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Honestly, sorry to be blunt but it could just be poop. Because we eat a little amount, sometimes it takes a while for the food to process. Also if you weighed yourself when you had very little Water weight and then later weighed your self when you had food and Water weight it could be that you haven't gained a single pound maybe you even lost some fat. Just talk to a nutritionist, exercise and try not to worry too much

I am feeling incredible! I cant believe how amazing this journey has been, best decision I have ever made! I am down 138 pounds today, I can not wait to see what the next 4 months has in store for me. how is everyone else doing on their journey? Show pictures, I like to see everyone's progress.
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I would say that you would have to be crazy not to be scared. Having surgery is scary. I remember when I was being wheeled into the operating room I was talking to a group of doctors and they asked me if I was scared. I told them that I was but that I didn't have the choice of me not having the surgery. They questioned me saying "you always have a choice". I replied, if I don't have this surgery I will be dead before I turn 30, so to me it's not a choice it's an inevitably. Either I have the surgery and live or don't have it and die. At my highest weight I was 540 pounds, I now weigh 250. This surgery saved my life and it was the best decision of my life. Be strong and remember that you are choosing to have a better life. Good luck.

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I felt the EXACT same thing. I was so excited for the approval phone call, but once I got it BAM reality hit that this was really going to happen. If I had been denied then it wouldn't have been me making the choice and I could blame insurance. All the way up to the day of my surgery (really up to the minute) I was thinking of ways to get out of it. The only reason I went through with it really is was I didn't want to look bad to my family. However, I had my RNY on 10/19/16 and I can say now I am SO glad I did it. There were some rough weeks not just physically but I was an emotional mess as well. After those first few weeks I started seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it was beautiful! I'm 63lbs down so far, my sleep apnea has resolved already and within three months my cholesterol went from 315 to 178! I just feel healthier and have more energy. I won't lie to you and say it will be a walk in the park(although for some it is) but it is so worth every struggle. My best wishes for you and if ya need to talk I'm here.


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doesn't look like you are eating nearly enough. I would talk to your doctor, immediately. that doesn't sound normal. are you getting all your Water in?

I started at 260 the insurance process the day of surgery I was 245 it was a hell of a journey some days it wasn't so good but I keep going today am at 150.0 I feel great mi personal goal is 135 so am goin for that no matter what other people that do not like mi progress say hatter's always goin to hate am a school bus driver have of mi yard are obese some have changed whith me some have been supper supportive like the Manager don't let nobody make u feel down this I mi time and I am shining like a star lol
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I reccomend the Weight Watchers Body Fat scale, it tells you your weight, but also you can customize it for up to 4 people to measure body fat, Water percentage, bone density and bmi. It's awesome and accurate, and is important because sometimes you don't lose weight, but you do lose fat Sent from my LG-K330 using the BariatricPal App

Are you still in your post-op food stages? If so, then definitely don't "cheat". That's not a diet, it's a prescription and you need to treat it as such to ensure safe healing and recovery.
If you are out of your food stages and back on solid foods, then it's up to you. I would caution that anything high carb is going to kick your body out of ketosis, if you are currently in ketosis. That means you will likely experience headaches and fatigue every time you transition back into ketosis after a cheat day.

I got the recipe online and made it in the crock pot.. let me know if you have any questions Paul12677

No, unfortunately I can't afford plastic surgery. All I can say is everything between my upper thighs to my waist is a hot mess of hanging skin. It does bother me, but there's nothing I can do about it. But that's what good undergarments are for!
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Hi! I've never counted calories, but try not to eat too high fat foods. My carbs are below 20g, always have at least 70g of Protein each day. I exercise a lot, around 5-6 days a week. I do a variety of exercises, which I find has helped. Hot yoga, spin classes, step classes, cardio machines...I find changing it up keeps me motivated.
But you have done so well also!! Congrats on your weight loss!!
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It's been one year today since I had my sleeve done. My life has changed in every aspect.
My start weight was 333.1lbs
My weight this morning was 137.8lbs
That's a total loss of 195.3lbs!!
I've also lost a total of 95 inches...I'm a size 6 now...used to be a size 30.
I have accomplished this by being very focused and strict with my eating and exercise.
I eat very low carb, and always get in my Protein, Vitamins and Water every day.
For all of you just starting out, just know that anything is possible, and if you put your mind to it, you can achieve anything!! 
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I will take dessert over pretty much anything. I guess that's why I needed WLS.

You are right.....it is much easier when folks actually use a pic of themselves.

Haha, it's not what you might be thinking. I am a visual kind of person. I scan for avatars even before names, and usually recognize a poster for their picture. It is bad enough with those of you who choose anonymity (and I do not blame you). But it seems a number of you ladies have chosen a beautiful tropical scene, with bright sandy beaches, palm trees, so on and so forth. You're straining my poor old eyes, not to mention my memory, trying to keep you all straight. So I have to work a little harder.
That is all. Carry on. Well, don't "carry on". It's Sunday. Behave yourselves.

5'8"
Starting Weight - 333
3 Months - 248lbs (85lbs lost)
6 Months - 196lbs (137lbs lost)
9 Months - 160lbs (173lbs lost)
Today (almost 11 Months) - 147lbs (187lbs lost)
*Disclaimer - I'm male.
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Hey. So I had my surgery on the 27th. I had no idea what to expect pain wise. But let me be honest. It was the worst pain I ever felt in my life times 10. And I've had kids so I have a perspective on pain. I woke up loopy and thinking "hell yes. I got this!' but as the meds wore off, so did that feeling. It went from a pain scale of 1 to 10 within a couple hours. They started with their basic meds, then upgraded me, then went to an iv med. But they wouldn't keep me on that even though the iv worked. They wanted me on something I could take at home which does make sense. I was crying and couldn't breathe from the pain. I had chest pains and couldn't breathe so they gave me an ekg. I was fine. Eventually we got a hold of the pain but it took hours of begging for a different type or a bigger dose of meds. The nurses were so hesitant. The doctors seemed more likely to increase it. I am sorry if this is scaring you but I wish someone had told me what to expect. I ended up staying an extra day to get a hold of the pain. I am doing good now as long as I stay in front of the pain. Set your alarm and wak up to take it in the middle of the night so you don't wake up in the morning in agony. I am up and walking now and picking up and doing laundry....probably doing too much just cause I feel good. Bottom line is, it will get better but it was a terrible first two days. I am glad to be home. Advocate for yourself and don't be embarrassed to express your pain. It's the only way you'll get help. Don't be a hero. No reason.
Good luck and it will get better.

My husband makes a kickass vegetable bean chili. Peppers, zucchini, Tomato, onion and black, kidney and pinto Beans.
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I got my sleeve done 9/20/16 and weighted in my highest weight at 445. I'm now 315. In less than 6 months I've lost another human being. It's insane.
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Please make sure not to rush yourself, I went back to school a week after, but needed help doing most things for at least 3 weeks afterwards, I couldn't do stairs until that time. Just let your body tell you what it needs and listen to it
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Stop weighing yourself! If you're doing everything your team is telling you to do to the letter, that is all that is within your control. Water retention/swelling, shock to your system, the scale - none of that is in your control. But you can't not lose weight following their instructions. It may just take a while to kick in.
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If you're not happy with your weight loss, exercise more, eat better quality food, change up your diet... Etc. If your expectations are so high, change your habits to meet those expectations. I'm happy with a pound a week, sometimes I go 9 or so days with no change, and then a big weight drop happens. I still don't classify that as a stall. It's just my body adjusting.
More importantly, the more stress you have, the more your cortisol levels rise, the more cortisol, the more it encourages your body to store fat. Chronic stress, worrying will not only slow your weight loss but maybe put pounds on.

So you are 12 days post-op and you've ONLY lost 12 lbs? That's a pound a day!!! I hope you don't set yourself up for failure with unrealistic expectations. Also, you lost 12 lbs on the pre-op diet. You've lost 24 lbs in less than a month. What are you expecting? This is great weight loss!!!
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Biggest difference is definitely my side shot.

About to go back for my sleeve! Excitement!
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