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I love to hear this. I am going through this myself. I have dropped a size and not lost anything on the scale. I have gone from a tight 16 to a solid 14 all at 205lbs. I checked and double checked the labels thinking I had to have picked up the wrong pair. I'm not sure why this is so hard to accept that this is possible, maybe its because its not marked by anything like numbers. I have been working out for months but really trying to identify that new muscle. So funny.. I have to hold my bat wing back so I can the new muscle.

Not trying to be harsh, but just ride it out. It's falling out so quickly I don't think there is much you can do. Just know it will stop. I don't know about others, but I have been losing my for about 2.5 months and I mean by the huge handful, BUT last week, it slowed tremendously within two days. I mean slowed to where I want to cautiously say it has stopped. But I knew going in this would happen so I prepared myself mentally. Patience.... and comb\brush your hair outside

Angela! Funny you said that, look at my stats. Im only down 50, since surgery and 70 with the preop diet. At 256, I was in a size 22. Now I'm in 14-16's.

I was a heavy smoker for 25+ years. But I knew I had to stop in order to get the surgery. So I used the Patches and at the same time, use an electronic cigg with 0%nicotine cartridge. That took care of my "hand to mouth" issue while I stepped down on the patches.I was on my last couple of days on my patches when I had my surgery and my doc said I could have the patch in the hospital. But I didn't need any when I got home and have been fine ever since then (2/22/12). For me the biggest challenge was the "fear" of not having the next smoke. Seriously scared. But I will tell you what changed that for me. The book "Allen Carr's Easy Way to stop smoking". http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Carrs-Easyway-Stop-Smoking/dp/0615482155/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1345462378&sr=1-1&keywords=allen+smoking I guarantee you I would not have been as successful if I had not started with this book.

Wow.. you are doing great!

I snored horribly (so loud I would wake myself up) and now not at all.

I love my hair and my fingernails. Both are very strong, healthy and grow very nicely. (remember I said that later) I also like that I "do what I say I am going to do" and people can count on me as dependable. Doesn't seem like much, but I know so many people have a hard time being responsible to others.

My surgery was 2/22 and I too am experiencing alot of what you guys are. The most surprising is that I cry at the drop of a hat. That is not me and hope it gets better. They actually prescribed something for anxiety right before I was discharged because I had a break down during the release process. Just ridiculous. Anyway, fortunately, I do have a hobby that I can work on with out lifting, which is my greenhouse. I am doing pretty good with water and protein especially since I stopped putting ICE in my water. It made a big difference in getting it down. I really have just gotten to the point I can get through a day and get all my requirements met without having to look at a cheatsheet. I really look forward to blenderizing some tuna or chicken though. Never thought I would say that. I had been losing pretty good until today when I gained a pound. Not concerned because its not physically possible NOT to lose weight. Now... off to find another 10 grams of protein tonight

My docs office also suggested I get some Papaya Enzyme to have in case of this. Supposed to take care of it quickly.

Gorgeous!!

I have really jacked up my signature and need to figure out how to fix it. I don't do HTML language:) So I'm looking for the tech help forum.. I though there was one.

I had all the same types of tests. Blood was found in my urine, but after ultrasounds and a physical exam, that was cleared as nothing. I did end up having sleep apnea and hemochromatosis (too much iron), now the chest xray has come back with some "swelling or infection", so I had an appointment today with a pulmonary doctor. BUT.. that was rescheduled till Tuesday because he has a funeral today. Problem is .... my surgery is scheduled for Wednesday and he has to clear me first. I will be begging him to clear me. I stopped smoking at the end of December and have been coughing up junk ever since. Maybe that is what they are seeing, I'm not sure. So the tests are good but really have caused an emotional roller-coaster for me.

Thank you for that. I do have a pre-op diet, so I'm glad. :smile1:

I don't want to hyjack this thread too bad, but Circa mention something about liver retraction pain. I had not heard of this before and dont want to be surprised so.... what is that all about?

OMG! Thanks for posting the picture of what was removed. As strange as it sounds, that really helps me visualize what will happen.

Cant wait for that NSV! I know it will be one of my first since I lose on the bottom first. Its kind of silly.. but its funny how the people who can already do this, like in the office or wherever don't even realize that I'm looking at them and are envious of crossing their legs. I hope to NEVER take for granted those little things.

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Hang in there Girl!

Congratulations!.. That approval can be such a hurdle.

So happy for you! Will be following you soon.....

Congratulations!

Good luck and you will do FINE!

Mine is scheduled for 2/22. Pre-op diet starts 2/6, waiting for them to email it to me this week. Very excited.

Congratulations! Hope the pain eases soon. I also live in Chesterfield. What surgeon did you have? I am scheduled with Dr. Brengman in Dominion Surgical group.