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Haha! I know what you mean about not recognizing yourself. I think that I still wear a 3-4x top. When I try it on and it's big I get kinda confused but I look at the 1-2x's and I think there's no way that will fit, but they do. It's so strange. I had to have my Mom go with me the first time I went shopping cause I literally could not do it on my own. And jean shopping....oh boy! It doesn't help that you are a different size in every store! And thank you, the ulcer thing did scare me and I have just been trying to really accept and embrace this change of lifestyle. It's difficult and I think we all deserve kudos for it!!

You look fantastic!!!

I was going to say I love the new pic! You look absolutely FANTASTIC!!! How much have you lost so far? And yes, I don't wanna be tempted to eat badly, so I always have string cheese or almonds or a protein bar, something. And then if I'm gone all day for meals, oh lord, I take everything and the kitchen sink cause I don't know what I might be hungry for at 7p when it's 8a in the morning! Lol. And I wish the quitting smoking thing was going better...I do well with the patch, but if I forget to wear it, I smoke. So, I'm still addicted to nicotine obviously, but I am working on it. I'm not gonna give up because I DO NOT wanna go back to being a full time smoker. My ulcers are pretty much healed now, but there is still that risk, as well as it just being a downright stupid habit that is so bad for me in so many other ways!!

I am not exercising regularly and have been kinda slacking on my protein and water, as far as counting. I dunno why! I guess I kept it up for so long I felt like taking a break. Well, we see where that got me! Lol. I began upping my water intake a few days ago and bit the bullet and began recounting today. I was thinking that I may not have been getting enough water or protein because water retention should be the only reason for me to be actually gaining weight at this point. Here's the thing...it's only been almost 3 months and I'm already sick of doing things that I have to do for the rest of my life?!? What are you thoughts on this? I'm not a very regimented person, so I guess this is a bit of a struggle for me.

Also, anyone have any advice...I haven't lost any weight in 2 weeks. Actually gained 5 pounds lost one, so in 2 weeks I'm up four. What can I do? And do stalls typically last this long? This sucks!!

Gen, How are you doing? I'm saying a prayer that they get this mess figured out for you!!

Yes! I hear ya!! I had my surgery 12/13/12 and I lost 80 pounds now nothing for 2 weeks!! I'm so discouraged! Did that happen to you so early on? I hear it slows down at different times for different people but dang! I'm not that far out!!

You look sooo amazing!!! What an inspiration!! When was your surgery?

Yes! I really hope that's all it is for you! Like I said, I'm not due for awhile, just got over it so I dunno what it could be for me besides me being sick. I guess we both try not to trip out about it and see what happens next week? Lol.

I know!! That makes me worried!! I stepped on tr scale this am and gained 6 pounds since last time and my period isn't due! :'(

Oh, ok, mine was the 13th.

Hey when was your surgery? I notice my weight is not flying off like it was anymore either. And I'm eating more. Just wondering how far out you are and how far out this is supposed to happen.

Yes! I def need to make sure I am getting plenty of h2o! And my hunger has happened to occur or reoccur while I'm kind of sick. I was wondering if maybe my body was needing some nutrients to fight this thing. Everyone at my work has it with varying degrees. I just have headache/stuffiness and don't wanna do anything! Lol. But that's better than some of what I heard other people were experiencing with this.

So, freaking out a little here. I am about 10 weeks out and it seems like my weight loss is starting to slow. Also, I seem more hungry than I was before. Anyone else?

Also, wanted to say, I include all my rny friends on here in my prayers every night! This is a journey for all of us and we all go thru it blind, hoping for the best! I wish you all comfort and strength to fight the battles you are going thru and hope all of us find the healthy lives we were looking for!! Gen, you are in my prayers specifically. I can't imagine how it feels to be away from your daughter. Please get well soon and don't let those doctors screw you around!!

Good news here!! My egd from yesterday showed my ulcers pretty well healed. Dr says unless pain starts up again I don't need another egd and they are on their way to healed!! Yay!!

Thank you Gen!! Same to you! I feel like I should NOT be complaining after all you've been thru! But ya know what? We're all gonna come thru the other side of this healthy and resilient as he#l!!