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Definitely still putting in the work! Even when my scale doesn’t move my measurements tell me a different story! ?

lol! I don’t even see a difference in the temples but my sunglasses did start falling off of my face! It’s odd seeing the definition coming in!

I think we all get some form of body dysmorphia along the way. We can’t see what everyone else sees and maybe it because we are our own worst critics. You probably look very different and don’t even know it! Thank you! And I’m still fighting the good healthy fight, lol

I was definitely hoping for a higher weight loss too. The body is a funny thing like that. I’ve lost a lot, I won’t discredit progress but I thought I’d be losing at a much faster rate than I am. It’s all dependent on your starting weight. People at lesser weights tend to lose a little slower than people at higher weights. Other factors are water weight/bloat, hormones, your body still trying to heal. Just keep going, something has to give along the way

I’m 251 as of this morning so we are the same weight apparently! Can’t wait to hit the 240s! Good luck!

I’m only 11 weeks post op now. I still don’t see too much of a difference but I’m down 57 lbs (32 since surgery). The left pic is the day of surgery, the right was yesterday (before putting on my makeup). I guess I have a neck and more defined cheekbones now, lol. You all look awesome

I was stalled for about 2.5 weeks and then my scale finally went back down to 252 (I was holding water from lady time apparently). Hoping I’m back on the losing track now. Stalls are such a buzzkill ?

My surgeon made me do them because I had the Nexplanon birth control at the time. If you’re on a birth control or any kind of hormones or aren’t very mobile they want you to do the shots. Well where I am that’s the case anyway

I didn’t go through a smelly phase at all after bypass. My surgeon made me wait 3 weeks before taking vitamins but I never had a smell and no one turned their noses and spoke of a smell, lol. And I had to do the lovenox injections for a week. I did them in my stomach though, not my thighs. Good luck with everything!

Same! Just had mine done this year a little over a month after my 32nd birthday. But I went to the seminar about a year ago this month

I got my surgery a little over a month after my 32nd birthday. I considered it back when I was about 24 or 25 but didn’t feel supported so I just let go of the urge to do it. I wish I had gotten it done then but whatever, it’s done now ?

Glad you’re doing well! Maybe get milk of magnesia or miralax, or smooth moves tea for the constipation. Good luck! And also, animal sitting sounds like fun!

I go back and forth between milk of magnesia and smooth moves tea, good luck!

Frustr8! Good to hear from you! Glad you’re going home! Hope your recovery is quick!

lol, I would hope not! I don’t wish that on anyone, dairy is life ??? And maybe it is stress. My body rejects all food if I’m too stressed out. Try again at a later time and maybe buy lactaid pills for just in case

Maybe you’re now lactose intolerant? I don’t know. I had some enlightened ice cream and didn’t have any issues. I hope you feel better soon

Just heard from her son! Hallelujah @Frustr8 made it through and is resting!!! Glad to hear she is doing well! I know she is excited about her kangaroo pouch!

I’m so glad that you are okay but so sorry you had to go through this. Praying for your speedy recovery and no more setbacks!

I had the same experience with water. I also have to add crystal light pure (raspberry lemonade). It works for me. It is a mystery I use the liquid crystal light. I like the tropical coconut and strawberry lemonade. The tolerance change truly is a mystery

I have a weird suggestion for the Cinnabon craving. I bought a Cinnabon flavored creamer and add a teaspoon or 2 to my vanilla protein shakes. Yum!

Water post op has a tendency to feel like lead hitting your tummy. Maybe try crystal light in your water. It strangely does change the texture of the water, can’t quite explain it, in any event, it makes it more manageable to drink. Good luck!

Our girl frustr8 is about to become a magnificent kangaroo!! ???

I couldn’t get enough protein in eating the small portions throughout the day like my surgeon’s office wanted so I had to go back to drinking 2 protein shakes a day. My blood work showed that my protein was low around the time where I was trying to eat my protein. I was eating chicken breasts, ground chicken, ground turkey, shockingly my tummy is fine with lean ground beef. Also I would use low fat or fat free cheeses. Still wasn’t meeting my protein needs though. I’m 10 weeks out and eating more than once a day is still challenging for me. Good luck! I hope you can do better than me in that department

Prayers for Ellie! Hope she feels better soon!

I know I packed clothes and didn’t get to use them until discharge. They kept me in a hospital gown. And you will not be worried about what you look like during that time. You’re going to do great! I am so happy for you! Best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!