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Just had my 4 month check up. Doc says doing good. I'm in a bit if a stall but I know it is because I've been snacking more than I should and have gotten a little cocky. So I am back to measuring again. Not going to get into bad habits again. Glad to see my November peeps doing well. Worm you are my hero!! You look amazing.

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Sweet....I'm at 4 mos (DOS 11/13/12) and down 73 pounds. At a stall now but losing inches.

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Rissa, I am only down about 54 since surgery on 11/19. So we are close since I have been slowing down. Dr. says about 2-2.5 pounds per week is about normal but that includes averaging in the big drop the first month.

EeyoreGirl, Thanks but my snacking has creeped up too. I hate the fact my Dr. told me to be around 900 calories. It was like giving me a license to eat. But I refuse!

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Thanks worm!! I just need to start working out and add more Protein to my diet. At least that's what im going to try....i haven't worked out yet cuz i had complications in the beginning.... so i had my first surgery nov 8th, got a blockage, they redid my surgery the 13th, then i got pneumonia and Fluid in my lung. I was in hospital for almost a month.. im feeling good now...i just get tired quick..

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Right there with ya. Trying to figure out what cup size saggy flat bags is.

Same here

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Sweetrissa, I'm at 900 calories a day with 70 gms Protein. I also exercise on an ellliptical 4 days a week minimum for 30 minutes.

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Thank goodness I'm not the only one. I'm losing hair in bunches! And I seriously look as if I now have a old mans balls hanging from my chest! I can't even begin to right the right bra. A boob job will be in order!

Just spit my drink everywhere! Thankfully it was Water. I never thought I'd consider getting boobs but the gals may need some renovation when I finish losing. I want to go to a store like Soma to get a pro to help figure out bra size but I don't want fork out big bucks for a bra I may wear for only a month or two.

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So I have new before and after pics to share! I am down from a 44 bra to a 37! But so far the girls are holding it together I have gone from a D to a C. My hair is falling out...a LOT! But I am just pretending that it looks like more than it is and since I still have some on my head it goes in a ponytail :) I have had a lot of stress this month so I am needing to go back to the gym. So far I am down 72 lbs! Feel good (now that I am over pnuemonia). Just watching what I eat while I couldn't work out. Trying to drink more fluids. Hope everyone is doing well!

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Anyone else have a pouch that is picky about the time you eat? The last couple of days have been hectic and I've been eating supper later then I like to... then about dying after... its not that I'm eating anything I shouldn't or haven't tried yet so the only thing I've been able to narrow it down to is that its a couple hours later then I would normally eat... thank God for papaya enzyme... they do help!

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Anyone else have a pouch that is picky about the time you eat? The last couple of days have been hectic and I've been eating supper later then I like to... then about dying after... its not that I'm eating anything I shouldn't or haven't tried yet so the only thing I've been able to narrow it down to is that its a couple hours later then I would normally eat... thank God for papaya enzyme... they do help!

I've noticed that too lately!! If I wait to eat then when I do its a little painful

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I would love to be on the Facebook group!!! Stardustjdb@hotmail.com. Jessica baker Thompson on fb. I've tried a couple times but can't find it and haven't been added. I am losing my hair like crazy. The past month has been awful. 11/27/12 down 60lbs 26" since I measured 4wks ago. I am at a stall or losing/gaining 3lbs. Frustrating. Hope I'm not done losing. Would love to be 160 but dr said dig deep and had me set goal at 140. 187lb today. I hate Protein Drinks. Getting all my Vitamins and really try to get all my fluids. It's a battle w food daily but I love the new me and am not going back. Everyone is doing well. Love reading your posts!

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I would love to be on the Facebook group!!! Stardustjdb@hotmail.com. Jessica baker Thompson on fb. I've tried a couple times but can't find it and haven't been added. I am losing my hair like crazy. The past month has been awful. 11/27/12 down 60lbs 26" since I measured 4wks ago. I am at a stall or losing/gaining 3lbs. Frustrating. Hope I'm not done losing. Would love to be 160 but dr said dig deep and had me set goal at 140. 187lb today. I hate Protein drinks. Getting all my Vitamins and really try to get all my fluids. It's a battle w food daily but I love the new me and am not going back. Everyone is doing well. Love reading your posts!

Hey girl!!! Your arms look fab!! 140? You will be a stick! How tall r u? My goal is 130 but im only 5'3...... I only weigh at Dr. Fs office, otherwise i will obsess!!!

xo Hilary

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