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I have ordered clothes that will fit me around my goal. I use them as inspiration to eat right, and as something to look forward to. I had part of the clothes from a ways back when I had lost the weight but then gained it back, plus some more. I bought a few pairs of CUTE levi's at a resale shop to hang around my closet to have for a goal. I enjoy knowing that eventually i WILL wear those jeans....

Same here, didn't lose from 10 days post op until 17 days post op lost 3 more...

With a dr. and nutritionist in the states. I arranged my appointments with Dr Swain in Murray Ky. before I ever had surgery...

It get's easier as the days go by... Just keep your eye on the prize...

I know! when i tell people i'm just getting started on my weight loss and have 48 lbs left to lose they say thingsl like you'll look sick, or that's too little. But i just reply that that is what I want to weigh. THe key word in that reply is "I", it doesn't matter what" they" say I should weigh. I want to weigh about 120 lbs, i didnt pay cash for surgery to just lose 21 lbs!

congratulations! sounds like you're doing great!

I weighed this morning (it has been a week since i weighed) and i've lost 3 more lbs. Not gonna weigh until next week. thanks!

I went to mexico for the price of the surgery. I have a low bmi compared to most and insurance wouldn't touch me here in the states, and the cost in the states can be up to 3-4 times as much. It was a fun experience, we stayed in San Diego, had a good time....

I started off at 186lbs 1 month ago, had surgery Aug 28th In Tj. Mexico and have not regretted for one minute. I'm down 21 lbs and have 45 to go. Was in a week and a half stall that has just lifted this morning. I lost 3 more pounds! I'm down 21 lbs since my pre-op liquid diet weight! Keep in touch...

Good luck to everyone having surgery today!

Also, has 7 carbs and 140 cal.

I'm using Body Fortress super advanced Whey Protein with 26g protein per scoop. It is available at walmart for 14.99 for a BIG jug! It tastes good (as far a shakes go) I like the chocolate peanut butter the best. I love Resee cups, this is as close as I'll get to one for a long time!LOL!

Both of you are doing awesome!!!

I'm from western Ky. Paducah area... I had surgery in Mexico and my follow up surgeon is Dr. Swain in Murray Ky... I was sleeved Aug 28th.... Down 18 lbs.

Earwood, I just missed you in Tj. I was sleeved on Aug 28th with Dr. Almanza! I stayed at the clinic where the surgery took place and left on the 30th. Just missed meeting you. I hope your experience was as good as mine was. I was disappointed I didn't get to stay at the recovery house, but everything was clean and I was very well attended to there at the clinca. Keep in touch...

I'm 3 weeks out and have lost only 18lbs. Havent' lost any last week. I hear this is pretty common. I know i am eating/drinking right. Taking 70g protein/day, and around 400-500 cal./day. I feel normal finally (since about day 12)... I had surgery in Tj. Mexico and had a very good experience with dr. Almanza and his staff. My follow up dr is Dr. Swain in Murray Ky. Everything is going normal... No nausea good restriction, and walking 1-2 miles/day. Just been walking 2 months or so. Plan to start running more and more as the weight comes off and i get in better shape. I walk very quickly and am progressing well with that. People are starting to notice the weight coming off. While i'm in a stall i still can tell my clothes are becoming more loose everyday. Haven't weighed in 4 days,, PLan to only weigh once a week instead of daily like before. It was discouraging to me to be in a stall and weigh everyday... Thanks for reading my jumbled thoughts...

Thanks.. You too...

surgery aug 28th down 18 lbs and in a stall for a week now.

Yay! good luck...

Thanks, Butterthebean, for the article about being in a stall, it was very informative!

What is their purpose. I've never heard of them, please exlain...

4 days after, i didn't have the need to drive before the 4th day. I was not told i couldn't drive after surgery....

I take 1000mcg daily sublingual as well...

I've enjoyed these posts on this topic very much,, i'm in a stall and they're just what i needed to hear Thank You!

Make sure you're getting in your protein,and measure out 1/2 cup food at a time. It takes your stomach a few minutes (30) to realize it's full...