Aprilgal

Wow. Everyone is killing it! Congratulations you all. I am down 77 pounds. Finally broke my most extended stall yet this morning. Yay! I haven't been logging as much as I should. I plan to get back on it asap.

I felt the same way you did. I lost 16 pounds my first month and was freaking out because some people drop like 30 pounds in the first few weeks. Needless to say, I am at 16 weeks out and have lost 75 pounds. It's a cumulative thing when it comes to weight loss and surgery. Some people lose fast, some slow, some lose steadily. You are doing amazing.

I am a bit like this - except I do feel tired at times (but being sleepy and tired are two different things). Yet, i will still only sleep 5 hours a night. I feel restless and can get into manic mode. I have hypothyroidism. Im not doing IF. I told my pa at my 3 month check up a few weeks ago - she said it was probably hormonal. I have lost about 74 pounds and i am almost 16 weeks out. We can be up all night buddies.

I had gastric bypass a few months ago - and my GERD is gone. I also wanted the nissen fundoplication but my doctor told me that gastric bypass was initially a procedure for GERD. I decided right then and then to have the surgery. I hope you feel better soon. I know how much having reflux can impact your day to day life.

The only thing my doctor would prescribe is gabapentin for pain. The gas pain is the problem - 100%. Gabapentin for not work for me at all. I get there has been a climate change in the medical field due to the opioid epidemic. I had a bilateral mastectomy with expanders 8hour surgery and left with a bag filled with pain meds. After this surgery, I was told it's either gabapentin or Tylenol. Luckily my discomfort didn't last long but - I was shocked.

I woke up and felt exactly the way you did. My hospital had extremely strict conditions regarding pain medication given.

So I have a question is there anyone in the triangle or wake county area that is interested in a work out partner? I was thinking maybe once or twice a week ( I know it is summer and people are on vacation). At the moment my schedule is rather flexible. I have thinking maybe about trying cross fit or some sort of organized group fitness class. I have reached the point where I am looking a bit sharpei-ish. Flappy skin is starting to emerge. Feel free to message me.

Inspiring!!!!

Congrats on the size 14 - you look amazing. Love this post. We all can't lose 20+ pounds a month and that's a-ok!

This is so true! Everyone loses differently. You never know what the next week or month may bring to be honest, weight loss wise. Some people love a ton of weight in the first month, some people lose more consistently. We all work hard but some of us just have to work harder at making our tool work for us. I also feel like head work involves not comparing - it can be such a temptation while in a stall. I hear your frustration sister @bajankatbajankat. I am cheering you on 150%.

@FluffyChix it is really simple and easy I swear. The only issue is that it doesn't keep for long which is why I normally cave and by commercial.

You can make your own but milk if you have a high speed blender and some cheese cloth. This recipe includes a series of nuts but you can just Google the ratio. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bonappetit.com/recipe/basic-nut-milk/amp

I rarely have acne...normally I might have a pimple or two heralding that time of the month but since surgery I have a little crop of acne rotating around my face. I assumed it was due to hormonal disruption. I realized I have been blessed not to have this issue before but if anyone has any acne products they recommend....my pimply face would be appreciative.

Same honestly. For many years 150, was the number my body loved loved to stay at...and whenever I was able to exercise and diet myself to 135 I would feel victorious. I would love to maintain at 140 with 10 pounds (150) wiggle.

Bibb lettuce, Protein and dressing. I make a peanut sauce using PB2. Eat your protein first and take it slow. I started off with a lettuce wrap (bibb). Bibb lettuce is delicate and a good foray into salads. I am at Duke, too (Duke Regional). It is nice to see another RTP'er. Continued success to you.