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I'm about 10 months out and have hit a self-induced stall. Unfortunately, I've learned I can eat virtually anything without real repercussion. Fairly active on the weekends, but I lost steam during the workweek. Considering a personal trainer for a couple weeknight appointments. Really focusing on weighing my food (why do I need 7 oz. when 4 or 5 will keep me satisfied?) and packing snacks I enjoy for long workdays.

@sgc I know you've worked out consistently before and after surgery. How do you split your exercise between cardio and strength training?

@sgc It's interesting how differently all of us live post-op. I'm 8 1/2 months past surgery and probably consume 1,200-1,400 calories daily. My loss is slower than yours, but I have lost over 150 pounds in this time. At 600-800 calories, I'd feel deprived. Though I'd like to keep it closer to 1,000-1,200 daily, I struggle with snacking. And I'm just now starting to focus on regular exercise. Best of luck as you explore plastics.

Is this the thinnest you've been in adult life? I once hit 240 and that's my current goal, which is a bit over 100 pounds away at the moment.

How's everyone doing? I've lost about 120 pounds since my pre-op diet began Oct. 14. I've noticed I can "get away" with higher calories and more carbs/sugar than I would have anticipated. It's becoming quite clear that this truly is hard work. That said, I'm still losing at a good clip and have many, many more good days than bad. Will start personal training and boxing classes soon to supplement walking (currently my sole form of exercise). On a high note, when I attend my sister-in-law's wedding next weekend I won't be worried about the seating, the dancing, and, most of all, uncomfortable dress clothes. I'll wear a suit that fits better than when I bought it in July 2011. Onward and downward, gents.

@Lauren_kay21 Best of luck to your husband. And you. I'm acutely aware of how much my weight affected my wife, and how much she helped me get my health back on track. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@sgc Did you have to wear the shirt under a jacket, or was the work seamless? I might consider that for a special event, but as I wear dress shirts for work, probably not practical for a transitional wardrobe. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What do you guys recommend for dress shirts, other than buying ones in neck sizes that are much too large? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@faceofababy Hey, best of luck. We started at about the same weight, except I'm 5'10".

@bill1140 Thanks, and best of luck with your surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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As of this morning's weigh-in it's all past tense when I discussing the 400s. 396! Getting there.

About 7 weeks out and down 64 lb. since starting my pre-op diet, 38 since surgery. My only regret is that I will miss this insulation come next winter. I'll finally have to learn the art of layering for the weather. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Soonersteve Welcome and best of luck on your surgery. In the past I've gained weight while working with a personal trainer and on rigid diet plans...I know the feeling--that depressing, debilitating feeling--all too well. I was sleeved, so I can't offer any first-hand perspective on DS. That said, weight-loss surgery has been one of the better decisions of my life.

@@sgc Congrats on entering the 200s. I'm interested to see the replies to your questions since I'll likely experience the same issues. When I got to my lowest weight of 240 (in 2008 at 24 yrs old) my veins did recede. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App