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Seanamw is so right.But for me it was a WHY NOT!! shoot!! I thought of hidding it from friends and family but then thought WHY NOT!! mind you Im not one too brag "really im not"!I told myself (I have been hidding my self most of my life. This is a life change for me so why not share this journey with my friends and family.So I posted on my facebook and to tell you the truth it has it's up and down.But I think if you post it, tell in person your always going to have those few people that will comment to your choice or some that will try to prove to you that they could loss the pounds on their own .Luckly I had nothing but good comment and support from friends and family.Im proud of this good thing.

Take care of U ArmyWives!! Hey heading up there this week..My niece gose to the college out there if u ever need anything let me know. Best of luck and keep us posted.

AWESOME!!!! Keep up the good work Bklynike!!!

Well said Healthy111!! My fitnesspal is a great tool..I am also using that website.just finished loging my meals and excersice for the day.."not a bad day".And like Theresa's Mom said "Slow and Steady" will bring best results.. Best of Luck Rubio5

Love It!!LOL Best of Luck Diva2010!!

Yup!! Been there also, I’m sure your eating less then what you think. Also you’re going into starvation mode and even more so if you exercise witch is also not good because you’re not going to lose the weight. If you feel that you’re eating too much but still feel hungry then try a protein shakes between meals about 8floz.Best of luck!!

OMG!!!I said the same words after surg! No one said it would be easy. Fool4dance said it well. And once you see that needle on that scale start to drop it’s all worth it!!! I used to listen to that Starving pain and noisy stomach of mine but now its just noise to me. Don’t worry everything will fall into place. Do lots of walking that should help the gases.Best of luck on your journey and keep us posted

Very happy to hear you’re doing much better today. I also had that chest and shoulder pain. For awhile I was convinced that other parts of my body where removed LOL. But that wasn’t true I called the office and they told me it was gases from the surgery. I started to walk more and more and sure enough the pain faded.Best of Luck and God bless.

So true Janet, How little things like being able to sit in a booth, "MOVIE SEAT" my biggest depression. Make such a big different in your life, at least for me it has. I would get so down on myself when I couldn’t sit comfortable at the theaters with my kids or always ask for a table with chairs "NO BOOTH PLEASE" at the restaurant This life change has made such a difference in my life already Their is no turning back.Your awesome Janet!!! God Bless

That is AWESOME Sandradee!! support groups alway help..Keep up the good job gurl!! U GOT THISssss!

SLOW AND STEADY!!! WooHoo!!!

Luv It!! well said.

K, for the last past month I’ve been putting off on buying new clothes. Looked at myself the other day in my work jeans and told myself "Gurl!! You look silly in them baggy jeans" so I did It. Only I didn’t want to spend much, so headed to the clearance racks. Saw some "6$ jean" look at the size " Hamm two sizes down" awe!! I'll just try them on.OMG!! They fit!!! I was dancing in the dressing room! Then I stop and told myself "WAIT:eek:stretch-y counts right" lol...That just made my day...Feeling Good.

A pillow will work Sandradee is right about that..try walking as much as you can..Dont worry you will be back to norm in no time and off on your new journey.Best of luck..keep us posted!!

Congrats!!! Welcome and Best of luck on your Journey. Bklynike said it!!!Make sure you walk as much as you can.

Best of luck on your Journey!!

Awesome!!! I want my arms like that! Ummmm not sure if I could do the push ups but I'll give it a try.WoooHooo!!! Hey that's a workout!! Keep up the good work..

OMG!!! that's too funny.. elephant sitting on you is soooooo right!!Just dont EVEN try that when you get your fill.I still test myself from time to time and the funny thing is my boys could tell when I need to hit the restroom. Love the "FAT GIRL MOMENT" have those too.. Post that Moroccan Spiced Sweet Potato Medley..would love to try that.Best of luck

that's all I have to say!!!!

Yup had the same prob with a small cold I had. Not able to eat much so went back to mushie and liquids.You might want to cut back on your exercise since you are not giving your body enough food to burn you maybe heading into starvation mode.making it harder for you to lose weight. Or you may want to up your protien maybe a shake that may help. and last but not least SLOW and STEADY will get you better results...Best of luck

Would luv to see the plans..Yea!! ur better off staying in the lower green.I had my fill on 7/6 and im at my sweetspot, but somedays it a little too much.So try to work with wut you got for now. best of luck!!

Best of Luck Drowsydad!!

Love ur Journey so far and let me tell you. It only gets better form here on. Im so excited for you.This site is full of helpfull hands.Keep us posted on your journey. Im also in the west coast YAHOO!! Also had my surg in LA..I live out in the SG valley..Best of Luck

Awesome job!!!

Seanamw is right, try drinking more protien shakes f you have to.also try not to drink water for at least 1hr after your meal if you can it helps you stay full for about an hr or more. thats if your on mushie..also try chicken salad, tuna salad.Best of luck!!