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Been doing really well the past week, eating normal ( no overeating, binging,...) and getting 10.000 steps every day. I'm proud, the surgery is giving me so much hope. Cant wait till 18/01.
Today I'm going out for dinner with my family, its a 3 hours all you can eat buffet. I'm gonne allow myself to eat everything that I want, kind of like a last time binge a goodbye to this lifestyle...

I am so happy today I was sleeved this time last year on this day at 387 pounds and felt like I was headed to my death bed if I didn't make some changes. This is by far the best decision I have ever made for myself. I hit onederland (199) today as well and have surpassed all of my surgeons expectations. That is a total weight loss of 188 pounds and from a size 32 to a 14 in 1 year never thought I would see the scale for myself under 200 again. I feel great I exercise everyday and I am not dying of starvation! LOL! The best part is I think for the 1st time in my adult life I am truly happy and not just hiding behind a smile.

I had surgery two days after you, SW 229 - CW 182, almost identical stats. I don't feel like it's been slow, I'm thrilled with the loss.

The same thing happened to me. By 6 weeks I was completely back to myself. Hang in there, it gets better!

6 months today, 26th February 2016, I had my VSG. Best thing I ever did! 85lb down and feeling great! 75lb to go.....
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I hear a lot of you saying low fat cottage cheese and low fat other things. I have learned that the reduced fat and low fat are worse for you because it contains more carbs then the full version. They take the fat out and add carbs for taste. I eat whole fat everything, cheese, butter, sour cream, cream cheese, mayo, Salad Dressing. I only look at sugar and carb content! I loose weight really well doing that.

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It's a great class, take it!

I don't have recipes for my Protein powders.
I simply mix them with ice Water (using the recommend amount on the package) in a shaker bottle.
Now....down the road in six months or so I may adopt a different strategy. That'll be when I hit maintenance living. Perhaps I'll adopt that use of a blender and add in some fruit or Fairlife milk. Right now, though, I"m squarely in weight loss mode and don't need any additional calories with my Protein shakes.

Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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So yeah this is basically how I looked like (4-5kilos before my heaviest weight), I don't have much pictures since I hated being in them (still not a big fan though) and it's actually one of the only I have got from that dreaded period. And this is me this morning, so far I have lost 38kilos (83,7pounds) since February 25th, not that bad
Cheers everyone.
(PS: did not realize you guys would see how I titled my pics, so yeah sorry 'bout that).

Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Good post!
However, there are a few things different for me... I am six weeks out and have been eating raw veggies with no issues since week 4. It's only a few bites because I eat it after my Protein but I love that I can have it.
I've been drinking coffee since being cleared by my surgeon at week 2, also without issue.
I also have eaten out a number of times and still love to go out to eat. I just order something healthy, eat a little bit and bring the rest home.
I only told a few key people in my life and I am so glad I chose that route. You can't untell anyone.
Every program seems to have their own set of rules. Follow them and you'll have success.
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Yes surgery is a big deal BUT not nearly the big deal I thought it would be. I too wasted a lot of time worrying.

June 15th here! It doesn't seem real yet.
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Hey, I had my surgery on the 15th too and know just what you're talking about. Today I've been able to drink more comfortably and almost have my 64oz in. Thank goodness it gets better as I struggled with getting fluids in the first few days.
Good luck to you!

BINGO! I've actually cut way down on my time spent here for exactly this reason. I'm a lurker but had come to rely on the information I found here. Thank goodness I discovered another group where there is only love and support. It's a support page, not a belittle page.
Love wins.
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