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That's awesome!

Will do!!

Thanks! It feels great!

Awesome! Way to go!!

Yep! Never thought I would see the 100's ever again and now here I am!!

OK NSV finally!! I'm down a size in pants and the scrub tops I bought in the next size smaller are too big!!! YES!

Yeah!! NSV!

It's really hard at first but it does get better. My surgery was June 1st and I'm just now beginning to get my energy back. Water plays a big part in your energy level, be sure your getting at least 64oz. It's a struggle at first to get that much water in but you can do it!!

Oh I would answer them by saying "Thank you, I've been working really hard at it" It's not easy and you need credit for all the hard work you put into it!! To many people think you just go have surgery and the weight falls off! Ha! I wish! I've lost 22.5 pounds so far but everyone at my work knows I had surgery (very small office) and everyone has been so supportive! I don't really see a difference yet, and they aren't making any comments yet.

We are going to a big family, I mean BIG family picnic/swim party. I volunteered to bring beans so at least I know there will be something there I can eat! It's funny I really don't see food as the focus of the party anymore. I'm more interested in the swimming and fireworks now! I may change my mind after I see and smell all the food but for now I'm perfectly happy with my beans! Everybody have fun, and remember you can have fun without food being the focus.

Oh I love it!! They will want to know how you are loosing weight! Just tell them hard work!

I'm so new to this I don't think I have any NSV yet.

I'm gonna try some Cod tonight! I need protein and it seems that should be ok with most docs.

I had plantar fasciitis before, had to get steroid shots in my foot before I would go on vacation just to make sure I would be able to walk and enjoy vacations! Then I started wearing Crocs all the time during the week and it healed up. Wore them for about two years and now I wear whatever tennis shoes I want to wear with my scrubs. Did they give you exercises to do to stretch the ligament? Try wearing Crocs or shoes with really good arch support. WOW 45 minutes is awesome, were you doing that before surgery? If not then you probably should back down a bit. What gym are you walking to? I have a membership at LA Fitness out there. I've lost 15.9 since surgery and 22.5 since the week before surgery when I started the liquid diet. I had hoped for more also. I wonder how much I have to lose to change pants sizes? 42 pounds is a lot!! Your doing great! Hang in there!

I messed up, it is 6 weeks I get to try real foods, slowly. I was doing ok with several things until about a week ago and all of a sudden everything I eat upsets my tummy. Hope it goes away as weirdly as it came on!! How's the weight loss going? Are you able to do any exercise yet?

OMG! Your getting to eat all sorts of stuff! Yum! I hope when the doc says I can eat that I am able to handle it since I'm not handling soft foods very well at this point.

22lbs. What are you eating? I was four weeks on Monday. It seems like everything I eat makes me sick

How long ago was your surgery now? and how much have you lost? I'm struggling!

That is great news!!

I've been back a couple of weeks now and I feel like I'm taking the whole house with me! Just remember your protein and vitamins and you'll be fine! Take it easy for the first week or so, you may find you get tired much easier. Rest at home as much as you can.

Your better than me, I quit after about a week. Just couldn't handle it anymore and I am in no way a risk for blood clots! I'm 24 days post op now and I've learned a lot. Still tired and sore but I'm getting there!

Wow! The only thing I have noticed is the air feels dusty or like I'm in a smoke filled room at times.

19 days now

I don't think my smell or taste has changed.

Still a little sore on my left side, and I have a dimple in my stomach under the incision on the left, is that normal?