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@@hkdontplay You have done fantastic. I'm also starting to look into plastics. I held most of my weight in my mid section. The loose skin I can deal with for now. But it does effect what I can wear and running. I have to pay myself. Taking off time I will have to work out. New employer who does not know I was morbidly obese. and none of there business.

@@CowgirlJane I am right there with the group. It has stalled out. I thought I had this figured out and did not log my food. I was eating right but not getting enough Protein in. I went back to logging. I even upped the amount of protein and Water.. And the scale is moving again. Slowly but I will take that. I have reached goal I'm still struggling to figure out when to stop loosing. My head is still in that mode. I keep telling myself if I loose about 5 to 10 more I will have a safer bounce area to maintain. So am I loosing reality of this or am I in the norm?

@@Kathy812 I have had most of my weight drop in the first few month's. It was dropping about 10-15 pounds and it has slowed down now. Exercise was a requirement at first for me. It changed into something that makes me feel good and I take my stress out at the gym. ( I no longer cope with stress by eating) Exercise before surgery was none. After surgery I walked 30 minuets on my treadmill about 3 day's a week. With the weight coming off I was able to up my walking to an hour about 5 days a week. At three months out my treadmill became boring. I sold it on craigslist and bought a gym membership. At four months I was at the gym for an hour doing cardio. I switch up my cardio so my body does not get the chance to hold on to the weight long. (elliptical machine, lateral machine and jogging on a treadmill) I pushed up the resistance as I got stronger. I also added weight lifting three days a week for a half hour. What a difference. I have found that not only do i exercise because I physically can. Now it is something I love. (who knew) I am working with my trainer at the gym. I still do an hour of cardio. I am also lifting for an hour 3 days a week. I completed a 10K now working up to a half marathon. I kayak and snow shoe. I love to stay active. Find activities you have fun doing. Also find what motivates you. If you enjoy music get a good play list while you work out. Plenty of fitness websites and app's to look into for Ideas. I hope you are surprised by what you're body is able to do. If you have time check back in. I would love to see how things progress for you.

@@Kathy812 Oh yes, many stalls. The weight loss has never been a steady drop. It plateaus, it may go up a few then the weight drops again. You are doing great. How has you're weight loss been?

Every morning. Keeps me on track. I'm not upset when I bounce a few pounds.( up or down) I know it will move again . It's helping me to understand maintenance.

Amazing! congratulations on all you're hard work.

Oh my, I'm only a D cup. I'm still a D cup. My band went from a 42 to a 34. Anyway that is how it worked out for me. And just heads up. I had my Mammogram and they found a change ( expected after the girl's are deflated) This seems to be common with rapid weight loss. Just glad it was not cancer.

Zumba, Jogging, Kayaking and lifting weights.

what an amazing thing to go in and find out you are in fact a size XS. I had just posted the same NSV right after you:). Congrats on all the work you put in.

a size XS.....*really* Thanks sleeve

@@joatsaint Thanks for all you do! you look fantastic.

Definitely a NSV. Congrats

My first birthday post op I celebrated by learning to Kayak at my gym.

@@Stevehud I love hard driving music. (Its not everyone's taste) I love to take my stress and anger to the gym. It motivates me and has done wonders for my mental health. Here are a few songs off my list. (tuns me in to a beast working out) Adrenaline by 12 stones (love the lyrics) Mr MTV by nothing more Big bad wolf by In this moment

@@Aribay1 It will take time for you're mind to catch up with you're body. I do work with a therapist on my body issues. Some of us adapt quicker to recognize what we look like. I still see a distorted version of me. But I'm working on it. You are almost to Onderland!!!!! Celebrate big. You have earned every pound lost. I hope you kept some clothing from before surgery. They are good to put back on and remind you of how far you have come. Wishing you the best, Jenn

Funny how many sizes i have been while loosing. I look at pictures of me and the clothing is hanging and I had no clue. I could have never gotten away with not buying new workout pants. I have almost lost my pants at the gym. Good luck to you. A new clothing size is a good time to reward yourself. Enjoy!

My little day dreams seem to happen at the gym while i'm listening to my music mix. Mostly about summer day's and nights. My most recent day dream is what am I going to do for my husband for valentines day. I'm currently on the hunt for a hot (dare I say it out loud SEXY) red dress. Just day dreaming about things in the future keeps me on track. Mostly keeps my mind on getting me through the cold of winter. Here's to all of us and sunny days!

@@LumpySpacePrincess Congrats on doing so well. I would consult you're dietician or surgeon's office. My instructions for maintenance has been based on my fitness level. I think all of us will end up on different plans to maintain what we have worked so hard for. Out of curiosity I am interested to see what others are instructed to do in maintenance phase.

@@MsBeautyB4&After The further out from surgery I get the harder it is to shake the pounds. I agree with recycled. Change up you're exercise routine daily. I'm right there with you. My body just wants to hang on to this weight. It has become far to comfortable with where I am right now. It will break. I understand the frustration.

@@Rogofulm What are you're tricks? I am finding that I'm feeling more hunger at 7 months out. Any tricks/ tips are appreciated.

Dannon light and fit Greek non fat yogurt. 5.3 oz. 80 calories. 12 g Protein

@@ShannonbKSU, Mexican food is my weakness. Just a suggestion... try making you're favorite bariatric portioned meals in advance. I always make extra chicken fajitas so I have left overs to freeze for later meals on the run. I also have found at qudoba Mexican grill I order a Childs meal bowl. I fill it with spicy chicken, peppers black Beans onion avocado tomato and salsa. I don't get a tortilla or rice. Perfect potion and great price.

@@Recycled Getting out and enjoying life is a great thing to get out of surgery. I'm up for anything these day's. I have to laugh, I'm still a bit award in certain social situations. I have some things to learn live it up!

@@Recycled Great advice. You have earned all the positive things that have come into you're life. After a year out .what is next for you?

@@Eurogirl10 This will be you're year. So many amazing things to look forward to. Many things to celebrate on the way to you're goal. Hope you bounce back quickly from surgery. Wishing you the best, Jenn