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Good God, is this still rumbling on?!!

Oh that will be so hard! But I will try. That'll help me not get so hung up on the number as I inch along.

Keep at it! You'll know when you are there.

Wow you look terrific! Congrats!

I have a two year old and he always wants me to go down the slide at the park with him. In the past I've never done it because I knew I'd get stuck. But today I did it and he loved it! Also at an event yesterday was able to climb up the bounce house ladder and go down the slide with him. It makes me so happy to get to play with him like this.

I have a two year old and he always wants me to go down the slide at the park with him. In the past I've never done it because I knew I'd get stuck. But today I did it and he loved it! Also at an event yesterday was able to climb up the bounce house ladder and go down the slide with him. It makes me so happy to get to play with him like this.

I have a two year old and he always wants me to go down the slide at the park with him. In the past I've never done it because I knew I'd get stuck. But today I did it and he loved it! Also at an event yesterday was able to climb up the bounce house ladder and go down the slide with him. It makes me so happy to get to play with him like this.

I have a two year old and he always wants me to go down the slide at the park with him. In the past I've never done it because I knew I'd get stuck. But today I did it and he loved it! Also at an event yesterday was able to climb up the bounce house ladder and go down the slide with him. It makes me so happy to get to play with him like this.

I think the feelings stay, you just learn to deal with it. My friend has hundreds of pictures on her computer and I'm in lots of them. They span a ten year time frame and range from 245-315 pounds. She had a party and had them playing on her computer in a slide show. I would cringe! I felt very sad for my former self because I remember the feelings of shame with being so heavy. I also felt a little embarrassed knowing I was that heavy. But there was also the feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes with losing over a hundred pounds, and liking what I see in the mirror, and enjoying not being in pain all the time. That makes it easier to deal with the other more negative emotions. It's not like I would ask her to remove the photos, my past is a big part of my present and I'm still the same person.

Just went to Disneyland a few weeks ago. You won't need the surgery card because they let you order children's meals regardless of your age. Disney is all about accommodating their guests and they better be for their prices! We ate at the Pinocchio restaurant in Fantasy Land and I had salad. For dinner I split a roast beef entree at Flos Diner in California Adventure with my son. Yes they let you split. Also I'm not sure if you know this, but Disneyland doesn't seem to care if you bring in food. Either that or she just didn't notice because in my backpack I packed Protein Bars, turkey meat sticks, cheese sticks and six Water bottles. She didn't say anything to me. Also did you know that any restaurant/fast food place in Disney will give you free ice water in a cup with lid? After I finished all my bottles of water I was still thirsty so I overheard a man order ice water and from that point on every time I was thirsty I just ordered free ice water. Because with all that walking around you will get thirsty! Have fun!

I think the feelings stay, you just learn to deal with it. My friend has hundreds of pictures on her computer and I'm in lots of them. They span a ten year time frame and range from 245-315 pounds. She had a party and had them playing on her computer in a slide show. I would cringe! I felt very sad for my former self because I remember the feelings of shame with being so heavy. I also felt a little embarrassed knowing I was that heavy. But there was also the feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes with losing over a hundred pounds, and liking what I see in the mirror, and enjoying not being in pain all the time. That makes it easier to deal with the other more negative emotions. It's not like I would ask her to remove the photos, my past is a big part of my present and I'm still the same person.

I love this! I am a recovering alcoholic and this tool has helped me along in my sobriety. The act of making the list makes you realize simple things you didn't even realize you had to be grateful for. It always got me off the pity pot. I never thought of making one after surgery. Awesome tool!
I would say today I am grateful for...
No more foot pain
Feet have gone down in size
Being able to be active with my two year old and twelve year old
Fitting on Disneyland rides with my kids
Overall health
Not obsessing about food all the time
Saving money because it costs less to eat the way I do
I could go on...these are just my surgery related gratitudes also grateful for so much more.

Does anyone mind if I steal the dead horse's tail? My WLS-related Hair loss hadn't fully recuperated and the horse's color matches mine perfectly

My feet have gone down in size! No longer wearing my size 11 boats now in size 10. Lol! Still big but I'm 5'10". Also, my plantar fasciitis is gone.

Your band width will probably go down first, followed by your cup size. Speaking from my own experience, I lost 110 pounds. My bra size went from a 42 DD to a 36 D. But I didn't go from a DD to a D until about 90 pounds lost.

That's two pounds a week and its what to expect with 1200 calories. I love my fitness pal I use it every day and I'm down 107 in 9 months. You can reset the calories to say 900 if you feel that's more realistic for 4 months out. And then farther down adjust it to 1200. I'm losing about 2 pounds a week on just under 1200. And I'm 10 pounds from my surgeons goal. But I kind of want to push that further.

This is a great way to think of the stall. So much depends on our attitude. Yes a stall keeps us on our toes so why not put a positive spin on it.

This is a great way to think of the stall. So much depends on our attitude. Yes a stall keeps us on our toes so why not put a positive spin on it.

I can see why you are frustrated! 500 cal doesn't seem like enough especially down the road. I think it's baffling that so many drs have vastly different guidelines. But some of them I think are designed so they can say you didn't follow their instructions and that's why you weren't successful, sort of to cover their asses. My nutritionist doesn't suggest dipping that low but you could always turn it around and ask them why they have 500 cal when others allow higher, see what they say. Hang in there in the meantime sounds like you've lost a lot!

I can see why you are frustrated! 500 cal doesn't seem like enough especially down the road. I think it's baffling that so many drs have vastly different guidelines. But some of them I think are designed so they can say you didn't follow their instructions and that's why you weren't successful, sort of to cover their asses. My nutritionist doesn't suggest dipping that low but you could always turn it around and ask them why they have 500 cal when others allow higher, see what they say. Hang in there in the meantime sounds like you've lost a lot!

Hi everybody! I was sleeved June 19th and its been an awesome journey. My highest weight was 298 size 22. Day of surgery 270. Today I'm 198, and wearing size 14. My loss has slowed but that's ok. I track everything on My Fitness Pal and walk regularly. Sometimes I get bored with the food I eat but my sleeve keeps me on track. It's been a major motivation.
Congrats to everyone on their success and keep going!

That's great congrats on your success! Feels awesome!

Today's weight 199.4.
Onederland yay!

Today's weight 199.4.
Onederland yay!

Today's weight 199.4.
Onederland yay!