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Down 1.6 lbs this morning for a total of 29.3 lbs since surg date & 38.2 since highest weight. Feel inspired today. Hoping I can keep the momentum going.

Didn't feel well today. Called the surgeon's office today. Discussed my whole Vitamin situation & the MA said just keep trying different Vitamins until you find one the works. Doesn't matter if it's chewable or Gummy. Any vitamin is better than no vitamin. Also I'm not getting all my Water in so she encouraged me to work on that. That could be the stall issue. I'm lucky to get half in, in a day. Some disgustingly exciting news. Had a great BM today & made me drop (lol) 1 lb. Very tired today.

I had to drink more and raise my calories to start losing again after my stall. I try and get 800 and it's hard to get that much at this point, but if I get 600 and then exercise and burn 500 I'd only have 100 left to try and get through my day. Ain't gonna work.

6 weeks out and finally have energy. This is a major surgery. It takes a while to bounce back from any surgery. They just removed 85% of a major organ. Take it slow and easy. At first your body is in shock and trying to get used to surviving on so few calories.

Yup. And pooping helps. Staying regular keeps everything moving along

Yup. And pooping helps. Staying regular keeps everything moving along

I'm also officially down 50 lbs as of this am! Wooo!

I haven had one since Dec. 2011 when I started Depo! I love it! I had spotting for the first time 1 week post op that lasted 2 weeks. My surgeon said it was because of fluctuating hormones. Looks like I'll be getting off Depo next March (or when I get to my goal weight! Gonna start trying to get pregnant!

I had a period February 5, then not again til April 1st. So I missed my march cycle. Well, I didn't miss it. Lol

So my goal was to lose 10lbs by easter, I wanted to be 230. Originally I wanted I lose that by April 8th bc it's my 30th bday, but I've been such a SLoW loser compared to some people that it just didn't seem possible. I weighed 240 on 3/23. Had. 2 week stall, and in the 3rd week by 3/31 dropped down to 237. Typically I only weigh on Mondays so I don't get crazy. But it seemed like every day this week I lost weight! Fast forward to today- I hopped on the scale and I weighed 233! Wow!!! I just might come close to hitting 230 by Tuesday! It would make me SO happy because I have to get y drivers license picture renewed and every pound counts! Even if I don't make it to 225 til easter, I haven't weighed that since college 11 years ago! This is crazy. I stepped on the scale a few times today not because I'm obsessing but because I just couldn't believe t! Sorry for all the rambling

I feel reeeeeeally fortunate. I started my period monday before I went to bed. I think its already pretty much done. I also had almost no cramps. However, Tuesday and yesterday it was SUPER heavy flow. Like, changing tampons every 3-4 hours. Regular or super ones. Which its never like that for me.
I also feel lucky that I can take the pain meds on an empty stomach with no problems. Glad it was an easy fix though!

6 week checkup was today. My surgeon was very pleased with my weightloss. Had nothing but praise for me. My underwear fall off now, I guess that's an NSV of sorts. Lol
I'm cleared to exercise with resistance now so I'm excited to work out my arms. It's funny, she said 45 min of a brisk walk burns more calories than running for 10 min. I'm def gonna do some fast power walking and starting yoga.
Looking and feeling better each day. Still can't drink anything room temp, has to be ice cold. Water brings on major nausea. Ugh.
Other than that I'm a happy camper

Omg, my sister had that and it was agonizing to walk so I'm familiar with that pain. They made special insoles for her that ended up being just as painful and no help. As she lost it did get better though, so keep it in mind. (((Hugs)))

Not to discourage others, as I'm honestly truly happy for those that have a fast recovery, but I'm 5 weeks out and am still very fatigued. Very. It doesn't matter that I reach Protein and liquid goals. I feel like crap most days after 4 pm because I'm still so tired.
I also bent and ripped scar tissue about 1.5 weeks after I was home. So even if you FEEL great, take it easy the first 6 weeks as far as bending and lifting. I fight nausea each and every day.
This is my 5th surgery and hardest recovery I've ever had. It isn't all roses and butterflies for everyone. Roses have thorns and butterflies were once caterpillars. No matter how long it takes just keep pushing on. I firmly believe in this surgery and wouldn't change it for the world, but each individual is on a separate journey. I think it's a bit wrong to compare recoveries and weightloss against other patients.
April

Here is my updates pix... Left is April last year right is today.

5 weeks out today... Just started exercising. Walked a mile and a half and burned 200 calories.. I'm only eating about 700 so burning 200 works for me. Down 27 lbs since surgery and 42 lbs total!!

You have to use a lot more willpower in the two weeks before surgery. The two weeks after surgery are tougher in a different way.

Loving myself going for more

Ok. So I've had a lidoderm patch on for about 2.5 hours. I think they might actually work. So far I've been able to get up off the couch with almost no pain! The first time since surgery. These things might be worth $176. Haha.
Disregard my pity party earlier.

Amazing difference! Congrats.

How do you guys get your actual picture to post instead of just a link? I'm just testing this...hopefully it works

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Oh yay! That's how!

You look amazing SJ! And you too SF! I will post pics eventually. Lol. I'm not nearly as brave.

Thank you! it's amazing how much smaller my belly is. Haha. My weeble wobble belly. Lolz.

So, not the best pic, but me in color AND jeans!

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