sophiepants

We have very close stats. I'm 5'6, I was 278 when I started this journey in Feb, 249 at surgery day 8 wks ago now 206 72 pounds total and 43 in 8 wks.I also took phentermine off and on for the last 5 years. Congrats passing your first victory! It'll keep dropping off never fear as long as do what your doctor says! Good luck

My fear also! After time well understand were now on the right side of this "Fat" Thing! Your doing fanatic lady!

Those are such great pictures! Beautiful!! You look like your happy and having such fun at it!

Congrats!!! That's great losses for you both! sheesh....I pray I have those results!

I'm sorry your flustered!! But I don't think your doing anything wrong as long as your following your dr's instructions. Your body is probably still in shock. Keep doing as instructed and it'll start falling off. Best wishes....This will work keep drinking your water

Crap me too......

That is hard core! Great job making your mind up! Keep reminding yourself why you did it these next few weeks! You can make it through it there are plenty of us rootin for ya! Most of us have been there and survived....you will too!!

I quit a month before my surgery. Surgery was August 21st. I smoked for 16 years at least. Quitting once for a year when I found out I was pregnant back in 2010. I was also told about the skin not bouncing back fully if your a smoker. So I dropped that habit quick. Been feeling great ever since.....oh and my husband quit a few days before me to support me oh our new journey .....mmmmm He is however outta state which is why I believe we are still married after quitting at the same time HA Its hard I know but you can do it!! You'll be so happy you did after your surgery and you can do things like walk long distances and maybe even run later! :ph34r: Good luck on your journey

YES I'm in!! Thank you for starting this!! I'm still new so don't wanna jump in and start one of these. But I do wanna participate!!! I'll be back Halloween with my goal! Thank you Bea for hearing me

Congrats!!! I cant wait 7 pounds to go!! I'll join ya soon

Gah!! I just found this today! Is there gonna be a Christmas challenge?? I so wanna join in.

Ok I'm so laughing out loud! That's freaking great!

That's amazing!! Great Job! Keep working that sleeve!

You fantastic By the way!! Keep up the great work!! I don't have an answer for you. (sorry ) I'm 8 wks out yesterday and am wanting to add strength training to my week also. I'm listing for anyone who wants to give us wisdom!

I'm so sorry for your loss Frank!!

Yes and no. My husband I've been with for 13 years also. Married 12 of those last Monday But he had said he was afraid I would get skinny and try to find a better looking younger man. AS IF! lordy I don't wanna go through all that again hehe I got him just where I want him (training wise) smirk.... I feel ya girl he's outta state right now and has been since 4 days after surgery. So big surprise waiting for him 43 pounds gone in these last 8 wks!I've got 3 more weeks to lose btw!! SURPISE lol When I first brought up having VSG he was all for it, then changed his mind then was all for it again. Then told me a few weeks before my surgery he was afraid I'd leave him for a younger man. It's funny how they think. But I told him you don't have anything to worry about as long as you keep on loven me the way you've been. I think they are afraid in some way about us having issues during the surgery.

Sweet!! That's a great loss!!

That is a great before and after!! Your doing amazing! Keep up the great work lady

Great job!!

Exactly and I totally knew that from before! Sheehe I think I left some of my commonsense in the hospital!!

thank you! There we go...that's what she said! Why I couldn't think of that idk

One and a half days for me. Surgery day and half the next day.

Sweet!!! you go !!

Yep just do as you are told and it'll work out! But don't don't don't advance your diet before, measure your meals and you'll do great? Did they do a leak test on you before you left the hospital? Mind didn't just wondering.

That just made me think twice!! Yikes I don't remember my Nut saying that. Had she I might have not drank it.