Kathy A.

Congrats! Yep, it's probably the surgical tape. I had an allergic reaction to it twice when I was in the hospital, it pretty much came from the tape combined with the sweating I was doing. Anti-itch cream helped the best...as did Vitamin E

Welcome aboard! Keep me posted on your journey. I'm three weeks post-Op, and have lost 26 lbs. My starting weight was 198.

I started at 355. Was 317 day of surgery I am now 233. I have been on a stall for a couple months. But I will be diligent. I will get to my goal.
Just a photo of my journey
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I was 381 and now 9 months out I have lost 131.4 lbs..I am so proud of myself I can't stand it...LOL

This week I'm five months out from surgery. In the first four months, I dropped from 355 to 246. I've been stalled between 250-246 for the past month. I also ask myself, "Is this it?" I'm hitting Protein, Water, and calorie goals every day. I'm staying fairly active. So, I hope this next month will be better on the scale.< /p>

Hey Ima,
I want in too!
Starting weight: 338
Current weight: 186
Labor Day: 175

There are officially 55 days left of summer... 7 weeks and 5 days until Labor Day... How much weight will "fall" off you before we fall into Autumn?
Pre Surgery Weight: 264lbs
DOS Weight (12.12.2012): 254lbs
Weight Today (07.09.2013): 181.8lbs

Goal Weight for Labor Day: 170lbs

By September 2nd I want to lose 11.8lbs.... I am hoping I am able to do this... Initially I wanted to challenge myself to be at 165lbs by my birthday which is Sept 5th... But I don't think I will make that and my birthday isn't really a national Holiday that everyone here can join me in the countdown till, so I figured we could do this Labor Day Challenge and cheer each other on!

My surgery is set for Aug. 21 2013. I am very nervous. How long is the recovery time? And how much am I expected to lose in one week? Am I able to go back to work within a week? Workaholic here. : (