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Ditto on the water taste! I’ve been drinking Powerade zeros and iced teas (decaf homemade)

You’ll be just great Frust! All I used was a brush, pair of sweatpants, hair elastic, phone charger , biotene, and a toothbrush. Don’t bother with anything else - you won’t need it! You’ll either sleep or WALK!

You’re doing just fine. As Matt said— I too could eat more than others. Main point is make sure the food counts- ie lean proteins. I’m about 8 months post and eat about a cup - have been since very early on . Doesn’t seem to be slowing my progress- everyone is different. You’re doing great :)

It gets easier and better after day 5... hang in there

Awesome look! Beautiful

I thought of it as a success and a determination lifestyle statement that I will never ever need to keep my closet full of what ifs and if I need that size agains .... it was liberating. Be proud of yourself and refuse to ever think that way again Get rid of them ... know that you’re donating them to someone who could use them Congrats

Congrats! It definitely gets more normal and like you didn’t have surgery after day 5 :)

I’m sorry you’re going through that- please reach out to counseling. What you’re experiencing with removing yourself from family etc doesn’t sound healthy or typical Best to you

I didn’t tell any of mine either- just my husband (obv). My family and everyone else think I’m seeing a nutritionist , changing my eating amounts -frequency and types of foods...and hitting the gym (crazy amount of cardio)— all of which true. 8 months out and all good :)

Congrats Ash!

Ive lost more than anticipated. Started 242 and current 140. You don’t need to be average :)

Besides a ride home - no need for anyone to care for you. Just make sure you’re not lifting anything heavy aka go grocery shopping before

Add in things like avocado or nuts... healthy higher calorie items?

Nice job, amazing!

It’s a good bday present :)

All the best for today’s surgery! It will go by fast and you’ll be on your way! Post when you’re able!

Congrats!! Nice work !

Congrats to you both! My Bypass was very uneventful and a breeze so I wish that for you two as well! There may be a bit more discomfort due to band removal but you’ve got this. Gas day 1 was the worst but just get up and move ASAP and it makes its way through

Teas! Hot and cold are yummy... with lemon or other sweetener

Everyone is different. As an rny person I don’t think I’ve personally had a significant “stall”.... more like a week with no movement but it moves eventually— especially if you are constipated and not eating enough fiber. I’ve slowed to barely 1 lb a week now but I’m very close to goal so I figure it BC my body is almost / or is at its natural weight. Stalls are “normal” but different for everyone- maddening I know but hang in there!

I drank hot tea (cold water made my stomach hurt and hot was soothing). Loved and had peppermint right away - only way I was able to drink water for first month. I love all decaf teas .... especially iced this summer ? Good luck tomorrow!

You should call your doctor . That isn’t normal

I put them by my bed !

I agree with sosewsue - you’re healing :)

It’s the % from what you weigh now and what you ideally weigh according to weight chart. Remember that this an average- nothing says you can’t obliterate the average ! I’ve lost more than what was expected