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Thanks you two - this makes me feel a lot better! I guess I expected to lose a lot more, I really need to quit comparing myself to others lol.

Is anyone else losing suuuper slowly? I don't know if it is because foods are so easy to eat again, or what, but I feel like I get a lot of stalls. Still down about 45 lbs since I started this journey, though - I will take what I can get! And I am hoping now that I have been walking nearly every day that will help get the weight loss going again. Happy Wednesday, everyone!

It is so cute, enjoy it! I bought a new swimsuit back in February, but I am hoping once it gets closer to swim time, I will need something smaller yet. (Fingers crossed!) I personally don't think I could ever buy a swimsuit online - I am too awkwardly shaped, I need the easy access to exchange if needed. I hope it works out for you!

I really enjoy my Fitbit, it can be such a motivation. I did not realize they had a forum - I will have to check it out!

Definitely listen to your body. Everyone is going to be different. It sound to me like you are doing great! Keep up the awesome work! (:

Thanks for the suggestion! Walking is one of my favorite forms of activity. (:

Good luck with it, I hope it helps! (:

I don't know if it is similar to what you are referring to, but at Planet Fitness they have the 'Total Body Enhancement' machine you can use, and it works through vibration. It's supposed to be good with toning. I use it, I'm not sure if it is really doing anything but it's fun lol. Sorry if this isn't much help.

Start out slow. Don't go too crazy - ease yourself into it. Make sure it is something you find fun! Basically, make it easy for yourself - make it easy to want to do it. I have faith you can find a routine! As far as motivation goes, I always recommend the MyFitnessPal app/website. Great community, full of awesome people. Check it out!

I returned after about 2.5 weeks. I am a teller at a financial institution, so I have some (somewhat) heavy lifting. My husband works at a call center, and took about the same amount of time off for his as well. I think it truly depends on the person - just listen to your body. You'll know when you are ready.

I decided on the sleeve, because it seemed like the less extreme of the two. I was very intimidated b the idea of the bypass, and my doctor said for my size the sleeve seemed like the better option anyway. I have days where I regret it, simply because I feel like I am failing. But other days I am glad I did it.

I made sure to come prepared - protein drinks, flavor packets for my water, powdered protein, etc. For me, once I was actually there it wasn't so bad. You'll do great!

Mine was chili. It was glorious.

I personally reached out to my HR first. I don't know it would be the same for you, but my HR person said it would be best if I also informed my supervisor. I don't know if that could be avoided entirely for you? If not, just keep it vague - all they really need to know is you are having a medical procedure done. If they ask for more, just say it's personal. From my understanding, they cannot force you to tell them exactly what you are having.

My husband was pretty uncomfortable the first few days. We don't have a recliner, so we kept him propped up with pillows, and then I also got him a heating pad. Pressure on his torso seemed to help, too (he kept a binder the hospital gave him and layers of covers on him). I didn't have the same problems, so I guess I was one of the lucky ones. Best of luck, I hope you get to feeling better soon.