Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

Thanks Shaunda,

I got me some chia seed powder that you sprinkle on yogurt Or any food. Had a good time at the herbal shop. Got some melatonin to so that i can sleep better hope it works. Bought several jack link jerky. And some extra gum. Polar ice and spearmint.

Today was a good day, i got my area set up at the salon i will be working at. I am a nail tech have one more test to take to get my license so excited. I will start work Aug 6th.

I am also going to have permanent eye liner tattoo on my eyes. I hate that when i put on eyeliner i have to pull my eye. I dont have many wrinkles because i have always taken good care of my skin. My aunt talked me into it so i said why not. Lol. We will see how it goes.

Thanks again for all your great advice and tips!

Wow gratz on getting to those goals. I must have been the heaviest in the group. Most all of you are in the 100s now i still have 40 lbs to go. When i read all of yours progress i wonder if i am doing it. But when i put on my old clothes i know i have lost alot. I do wear size 22 and or 2X pants' date=' jeggings. I used to be 28 and 4 or 5 X . Also shirts where 4 or 5 X or 28. Now down to 2 X

I dont like anything tight on me because i do have a rolely tummy. Lol last to lose from.

I havent given up thats for sure.

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Not sure about the stats for everyone else-but it sounds like you've done great! You ARE doing it!

Not sure about the stats for everyone else-but it sounds like you've done great! You ARE doing it!

Thank you. I guess we all do get stalls. Some of us are faster losers guess that's metabolism I am trying to rev mine up.

This month long stall might kill me.

This month long stall might kill me.

I had a month long one too. It will pass.

This month long stall might kill me.

I had a month long one too. It will pass.

This month long stall might kill me.

Nah, it'll get better.

Almost 100lbs since the 28 of December. I'm feel great and don't look half bad either!

Really freaking out!!! I am down to 160lbs and have been here for over 1 month! I have went down in inches but still stressing over it not going down in numbers! Will this ever stop!

Hw 256 sw 233 dos 12/11/12 cw 160 pg 135 drg 120

Really freaking out!!! I am down to 160lbs and have been here for over 1 month! I have went down in inches but still stressing over it not going down in numbers! Will this ever stop!

Hw 256 sw 233 dos 12/11/12 cw 160 pg 135 drg 120

I had a one month stall as well-focus on the inches and how you feel. It will help you get through until the weight shifts. You're doing awesome!

You are all so inspirational! I dropped the balls ages ago, have lost twenty five kilos, about fifty five to sixty pounds. Feel pretty good, only want to lose about fifteen kilos more. (thirty five to forty pounds).

Does anyone else still struggle with head hunger or thirst verses real hunger? Pretty sure I've stretched my pouch, but I'm not gaining so I'm happy for now, but would like better control on intake at times.

I have had times where I've had dumping syndrome, very few, as they take too long to overcome to be honest, so I avoid them like the plague! Struggle big time with bread so don't eat it, have had a little success with burrito wraps or mountain bread, lots of salad and a bit of chicken or ham. Once a week is enough for me and my craving for bread is dealt with with that.

On the whole am very happy with the bypass surgery, verses lap band which I had first, and it almost killed me after eight years, causing so many problems I was virtually forced into the bypass, I was terrified, but I am so very very grateful now. My life is better, I'm healthier, happier, I wear a size sixteen to eighteen Australian sizing, I have a lot of excess skin which I'm looking into having it surgically removed from my belly to be honest, it just hangs there and no amount of dieting will remove it or make it go away, and I'm sure many of us are the same? I'd like to tighten up other areas, but on the whole, have the tummy apron removed will make me feel very happy.

Something else that makes me feel very happy? Seriously? Knowing you are there for me to contact should I have a question. Or I just need to share a victory, or just need to know someone is listening. I know most of you are in America, and I am in Australia but we have all started this journey together, at the same time. We have all struggled with weight issues, with the bypass surgery, some have blitzed it afte the surgery, or some were like me and had five or more surgeries or more to correct closures and needed stretches done to reopen them, you have all been there for me, and I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful for each and every one of you, for the support you offer to me, the joy you share with me too, and when I struggle, you listen and offer ways to overcome. I'm very thankful you guys are there at the end of the forums and answer my needs and questions. I have lots to be thankful for.

Hey guys so sorry it's been so long since I posted... I'm doing great I've never felt this good in my life... I've lost 192lbs... I started at 376 and I am currently 183... I bike 25-30 miles at a time 3-4x a week because I LOVE it... My job (I own a feed store) is sooooo much easier now... I can deliver twice as much in a day... My marriage is stronger than ever... I'm a better father to my daughter than I've ever been... I've never been this happy in my life... I hope all the December peeps are doing as well as me... Had my 6 month dr appt last week and he called me a poster child for the desired results from this surgery... Don't want to brag but if anyone is struggling remember follow the rules and work hard everyday and you can be exactly where you want to be....

You are all so inspirational! I dropped the balls ages ago' date=' have lost twenty five kilos, about fifty five to sixty pounds. Feel pretty good, only want to lose about fifteen kilos more. (thirty five to forty pounds).

Does anyone else still struggle with head hunger or thirst verses real hunger? Pretty sure I've stretched my pouch, but I'm not gaining so I'm happy for now, but would like better control on intake at times.

I have had times where I've had dumping syndrome, very few, as they take too long to overcome to be honest, so I avoid them like the plague! Struggle big time with bread so don't eat it, have had a little success with burrito wraps or mountain bread, lots of salad and a bit of chicken or ham. Once a week is enough for me and my craving for bread is dealt with with that.

On the whole am very happy with the bypass surgery, verses lap band which I had first, and it almost killed me after eight years, causing so many problems I was virtually forced into the bypass, I was terrified, but I am so very very grateful now. My life is better, I'm healthier, happier, I wear a size sixteen to eighteen Australian sizing, I have a lot of excess skin which I'm looking into having it surgically removed from my belly to be honest, it just hangs there and no amount of dieting will remove it or make it go away, and I'm sure many of us are the same? I'd like to tighten up other areas, but on the whole, have the tummy apron removed will make me feel very happy.

Something else that makes me feel very happy? Seriously? Knowing you are there for me to contact should I have a question. Or I just need to share a victory, or just need to know someone is listening. I know most of you are in America, and I am in Australia but we have all started this journey together, at the same time. We have all struggled with weight issues, with the bypass surgery, some have blitzed it afte the surgery, or some were like me and had five or more surgeries or more to correct closures and needed stretches done to reopen them, you have all been there for me, and I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful for each and every one of you, for the support you offer to me, the joy you share with me too, and when I struggle, you listen and offer ways to overcome. I'm very thankful you guys are there at the end of the forums and answer my needs and questions. I have lots to be thankful for.[/quote']

Great work! I struggle with head hunger a lot. The flavored gum helps me as well as doodling in a sketch book. I have been writing my feelings down and it has made me feel better. Congrats!

You are all so inspirational! I dropped the balls ages ago' date=' have lost twenty five kilos, about fifty five to sixty pounds. Feel pretty good, only want to lose about fifteen kilos more. (thirty five to forty pounds).

Does anyone else still struggle with head hunger or thirst verses real hunger? Pretty sure I've stretched my pouch, but I'm not gaining so I'm happy for now, but would like better control on intake at times.

I have had times where I've had dumping syndrome, very few, as they take too long to overcome to be honest, so I avoid them like the plague! Struggle big time with bread so don't eat it, have had a little success with burrito wraps or mountain bread, lots of salad and a bit of chicken or ham. Once a week is enough for me and my craving for bread is dealt with with that.

On the whole am very happy with the bypass surgery, verses lap band which I had first, and it almost killed me after eight years, causing so many problems I was virtually forced into the bypass, I was terrified, but I am so very very grateful now. My life is better, I'm healthier, happier, I wear a size sixteen to eighteen Australian sizing, I have a lot of excess skin which I'm looking into having it surgically removed from my belly to be honest, it just hangs there and no amount of dieting will remove it or make it go away, and I'm sure many of us are the same? I'd like to tighten up other areas, but on the whole, have the tummy apron removed will make me feel very happy.

Something else that makes me feel very happy? Seriously? Knowing you are there for me to contact should I have a question. Or I just need to share a victory, or just need to know someone is listening. I know most of you are in America, and I am in Australia but we have all started this journey together, at the same time. We have all struggled with weight issues, with the bypass surgery, some have blitzed it afte the surgery, or some were like me and had five or more surgeries or more to correct closures and needed stretches done to reopen them, you have all been there for me, and I'm thankful for that. I'm thankful for each and every one of you, for the support you offer to me, the joy you share with me too, and when I struggle, you listen and offer ways to overcome. I'm very thankful you guys are there at the end of the forums and answer my needs and questions. I have lots to be thankful for.[/quote']

And thank you for your support as well. It totally got me through all of the ups and downs. continue to do your best and lean on us as often as need to. you will continue to lose. Time and patience. There is no rush. One day at a time.

Nicole