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I worked in a DDS group home for four years that was full care, hoyer lifts and all from 18 -22... Yes, young but always very heavy. Maaajor back pain even then. I made the switch only because i moved and it was the best decision. No more soreness! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

You should look into working for a company that has group homes that support people with mental illness. those homes have hands off staff and its more administrative. you would still be in the business of helping people but a lot less physically worn down. ... I can't promise anything about being mentally worn though lol. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

Crockpot mini meatballs. I'll probably have two or three. Almost done! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

Good thing you only have to fight with your husband for a turn! Hahaha HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

Yaaaay!!! Congratulations!! This is very exciting news for you!!! )) HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

Has anyone tried eggsfaces marmalade orange muffins?? They look and sound deeelicious but I'm a skeptic lol. I don't wanna go out and get all the stuff if they're not awesome. Ya know? ... When will i ever use marmalade again if this isn't awesome? .... Any other good recipes out there? I'm bored with the food I'm eating. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

That's so exciting!! Congrats!!! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 240.3

240.3 today!! Been that for two days (i weighed on my month anniversary lol). Thats ok, though!! 30.3lbs down since surgery! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

I started eating chicken almost 2 weeks ago now. I make chicken salad. Just remember to chew chew chew! the stuff that comes in the can is better then home made for some reason for me. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

Thanks Missy! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

Me too! And I'll try and trick myself with some broth and that doesn't work either. It Sucks lol. I know that it is affecting me as well because I do get lightheaded almost everyday... I've gotta get up slow or my head spins. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

So... Today is a month since surgery (4/8 - 5/8). I got on the scale this morning and was 240.3!!! That's 30.3lbs since surgery!! ... Unless you count the 10lbs of water weight I left the hospital with, then its 40.3lbs!! I wore a pair of pants yesterday that i haven't fit into since 2/2010. Some of my coworkers said they looked too big!! I'm having a rough time with water intake and sometimes i forget a vitamin or two but man... This was the best decision I've ever made for myself! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

Awesome!! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

I eat the dannon light n fit too but pineapple and I add vanilla muscle milk to it for added protein. Turns out being around 20-25grams or so. ... Sometimes Chobani greek yogurt too but there's more sugar in it. I've gotta mix it up a little lol. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

I'm in the exact same boat as you! Same surgery date too. I'm really only eating because I know I have to. I'd be content with nothing, I think. I do feel like I'm able to finish a drink or yogurt too fast but don't feel full. When I eat something like tuna, chicken or other meat, it sits really heavy. I dont like it, so I'm sticking to the mushy stuff for the most part. Blah! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 244.8

Back to work today. It's hard to believe it's been 3 weeks. Blaah! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5

About two - three broiled scallops and a couple bites of broccoli. First dinner out to eat and my pouch liked it!! It felt weird to still have food on my plate when I was done... And to not have french fries! But it also felt nice too. HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5

I'm almost to this goal too!! My son was born March 2011 and i haven't been under 250lbs since then. I got on the scale this am and was 250.7! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5

Congratulations to everyone having surgery soon! It was the best decision I've made yet! You'll all do wonderfully!! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5

I fit into a size 18 yesterday! Haven't done that in probably 3-4 years! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5

Awesome!! HW- 290, SW (4/8/13) - 270.6, CW - 251.5