This is the correct November 2012 group in the other november group name was spelt wrong in error so i created another with proper spelling of the groups name.

Welcome November members post op graduated group formed from November dates. This group is for members who have now had their surgery and in recovery and beyond. Just like our other group support is offered in a non judgemental group . Nothing is off limits rules are be respectful to each other and respect each others views as they may be different from your own. Support laugh compliment be straight forward and honest. If I have forgotten anything please add. Welcome everyone WhoopWhoop

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Today I officially hit 60 pounds gone. My highest weight was 291 before surgery and today was 231. Still making progress, slowly with about 1/2 pound per day.

Dr said down 32 lbs since surgery on 11/26 and he is happy. That is somewhere in the 30% excess gone range New issue is BRUISING. I look like I have been beaten up. Dr says it is because I am losing the padding. One word...OWWWW!

Today I officially hit 60 pounds gone. My highest weight was 291 before surgery and today was 231. Still making progress' date=' slowly with about 1/2 pound per day.[/quote']

AWESOME! CONGRATS!

Dr said down 32 lbs since surgery on 11/26 and he is happy. That is somewhere in the 30% excess gone range New issue is BRUISING. I look like I have been beaten up. Dr says it is because I am losing the padding. One word...OWWWW!

Me too!!!! Bruising!!! I woke up with bruises on my boobs and was like "huh, I haven't done anything that would bruise there" cos... ya know... sometimes you do things that can bruise there . but I havent since surgery so I was confused. Makes sense though, lack of padding

I've noticed it kinda hurts when hubby hugs me. Less padding on my ribs. It's weird I've only lost about 32 pounds. Certainly a long way to go.

I know this feeling worm my daughter put her shoe on my leg for me to tie her laces and it felt like it gave me an instant bruise. Lately it seems I can't stand any pressure on my legs arms or ribs. I'm hoping that's a good sign. I will finally see my dr this Friday and will weigh in to see if I have lost any more this last three weeks.

Hi all! How ya doin? I'm ok. I just noticed last night how much I eat with my hands now. I pick everything apart esp meat. Hoping to get more exercise in this week instead of snacking. I have a work trip this week so food will be hard. Thank goodness for protein bars.

Hi all! How ya doin? I'm ok. I just noticed last night how much I eat with my hands now. I pick everything apart esp meat. Hoping to get more exercise in this week instead of snacking. I have a work trip this week so food will be hard. Thank goodness for protein bars.

Worm, what kind of protein bars to get?

Hi all! How ya doin? I'm ok. I just noticed last night how much I eat with my hands now. I pick everything apart esp meat. Hoping to get more exercise in this week instead of snacking. I have a work trip this week so food will be hard. Thank goodness for protein bars.

I bet being away from home would make meals a little tricky...lots of planning...I'm sure you'll do fine ...I'm doing ok...weight is coming off slow but steady...

Worm, what kind of Protein bars to get?

I am very careful and look for low carb/ low sugar. I do pure protein, NuGo Slim, Think Thin and Premier Protein. I know some people here do Quest but I have a hard time finding them. (I am sick of paying shipping for food.) I don't eat them all the time but I struggle with premixed Protein drinks so I use these for a quick snack at work or in the car. I usually break them in halves or thirds and put the rest in a baggie.

So face shots after 7 weeks... still can't stand body photos, but...lots of time yet.

Way to go Dawn!! You look good!

Weird question but I woke up this am with a rash all over my face I have not changed any of my diet and I guess would normally take Benadryl but can I still do that? I look horrible and it itches big time. anyone one ealse have rashes ?

Oh boy that bites..sorry..I'm not sure..maybe it would dehydrate you? No one ever went over that kind of stuff with me so I have no advice if it was me tho I would do whatever makes me more comfortable....try am ice pack maybe...that works for me to take away the itch

Dr said down 32 lbs since surgery on 11/26 and he is happy. That is somewhere in the 30% excess gone range New issue is BRUISING. I look like I have been beaten up. Dr says it is because I am losing the padding. One word...OWWWW!

I was down 32 at my 6 wk apt too! Way to go!!!!

xo Hilary