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@@KristenLe When is your surgery date? It seems like you've been waiting forever!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@northcountyr1 Thank you, but no, I have not had any skin removed yet. I will though...I have a very large, hanging apron. I will look into getting plastic surgery early next year. I still want to lose at least 20 more pounds. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@WLSResources/ClothingExch Lol....very funny Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As of today I've lost 150lbs...here's an updated pic. I can't freaking believe this!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol...no donkey noises, but I was the one he picked that every time he turned around I would see him naked from behind. My son said I appeared to thoroughly enjoy it Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My son, my friend and I went to the fair this evening. We had a great time. We wanted to see the hypnotist show before we left, so we got good seats right up front. So the hypnotist gets on stage and of course is looking for volunteers. My son is begging me to go up, so I volunteered along with around 15 other people. Now, 7 months ago I never would've wanted to go on a stage in front of hundreds of people when I weighed 333lbs. I would've been mortified at what people would've said about me, and I never would have been relaxed enough to be hypnotized. But that was then, this is now. I now weigh 185lbs, and am so confident in myself that not only did I volunteer, I actually got hypnotized and was the star of the whole show!! My friend was actually laughing so much that she burst a blood vessel in her eye!! My son just loved that I did it, and that I got hypnotized. And when the show was over and I got off the stage, I didn't even feel embarrassed...I felt good that I took such a risk. Funny how losing weight opens up such weird and different opportunities!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Mooseknuckle Sorry, I misread. I thought you meant you had to have another surgery for something unrelated to weight loss. I seen a lot of people on here that have tried going back to their liquid diet. Maybe there would be old threads if you searched? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ya, I've heard of a lot of people who will go back to the liquid diet to kick start things again. I hope your surgery goes well! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Mooseknuckle Thank you for the very flattering words. I'm still doing really well, down to 185lbs now, so I'm getting there. How are you doing? You mentioned before that you weren't tolerating Protein well and were in a stall. Hopefully it's past by now Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@missdeeAus Lol...if I could like you post 100 times I would!! It's funny you said that...the other day I was at the liquor store and actually got ID'ed....I realize it was just a fluke, but I couldn't believe it, I'm 40 for crying out loud!! The guy at the till said "oh, you really look young!" Gotta love it!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@jaimielogical Thanks....it's hard to describe what the feeling is...it's not really pain, it's just that my knee feels weak for a day after I run. So maybe it is just weakness?? I'll have to investigate some stretches unless you have some suggestions. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

First of all, good for you goplay!! You're doing awesome! So, I started the c25k and am on w2d2. Should be doing day 3 today, but I'm hesitant. While and after I'm done my jog...and for about a day after, my right knee feels uncomfortable. It's not a bad pain or anything, but I can definitely feel it. Because I've never been a runner, I've attributed it to the fact my knees just aren't used to running. I do, and always have, walked alot. My question is, is this normal? I would love to continue with the c25k, but not if it means a knee injury. Just so you know, I stretch before and after, wear good shoes and I'm definetly pacing myself...I'm a very slow jogger still at this point. I appreciate any feedback you guys might have Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ Inner Surfer Girl I'm taping today's show and will watch it when I get home from work...but the fact she's never paid for her car (or probably her rent I'm guessing too) doesn't surprise me. She's getting more and more pathetic as this season goes on. I truly hope she ends up taking control of her life at some point. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well 180 is the goal the Dr set for me. I'd actually like to get down to 160. But if I go no further than 180 I'd be ok because that would still be the smallest I've ever been in my teen and adult life. Congrats on your accomplishment too, by the wayI know, the weight I'm at now is the smallest I've been since I was 17. It's hard to pick a goal weight when you have no idea how you'll look!160 sounds reasonable though. I'm like you, I'll get to 180 and see how I feel. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I just made it to onederland last week myself so I know how you feel! I cried when I saw the number too. I also started in the 300's, so I thought I'd never see a 1 again in front of my weight. It's a wonderful feeling isn't it? You enjoy your accomplishment, you deserve it!! So you're thinking you want your goal weight to be 180? That's what I originally thought too, but now that I'm in the 190's, I think I could go lower than that. Is that how you feel too? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

197.3 Thanks for doing the challenge! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Mooseknuckle Congratulations on your accomplishment as well!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok great, thanks! That's the one I was looking at too. Keep up the great work! You sure are in a beautiful area for running! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are gorgeous!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look wonderful!! Congrats on all your hard work!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My start weight was 333.1, and I have quite the apron. You can see my before and now pics in the post "huge milestone". As far as pant sizes being an issue, I started out wearing 5x-6x or a size 32 for pants, and now I'm wearing XL or size 16 pants. So yes, you will definetly drop pant sizes. However, if I didn't have such a big stomach apron, I'm guessing I'd be at a size 12 for sure. I do plan on having a tummy tuck Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone, your words mean more than you'll ever know Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey goplay Are you using an app for your C25K? If so, which one? I'm interested in trying this....never been a runner, but I'll give it a go! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@krazy kat Thank you! And yes, if you stick to it and put the work into it, surgery will work for you. Never in a million years did I think I'd ever see a 1 in front of my weight again! I look forward to seeing before and after pics of you too!! Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@sarcruze Thanks for the kind words. Yes, my weight loss has been very quick. I've stuck to a very low carb/low sugar diet, and thankfully have not had one stall....knock on wood... And yes, I exercise a lot...swimming, yoga, bike riding, walking...I've been working very hard. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App