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that's really a trick question. My goal is listed at 160. That is ten lbs less than what I would consider my bottom line number (170) and ten lbs more than the "dream" goal (150). I am 5'7" and some change. I am also older, 52, with a lot of hopefully soon to be excess skin. If I were in your age range (guessing by your picture) and height I would leave your goal at around 120 and make your own personal "dream" goal. That's 103 lbs!!!! which is awesome to achieve but remember this is a tool, not a sure thing.

bout the same, down 21 lbs from pre-surgical weight. I weighed about 8 more pounds before I started "tracking". my problem is sipping the Water at work. I am only taking Vitamins & BP meds and its only a few more vitamins than what I was taking before surgery.

@@Giggles34 - I don't want to hospitalized. I don't see my doctor until the 2nd (he is out of town next week) and I am hoping to be closer to -30lbs. what day was your surgery? here in Florida the humidity can wipe you out if you don't drink enough. I am getting better at sipping more often.

@@ShellMilliner I am doing a sublingual everyday. I am trying to take a second one later around 2 or so. I get up and take meds at 4am and I wait to take the iron and B12 around 9 or so.

@@BigViffer - I didn't think about that! I may check it over the weekend and see how I feel and maybe just take half of it since I am breaking it in half. That is my only prescribed med, and I am hoping to kiss that goodbye soon.

I haven't been nauseous yet but I also eat a piece of stick cheese, spoonful of applesauce or drink my Protein shake with the Vitamins. They have always made me sick on an empty stomach.

I am a novice at this but I am doing ok. How are things going with you?

@@smf8396 thanks for responding. I am just soooo tired. I get up early (3:30 am) and by lunchtime, 11am, I am ready for a powernap when was your surgery? we are close it starting stats. I lost some weight before I started my journey and I didn't list that weight.

@@Kristy Haugen Oliver you are doing fiber? I would think that would add to the bathroom problem.....

I had surgery 15 days ago and got a follow-up call from NUT office. I mentioned coming back to work on Monday (18th) and how tired I have felt. The verdict was I was not getting enough water (fluids) and that could be the culprit. Has anyone else heard that?

@@JustWatchMe your response was one we all need, especially about slipping up and getting back on the wagon!

Walmart sells smaller frying pans (like for one egg) and I have a small saucepan I use for my veggies. If budgeting is the issue try yard sales and even places like goodwill stores and salvation army. years ago when I had 5 kids at home those pans never saw the outside of the cabinet! now those are mine!!!!

I didn't lose a lot (8 lbs) but I was a bit worried that if I lost too much someone would say STOP and I wouldn't have the surgery. Stupid, I know. I even asked about it but I just has my mind set on doing the surgery and I didn't want anything to cause it to be called off.

I scoped out on-line, more info about the room (refrigerator) and what was open 24 hours in the area (Wal-Mart, CVS, Walgreens, etc).

sounds like you have it under control and are on the way. do you know when you may have surgery?

I cant answer that but your doctors office could. You don't have to state that you frequently smoke. You or your insurance is paying for it so you have a right to know. Ask.

Congrats - it won't be long now!

Hi. I am 5 days ahead of you and I have been on soft food for a couple of days. I try to stay under a half a cup when I eat. I actually "sense" I am full and stop, no issues yet and not really hungry. I have been blessed so far.....

Glad to hear you are doing better and hopefully the PCOS will be a thing of the past for you as well. Good luck and welcome!

are you able to drink yet? I wasn't until I did the leak test. You may be thirsty

leaded coffee - not decaf, I don't need the sugar and creamers but occasionally I will add a little creamer. I like Coffemates Peppermint Mocha - haven't tried it since surgery.

same here but instead of children I am wanting to see my grandchildren grow up and be able to play with them!

@@jm726 I agree with BLERDgirl

in a blink it will be over... WELCOME to Bariatric Pal family

@ - you have fought this battle for so long like the rest of us. I am 52, wished I had done this a few years back, wasted a lot of time and some of the medical issues I wouldn't have now. I am hoping to lose the BP meds and fend off diabetes!