Mkak

Try PB2! It's powdered Peanut Butter and has so much less fat and calories than regular PB.
I'm a night snacker, too. I literally don't keep anything in the house (easy for me I don't have a hub and/or family to feed). Also, I started working out later at night after dinner so I don't even give myself time to snack.

Good morning everyone! 226.4 today. Officially halfway to my goal weight!

These are my pre surgery and 6 month check up

This was taken a little after four months post-op. I'm 5 days shy of completing my 5th month. My weight loss has slowed tremendously, but I love my sleeve and I wouldn't change a thing!

I told myself when I hit 50 pounds I would get myself a new pair of gym shoes. Hit 51 last week, bought a snazzy new pair of running shoes yesterday and wore them tonight for the first time. Got out of the shower to find the below. SERIOUSLY? My dog that doesn't eat anything decides to destroy my brand new sneakers? I feel like crying right now
Going to feel sorry for myself for the night. Thank you for allowing me to vent

Y'all are a hoot! Bet she won't take seconds and thirds this year in front of me...

I have wanted to jog/run for year now. One of my goals after surgery is to run in a marathon maybe a year from surgery. Today was my 6 week post op mark and I walked for about an hour and I JOGGED some of it! My kids were so shocked to see mommy running! I am amazed that I was jogging, me! I also realized today that I lost 20% of my body weight already and I am so excited to keep losing more! Dreams do come true!

Thanks, GG!
BTW, saw your new progress post...you 2 are looking AMAZING!

Okay deep cleansing breath, I'm including my FACE in the pic this time! Look at my husband's pics! Can you believe it? Dang man is at 70% of his excess weight lost, I'm at about 54% of mine.
pics are day of sx, 8/2/2013 and today, 11/11/2013
We are all so hard on ourselves btw. I saw mine and went, "eww! tummy rolls!" My husband saw mine and said "You're looking skinny babe".
He saw his and said "My stomach shows." I saw his and said "...."well, I can't tell you what I said on this site but I'm sure you can guess :-p

I am not who you are looking for but I just have to give you a HUGE round of applause for your achievements pre-op! Congratulations on losing over 100 pounds already. What an amazing accomplishment!

I can't wait to hear about your progress after your surgery.

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When I read the title, I opened the thread having my "opinion" to add......NEVER MIND !!!!

NaNa,
I've read/skimmed through all three pages of this post. I don't have a single problem with what you've said as regards the band... simply because I have the intellect to do my own research, I have a wonderful surgeon, and I have a mind of my own and my own opinions.
However, the way you've said things and the way your caps button keeps getting stuck is very, very off-putting. I think there may be a reason why you "quit" working for the government and struck out on your own. In my humble opinion, you are in serious need of some self-reflection on how you come across to other people.
I hope you take this post for the constructive criticism it was intended to be. Life really is too short for all of this discord.

I yesterday was my big day! Over all it was good with a few pot holes in the road but I survived.l am just about packed up to head home. Drinking is pretty slow I've maybe got 5 ounces in so far. I'm sure each day will get easier. I've been walking like crazy so I'm not having slot of gas pain now. I look forward to try to sleep in my bed tonight.

Holy crap is right! You look amazing!

Thanks for the kind words, btw
The only advice I can give you is that the type you describe exist on all forums, not just baritric forums. You could go to a forum for computer geeks and I guarantee you'll have oldbies trying pull a holier-than-thou on the newbies. I've seen it happen. Heck, I've even have it happen on a forum for Multiple Sclerosis patients. I actually had someone try to pretty much discredit me because I've "only" been diagnosed for 5 years. ONLY 5 years? LOL! My point is- it happens everywhere.
The other thing to keep in mind is that text is a horrible communication medium. Unlike the spoken word, there is no voice reflection or body language to give cues as to the speaker's tone. I could say to you "Oh don't be silly!" and you have no idea if I'm smiling playfully or rolling my eyes condescendingly. Because of this I've seen LOTS of major communication break downs on online forums.
Hang in there and know the majority of people here welcome the newcomers and respect your intelligence

Morning everyone! Not a stellar week for me (hurled myself off the wagon over the weekend and didn't exercise much during the week so entirely my doing). Down to 227.7. I think that's a loss of .6? Today is a new day and my butt is headed back to the gym!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!

"Only"? Ten pounds in two weeks is great! This isn't a race. Your body will catch up, I have no doubt.

Love that you posted this! I too have been so lucky with the support from my friends and family from day one. It always breaks my heart when I read posts on here from people that don't have the support we do. Definitely has me counting my blessings

Love that you posted this! I too have been so lucky with the support from my friends and family from day one. It always breaks my heart when I read posts on here from people that don't have the support we do. Definitely has me counting my blessings

12-26-12
Starting weight 393
Surgery weight 350
Today !!! 219

LOLOLOL! GG, I probably started it with the cross dressing comment haha
Thank you all for the suggestions! Going to check out the 3 mentioned

UGH, same here. My lower stomach is particularly "cute." Very interested to hear the feedback from the vets on this one.

Dude! You're in the powder room! Run quickly! **Gman backs out slowly**...Just came in to save my buddy, ladies..