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Hi. I had surgery on 4/15/19. HW 378. DOS 319.8. CW 296.9. I’m happy with my progress. I lost the first 18 lbs in less than 2 weeks and because of the rapid weight loss my body went into self preservation mode and it stalled. But I’m moving again and I think its because I am finally able to get in more Protein and calories. I also walk about 2 miles and do a work out video at home about 5 days per week. So be patient. When you lose weight fast and then stop it’s your body’s natural reaction. Good luck!

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Hi. I had surgery on 4/15/19. HW 378. DOS 319.8. CW 296.9. I’m happy with my progress. I lost the first 18 lbs in less than 2 weeks and because of the rapid weight loss my body went into self preservation mode and weight loss stalled. But Its moving again and I think its because I am finally able to get in more Protein and calories. I also walk about 2 miles and do a work out video at home about 5 days per week. So be patient. When you lose weight fast and then stop it’s your body’s natural reaction. Good luck!

I like the idea of knowing that my body is taking the time to reorganize itself it totally makes sense..😀

You’ve lost 23 lbs in less than a month. This isn’t an issue with WLS, it’s an issue of having unrealistic expectations

Hi. I had surgery on 4/15/19. HW 378. DOS 319.8. CW 296.9. I’m happy with my progress. I lost the first 18 lbs in less than 2 weeks and because of the rapid weight loss my body went into self preservation mode and it stalled. But I’m moving again and I think its because I am finally able to get in more Protein and calories. I also walk about 2 miles and do a work out video at home about 5 days per week. So be patient. When you lose weight fast and then stop it’s your body’s natural reaction. Good luck!

I told a few close coworkers when I felt comfortable in doing so. Of course my husband and kids know. One of my sisters and one of my best friends. I think that’s a lot of people. I’ve been laying low while I’m working on myself, inside and out, because I don’t need any outside noise, especially if it’s going to be negative. And you kinda know who’s gonna be supportive and who won’t. Tell whoever you feel comfortable with and be vigilant in protecting your peace and energy. If someone comes with that BS, stop them and let them know their opinion isn’t needed, in a nice way of course lol

i only told my family and one trusted co-worker because i needed some cooperation with work schedule changes to accommodate the surgery date. My co-workers noticed and a lot of people asked about what I am doing. I told them "major lifestyle and diet changes." If they press, I tell them, "A lot more exercise, no wheat, no sugar, no alcohol, no Snacks, no soda or coffee, no processed foods, no artificial sweeteners/coloring, low carb, intermittant fasting..." Somewhere between the sugar and alcohol their eyes glaze over and they change the topic.
I don't want to lie, but the truth of the matter is that if someone is not willing to make lifestyle and dietary changes now, they have no right to any additional information. If someone actually told me they have been doing all those things and still struggle with weight loss, i would ask if they had considered WLS as another tool. But so far, no one seems willing to actually make serious changes. Everyone wants a magic pill.
Since then, I have changed departments, and NO ONE says anything because they didn't see me before. I FEEL LIKE A NORMAL PERSON! And it feels great! I'm not the biggest gal at work anymore, and it is kind of weird, actually.

Only told my father, and I don't plan to tell anyone else... I am a very private person and was before VSG and will always be a private person. I don't think it's anyone else's business unless you have a desire to tell people.. 75% of people are negative and I choose not to deal with negative people who smile in your face and talk _____ behind your back, I'm so over people and there personal opinions about my life... So no issue if you tell everyone or you are a private person and want to keep your business to urself.... Good luck and hope this helps....

I am 6.5 months out and have lost 100 lbs. I have 46 more pounds to go, which I hope to reach by December 1 of this year at the latest. I am really focused on having my brachioplasty end of November or December, so I sincerely hope I can do this.

Congrats everyone!
2 Months and 3 weeks
48 pounds baby!!!!
It's slowing down a bit now for me but I'm walking 20 minutes at lunch break and another 30 minutes with my dog at night. Whoooo hoooo!

6 weeks out, bit over 40 lbs lost. Fluctuating a bit, so up a bit today.

I’m 5.5 weeks post op and I’ve only lost 23 pounds

Starting this journey (pre-op) up to Surgery I lost 60 lbs. I lost 20 more on the liver shrinking diet. Since surgery in January, I have lost 58 lbs. So from my highest weight just over a year ago, I am down 122 lbs!

So proud of every single one of you beauties!!

Update: I’ll be 3 months post-op next week and I just hit a milestone earlier this week.
On April 30, I was officially under 200 pounds!!!!!!

I was even brave enough to weigh again this morning and I’ve dropped another 2 so I’m at 197.8.

Takes my total loss post-surgery to 45 pounds.
All of this in 12 weeks

Hello, 10 months post op RNY and have lost 78 lbs since surgery and 95 since starting program. Things have definitely slowed down but then again I am closer to goal so makes sense. I started this journey at 61 so expected to be a slower loser! I have been dieting since I was 12 and was never able to sustain any weight loss so I am still cautiously optimistic! Hoping I can be successful at maintaining too! I am noticing my neck getting loose skin if anybody knows of a good firming cream! 😁

HW 257
SW 240
CW 162
Height 5’5”

I was at a stall after my last weigh in at doctor's om April 12 now I'm losing I'm at 98 pounds lost I have a goal to hit by July 1st.to lose 39 pounds I'm getting there with hard work and dedication its amazing what drinking lots of Water and pumping up my exercise routine can do..

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9 weeks 3 days=48 lbs. I aspire to be like the big losers one day soon.

Surgery April 1st. Starting weight 331 if lost 25 pounds in just about a month

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11 months out and 147lbs total down. 31lbs while prepping for surgery and 116 after surgery.

I am 7.5 months out from gastric bypass and i have lost 117 pounds. Things are going well so far and I am happy I made this decision!

I had RNY gastric bypass 6 1/2 weeks ago and I am down 27 pounds since the day of surgery. The pace may be slower than some others but I am very happy with my progress.

I’ve stalled up to 3 Weeks lost inches though 👍217 now 135

I’m 4 weeks out and in the last 6 weeks (including my 2 weeks of liquids) I have lost 30 pounds