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Yup! After some X-rays the culprit is a need for a few BMs. Can't believe the pain that can cause, I was preparing for some major issue!

Trying not to freak out but I started having some abdominal cramping a few days ago and it's become pretty painful. I'm pretty sure it's gas pain but of course all the scary thoughts are going thorough my mind. Had a mild fever last night but also felt stuffy. No fever this morning and don't feel like I'm coming down with anything major. Before I waste time at doc or ER for dumb gas pain, please tell me what this might be and how to get rid of the pain. I've tried Gas X and it helps a little may be... Haven't been able to have a good poo in a couple if days either so I'm sure that's a contributing factor. Thanks for talking a girl out of a tree!

6 weeks

I took a digger while running last week (not quite 6 weeks at that time) I had the same fear plus I though I might haved popped a boob!!! Luckily, it doesn't seem as though anything is permanently damaged. I wonder if our surgery causes klutzy tendencies???

Congratulations!!! Soooooo jelly and inspired!!!

I admit I discriminate, but it's for the life of the fish... I can't be trusted with a pet that is fragile, I need something a little more robust and perhaps with a more "in your face" personality. I'm likely to forget to feed the poor little nugget otherwise.

My BMI was slightly lower than yours (I've been higher than where I started this time) and I've lost 25 LBs in just under 6 weeks. Some might consider this "slow", I think that's funny. I will take an average of 4LBs per week anytime!!! Definitely lost very quickly the first 2 weeks and I'm guessing 1-3 per week from here onward.

Today I am also just overweight!!!

I love using the word "über"!!! Ooh, and my iPad got fancy with the accent mark!

Corgi impersonating a lab...

Luckily it's not until October 20th!!!! Lots of time to get into shape and get some mileage in.

After years of trying my luck to get an invitation, I'm in!!!!!! Just doing the half, haven't done one in over 3 years (and hip surgery since then too). Game on! BTW, I just tried out a new app, Runtastic. Had to load in my version of C25K intervals but I really love this app. It synchs with my Mio HRM and then with MyFitnessPal upon completion. It's pretty slick. Sometimes a new gadget helps with motivation:-)

I can sympathize!!! Just did my day 1, first post op jog... Denver is a lot lower in altitude than Breck and it was not easy! But it's done, the seal is broken.

This is useless because I can't speak from my own experience but... My sister had a tummy tuck with major hernia repair, she was in pain for many days and couldn't stand up straight. She wouldn't let anyone get her out of the hospital bed but me! She could be a total wimp though. It would make sense that skin removal with less muscle repair would be less painful, we use ab muscles for every movement...

Day 2 is much better, as is everyday thereafter!!!

"Only" 45 LBs in 11 weeks??? I'd be throwing myself a massive party!!!

Great idea having your wife help. Assisted stretching is great. Couple of suggestions to try, see what works... 1) don't worry about having your leg completely straight, slight bend in the knee may end up being more effective in the beginning 2) There are schools of thought that resistance/muscle contraction can help to improve flexibility. So, do your stretch, hold 10-15 seconds, then press your heel into your wife's hands to contract the hammies, hold 5-10 seconds, stretch again... See how that feels. If it ends up causing muscle cramping during the contraction, abort the mission and revert back to your original plan!

Breck is amazing!!! Great time to visit!

I was freaking out in a hospital in TJ!!! Twenty two LBs down (no pre op diet and spent almost a week where the scale wouldn't budge an ounce)!!!! This is better than HCG (still can't believe I shot myself up with that shiz). Woo hooooo! Even took a shopping trip... Just in my closet but it was uplifting!!! I have not told anyone besides my Dad so giving myself a little shout out here is fun! Thanks to all of you fun and inspirational cyber team members...

I live in CO, I've been here for over 10 years and I still blame the altitude!!!

omfg!!! Please excuse my French, but that is hilarious!!!

Stretching is sometimes harder than a dirty 30 workout!!! Good luck!!!

FYI, I am not a medical professional... A reformed Pilates instructor is all:-)

You'll want the length to be a bit longer than your leg length. Try that to start, it's okay if it isn't, you'll just need to adjust your arm bend as necessary. Try to hold it for 15 to 30 seconds, no longer than a minute for each leg. You can do 3 or 4 reps as on option; hold for 10 seconds, release, repeat and try to extend further. If you don't find this helps at all after a few weeks of daily stretching you may seek out a good sports phys therapist. Your issue is most likely not just muscular tightness, could be ligament or tendon issues as well. If you find the stretching is beginning to help, get on that foam roller. It hurts like hell but rolling them out provides some release to the fascia, just like a good deep tissue massage. Start on your side with the roller under your hip area, can't do any harm to roll out you IT band (runs from knee to hip). Bend your top/free leg, foot on floor to give yourself some control on how much pressure/body weight you put on the side of the other leg. It will hurt, a lot. Once you've taken a few rolls there start to roll your body so that you are putting some pressure toward the hamstring, continue rolling. I suggest you do your quads also, if you're doing Xfit they are likely tight as well. Give it a go and let me know how it goes!!!