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Patty is in recovery. Her surgery went well! She's joined us on the losers bench! :-)

Heading out for the holiday weekend. Merry Christmas to each of you!! I wish happiness, contentment, health and peace for each of us. Have a beautiful weekend. ⛄❄

Hope you can get up and do lots of walking soon. It helps with pain. You'll feel like you've done too many sit ups for awhile but every day will get better. Welcome to the losers bench!! Sending you prayers. ????????????

Good luck Mindy!! Sending up prayers for you. You're going to do great!! It's a new start to a healthy happy life!! We're here for you. Keep your mind focused and try not to be afraid. You've got this!!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! I hope you all had a great day!!

Hi Nana. I'm doing well. Still losing sloooowly!! I'm only down 25lbs. I'm hoping to get a YMCA membership soon. I made cauliflower crust pizza tonight. Yummmm. I'm looking forward to the next support group. I have a post op support group tomorrow night. How are you? Heard anything from the team?

Good morning Jeanie!! Welcome to the group!! :-) Good luck to you as you go through this journey. My best advice to you is to start forming habits now (no drinking after/with meals, small bites, slow down eating, exercise, etc), do lots of research but remember everyone's journey is different and keep in mind this is a tool. It takes a lot of discipline and hard work. Going in, I was scared due to all the scary stuff I'd read online. I haven't experienced any of that scary stuff (gas pain, surgery pain, nausea, dumping, vomiting, etc). It's great to know those things are possible, but don't get too wrapped up in fear because you may not experience those things. We're here for you. It's an exciting journey. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. Wish I'd done it 10 years ago.

Yay!!! Won't be long now!!! Crossing my fingers for you!!

I'm on regular food. Nothing has bothered me yet.

How long is your preop liquid diet? I did a 1,200 calorie diet and only had to do two days of liquid diet right before surgery. Try to stay focused on your goals. Liquid diets aren't fun but it's important so surgery goes well. You can do this!! Remember, that liquid diet is only temporary and it's a step closer to your goals.

Good luck Jess!! You'll be in my prayers. How exciting, you're on your way to the losers bench!!

I did it!!!! I hit twoville!!! Wooohooo!! So excited that this stall is over!! ~~~happy dance~~~ Now to get my membership at the YMCA!! Do any of you work out at the YMCA in Des Moines?

tdia13, I have a fitbit too but usually forget to put it on. I need to get back into the habit of wearing it.

Hi treadmillwalker!! Welcome to the group!!

Nana, you can get one from your dietician. I have a hard time remembering to journal. I've done some on myfitnesspal on my phone and I bought one too. Try to figure out what works best for you and start the habit now. I don't even write in the calories, Protein, etc. I'm just doing the food and amount I ate. And keeping track of Water too.

Hi Tdia and Abbie!! Are you both in Des Moines? I'm in Des Moines. Had surgery September 29th. I haven't had any complications. I'm dealing with the mental stuff mostly. Figuring out how to eat again, how to cook healthy, shop healthy, etc. It's getting easier though. My team at unity point is top notch. I had Dr Lamasters. I've lost 23lbs so far....six weeks out. Slow loss so far. Hoping to join the YMCA soon. If either of you have questions, let us know. We're in this together! :-)

No Mindi. I'm on regular food. I'm six weeks out. Pounds are coming off slow at the moment.

Hi Nana!! I had a rough start to the week. Battled some depression and stress but I came through it once again. Yesterday and today have been better. I had my 6 week appt yesterday. I was bummed because I'd only lost 21lbs. They gave me some advice so hoping I can start losing better soon. Woke up with a 2 pound loss this morning. I hope I'm past this stall. I need to drink more Water, exercise more and log my food. I do well until my depression hits. I usually bounce back fairly quickly though. I hope they get your paperwork settled soon so you get a date set!! I'm excited for you to start this journey too. Enjoy your weekend!! I'll be stitching all weekend. I need to finish an apron I'm crossing stitching for my mother-in-law before Christmas. I'm such a procrastinator!

Congratulations!!! Wonderful news!! Congratulations!!! Wonderful news!!

Thank you!! I appreciate it.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you too!! I hope you hear from them soon. Maybe call on Wednesday to see if it's been sent. :-) I got great news today! My son called and informed me that they're having a boy!! They sent me ultrasound pictures. He has chubby cheeks. lol It's a high risk pregnancy so I'll be praying for them. She's in the hospital now, since Friday, trying to get her blood sugar levels under control. Hope everyone is doing well.

It was so nice meeting you and your sweet grandbaby!! It was a good topic today. I'm looking forward to next month's meeting. If you need anything or have questions, let me know. :-)

True, I've never lost 5lbs a week lol. This whole thing is such a mental rollercoaster. Mental health and stress eating is the topic. Should be a good one. I'm not sure what I'll be wearing lol but I'll look for you. :-)

How's everyone doing? I'm feeling frustrated because I'm still on a stall. Looking forward to the support group tomorrow morning. Maybe it'll readjust my head a bit. Hope you all have a great weekend. Looks like gorgeous weather! I'm going to take advantage of it and spend some time outside.