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woo hoo so inspiring!

pretty much 99%. I met my out of pocket maximum before surgery but I had other medical stuff throughout the year. So by the time surgery came I paid like $640 which was the hospital stay. i used the rest of my HSA money to pay for that. I had CIGNA PPO Premium

lucky you. I feel like I will be ON the market permanently. i will have to try bumble again. I am on Coffee Meets Bagel. I may try Hinge.

Im doing well. taking it one lb, SLOWLY at a time.

Whats up guys? Seems everyone is doing well. I cannot believe its been 10 weeks! I am working out at the gym 4x a week now. Weight is rolling slowly but I am happy (or trying to be). Best of Luck! Keep at it!

I am 8 weeks out and my plan says I am on phase 5. But I am sticking with some soft foods and moving slowing to other foods. I did have a half of grapefruit because I am craving it. I never ate grapefruit pre-op lol. I'm also into grilled mushrooms, again didnt really eat that before surgery. The weight is moving a lil faster because I started working out. I also have increased my protein. I am using the Isopure Banana cream. you can have two scoops and its 50 grams of protein. Hope everyone is staying focus and giving the scale a big FU

I was able to have PB 1 mo post op. My nutritionist recommends it b/c of the protein. And I have been having it!

I created a meetup just for this reason. It did it last year when I started this journey. Granted it is a female meetup but it gets me out of the house, not thinking about food (but wine lol), and not thinking about being single. There is a good chance I can meet someone in person (hot man) at one of our events. Also since surgery I have started planning more healthy evens like Salsa dance lessons, hiking. etc. I have also made actual friends from this meetup who are now supporting me post surgery. I am not going to lie it was challenging to attend my own Meetup lol. I am not a social butterfly as I am introverted but getting off the couch will help me keep this weight off FOR Good!

Hey SL's off scale victory. I started the elliptical yesterday (after 6 yrs). My goal was 10 mins and then I would walk for 30. Well I was ABLE to do 30 mins!

So I am having coffee/tea with a guy from match. Stay Tuned.

and the inches will come off to help you get into smaller sizes. I also upped my protein last week. I was avg 65-80. I am up to 95.

exactly! Sticking to the new lifestyle eating and working out, the body will do the right thing.

following this thread.. I live in the Bay area this is a challenge!

Yep. I already have a coffee/tea date line up lol Someone from match as well.

OMG the pain in feet and ankles is gone. I walk faster, Im not afraid of stairs. Its wonderful!

Hey SLs so the scale didn't budge today. However instead of being sad I went shopping in my closet! The cute outfits I have from 10 yrs ago fit again and some are too big. This process is everything remember that. The scale isn't our only indicator. Woo! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am finding this to be challenging, I feel ready so I am going to start. My post is null and void lol

ok I will try match again ?

Now that I can do the elliptical, I am hoping to start losing more. I am satisfied with my current loss even though its slow. I have lost more inches than anything. I was a tight 22/24 and I can fit into an 18/20 and 22/24's are too baggy. Great thread btw!

Thanks for the skinnytaste suggestion! I am loving this site!

We are losing at about the same rate. You're fine. Congrats on the loss so far!

Napa, CA. Wine country. ? me everytime I pass a vineyard lol Yes I miss my wine. But being thinner is better feeling [emoji16] Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

Mine to. I haven't seen it in a decade lol Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I know this cannot be said enough but water, protein, walking. It's the key. I will admit protein is challenging but its key to losing! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app

I feel you guys. Fortunately I have clothes that are sized smaller and it's nice to wear them again. 4 weeks 20lbs down. I did stall in week 3 but this past week i lost a lot. I honestly was not expecting to lose inches so fast. I am now taking my measurements. Congrats November Sleevers! Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app