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@frankenstein. This past Sunday was 18 months since I had my surgery. I was terrified and completely alone on the day of my surgery. I was terrified. 18 months later I'm so happy I went through with it. I did it to try and save my life. I wish you peace as you decide to go forward with your decision. All we can do is trust and believe that we will be successful. Peace and blessings to you.

@@Miss Mac. Wow, so you believe it did have something to do with the long stall. When did you give it up and how much did you lose after? I lost 4 big fat pounds on my two week pre op diet. I was using the Bariatric Advantage vanilla shakes. I couldn't stand them the minute I had my surgery. I wish now I had used unflavored Protein Powder in skim milk. But I used what my surgeon told me to. I have a huge bag of that stuff sitting in the cupboard.

I don't think it's a vain thing at all. I believe we are just enjoying seeing the person emerging. At least I just enjoy seeing the slimmer me. It's been 26 years since I was this size. It's so emotional for me. I'm this confident person who feel pretty successful in my life, but I just couldn't conquer my weigh loss. I'm so happy I did this for myself. Not anymore else. I did it for me.

I don't think it's a vain thing at all. I believe we are just enjoying seeing the person emerging. At least I just enjoy seeing the slimmer me. It's been 26 years since I was this size. It's so emotional for me. I'm this confident person who feel pretty successful in my life, but I just couldn't conquer my weigh loss. I'm so happy I did this for myself. Not anymore else. I did it for me.

I don't think it's a vain thing at all. I believe we are just enjoying seeing the person emerging. At least I just enjoy seeing the slimmer me. It's been 26 years since I was this size. It's so emotional for me. I'm this confident person who feel pretty successful in my life, but I just couldn't conquer my weigh loss. I'm so happy I did this for myself. Not anymore else. I did it for me.

Dear lord above, please let me get to this point in my weight loss journey, amen.

I don't think it's a vain thing at all. I believe we are just enjoying seeing the person emerging. At least I just enjoy seeing the slimmer me. It's been 26 years since I was this size. It's so emotional for me. I'm this confident person who feel pretty successful in my life, but I just couldn't conquer my weigh loss. I'm so happy I did this for myself. Not anymore else. I did it for me.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

I don't know if I ever did enough. I do know every single day I tried to do the best I could. Never ever got in the 64 ounces of Water, struggled to hit the 60 gms of Protein, struggled with a lot of issues, but every day I got up and tried to do my best. Did I make it to goal, yes. Do I still struggle, yes. I struggle every day to eat enough calories and get in enough water. But I will continue to give each day my best effort. Go easy on yourself. Listen to your body and what it's telling you. Get up each day and continue to try. Most of all.......don't compare yourself to anyone.

Hello my love. So, so sorry about your current experience with the surgery. First, the swallow test>>>you will drink some special kind of liquid and a scan will be done to see how it moves through your system>>sleeve>>. I had one done the day after my surgery and most people get some form of it done also. Some doctors do it during the surgery. I hope all of this clears up soon and you can be on your way to a full recovery. You seem really worried about your fiance, but you also stated he is being supportive. Try not to worry too much about him right now and instead focus all your energy on your healing and recovery moving forward. With excellent medical care and attention, your medical team will see you through this. Hopefully soon things will turn around and you will begin to feel differently about your decision. I know it's tough to do so now. Blessings.

Dear lord above, please let me get to this point in my weight loss journey, amen.

Dear lord above, please let me get to this point in my weight loss journey, amen.

@frankenstein. This past Sunday was 18 months since I had my surgery. I was terrified and completely alone on the day of my surgery. I was terrified. 18 months later I'm so happy I went through with it. I did it to try and save my life. I wish you peace as you decide to go forward with your decision. All we can do is trust and believe that we will be successful. Peace and blessings to you.

@frankenstein. This past Sunday was 18 months since I had my surgery. I was terrified and completely alone on the day of my surgery. I was terrified. 18 months later I'm so happy I went through with it. I did it to try and save my life. I wish you peace as you decide to go forward with your decision. All we can do is trust and believe that we will be successful. Peace and blessings to you.

5 1/2 hours!! No, I didn't die and was brought back. I had lots of scar tissue from four previous surgeries. She had to remove all or I guess a lot before she could begin. So, as you can see every situation is different.

She claims it's Weight Watchers, and even became their spokes person. I'm just saying.Only she and her "if there was a surgeon" knows. I'm just saying. Either way, good for her for being healthy.

@Dub. 2 cups Fairlife zero% white milk with two tablespoons cacao powfer and stevia. 26 gms Protein plus what the cacao adds......nectar of the gods!! This is how I end every single day. O....I make it hot. Yummy in my tummy.

@KindaFamiliar. Well I have two confessions. First one....I LOVE RANTS!!!! Second one.....I weigh myself AT LEAST twice a day......and don't plan on stopping. Sorry, there's a third. .I keep my own personal scale right next to my bed...yep. Thanks for my chuckle. Keep calm and weigh on!

@scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.

@scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.

@scarlep. So this may help you...... I went home 13lbs heavier the day AFTER surgery; had lost 10 of the 13lbs ... 10 days later at my first follIw up visit; I lost ZERO pounds for 30 days (that was 3 months after surgery); lost an average of 8lbs a month, reached goal 9 months after surgery AND has been maintaining BELOW goal for 7 months. Soo........hope all the numbers helped. Best to you.