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I think I posted a pic of the Nioxin Shampoo and conditioner I bought. Don't bother, my hair actually seems to come out more with those products. It leaves your hair super dry. I just ordered Toppik last week on Amazon. I found the small size with the applicator in the same package for around $24. It will last awhile according to the reviews. My hair is dark brown with reddish highlights. I bought the dark brown color and its almost too dark. I'm going to order it in a shade lighter. It covers my white scalp beautifully and seems to thicken up my hair. I pump it into the problem areas and massage it in a bit with my finger tips. Highly recommend!!!!

Also, I had a whole day of NSV's today. It was my son's 3rd birthday party and a lot of my family hasn't seen my since my surgery. So there were a lot of "skinny" comments and shocked faces when they arrived. Also, we had it at one of those jumpy places where they have the inflatable slides and things you can climb through, etc. I was right up there with my three kids. Climbing, sliding, jumping....and it was easy this time! Last year, I could barely climb up the ladder to go down the slide with the kids....and only did it a few times because I was a sweaty, worn out mess. This year, the kids were fighting over who I would jump with next. It was so much fun. I truly feel like a new person. This summer has been the most fun, going to Six Flags or White Water every weekend and the zoo and just really enjoying my kids!!! This was definitely the best decision I've ever made. Oh and I hit 179.6 today, so dipped down into the 170's. Almost 100 down from my non - pregnant highest. My highest was over 300 when I was pregnant with my youngest. This has been incredible and I'm still not done.

Sorry for the late check-in. I'm knee deep in a big home renovation project. I need the accountability of BP too Sleeveid. I've been participating in the challenges BP has (current one is for Labor Day.) I'll let you know when the next one begins.
Week 17 check in:
1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7" , 236
2) Weight day of surgery: 226
3) 17 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: I haven't been weighing myself this week as I was going on week 2 of a stall and it was messing with my head. I weighed myself yesterday and the scale finally moved, but I will report those pounds at the next check-in.
4) Goal weight: 160 surgeon goal, 140 stretch goal
5) Your biggest success this week: the scale isn't moving much but my body composition is changing. I went shopping last week and brought a large and extra-large dress into the dressing room. The large had huge gaps under the armpits on me when I tried it on. I had to leave the waiting room to get a MEDIUM to try on. It fit beautifully and I bought it to wear on my vacation at the end of the month.
6) Your biggest struggle this week: hair LOSS!. I thought it was bad before, but now I loose upwards of 80 plus hairs every day in the shower. Good news is I bought Toppik on Amazon and it works awesome! Make sure you get the applicator to pump it as it makes a HUGE difference.
I also have fat brain. I ordered a bunch of clothes for my vacation on-line and when they arrived in the mail I discovered I ordered XL and XXL. I need to reorder everything. Despite being 58 pounds lighter than my heaviest weight of 241, I still don't feel comfortable in my skin. I know how I look and feel at a smaller weight and I can't wait to get there.

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 4" 221lbs
2) Weight day of surgery: 201

3) 16 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 151 today! 50 lbs lost so far!!
4) Goal weight: 135

5) Your biggest success this week: shopping for new work clothes and fitting (comfortably) into size 6 pants!
6) Your biggest struggle this week: still struggling to drink enough Water

Also, I had a whole day of NSV's today. It was my son's 3rd birthday party and a lot of my family hasn't seen my since my surgery. So there were a lot of "skinny" comments and shocked faces when they arrived. Also, we had it at one of those jumpy places where they have the inflatable slides and things you can climb through, etc. I was right up there with my three kids. Climbing, sliding, jumping....and it was easy this time! Last year, I could barely climb up the ladder to go down the slide with the kids....and only did it a few times because I was a sweaty, worn out mess. This year, the kids were fighting over who I would jump with next. It was so much fun. I truly feel like a new person. This summer has been the most fun, going to Six Flags or White Water every weekend and the zoo and just really enjoying my kids!!! This was definitely the best decision I've ever made. Oh and I hit 179.6 today, so dipped down into the 170's. Almost 100 down from my non - pregnant highest. My highest was over 300 when I was pregnant with my youngest. This has been incredible and I'm still not done.

Sleeved April
Sw 264
Surgery weight 245
Now 190!!
This week everyone is commenting on my weight loss. I went from a 2 xl scrubs to L . Only a few people know I was sleeved, which has led to a lot of gossip at work . I just Grin and wave ... Haha. I'm hoping to buy several outfits at a boutique next week. I use to only wish I could shop there and now I can !! I really watch my carbs and mainly focus on Protein and fluids as suggested .

It's official 100 pounds!!!!!! Highest 305 and now 205!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7" 255
2) Weight day of surgery: 243
3) 16 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 180.8 / 6 lbs lost. Total since start of this program: 74.2 total since I started going to wls classes back in Oct: 93.2
4) Goal weight: 150-ish
5) Your biggest success this week: losing 6 lbs.
6) Your biggest struggle this week: still have two periods a month. It's heavy and a week long so it's basically a period every other week. But I'm still losing so trying no to complain but emotionally, my hormones are whacked out. Crying over silly stuff. But I'm happy....just crazy.

Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7", 236
2) Weight day of surgery: 226
3) 15 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 1.8 pounds lost this week, 185.4 this morning although I was down to 184 earlier this week!
4) Goal weight: 175 mini goal by end of August when I leave for my tropical vacation. 160 surgeon goal, 140 stretch goal (although this would out me at a BMI of 22. That's teeny!)
5) Your biggest success this week: Im happy my stall only lasted a week!
6) Your biggest struggle this week: I don't think I was prepared for how much a head trip it would be to have a stall in my progress. In expecting more of them as I get closet to my goal.

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs:5 9 2) Weight day of surgery: 271 3) 16 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 209 4)Goal weight: 190 5) Your biggest success this week: I hired a personal trainer and I hit the gym 6) Your biggest struggle this week: dating. Is there any normal men in this world? Lol ok so struggle weightloss wise is not recognizing this woman in size 13 clothing. Seriously hope my brain catches up soon.

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7" 255
2) Weight day of surgery: 243
3) 16 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 180.8 / 6 lbs lost. Total since start of this program: 74.2 total since I started going to wls classes back in Oct: 93.2
4) Goal weight: 150-ish
5) Your biggest success this week: losing 6 lbs.
6) Your biggest struggle this week: still have two periods a month. It's heavy and a week long so it's basically a period every other week. But I'm still losing so trying no to complain but emotionally, my hormones are whacked out. Crying over silly stuff. But I'm happy....just crazy.

14 week check-in time!
1) Height / weight starting our wls programs:
5'9" - 297 lbs
2) Weight day of surgery:
288
3) Post op weight pounds lost/gained:
Current weight - 206 (91 lbs lost since April 17)
4) Goal weight:
170 lbs
5) Your biggest success this week:
Maintaining workout regiment and diet goals
6) Your biggest struggle this week:
It is always time management with me.

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 8.5", 375

2) Weight day of surgery: 357

3) 14 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: I've lost a total of 79lbs, 61lbs since surgery.

4) Goal weight: Mini goal #1 was reached when I hit 299lbs. Mini goal #2 is 269lbs. Mini goal #3 is 239lbs. Milestone goal is 199lbs. Ultimate goal is 170lbs. I'm trying to place a lot of easily reachable goals so that I feel like I'm accomplishing something.

5) Your biggest success this week: Finally making it under 300lbs. It's been 4 years since I was under that weight. I did Weight Watchers back in 2010 and lost about 40lbs - got down to 279ish, so I'm looking forward to beating that.

6) Your biggest struggle this week: Still having tons of trouble finding things to eat. I eat things with too much fat and too many carbs, though I've found when I do that for a couple of days, that's when the weight seems to drop off - go figure. I'm obviously not getting enough Protein because my hair is falling out. Thankfully I had plenty to spare so it's not really noticeable yet, but it's annoying and worrisome. I also still can't push myself to exercise because I'm so tired. I also HATE summer and the heat, so that probably doesn't help either. Once it starts cooling off, I'll probably feel like getting out more.

1) height / weight starting our wls programs, 5' 3", highest weight was 300
2) weight day of surgery-239
3) weight 13 week post op / pounds lost/gained: 196.7!!!!!
3 lbs loss this week
Total loss of 42.7lbs
4) goal weight: 130, would be happy 150
5) your biggest success this week: I was off for a week for my birthday and I still lost 3lbs. I was terrified to step on the scale and I had gained over my 3 ounces and would see a 2 at the beginning of my weight again.
6) your biggest struggle this week: I fainted twice at magic mountain! I think due to dehydration and heat. And that was BEFORE I even stepped on a ride. Needless to say it wasn't the best day. Still trying to get enough Water and Protein. I know I still eat way too many carbs.

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7", 236
2) Weight day of surgery: 226
3) 14 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 2.9 pounds lost (whoo hoo! That's big for me!!!) current weight 187.2
4) Goal weight: 175 mini goal by end of August when I leave for my tropical vacation. 160 surgeon goal, 140 stretch goal (although this would out me at a BMI of 22. That's teeny!)
5) Your biggest success this week: Avoiding another stall. I count my blessing everyday that (knock on wood) I have had such an easy time with this surgery. No negative side effects at all. I (gasp) purchased a bikini to possibly wear on our vacation the end of August. If I can get down to 170 by then, I will do it.
6) Your biggest struggle this week: no real struggles this week to report. Enjoying the summer sun and keeping active!

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs 5'9" 280: 2) Weight day of surgery: 271 3) 14 post op weight pounds lost/gained: 215 (I cheated because last night the scale said 218 so I waited til this morning) 4) Goal weight: 190 stretch 170 5) Your biggest success this week: my attitude, staying positive hasn't always been easy since I have had so many complication but I have done it. The house buying and Reno started to make me depressed but I was able to snap out of it no problem. 6) Your biggest struggle this week: heartburn. I wake up with it. I go to bed with it. Have it in the morning have it in the evening have it at supper time. You know you all sang that out loud. . P.s. Dating is getting better. Let's hope I catch a good one who sticks. Lol.

Hi everyone!! Here is my update-
Starting weight 251lbs
Day of surgery 240 lbs
Current 195!!
55 lbs lost
Success- we just came back from a week at Disney world and lost 4lbs! I walked sooooo much and my back and legs were not hurting!!
Struggle- getting my Protein in, trying to stay focused on getting that Protein and Water in! My hair is falling out a lot and that is upsetting me!
I go this week for my 3 month check up. Looking forward to seeing what the doctor and nut have to say!
My first goal was to get under 200lbs, next goal 180's! Overall, I would like to be in the 160's.
Have a good week everyone!

Ok people, it's our 13th week! Time to check in!
1) Height / weight starting our wls programs:5'6" 275
2) Weight day of surgery:251

3) 13 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 38
4) Goal weight:140

5) Your biggest success this week: Got lab work done- Cholesterol went from 230 to 176 and my LDL/HDL Ratio is 2.35/1. I was pre-diabetic before now I'm well within normal. My blood pressure went from 240/95 with meds to 120/71 without meds
6) Your biggest struggle this week: Trying to find another way to cope beside eating. I find I feel very angry and I don't know why.

! 1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5'9"
2) Weight day of surgery: 271
3) 13 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 215. 56 90 from my highest!!!!
4) Goal weight: 170 realistic 190
5) Your biggest success this week: staying focused. Eye on the prize
6) Your biggest struggle this week: dating, oh how cruel the dating world is. :/

1) Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7" / 255 lbs
2) Weight day of surgery: 243
3) 13 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: lost 1.4 lbs this week / 64 lbs total
4) Goal weight:150-ish
5) Your biggest success this week: I got up at 4 am today to go to the gym before work because I knew my husband wanted to go out to dinner tonight and I wouldn't end up going. It feels really great to already have it done. I'm really sleepy, but excited that I already got it over with for the day. Only thing is, I forgot my towel!!!!!!! So after my shower, I had to stand there butt naked and dry off with a hair dryer! I figured I'd share in case ya'll need a good laugh this morning. I just kept praying, please don't let anyone come in here...luckily, they didn't!
6) Your biggest struggle this week: I slacked off for almost a week exercising, so I said I HAVE to do better this week. So far, I got it in Sunday, Tuesday and today, so I feel better about it and have made up my mind I won't go that long without it again. I only lost 1.4 lbs so I think this is motivation to get back in and be consistent like I was.

Happy Birthday, Blondiecakes!!! That's an awesome present!

Height / weight starting our wls programs: 5' 7", 236
2) Weight day of surgery: 226
3) 13 week post op weight pounds lost/gained: 1.1 pounds lost this week. The snail is still slowly moving along! Current weight 190.... Although it did go down to 189 earlier this week!!!!! Grrrrr.
4) Goal weight: 175 mini goal by end of August when I leave for my tropical vacation. 160 surgeon goal, 140 stretch goal (although this would out me at a BMI of 22. That's teeny!)
5) Your biggest success this week: Exercise makes a HUGE difference! Okay, for me not so much in what's reported on the scale but I'm looking tone! I've all but lost what I refer to as my "second butt" which was a flap of fat under each butt cheek (tmi?). My thighs and arms are looking toned and the loose skin on my inner thighs is retracting. My arms are looking tiny! The loose skin that was there has disappeared! I went to a professional baseball game last weekend. While there, I had a flashback of attending a game a few years ago and commenting how small the seats were. I remember feeling uncomfortable sitting through the game. This time I had plenty of wiggle room!
6) Your biggest struggle this week: sloooooow weight loss. It's hard not to get frustrated when people report losing 3-5 pounds per week! I have been slacking in the Protein department, so this week I will focus on eating more and see if that makes a difference. In the meantime, I will be happy if I continue losing and avoid another stall!

1) height / weight starting our wls programs, 5' 3", highest weight was 300
2) weight day of surgery-239
3) weight 13 week post op / pounds lost/gained: 199.7!!!!!
6lbs loss this week
Total loss of 39.7lbs
4) goal weight: 130, would be happy 150
5) your biggest success this week: I MADE IT TO ONEDERLAND!!!! I never thought this day would come. My birthday is tomorrow and that was my goal, to be under 200. I can't believe I made it : ) I'm headed to magic mountain today I'm hoping I can fit on all the rides! At 18 years old I weighed 220. I can't believe I've been so heavy my whole adult life.
6) your biggest struggle this week: still trying to get enough Water and Protein. I know I eat way too many carbs. I need to find meals that don't gross me out. Even with birthday cake and too many choc covered berries I made progress. But I've been super active at work this week. 3-4 miles of walking a night. I'm sure that helps.

1) height / weight starting our wls programs, 5' 3", highest weight was 300
2) weight day of surgery-239
3) weight 12 week post op / pounds lost/gained: 205.7
Total loss of 33.7lbs
4) goal weight: 130, would be happy 150
5) your biggest success this week: finally breaking a gain/stall. I went on vacation to orlando almost 2 weeks ago. Fulfilled my dream of swimming with manatees! And came back losing 5 ounces after eating tons of junk. On my old vacations I would gain 10lbs in a week bc I would use "vacation mode" as an excuse.
6) your biggest struggle this week: still trying to get enough Water and Protein. I know I eat way too many carbs. I need to find meals that don't gross me out.

I'm 189.7 today! Officially in the 180's!!!! Wooo Hooo! Sadly, 190 is what I weighed when I was 9 months pregnant with my daughter back in 1999!