Armygalbonnie

I bet you are building muscle too. Stair climbing really builds up the legs and booty. I'm 3.5 months out and I've had several stalls. They are very frustrating but I just keep following plan, journal everything and exercising. My clothes are getting smaller and the weight is coming off so I'm satisfied; However, I may only lose 5 lbs a month now. I would definitely measure yourself or go by what your clothes are showing you, instead of just the scale. You can do this!

@@AMJK79 Wait staff just can't get over the idea that I DON'T want at least a glass of Water with my meal. I would say, "to hell with it" and let them bring it and just not drink it, but I don't want to accidentally take a drink.

I only told a few people because I don't want to hear the negative comments. This is my personal journey and I plan to keep it that way. When people ask what I'm doing to lose weight, I tell them the following: I haven't had Diet Coke or sugar since August 1st. In November, I cut out all refined carbs. My diet is made up of Protein, veggies, few fruits, lots of Water and exercise. None of that is a lie.

An extended comment to what Heidikat sad about gallstones. The most common predictors for gallstones are the 3 F's: fat, forty, female. You meet all 3. It's just a matter of time before you will need your gallbladder taken out. With obesity, your risk for heart disease is very high, not to mention more cancer risks, HTN, diabetes, high cholesterol and joint damage. To me, taking Vitamins and changing my whole perspective on food and nutrition, WAY out weigh all the health risks of obesity. Good luck in your decision making. I didn't tell my father I was having the surgery done because this is exactly how he would have acted. I know your father's comments are out of concern, mine would have been because my dad is judgmental against obese people.

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

I drink a Protein Shake every morning, a small Protein snack 3 hours later, followed by a small lunch, then another snack, then a small dinner.

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

I've never had to work so hard at cheating!!!! I measure, weigh, log, count, limit, exercise, drink and eat Protein, Protein, protein. Nothing easy about WLS.

I was sleeved on Nov 1st and on that day, my BMI was lower at 33. I lost 27 lbs the 2 months before surgery and I've lost 33 since. A total of 60. I weigh again on Saturday. I think it's been slow post-op but I have to stop and look at the big picture. I'VE LOST 60 LBS and I'M ONLY 25 LBS FROM GOAL!!! Yes!!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Wonderful and an inspiration to those of us just starting out. You look terrific! Congrats!

Surgery 11/01/16 - down 81 lbs. 6 lbs to goal. YESSSS!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Started my journey Sept 2016, weighing in at 242. Had surgery on Nov 1, 2016. Today, I am down 81 lbs and only 6 lbs from goal. I FEEL GREAT!!!!

Congratulations...you look terrific!!! Like a new person!

Way to go!!

Congrats to you!

Look at you! Congratulations!