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SW: 268 LW: 202 TW: 200 So close to being in the 100's . Have a great day everyone!

1 more pound to loose until I hit the ONEDERLANDS So excited!!

You are both doing exactly what you should be doing..nothing!! As long as you drink and get up and walk around for a bit every hour or so, your doing good! To be honest I felt like crap (exhausted) for up to 8 weeks!! I had all I could do to get out of my own way!! It will get better trust me! For now remember, your body has and is going through some major changes!!!

I wasn't even a week out! Surgery wasn't painful for me at all- so I was ready to rock-n-roll!! Lol. I'd say go for it- worst case senerio make him do all the work! Either way you make out in the deal

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but I have zero to no energy for almost 2 months, if not a little longer! Your body just went through a HUGE change! Just do what you can- still exercise even if it's just a couple of minutes. Make sure your taking your vitamins, water and protein. The fatigue is normal- don't get frustrated ...this to shall pass!

Ok warning this is a STUPID QUESTION but I think I need some clarification. What exactly is dumping? Without being to blunt, I thought it was after you eat something, it immediately goes through you and your on the toilet. However, somethings I've read I'm not so sure that is exactl what it is...I think it's part of it but is there more?? Sorry to be so ignorant....

By being on this site..one thing I have noticed is every single one of us has and will go through this. You are not alone in this. I couldn't agree more, it is very frustrating. However, it is part of the process. I am 17 weeks post-op and I can tell you on my journey, every couple of weeks I would experience this. When I went to my 3 month check up my doctor told me it could take the next six months to lose the remainder of the weight I want/need to lose. Remember this weight didn't come on over night so it isnt going to come off over night. Keep following your program, drink, eat, exercise and you'll break through this plateau!! Your doin great don't get frustrated now! Keep your chin up

You look awesome!!! Congratulations!

When I get this same frustration - I think to myself- prior to surgery chances are I'd be gaining weight and never losing! Also it's Important to remember - the weight wasn't put on overnight it's not going to come off overnight! You are doing fantastic! Please don't me so hard on yourself!

When do you have your surgery?

I had the exact same problem. Unfortunately I will tell you for me that last about 12/13 weeks. Even the thought of food made me sick during that time. Keep trying to eat and drink. Even if you have only 1 bite of food it's better than nothing. It does get better..I'm 17 weeks post op! It's a long, frustrating journey but totally worth it!

Thanks! I've been drinking the powerade zero..just need to drink WAY more than I have been!!

Good Luck!

Good luck!!!

That could be it! I'm lucky if I've had 10oz today :/

My dizzy spells are back in full force!! I can't win, I have them for a week nonstop then they go away for a couple weeks and come back!! I hate them:(

Awesome job!! You look fabulous

Right there with you Tracy! I had the exact same problem. It's because of what Summer said- I think everyone is sore there. I actually am still a little bruised there 3+ months out!

My opinion - do it ASAP! It's a form of exercise

Oh yeah as far as popscicles- I lived on them! Jello- sugar free ones! Tasted delic! I did also buy protein shakes ahead of time - don't go crazy and buy a ton you can only drink so much- they go a long ways! Good luck

Your dietician should go over all the meds you need after your surgery. I now take 2 multivitamins, B12, and calcium caltrate. As far as overnight/hospital stay things- I brought loose fitting t-shirt, and elastic band shorts. I also had my hair straightener, makeup & other cosmetics. If I had only one thing I could have brought with me it would be my cell phone. My phone was my link to the "outside" world!! I was on it 24/7 when I didn't have visitors.