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I have Fibromyalgia, I have had it for several years. I had my surgery Nov.28th and it has been the greatest thing I have ever done for myself. I have pain daily and have only take taken Motrin for relief. My Doctor doesn't want me taking Motrin ever again. So extra strength Tylenol is it. I have sever leg and back pain but 55 pounds gone i have noticed its not as bad. I also use heat. Hot showers before bed every night so I can sleep. 40 pounds to go and I'm praying it will make a big difference. Hang in there all. Take care!

So exciting!!! Congrats to you!

You can go to Sports Authority and get some padded cycling pants they saved me in the past. They have gel seats also you just take it it goes over the seat on the spin bike. I plan to double up when I start back.

You look Fabulous!!! I can only pray that I'm down 88 in 6 months. I love that you have all those great pictures, I need to take more to document the journey. I'm down 50 in 13 weeks. Thanks for sharing its very inspiring.

Get premier shakes from SAMs or Costco, they are the best! They are thin and the choc is great, but to get more protein I mix I cup NF milk in a shaker with a few ice cubs. They are really good! I can't drink the powder because if I have to mix up in the blender they always have to much air and I can't drink them. Good luck!

You do look fabulous! It's great to see someone doing so well 2 years after. My dream is to look as great as you! I have lost 50 lbs. I'm half way there. How tall are you??? I'm 5'81/2 and my goal is 145. We will see what happens, I'm thrilled to have the first 50 off!!! It's been 12 weeks. I love to see these stories, your an inspiration!

I have been drinking Premiere shakes since Nov. pre-op they are great tasting and I love the choc. The last couple of cases seemed a lot thicker so I finally called the company. They were very apologetic and they said they were perfectly fine to drink but there was a problem they were trying to fix. They offered to send me a few new cases. I wasn't expecting that!!! I went to SAMs club today and the formula was straitened out and they were fine.

I feel for all of you that have drains, I can't imagine! My Doctor doesn't use drains unless its needed and he said its a very small percentage. Good luck to you!

I had the same pain and rash. I had a reaction to the solution they wash the belly off with before surgery. It's yellow and the rash was exactly every place they washed and stopped on my sides. The pain at the sight of the biggest incision on my right really hurt and I couldn't stand up strait. It was 2 full weeks that it hurt, each day after was less and less. 3 weeks almost normal. My Dr said that's where they take a really big stitch on the inside and it's normal. Hang in there it's so worth it!!! I'm 12 weeks now and I'm half way to my goal... Down 48 lbs it's awesome!!!

My Doctor says no ibuprofen, NEVER! I would seriously think about the risk if you are taking it, it's not worth a bleeding Ulcer.

I have not had any nausea or vomiting, I feel really bad for anyone who has. I would be on the phone to your Doctor for sure. Hope it stops soon.

I'm sorry your in pain. I didn't have gas pains until the car ride home it was from the bumps in the road, it just stirred it up I guess. Gas-X helped it went away fast. I couldn't take the liquid pain meds so I just got through the pain without anything. It hurt! Walking was when it really hurt the most. I would shake it hurt so much. After a week it was more tolerable, but it took 2 weeks before I could just go out walking and I had to because it was 10 days before Christmas and I needed to do my shopping. Hang in there it goes by fast I'm at 10 weeks now and it's great!!

I was also wondering what protein you drink ? I have been drinking premier from Costco. Grab it and go, 30 grams of protein only 1 gram of sugar.

Hi, your doing so awesome!! The working out everyday is paying off big time. Congratulations!!! You will be there for your vacation I'm sure. One question? I'm 9 weeks and I haven't even tried salad yet. I have had really good luck, I haven't had any issues with food I can eat anything. You can tolerate salad at 7 weeks? That's great! Also...What protein bars have you found that we can have. I'm needing some new food ideas.