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Wow! It's so great to know there are other people with very similar starting and current weights! My body finally started shedding lbs this week and I'm down to 161! It's funny that it coincides with a taking a break from super intense cardio. 11lbs to healthy weight - I'm sure it will be tough but feels more feasible than ever. Thanks for the tips on toning - such a great idea!!!

I've got 17 lbs to a healthy weight and I need to get my act together!!! I've lost 55lbs so far. 17 to healthy, 27 to goal Here's what I've been doing - Spinning 3x a week Walking 2-4 miles every day Sticking to high Protein, veggies, fruits Here's what's TOUGH Cravingsssss - especially for sugar, or salty!!! These last few pounds are tough but I can do it!!! Anyone else in the same position?

Today marks 50lbs down! Feeling great! 22lbs to healthy weight 32 until goal!

I had my last fill about a month ago (3cc original plus a 1cc fill) I had good restriction and then it waned a little and now it's weird: somedays I can barely eat and somedays I want to eat and can eat a lot! Does this restriction variation happen to you?

Happy to report that today I weighed in at 179.8. As a 5'5" person that brings my BMI to 29.9 - officially OVERWEIGHT instead of OBESE. Looking forward to reaching HEALTHY at 149 or BMI = 24.8 And then a bit more to reach mid-healthy range.

Thanks for all the advice and love. You all are wonderful! Feeling much better!

I been stuck at my weight (-1/+1) for the past 2 weeks and I am starting to feel really tired of it. I started a 99 challenge and have exercised the last 15/15 days. I feel better about exercising more and my body feels stronger, but no weight has dropped. I've tried raising / lowering my calories and raising / lowering my Protein to carb ratio. I've been a lot hungrier than normal (I was eating 600-800 calories a day for awhile and now I feel like I need 1000 calories or more to be satisfied). I feel like I have no restriction and am constantly hungry. I moved up my appointment to next Thursday, so hopefully I will get my first fill then. (My surgery was Dec 19, but they said I was losing enough weight not to fill at my first appointment) This month I am only down 4-5lbs so far, when I'm used to 10-20lbs. And even though I've lost 36lbs not on person other than my mom and fiancee have said a word about it. Cheer me up!

Cynthia I am in a similar boat. People have way too many negative assumptions about WLS. I wish I was more honest because I feel like I could change their perception, but it's easier not to deal with it!

I only eat a quarter or less of what I'm given at a restaurant (1 cup of 4 cups for example) and they often think I hated my meal and it's awkward, so I'm just asking if other people have had that experience. I'm not trying to perpetuate a myth.

Who have you told and not told about your weight loss surgery? What do you say when people say "You look great - how'd you do it?" And on an unrelated note, what do you say to waiters and waitresses who think you hated your meal?

Thanks for the tips! It went away but now it's back... It seems to be most prevalent when I get up and walk around, staying in bed helps / eliminates the nausea. Any idea what that might be?

Thanks to you all! I am feeling better after having some fork mashed sweet potatoes. I am also going to watch my water intake carefully to ensure I'm properly hydrated. Thanks!

I'm over a month post-op. This morning I started the day with a greek yogurt, which is very typical. About 2 hours later I felt seriously nauseous. I've been continually nauseous every since. I've had a few hiccups but no throwing up, and some gas relief. I've stayed away from eating today because I feel so terrible [i had applesauce for lunch], but now I'm getting hunger and I feel like I should at least try to eat. Spoke with the PA at the surgeon who said as long as I'm not throwing up, my band is okay. I'm not sure whether I'm getting the flu or something else is going on. Anyone have a similar experience or have any suggestions?

I'm over a month post-op. This morning I started the day with a greek yogurt, which is very typical. About 2 hours later I felt seriously nauseous. I've been continually nauseous every since. I've had a few hiccups but no throwing up, and some gas relief. I've stayed away from eating today because I feel so terrible [i had applesauce for lunch], but now I'm getting hunger and I feel like I should at least try to eat. Spoke with the PA at the surgeon who said as long as I'm not throwing up, my band is okay. I'm not sure whether I'm getting the flu or something else is going on. Anyone have a similar experience or have any suggestions?