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Surgery Date 9/4/12 Total lost so far- 54 pounds Been in a stall for last 3 weeks & have fluctuated a pound or two each way. Tried increasing calories, not exercising for a couple of days, etc.... Frustrated but not giving up!!!

Wow! That's awesome! Best of luck to you, you look amazing!

I had same incision that got infected bu Dr never tested it. Had me on antibiotics & told me to clean it with wound wash & not to put any ointment on it. I am now 5 1/2 months out & doing fine. Just keep taking your antibiotics & call Dr if you notice any changes.

Lookin Good Lady- Keep up the Great work !!!

Ntvtxn- so glad you shared your story with us & congrats on your 3 years of success. I am 5 1/2 mos out & grateful for my 54 pound weight loss. I do not compare myself to others. It is nice to hear that you have maintained you weight & are staying at goal, that is what I'm hoping for. I have read some posts that people have put their weight back on. Is that truly possible? The thought makes me ill. I realize we've been given a tool & not a magic wand but it still scares me. Anyway, best of luck to you

Congrats on your weight loss, you should be proud!!! If your body has come to a weight it's happy with, it's time to maintain. Best of luck to you for a happy, healthy future

Great Job- You look terrific!!!

Mr McHottie Hotterton- Congrats!!!

Congrats!!!

Rock On!!! Good Job!!!

Mmm, sounds good & the crystal light margarita mix is yummy!!!

My Iron, Potassium & B was low. I am now taking liquid potassium, Iron suppositories & B12 shots.

Yummy!!!

Congrats!! Keep up the good work

Ok, I too am a stress eater. I know this is going to sound hokey but try journaling (or exercising, not always possible) or simply snacking on something healthy. instead of eating those cookies, eat a piece of fruit. When you are upset about something, pick up a pen & paper & write down how you're feeling & why.

Initially pain level for me 6 Yes, some of the pain associated with gas No, not my first abdominal surgery Yes, both nervous & scared In hospital 3 days Surgical Center in TJ, MX Post-op followed up with family physician Hope this helps

Forgot Clothing sizes... Went from size 16/18 to size 5/6 pants & went from 1-2X shirts to Medium...Bra(s) 38DD to 34DD

48 yrs old Surgery 9/4/12 SW 177 CW 123 GW 115 1mo out- total lost 18 lbs 3 mo out- total lost 34 lbs 5 mo out - total lost 54 lbs Remember, everyone loses at a different rate of speed, etc...

I hit my goal & like a lot of us, went out & bought new clothes, bra(s), undies, shoes, boots,etc!!! It felt absolutely amazing to go in VS & shop & feel awesome about how I look! My joke used to be "Vicoria will have no secrets if I shop there", well that's in the past!

Butterthebean- Nice Harley!!!

Whoot Whoot!!! You're beautiful! Congrats!

If it works for you, continue to use it I hope your knee is healing so you can get back to your exercise, whatever form of exercise that works for you. Best of luck to you & I know you'll do great, regardless of what to you use

Are you taking Gas X? You may have some gas built up causing some of the pain your experiencing. Walking will help, along with the gas x. Hope this will help alleviate some of the pain your experiencing. Hope you feel better soon.

Yes, I take pantoprazole daily & it helps a lot.

I used to belong to WW but was paying monthly fees. Now I use MFP & that seems to be a good tool to use I can input food, exercise, etc. it's been working well for me so far.