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I'm at 152.9 this morning.

I was a size 20W June 2015 and am now a size 8 (sometimes a 10). I actually need to shift and stop losing as I am below my original goal weight! I'm still well within a normal BMI, but feel happy where I'm at!

I'm at 156.6. Considering I just returned from a one week all-inclusive vacation, I'm taking it as a victory that I didn't gain more! Back to the gym today!

I'm at 156.6. Considering I just returned from a one week all-inclusive vacation, I'm taking it as a victory that I didn't gain more! Back to the gym today!

Working out at the gym and not feeling like everyone was looking at me. Now I feel like I blend in because I'm not the lone fat person there. I realize this was all my perception/lack of self esteem that made me feel like everyone was staring when they really weren't, but I feel more confident going now and actually <gasp> like the gym!

I had a Fitbit charge HR which I really liked, but am trying the Fitbit blaze now since it looks more like a watch and you can change out the band

I'm at 153.8 this morning. Vacation to an all-inclusive resort next week might screw this trend up though [emoji15]

I'm at 153.8 this morning. Vacation to an all-inclusive resort next week might screw this trend up though [emoji15]

I didn't cheat. The preop diet is tough and I think I drank my weight in Water over those 2 weeks. I was allowed 3 Protein shakes/day, unlimited broth, SF Jello and Popsicles. My BMI was 40 and I lost 17lbs in that 2 weeks!

My eyes are still much bigger than my stomach, and I still catch myself picking out clothes in larger sizes only to have to make multiple trips to the fitting room when they are too big!

My eyes are still much bigger than my stomach, and I still catch myself picking out clothes in larger sizes only to have to make multiple trips to the fitting room when they are too big!

I'm at 154.9 lbs today.

157.2 for me this morning. I'm blaming my period [emoji19]

I used ProCare bariatric Vitamins, Bariatric Advantage tropical orange calcium citrate chews, dissolving B12 and Biotin supplement I got at costco. Word to the wise: pick up some Miralax or benefiber. Postop Constipation sneaks up on you and it's easier to just start taking something from the get go rather than trying to get things going again!

I used ProCare bariatric Vitamins, Bariatric Advantage tropical orange calcium citrate chews, dissolving B12 and Biotin supplement I got at costco. Word to the wise: pick up some Miralax or benefiber. Postop Constipation sneaks up on you and it's easier to just start taking something from the get go rather than trying to get things going again!

Working out at the gym and not feeling like everyone was looking at me. Now I feel like I blend in because I'm not the lone fat person there. I realize this was all my perception/lack of self esteem that made me feel like everyone was staring when they really weren't, but I feel more confident going now and actually <gasp> like the gym!

Working out at the gym and not feeling like everyone was looking at me. Now I feel like I blend in because I'm not the lone fat person there. I realize this was all my perception/lack of self esteem that made me feel like everyone was staring when they really weren't, but I feel more confident going now and actually <gasp> like the gym!

I'm just over 9 months postop (had surgery 6/25/15) and am down 120lbs total. Now a size 6-8 and so happy I did it! I work out 5 days/week and have turned into a gym rat. Now the trick is to maintain and not slide into old habits.

My weight today is 156.2. Goal is to maintain at 160 or less!

I was sleeved 6/25/15. These are my first before and afters! I have lost 105 lbs, down from a size 20-22W to a 10 in 6 months. Working out 5 days/week and I have adjusted my goal to try and lose 13 more lbs for a goal of 160 lbs!

I am just happy to shop in the regular size section! I frequent 50% off day at Goodwill now and can actually find nice stuff. Although I always scoffed at "lulu-lemmings" I must confess now that I fit in their stuff I own a fair amount.

I work in urology. Adding lemons to Water, drinking lemonade or crystal light helps increase the amount of citrate you excrete in your urine and is commonly recommended for people who have Calcium oxylate stones (most common type). All these beverages contain citric acid and most people with calcium oxylate stones have low urinary citrate. Now if you have calcium phosphate stones, increasing your consumption of citric acid can actually increase your stone risk so it's important to know what type of stone you had. If your stone was calcium oxylate look up information online about high oxylate foods to avoid (tea, ice tea, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, blackberries, the list goes on). The most important recommendation is drink LOTS of water (80 oz/day minimum). Low salt diet. High Protein diets increase stone risk so as weight loss surgery patients we are at increased risk for them because of this [emoji20].

My BMI was 41. I lost 6 lbs during my 6 months supervised diet to bring my BMI to exactly 40.0. Most insurances go off your initial consult weight, not your final weight though. My insurance rep told me that as well but My surgeon said not to lose too much just in case.

I work in urology. Adding lemons to Water, drinking lemonade or crystal light helps increase the amount of citrate you excrete in your urine and is commonly recommended for people who have Calcium oxylate stones (most common type). All these beverages contain citric acid and most people with calcium oxylate stones have low urinary citrate. Now if you have calcium phosphate stones, increasing your consumption of citric acid can actually increase your stone risk so it's important to know what type of stone you had. If your stone was calcium oxylate look up information online about high oxylate foods to avoid (tea, ice tea, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, blackberries, the list goes on). The most important recommendation is drink LOTS of water (80 oz/day minimum). Low salt diet. High Protein diets increase stone risk so as weight loss surgery patients we are at increased risk for them because of this [emoji20].

I work in urology. Adding lemons to Water, drinking lemonade or crystal light helps increase the amount of citrate you excrete in your urine and is commonly recommended for people who have Calcium oxylate stones (most common type). All these beverages contain citric acid and most people with calcium oxylate stones have low urinary citrate. Now if you have calcium phosphate stones, increasing your consumption of citric acid can actually increase your stone risk so it's important to know what type of stone you had. If your stone was calcium oxylate look up information online about high oxylate foods to avoid (tea, ice tea, beets, rhubarb, strawberries, blackberries, the list goes on). The most important recommendation is drink LOTS of water (80 oz/day minimum). Low salt diet. High Protein diets increase stone risk so as weight loss surgery patients we are at increased risk for them because of this [emoji20].