflamed" and as your body repairs the microscopic tears it retains liquids to use for healing. Sounds like you're doing everything right. I struggled with a bunch of stalls in the begining and it was so trying. I just focused on doing what I was suppose to. I know it's soooo difficult but if you know you're doing everything right, it's going to go in the right direction!!! BTW, congratulations on your weightloss AND all the changes you have made. You are sure rocking that sleeve!!! Hang in there!!!

I don't know how helpful this will be but I will share my experiences. I actually do a variety of things. For two reasons: to keep it fun and to handle excuses. So I go to the gym but I mostly enjoy riding a bike, walks and hiking. I love taking walks and or hikes, especially on weekends, on different trails and parks. I make "dates" with friends so it's a social thing and we go out for a cup of coffee afterwards, not always. I sign up for events (like 5ks or bike rides) to keep me motivated. At home I have a treadmill and videos because if it rains or could not make it to the gym, I can still so "something at home." I also love music so I keep my ipod with a good, energetic play list to use for walking or just for movement at home. I too am looking into a personal trainer because I want to learn to use the weight machines at the gym. But I still have to try zumba and a few other classes that look interesting. I've attending kick boxing, weight/cardio classes and a few other and I also go to yoga. So for me, mixing it up is the secret. I just go for it. I don't worry about keeping up with the class or anything. I just join. And my staples are as above: walk, bike, hike... oh, and spin class when it rains or I don't get out :-) I love spin because of the music. Okay, like I said. Dont know how helpful this will be. Alot of us struggle with this. You're not alone! Best of luck on your journey. You got this!!!!

What a great story Rico! Sounds like you're doing awesome! Congratulations and thanks for the great post.

Don't be so hard on yourself Ross!!! It's only been two weeks! 17 lbs is awesome!!! I had a really hard time getting those protein drinks down too! YUK! and I struggled with that side pain for quite a while. Once it went away, I sneezed and back it came! lol It's a process and it will get better!!!! Hang in there kiddo. Rooting for you!!! :-)

Congratulations Shell!!!!! What a great feeling isn't it!!!!! Keep up the good work!

Onederland!!!! WOO HOO!!!!! Congratulations!!! Keep up the good work!!!!

17 pounds since January is awesome! Especially this far out! Sounds like you're doing very well actually! I eek out about 3 to 4 lbs a month and I am at close to 9 months out. It will feel so good to finally reach goal! Good luck to both of us! :-) Looking forward to the pics!!!!

LOL! Too funny! You have a great sense of humor!!!!! (Great writer too!!!!!) Thanks for the chuckle!

Congratulations Pasquini! I'm sorry I have nothing to offer regarding the continued loss! I'm still in the losing stage and doubt I will have that issue! I am sure you will continue to be successful. You have been an inspiration to many on this board. Beautiful family by the way!!!! Keep living the dream!!!

What an incredible transformation ... and in just 5 months!!! WOW!!! You are rocking the sleeve sister!!!! Congratulations! You are looking beautiful AND happy!!!!!

BlackBerryJuice, I just found this link: http://us.levi.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=4370093&cp=3146849.3146880&ab=leftnav:leviscurveid:curveidquiz:4370093 It looks like they do have white jeans too! :-) LOL

YES!!! I recently found Levis at Macys! They now have this new sizing with three different cuts made just for women! Maybe 4: slight curve, demi curve, bold curve, and I believe supreme curve. They go form least to most curvey. I am like you, bigger hips and thighs and very small waist. I go the bold curve. This was the FIRST pair of jeans EVER, any pair of pants actually, that I did not have to alter in the back!!! They just fit!!!!! I am so hoping they have white jeans for summer. Check them out and post what you think! Maybe other brands will now follow along!!!! Here's hoping!!!!

You are looking AMAZING!!! It looks as if you lost way more than 32 lbs!!! I think you are loosing in the all the right places!!!! :-) BTW, You were a BEAUTIFUL bride!!!!!!! Congratulations Neese! Keep up the good work!

You look BEAUTIFUL!!! and a wonderful post! Congratulations on a job well done!!!!!!!!

Mika, I just wanted to clarify that I did drink protein drinks, NOT just water or fluids, for six weeks.

Mika! You need to check with your surgeon! Everyone is different, MDs have their patients on different regimens. I was not cleared for mushies till week 6! I know others started sooner... but probably the safest thing to do is check in with your MD and his/her plan for you. Congratulations on your progress. It's so great that you are doing so well and feeling good!!! It gets better and better!!!! :-)

BrandyMarie!!! Sending good thoughts your way!!!! Hang in there! You will be there before you know it!

Randy, how exciting that you are on your way!!! Just wanted to lend some words of support and let you know we are all rooting for you!!! This board is a great place for encouragment and support as you move along the process. I look forward to reading about your progress!!! We'll hold a good spot for you on the losers bench!

I just wanted to add that I doubt tha you did "something terrible" or irreversible!!! It sounds more like a warning sign from your body.

I'm no doctor... but it may be too much exercise too soon! I was not cleared for intense cardio till about week 6! I was encouraged to walk daily and move but not at a high intensity level. Also, like the poster above, I was not cleared for mushies till week 6! When I did start mushies, it was a very slow process; literally a table spoon or so = a meal! lol. I would check with my doctor just to be sure. But it may just be that your body wants you to slow down a little bit while it's still healing. I sure hope you feel better soon!!! Please post and let us know how your'e doing!!!!

Loly!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Such a great feeling!!!!!! Wooo hooo!!!!!!!