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The first one is the morning of my surgery and the second is from about a week ago

6 week post op apt today. Down 32 pounds since surgery! Wooo hoo!!! 15 lbs to go until onederland!!! Can't wait!
xo Hilary

Heather, Are you using my fitness pal? It is a great way to measure and see exactly what you take in and put out. I am close to 6 weeks out and only down 27 pounds. Everybody's body and how much weight they have to lose is different. I posted a chart on the other forum that I found that really helped me put it into persepective a week ago I was just like you. Super depressed thought I was the 1 person this surgery didn't work on. I still have those moments but I didn't lose anything from day 14 until 3 days ago. Everytime I lost a pound it would just come back the next day. My initial weight loss was 20 punds in 13 days so I think part of my problem was comparing that to the major slow down of weight loss. I have really been trying to hit the gym hard (which I hate everything about the gym). Our surgery dates are close and our weight is close too. That is the other thing, the less weight you have to lose with this surgery the slower it is going to come off. I have to remind myself of this stuff everyday and so do my friends and family. It is hard to go through something so dramatic and think it was for nothing but after reading so many other stories that have the same situations I am starting to realize everybody's wls journey is different. Hope that helps? Jessica

Kris I had surgery same day as you. I was 238 and only down to 211. I hope and think that is pretty normal.

Heather, Are you using my fitness pal? It is a great way to measure and see exactly what you take in and put out. I am close to 6 weeks out and only down 27 pounds. Everybody's body and how much weight they have to lose is different. I posted a chart on the other forum that I found that really helped me put it into persepective a week ago I was just like you. Super depressed thought I was the 1 person this surgery didn't work on. I still have those moments but I didn't lose anything from day 14 until 3 days ago. Everytime I lost a pound it would just come back the next day. My initial weight loss was 20 punds in 13 days so I think part of my problem was comparing that to the major slow down of weight loss. I have really been trying to hit the gym hard (which I hate everything about the gym). Our surgery dates are close and our weight is close too. That is the other thing, the less weight you have to lose with this surgery the slower it is going to come off. I have to remind myself of this stuff everyday and so do my friends and family. It is hard to go through something so dramatic and think it was for nothing but after reading so many other stories that have the same situations I am starting to realize everybody's wls journey is different. Hope that helps? Jessica

Heather, Are you using my fitness pal? It is a great way to measure and see exactly what you take in and put out. I am close to 6 weeks out and only down 27 pounds. Everybody's body and how much weight they have to lose is different. I posted a chart on the other forum that I found that really helped me put it into persepective a week ago I was just like you. Super depressed thought I was the 1 person this surgery didn't work on. I still have those moments but I didn't lose anything from day 14 until 3 days ago. Everytime I lost a pound it would just come back the next day. My initial weight loss was 20 punds in 13 days so I think part of my problem was comparing that to the major slow down of weight loss. I have really been trying to hit the gym hard (which I hate everything about the gym). Our surgery dates are close and our weight is close too. That is the other thing, the less weight you have to lose with this surgery the slower it is going to come off. I have to remind myself of this stuff everyday and so do my friends and family. It is hard to go through something so dramatic and think it was for nothing but after reading so many other stories that have the same situations I am starting to realize everybody's wls journey is different. Hope that helps? Jessica

I know we aren't suppose to be having lettuce but I have been doing the baby spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers and a dressing called Litehouse Red wine and olive oil. I am eating mostly chicken just cooked different ways. Are you cleared for regular foods yet?

Time After Surgery / Average Weight Loss (% of Excess Weight)
1 month / 20%
3 months / 38%
6 months /57%
9 months / 66%
12 months / 73%
15 months / 73%
18 months /73%
24 months / 76%
3 years / 71 %
5 years / 66%

I found a chart I am going to try to post when I get home but month 1 was 20% of what pounds you are to lose to be at your goal.. 35% at the end month 3.. It continues on.. I will post when I find plus I know my wording is off.

No photoshopping either!!! Ha!!

I am only 2 1/2 weeks out but I did go see my primary physician the other day with concerns about the surgery..I was a little upset when I walked in and I left feeling the best I had since surgery she made a very simple statement to me. She said "Set a goal for the coming new year, not a weight loss goal not something you have to do like take care of your family or go to work but an incentive that you are striving to reach. Maybe start throwing your change in a jar to save for that vacation to show off that new slimmer body" I know it sounds so easy but I have a new goal. I am going to lose this weight so I can prove to myself that I can feel comfortable pool side. Her advice helped me hope it helps you.

Thanks for the heads up

No pun intended (lul)
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12

I am so sad here. I still feel fat. I am being a big crybaby and starting fights w my hubs. I feel so alone and I am so scared of failing. I have been taking it easy on the food but am still able to eat a bite of this a bite of that. I walked on the treadmill for 22 min tonight. Super slow. Like 1.7mph. I am dying of pain on my left side. Anyone else experience this. I feel like my hubs doesn't get that this was a serious abdominal surgery. Like I'm milking it. He's the one who encouraged me to do it and now is resenting me bc I can't. CAN'T help w the kiddos. I am just a wreck. Anyone else? Any pick me ups? I'm drowning here