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Yea that makes sense, thanks I have been able to do some lifting at the gym so maybe it is the muscle. I'm trying to avoid loose skin any way I can

That's awesome guys! Good job! My weight loss has been kind of slow :/ this morning I was at 236. Down 32 lbs. I exercise 3 days a week. Get about 900 calories a day. Hope I'm doing everything right

That's so great! I have been taking walks with my kids after dinner and it feels so good to keep a fast pace! They like to take turns with my 5 lb dumbbells its so cute! They keep me motivated big time. I definitely feel the same way.. best decision of my life. I'm excited to order my scrubs and not have to get the extra XX for the school year!

Good suggestions! Hope you feel better soon Craig!

Yea this sucks. I've been reading that it's your body adjusting to such a low calorie intake but c'mon how long is this going to take! I guess we just have to be patient. I'm not very good at that lol. I do however notice a difference in the mirror. I should be taking measurements maybe that would make me feel better

I'm still on a stall! even with exercise and getting at the most 900 calories a day

My presurgery stat was very similar would love a buddy Sure! My user Id on myfitnesspal is steph8200 :-)

My presurgery stat was very similar would love a buddy

That sounds delish!

Highest weight: 269 Pre Surgery: 264 (no pre op diet.. obviously lol) Current Weight: 252 I am 5'2" and my goal weight is 140

I tried to eat a baked potato and could only get 2 spoonfuls before I felt like I was going to explode! I was sad because it looked and smelled so good lol This is what I needed though. A restricted way to make me limit the amount of food I can eat! Feeling grateful now

That's great! Congratulations! Baked potato sounds yummy right now hehe have you looked on pinterest for recipes? Lots of ideas there

All is well over here Rosie! Glad you had a great day with your family. I'm going to start going to the gym tomorrow yay! @@abbyrn27 I miss it too!! I hate having to wait 30 min after I eat to drink water

Awesome!!!! I'm down 10! Can believe how fast is falling off. Anyone else have times where you feel like you need a few more calories? I've had a couple episodes of what I think is low blood sugar. I'm not diabetic but I had gestational diabetes so I know the feeling well. Any thoughts? yes, I find that focusing on protein only sometime does not get me energy in the near term and occasionally gets me light headed. I adding a few more carbs in when one of those low points hit me and I find it passes quickly. My wife made a package of instant mashed potatoes 3 days ago, which I will get a tablespoon of and then add some chicken broth too. Heat and mix to a consistency you like (can be soup, can be creamy). Lunch or anytime I'm feeling weak. Has taken 3 days to eat half a package, so don't think I am over doing it. Just my .02 Good advice !

Thank you! They covered the incisions with a clear tape kind of like a liquid bandage. He said it was ok to go ahead and peel them off. I did so for the smaller ones but still have the tape on the big one. I'm scared to let that one go lol And yes buddy up! My user name is steph8200 :-)

Had my 1 week follow up today and it went well. Incisions healing nice. He moved me to full liquids. Is anyone on my fitness pal?

@@abbyrn27 how did you get that body weight ticker?

Hope you feel well soon!

Lol! Same story over here! That's a good question! Too bad I don't have any sugar free candy around Let me know if you find out!

Awesome!!!! I'm down 10! Can believe how fast is falling off. Anyone else have times where you feel like you need a few more calories? I've had a couple episodes of what I think is low blood sugar. I'm not diabetic but I had gestational diabetes so I know the feeling well. Any thoughts? Yes I wake up feeling that way. It probably a combination of low sugar and not enough calories. I just sit down and sip on some juice. I so wish I could have a banana!

I checked the scale today since today marks 1 week post op. I've lost 11 lbs I went for a walk yesterday and have been tolerating fluids pretty good. I see the surgeon tomorrow so I can move to full liquids stage

I know how you feel Rosie! Do you know for how long?

I've only had Tylenol with codeine this whole time I just take it at night. The soreness is starting to pass.

Awesome!! I'm scared to check the scale lol but I definitely feel a difference in my clothes.

That's good to hear Lily! It varies for some people. My Dr allowed me to have skim milk with my protein shake in the first week. I am on post op day 5. I tried it with water and it was just horrible :/