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WOW! You look amazing!

I am almost 5 months out and most days I cannot get to 650-700 calories. I am never hungry and I feel if I force myself to eat more than I already do, it would make me sick. I have enough energy and I meet my protein requirements each day so I am not worried. I'm sure my appetite will increase soon enough so I want to take advantage of this time while I have it.

I have lost 67% of my EW since my surgery and 73% since my highest weight. It has definitely slowed down this last month. but with only about 30 lbs to go, I expected that it would. I'm just going to continue to work my plan and I know that I will reach 100% loss eventually.

Congratulations on your success!

What a great attitude to have the morning of your surgery! It is the beginning of your new life. Good luck!!! I will send positive thoughts your way today.

I had a hard time of it after my surgery too and they did keep me an extra night. I was so glad that they did and by the time I was discharged, I was feeling much better and ready to hit the road. I hope you are feeling better soon!

Absolutely beautful! I hope you have an awesome time!

4 month update: Surgery Date: 7/26/13 HW - 269 SW - 248 CW - 183 65 lbs lost since surgery. 86 since start of pre-op diet. Started in size 24W/3XL now in 14/mostly Larges.

You all look wonderful!

I guess I am the in the minority here but I didn't get up and walk for a full day after my surgery. I went in for surgery at 4pm. I had a hard time kicking the effects of the anesthesia so I pretty much just slept that whole night after I got to my room. The next day, I was still very sluggish and had a hard time staying awake. I tried to walk a few times that day but I tired very quickly and just felt like I needed to sleep. At that point, I was thinking "WTH did I do to myself". But the following day, I woke up and felt almost normal. I began walking soon after that and didn't stop until I was discharged. They actually kept me an extra day because I had a hard time in the beginning. I had anesthesia for prior surgeries and never had a reaction like that. It took me by surprise. I also had a catheter and I was glad since I had such troubles getting around. They took it out the day after surgery.

Thoughts and prayers coming your way! Good luck!

I had my surgery at 4pm also and I remember wishing it was first thing in the morning so I wouldn't have all that time to freak out. I was actually much calmer than I thought I would be. I trusted my decision and my surgeon. Congrats and good luck!

Sending good thoughts your way!

Good luck! Sending good thoughts your way.

Congratulations! Your date will be here before you know it!

Congrats!!! I have 8lbs to go until I am only overweight! I can't wait! Then I will only have 10 more pounds to lose to reach 100lbs lost! Hope to get there by my 6 month anniversay in January.

Awesome!!! You look great, keep it up!

WOW! You look awesome! Keep up the good work!

My daughter wanted to take a full-length picture of me the other day to show me how "skinny" (her words) I am. I let her take it but absolutely refused to look at it. It scares me to see my "real self". When I look in the mirror, I see my loss and feel great about it but I am terrified of seeing a pic of me yet. I guess I expect to see that 269lb person I was for so long.

It took me about 3 weeks to be able to sleep on my side comfortably. It was a great night!

Good luck today!

Awesome Job! I am right behind you. My 4 months will be 11/26. I can't believe it's been that long already. Keep up the great work!

Dr. McCloskey did my sleeve surgery back in July. I have nothing but good things to say about her and her team. Good Luck!

I am counting mine from my highest weight, which is what I weighed at my very first pre-op appointment. Every single pound counts in my opinion.

Congrats on your great loss! A good compliment can definitely make a craving easier to handle.