pinkielannette

First of all, 61 pounds is like the size of an average 7-8 year old so I think that is great that you have lost that much. Think about where you might be now if you did not do the surgery AND JUST KEEP GOING. You are not a failure...a failure would be to have GAINED 61 pounds since surgery.
If you have a diet plan from a nutritionist it would be best to follow that. My plan stresses Protein first, then vegetables and fruits and small amounts of fats and other carbs. Three meals a day and no Snacks. At least 80 ounces of calorie free liquids a day. Other plans are different but they all work. Log all your food and figure out where you need to be for consistent losses.
Exercise can vary depending on what you like. I walk with my husband and dog about 1 3/4 miles every morning at a park next to our house. I also do some free weights for arms/shoulders/back. I love Tae-Bo and will be getting the discs out when I am a little further along. I have friends that run, bike, swim or go to group classes like Zumba or Jazzercise which would be fun for someone your age. Just try to do something daily, work up to 60 minutes most days of the week. Put on your favorite music and dance until you work up a good sweat might be a start.
Spend time on here and find some people you can relate to and just jump in. Try to post at least one positive thing about yourself daily and encourage others. This is a very supportive and fun community.

Mine was 9/21 so about 3 weeks out. Wounds healing I'm doing alot of walking. Im learning when I'm full to stop. That 30 min before/ after drinking omg still getting used to that. Trying to get the 40g Protein and 64oz Water is still a struggle but I do try .

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Down -34 I'll take that
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Down -34 I'll take that
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Down -34 I'll take that
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Down -34 I'll take that
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Down -34 I'll take that
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Mine was 9/21 so about 3 weeks out. Wounds healing I'm doing alot of walking. Im learning when I'm full to stop. That 30 min before/ after drinking omg still getting used to that. Trying to get the 40g Protein and 64oz Water is still a struggle but I do try .

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-33 lbs and loving it .Its hard but I know I made the right choice
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I did not say that.
You drew that assumption.
If the teacher is properly qualified, has an in-depth subject knowledge, runs lessons to the curriculum/syllabus mandated by the state and the education district, has mandatory Level III First Aid and Emergency Care training and, as well, is "safe" in all respects to work with children, that is great.
That any teacher can bond 100% with 20-32 individuals in their class these days is nigh on impossible. With mandated state and national testing the big focus of school systems these days, the best teachers do their best to be fair, organised and entertaining to kids of diverse social, ethnic and economic backgrounds. We just hope that ALL the children possible will be on task and stay on task so that the educational leader (teacher) gets them through the range of knowledge, skills and experiences required.
My grandkids all like school but they are all different but they are polite and friendly and are shown that in return. I chip in by doing reading support for three hours on one day and physical education support for two hours on another day.
Schools are brimming with refuse-niks and misfits these days ... kids who bring their home hang-ups and eccentricities to school. The teachers at the primary and high school where the grandkids go do their 100% whenever I see them interacting.
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As for being "a while for me", and you only being 26, I might say I am in my sixties but I can remember back to every Thursday afternoon and every Tuesday morning since the last summer vacation when I have done my volunteer hours at the schools in question.
I was also there (at my eldest grandchild's high school) last autumn vacation for three of the sixteen days helping out the grounds-staff with my pressure sprayer and leaf-blower.
I am very much in touch with schools and education.

-33 lbs and loving it .Its hard but I know I made the right choice
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-33 lbs and loving it .Its hard but I know I made the right choice
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Almost 120 pounds lost. Need to get back in the gym and start toning.