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Yes. This weight fluctuation is very normal. I was weighing daily, however it created much anxiety for me. My husband suggested trying once a week so I tried that. Much better for me but everyone is different.

Congratulations! Well done!

Bread, rice, pasta, and dry chicken breast. Also sweets do not agree with me.

Wow" you look amazing! Congratulations!

Fluffy, I knew were were kidding too. I LOL'd at your comment!

I did the at home sleep study. Yes, it was accurate. I loved that I could do this from home.

Congratulations!!

You look amazing! Keep up the good work!

I've done Optifast in the past. However, they didn't have us use Optifast pre surgery. They recommend Boost because they sold it at the hospital, but said we could use whatever protein drink that we would stick to. I did the Boost for three weeks pre surgery. It was cheap, it was also sickening sweet, but you can do anything for a short period of time. if you could start on a weekend or a non work day, that can be helpful. After about the third day, your hunger and cravings should diminish greatly. After a week, people eating around me didn't bother me any longer. Good luck on your journey.

I am 21 months out. I weigh once a week. It helps me stay on track. It's so much easier to lose a pound, than 167 pounds. I'm out of town 4 days of the week, so this just works for me.

You can do this! Thinking of you and wishing you a speedy recovery.

I loved the BariatricPal Hot Chocolate with mini marshmallows. I'm not sure if you've tried that one yet. Sometimes, I still have one because it seems like a cheat. I'd drink them all the time if I could, but my Doctor doesn't want me to drink my protein any longer. Good luck, I hope you find one you can tolerate.

Oh gosh! The one thing I worried about, wrinkles! My full face before surgery looked pretty good, but now, not so much. I notice mostly around my mouth and cheek area. Also my neck. I'm considering Botox because it is a good preventive for wrinkles, placed in the proper spot, it can also reduce wrinkles somewhat. I'm 60, so I figured I'd have wrinkles when I lost weight, just wasn't expecting so many. However, I'll take the wrinkles over being morbidly obese.

Hello, I Had weight stalls quite often. Your body is just trying to adjust and reset itself. I am 4 pounds from goal, for the last two months😫. However, I just keep doing the right things and I am positive I will hit my goal soon. Good luck and keep up the good work!

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Fluffy, you will do great! Slow and steady wins the race. You've got this!

Thanks Sis! We shall keep fighting the fight! United, we shall stay strong![emoji173] Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I agree. For me, losing 167lbs has completely changed my life. It's truly amazing. I had my surgery October 10th 2017. So, we are surgery sisters. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Stunning ! Great job! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Could it be your gallbladder? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Usually, once you are approved for WLS, you are in. That was a concern with one of my coworkers as well. However, we both have Kaiser and they told us once you are approved, you can have the surgery even if you want to wait for a year to have it. They will not kick us off the program. It was our choice. They want us to be fully ready for the surgery.

Jonah, I think you will really like them! Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hello, I also had my surgery with Kaiser Sunnyside. It's a wonderful program. My tip would be follow the program as much as you can. The bariatric team is so nice and helpful. I have nothing negative to say about the program. Well other than disliking the Boost drinks, but that we don't have to do for very long. Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

Hi. I live in Washougal Wa. However I work in Happy Valley Oregon. What part of Oregon are you in? Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app

I was 58 when I had my RNY in October 2017. Highest weight was 320 lbs. I now weigh 154. Four pounds from goal . Sent from my SM-G930V using BariatricPal mobile app