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Wow, incredible! Congratulations!

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I parked in a tight parking space and was still able to squeeze out of my door, without touching the car next to me. In the past I would not have been able to get out of my car.

I had to take off my wedding rings and bought silicone ones a size smaller. I bought boots that actually go up my calves.


HW: 282.2
SW: 255.4
CW: 226

CW 233 lbs
Goal weight 220 lbs
11/29/17 (new birthday)

OK so please please please advocate for a change in pain meds. I was non responsive to opiate, they did nothing for my pain no matter how much I got. You may have the same problem but only a change will tell.
Breathe deeply don't panic and keep advocating for the best care possible by your team including changes you want to try

I get mine Nov 28th!

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Genepro protein powder. It’s a tablespoon of powder for 30 grams of protein! I mix it into pudding, sugar free hot chocolate, Water, crystal light, oatmeal. It’s unflavored. Works great! I got it on Amazon

The pretzels are down. I will find a pen and paper ASAP!

The pretzels are down. I will find a pen and paper ASAP!

The pretzels are down. I will find a pen and paper ASAP!

I have pudding (sugar free) and I do have a full Fluid approved jello thing in the fridge. I’ll try that. I’m just really into salt right now!

I have pudding (sugar free) and I do have a full Fluid approved jello thing in the fridge. I’ll try that. I’m just really into salt right now!

The pretzels are down. I will find a pen and paper ASAP!

It's understandable that you have cravings and miss chewing. Something you have done your whole life. I suggest creating a journal you can write in for times like this. So you can write your goals your wishes and so on regarding losing weight and why you committed to this challenge. I assure you when the time comes when you can eat beef Jerky and so on.. it may not when interest you. Take one day at a time. And you will get there. Put the pretzel down and get a pen and paper. And write some weightloss goals and what you would reward yourself with when you achieve it ( not food related rewards) I find this very effective.

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Yesterday I got a goal of -50 lbs down ! The last 10 pounds were so slow coming off because I let some bad habits creep back in. I've been back on track for the last week. Excited to see the next 25 come off. I have a goal in my head of 148- doc says I can get to 135, but I have my doubts. this is a recent pic same shirt as my before and during pic. 
Feeling great!
Mich W
Hw 223, SW 217 CW 173.6 GW 135

You will do great.
My advice:
Expect pain...take your pain meds. They are your friend. It will pass.
Walk for the gas pain...nothing else helped me but pacing the floor in the hospital and at home.
Don’t try to eat foods before you are allowed. It will hurt. Just be patient. Even 4 months out...liquids are more my friend than solids and I’m ok with that because I feel good.

Good luck, a little bit of advice get up and walk as soon as you can get that gas moving. It sure makes you feel better

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My journey from start to now!!

Sorry if this is a bit much to post, but Im a father of 2 that was a 300lb hot mess just 6 months ago, and Im proud of this and I want to share it! Im either bout to get roasted or my inbox bout to blow up from all you ladies!!! LOL...

Thank you. You are all so supportive that I’m getting teary again. I just made some other items I can have on full fluids with Protein Powder in it. I can only do so many Protein Shakes. I gagged the cream Soups the other day and have since lost my love of them. Pinterest is my savior at this point.

I came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon and I felt good, but now I just cried as my family ate dinner and I drank my protien shake. I’m ashamed that I couldn’t lose the weight on my own and I’ve had to have surgery to correct my weight problem. I see them eating and enjoying their food and I wish I could enjoy it too. I knew this was going to be hard but I guess I didn’t figure in the smells of food I would miss.😢

I came home from the hospital yesterday afternoon and I felt good, but now I just cried as my family ate dinner and I drank my protien shake. I’m ashamed that I couldn’t lose the weight on my own and I’ve had to have surgery to correct my weight problem. I see them eating and enjoying their food and I wish I could enjoy it too. I knew this was going to be hard but I guess I didn’t figure in the smells of food I would miss.😢

Feeling great!