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85lbs is awesome! I think my body somewhat doing the same thing because my clothes fit looser but the scale hasn't really budged :/ but that is "ok" like you said...

That is why if you don't ask, or speak up, you needs may get overlooked or not questioned. That is why it is so scary that people get this surgery and don't ask those questions. If something seems "off" or "wrong" ask....keep asking, get a different doctor, go to ER...

@@GibbsGirl - pat your son on the back and be thankful, you are truly blessed~

@@jwmoss - I would check the band to sleeve group and see what they think.

@@jwmoss - which surgery did you have? I am assuming VSG. Is there a chance you have the flu? I hate to ask the (other) question, but here goes....could you be pregnant? A lot of women get pregnant post-op... Either way I would go easy on the diet and get in touch with doctors office and see what they say... good luck and keep us posted.

I am menopausal, so I battle the "I am freezing" one minute to "sweating like a pig" the next. I live in the Sunshine State and I hate to be cold and now it seems worse, I actually {{{{{shiver}}}}} in about 70 degrees.

@@vsgSarah3 thanks for helping us! I haven't ever made any of my three goals on the challenges. I am going to make this one!!! 185 starting weight 179 goal weight

185

I too am dealing with an adult son who lives at home with a drug problem. he was placed in a rehab facility, court ordered, on the 22nd of December. i have been struggling since he was arrested in Aug 2015. it is a disease and as his only living parent I feel the sole responsibility to help him. my weight loss has stalled, stopped, etc. I am not focused and it's hard to do that when you feel all of your energy, focus, is on their well being. I was reminded yesterday to use this time (rehab) to get my own personal health both mentally and physically so that when he is released (July/Sept) I will be strong enough to not be an enabler. bipolar disorder can be very erratic, like drug use. I recommend getting some time for you and seeing a support group. I am going to a NA or AA meeting today. I cannot do this alone I know my weight gain was in part related to his legal issues.

@ I USE to be over 5'8" but apparently I am now just under 5'8" so I actually could have listed a higher BMI. When I was told the difference I was dumbfounded. The doctors office said it just gives me a bump zone.

@@Margie122 so happy you made it into the Onederful World of the Number 1.

@@Justin Curtis - great job post-op! welcome to the family! and the losers bench!!!!!!!

@@Craig Wildi - welcomed to the losers bench!

@ my first weigh counted at the surgeons office. are you at least 5'5"? if you are truly 5'4.99" you can be listed as 5'4" and your BMI will be elevated a bit.

I would get another opinion. Why they are not looking at surgery now? Six months is a long time.....

@@Daisee68 great place to vent....I haven't been so strong so the carbs and wine have derailed my NYE goal. so I am doing like the others suggested and today I am heading outside and away from the evil carbs and poisonous wine

at least your friends made sure you got home okay and without an overnight guest!

I made small omeletes with the ham. I didn't have it for Christmas though because I had a lot from Thanksgiving and decided against baking the extra food.

@@LittLeFoot14 - welcome to the family! where in Florida? I am south of jacksonville

185 - no change. thanks!

@@Big Cat please add my son and me to your list. I will also pray for you and@@Cutepretty1 the power of prayer .....

@@meganmom and @@ocgirl15 congrats! I returned a week and a half after surgery. what is your water intake and calorie intake? are you meeting those requirements? if you are on BP meds you may want to check your BP. mine had dropped a lot after about 25lbs.

@@Hannahb3997 just be careful buying protein. if your NUT suggest whey protein isolate, like mine, you will have to be careful and not buy just whey protein. you will probably pay less for whey protein vice WPI.

I have roughly the same stats as the OP. I was fine with a personal goal because doctor never specifically have me one. when I saw him in Sept he said he would.like me to push for an extra 15 lbs because most tend to put on 10-15 lbs about two years out. he said the first year it's best to get to that range and give me a little bounce room.

@@ama2414 - groundhogs day! double celebration, because by GH day 2017 your shadow won't be the same welcome!