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You're doing great! 5 days per week is SUPER! Keep doing your thing and you'll be jogging/running in no time. A few things I've started doing- added 5 lb weights to work my arms while I'm walking (not running) on the treadmill and I've also been doing the 30 day squat challenge and WOW...I can feel a difference. Keep up the great work!

Great job pretty lady!!

Name, real or screen~ Stephanie Goal weight for August 31st~ 192 Weight on August 1st~ 196 Age~ 44 City/State~ Cincinnati, OH Dietary goal for August~ Eat more veggies Exercise goal for August~ Run a 5k Personal goal for August~ Enjoy my new beginnings. Date banded~ 1/11/13 Favorite End of Summer Activity~ Fall clothes shopping and girls weekend trips

Ain't that the truth!

Congrats and best wishes for a speedy recovery!

Hello and welcome! You've come to the right place! Please don't be embarrassed or feel alone. We are all here to help you. You've taken the first step by getting back to see your doctor- I hope you can follow through and get the help you need and deserve. Best wishes to you! You got this!!

NatureMade has a Super Omega-3 Mini Softgel. I get mine at Target.

One-A-Day Women's (minis) and have no problem getting them down.

Trust me, you cannot worry too much about it. Either you have their support or you don't. You have to do what's best for YOU and what helps you get healthy. I have found most of my support right here on this forum and couldn't be happier. Your TRUE friends should support you regardless of their own personal beliefs, but I know that doesn't always happen. Surround yourself with positive people and do your thing! Best wishes to you!

Girl, I've seen your pictures and you are rocking that bikini! Just put a smile on your pretty face and own it! Happy Birthday!

I love my MFP group of friends. Feel free to add me Txin1.

Hello and welcome! I had the hernia repair with my lap band surgery and I never even took pain medication other than liquid Tylenol. Everyone is different though. Best wishes on your new journey.

Oh wow, those drains look intimidating. Thanks for sharing though and can't wait to see the final results.

So proud of you girl! Way to go!

Any updates on this yet? Thanks!

So happy for you!!

Amazing! Congrats to you!

I'm from the Killeen/Temple area but live in Cincinnati now. I'm heading back in a few weeks. There's no place like Texas!

You will learn of your own "trigger foods" that may cause you to PB or vomit. For me it's chicken. I love it, but have to be careful with it. I'm also guilty of eating too fast or not chewing well enough, which causes me to run for the nearest restroom. I would say 99% of the time, it's my fault. You just have to learn what works for you and stick with it.

If you are cleared to run, I say GO FOR IT! Do you have access to a treadmill at home or some back road somewhere? I started off walking after my surgery and decided to try and run. I never in my wildest dreams thought I would like it, but I actually LOVE it. I'm not the fastest and surely not the most graceful, but who cares??!! Put your hair up, get your music going and GO FOR IT!

So awesome, congrats to you!!

Whoa.....that's amazing!

Wishing you a speedy recovery! Best wishes on your new journey.

Spicy hummus, watermelon, turkey pepperoni slices, laughing cow cheese, Greek yogurt with granola and Progresso Light soups. Yum!

You are only 3 weeks post-op and I'm sure you're still healing inside. 16 pounds is a great start. Just keep doing your thing- you will get there with time, patience and hard work.