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Hey guys! Well, today marks my 6th month surgiversary and I am down 65 pounds. I am currently in a stall that has lasted about 2 1/2 weeks. I started inching down by tenths since Monday. We will see if its breaking in the next several days. I seem to be in a holding pattern where I lose 8 or 9 pounds one month, then stall and lose 6 the next month, then it catches up and I lose 9, then stall again and lose 6. Overall I am thrilled with the results so far! I feel I am halfway through my journey as I plan to lose all my excess weight by one year post op and I am 65% there so not a bad start! I have struggled like a lot of folks with the fact that others who are the same as me have lost more than me but I have to keep focusing on myself and just be happy for them and keep keeping on with my plan.

I have full faith that I will get to my goal! My sister has decided to join me on this journey and she is getting scheduled for June. So excited for her! This will also benefit me as I will have to be more diligent in my eating to set a good example for her.

I dont know about any of you that are six months out or more but I have found that my bones are becoming a problem! They are starting to protrude and bother me when I am trying to sleep. My ribs and hip bones are digging into the bed and feel uncomfortable. I thought I was laying on something or had my gown or the covers bunched up, but it was my ribs! Holy Crap! My husband says I am getting bony. I knew from being skinny in college that I have very prominent bones but I had forgotten because its been 22 years. I still have fat and skin hanging but my bones are really showing up now! Cool or not so cool NSV... I will try to post a pic tonight when I get home from work!

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Congrats on your 6th month! Good for you on being focused on your own weight loss versus how much other people have lost. It sounds like you are doing a great job so keep it up! :)

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Congrats! I am at 6 months tomorrow!! Keep up the good work !! :party4:

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Forensikchick, you always inspire me... and crack me up!!! First, congratulations on all your progress! I've posted before that you and I have followed a similar pattern in weight loss in that we're slower, we drop and stall etc. But, we are surely getting there AND I believe you're like me in that we are loosing better than in the past anyway. I'm very happy for your sister and that she'll be ablt to join you in this experience - which I have considered a priviledge!

Regarding the bones!!! YES SAME ISSUE!!! Just a few nights ago I was having a similar conversation with my spouse about the bones! I am now finding my knees also smash together when I sleep on my side and I have to rearrange my legs LOL. Sounds so funny. I woke up a few nights ago because of my ribs. NOTE: this is NOT a compaint!!! :-)

Congratulations to you on all you've accomplished and thanks for being a supportive board buddy to all during your journey!!! You have a great spirit!

PS: The Protein in orange juice was a super great suggestion that's worked out great for me!

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congrats. I don't think the bones sticking out is a bad thing, it's a sign of your weight loss success. looking forward to my six month

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Forensikchick, you always inspire me... and crack me up!!! First, congratulations on all your progress! I've posted before that you and I have followed a similar pattern in weight loss in that we're slower, we drop and stall etc. But, we are surely getting there AND I believe you're like me in that we are loosing better than in the past anyway. I'm very happy for your sister and that she'll be ablt to join you in this experience - which I have considered a priviledge!

Regarding the bones!!! YES SAME ISSUE!!! Just a few nights ago I was having a similar conversation with my spouse about the bones! I am now finding my knees also smash together when I sleep on my side and I have to rearrange my legs LOL. Sounds so funny. I woke up a few nights ago because of my ribs. NOTE: this is NOT a compaint!!! :-)

Congratulations to you on all you've accomplished and thanks for being a supportive board buddy to all during your journey!!! You have a great spirit!

PS: The Protein in orange juice was a super great suggestion that's worked out great for me!

The oj thing is still working for me too! I ordered some Jarrow unflavored and its not as good as powders?utm_source=BariatricPal&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=CommentLink" target="_ad" data-id="1" >unjury but doable. On the bones issue... i have had the same knee thing too, cant lay on my side with my knees together as they seem to grind into one another... my thighs never allowed them to touch before! lol. Also, I find that I am crossing my legs more now and my knee from one leg is digging into the other one and leaving a mark! Who knew thin people had these issues? I love all of it!

Also, my boss told me that people notice my weight loss more now because I am wearing brighter colors and more fitted clothes. I hadnt realized I was doing this! Wow, everything is changing. I wanted to fade into the background before and now it seems like I unconsciously want to be noticed!

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Love it! You guys are doing great! So happy to hear about success stories! Yes, you guys are a success! Keep Rockin that Sleeve! ;)

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The oj thing is still working for me too! I ordered some Jarrow unflavored and its not as good as unjury but doable. On the bones issue... i have had the same knee thing too, cant lay on my side with my knees together as they seem to grind into one another... my thighs never allowed them to touch before! lol. Also, I find that I am crossing my legs more now and my knee from one leg is digging into the other one and leaving a mark! Who knew thin people had these issues? I love all of it!

Also, my boss told me that people notice my weight loss more now because I am wearing brighter colors and more fitted clothes. I hadnt realized I was doing this! Wow, everything is changing. I wanted to fade into the background before and now it seems like I unconsciously want to be noticed!

Yes, yes, and yes! :-) A few weeks ago I actually crossed my legs on a plane!!!!! I could not believe it! I'm always crossing them now (and switching when my knee digs in to the other leg) so I just unconsciously crossed them and WOW, I realized I was on an airplane seat... with my legs crossed!!! woo hoo, happy days :-)

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Forensik chic: You are blossoming! Keep it up! ;)

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Thanks everyone. I feel like I really have a chance now at reaching my goals and not gaining back. I keep noticing these little things that make me smile. My fingers are smaller now and my hands look bony too. So happy to have long slender fingers again as opposed to the the little sausages sticking off my pudgy hand. I can wear all my rings and now they are getting too big. I am going to try to increase my liquid intake and see if that will jump start me out of my stall thanks to Linda, my sleeve sisters advice. I have never been a thirsty person and just dont generally drink very much but I am determined to change that. Her surgeon said that it effects your weight loss, so I am going to try it too. Thanks Linda!

I hope to have a good report on Friday for my checkup. I had my bloodwork done for it and I will find out the results then. Cant wait!

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Congrats, you are doing so well.

I still have about 70 pounds to loose have specific bones that are now sticking out all over the place. The fat is in random places, my legs have lost the most, knees, thighs and hips are all smaller.

It is such a good feeling, we will have to adjust to everything :)

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Congrats!!!!!!!!!!

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