Apple1

Awesome!!!

You are killin it lady!

Congrats!!
You must feel very proud of yourself.

@Newme17 I'm doing good I guess. Haven't been so good with food (not that I'm eating badly, I've just added things that probably aren't helping me much) so weight loss has been stalled for the last month (but at least I'm not gaining). I was busy travelling and then getting ready to head back to school. Now that things are back into a routine, I hope to get back on track (that includes being here more regularly too!).

@biginjapan routine is good for the most part. It's nice to have a change here and there but when we're focused on our health, it's hard. I totally get ya. I lost about 5 or 6 lbs this past month. I don't mind, it's a loss, but circumstances in my life went haywire for a few weeks. Like you, I'm back to routine and so I expect things to be a bit better than the last month. Glad you're back!

Congrats !! I think you have done great.

Happy Birthday! My bday was yesterday so you're almost twins with me too! I hope you enjoy yourself today. Best wishes on a wonderful and productive 39th year. Onderland is right around the corner... what a lovely bday present to yourself!

Hey, congrats! Have a blessed and joy-filled day despite the minutia!!! Hope this year is filled with wonder and happiness.
We're almost twins. Mine was yesterday.

Thank you @Apple1!!! I call our online friendship blessed as well. Have yourself a great day!

Happy Birthday 🎈🎁🎉 !!!!
Definitely think we should celebrate the gift of life. I am blessed to have gotten to know you over the past five months even though it is only through online communication.
Enjoy your day and many blessings to you!

I love your bracelet!!! What a thoughtful gift from your Mom.
That workout looks intense. You go girl!!!

Congrats. That is awesome.
I have similar thoughts almost every day!!

Praying you feel better today!

I'm glad you're here. I hate the in-fighting. I dislike the "regretful" posts, but I try to remember that not everyone's health or experience is the same as mine. I hope and pray that their situations change and that it turns around for them. Anyway, glad you're back and hope that you stick around with input, positivity, and success.

I try and stay away from the drama, but sometimes it finds me??? I havent even seen that thread so I'll just keep away.

Amazing and inspiring!! Congrats on getting to the home stretch of your goal

You have come a long ways and good for you too! I'm happy to hear of your success!

That's an AWESOME pace, congrats! I hope to get even close to that after some of the weight comes off!

You are so sweet @Ydiva1 thank you so much for your kind words!
you are rocking your sleeve!! Just keep believing in yourself and you can do anything. When you hit a rough patch just keep doing what you know you need to do and you will conquer all obstacles.
I truly believe we have the power to change our destinies. Blessings to you!

I haven't had the DS, but wanted to let you know there is a forum here for DS patients. Post a thread there and you should be able to get advice from others with the same procedure as you. I had the sleeve and for me I felt very good by about 4 days post-op and continued to get better each day. I would just keep sipping your fluids maybe change the temp of what you are drinking and try different flavors until you find something that stays down. Savory broths worked well for me.

That must make you feel so good. I know how happy I am when the next size down fits.
Congrats to you!!!

I'm not sure how long post-op you are, but the first week you actually gain water weight from all the IV fluids. I lost that and more by the end of the second week. Then at 3.5 weeks I hit the famous 3 week stall...lol.. so yeah very normal for some people. If you get stressed by stalls weigh less often for sure. I weigh everyday and so I am used to the bouncing up and down and don't stress about it. As long as you know you are following your plan you will lose, stall, lose, rinse and repeat.

Your journey is amazing. You must be super proud of how far you have come.
Did you get the sleeve first?

I would try eating 1200 calories of whole food. No processed food at all. Stay away from junk food and refined carbs. Do not drink any of your calories stick to water or other zero calorie drinks. Increase your exercise even if it is only walking at a brisk pace for 20-30 minutes daily.
I hope this helps. Good luck!!

No, I am really not that strong.... lol.... The chainsaw does all the work. I can't lift even half what you do.
Glad the weather is cooler for you all. I hope the ETA on your power holds.