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8 weeks post-op today and I'm down 55 lbs! I was able to jog on the treadmill and didn't feel tired. ...major accomplishment. There are other small things that I've noticed but most of all I FEEL GOOD!

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I hit my first big goal today: I am no longer in the 300s!!! As of today I saw a 2 on that scale for the first time in a long time! This only encourages me to keep going. Nothing beats this feeling of reaching a goal!

Next goal: lose 29 more pounds and it will be a full 100 pound loss from my highest weight!

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 299

Yay!!! I am happy for you!! :)

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Thanks! By the looks of your stats you have hit the same goal! Congrats!!

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 299

Thanks ... The glorious event happened just yesterday! It was the most incredible feeling!!!!

surgery date 6/11/13 HW: 364lbs. SW: 335.5 CW: 299 GW: 150

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I hit my first big goal today: I am no longer in the 300s!!! As of today I saw a 2 on that scale for the first time in a long time! This only encourages me to keep going. Nothing beats this feeling of reaching a goal!

Next goal: lose 29 more pounds and it will be a full 100 pound loss from my highest weight!

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 299

YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

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tomorrow is my 5 week mark. I'm so happy with the change I see in my face!

This was a week before surgery.

This is yesterday :)

Please dont take this the wrong way but you now look so much younger and happier. congratulations :-)

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YOU ARE AWESOME!!!!!!

Thanks!!

Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 299

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My before and after. I don't have that many before pics because I would hide from cameras!

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Hi all I'm new here had my surgery 6//18/13. I'm down 41 lbs. I'm having a hard time finding a food plan. I still rely on Protein Shakes for most of my intake. I tolerate an egg ok. Maybe a teaspoon of tuna. But it seems like if I eat early in the day I never get my Fluid in.

This has left me feeling blah. No energy = no exercise. Which I so desperately need to start. Any helpful ideas?

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My before and after. I don't have that many before pics because I would hide from cameras!

Wow you look great

Mz Shay

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My before and after. I don't have that many before pics because I would hide from cameras!

U look great

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Hi all I'm new here had my surgery 6//18/13. I'm down 41 lbs. I'm having a hard time finding a food plan. I still rely on Protein Shakes for most of my intake. I tolerate an egg ok. Maybe a teaspoon of tuna. But it seems like if I eat early in the day I never get my Fluid in.

This has left me feeling blah. No energy = no exercise. Which I so desperately need to start. Any helpful ideas?

I actually start the day with fluids. I have 1/2 a Protein Shake and a bottle of Propel. I don't actually eat my Breakfast, which is usually Greek Yogurt, until mid-morning. Then 30 minutes after I finish the yogurt, I begin drinking Water. My day also ends with fluids, I finish the Protein shake, and drink more water. I also find that working out helps because it makes you thirsty. By the way, I use Premiere Protein shakes. They have 30 grams of protein and are sold only at Cosco and Sam's Club. I hope this helps - Good luck and keep trying!!

RNY 6/25/13; HW 330; SW 291; CW 264; GW 150

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Thanks :)

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I actually start the day with fluids. I have 1/2 a Protein Shake and a bottle of Propel. I don't actually eat my breakfast' date=' which is usually Greek Yogurt, until mid-morning. Then 30 minutes after I finish the yogurt, I begin drinking Water. My day also ends with fluids, I finish the Protein shake, and drink more water. I also find that working out helps because it makes you thirsty. By the way, I use Premiere Protein Shakes. They have 30 grams of protein and are sold only at Cosco and Sam's Club. I hope this helps - Good luck and keep trying!!

RNY 6/25/13; HW 330; SW 291; CW 264; GW 150[/quote']

Yes this helps. I was feeling like I needed to rely on food. And cut back my shakes. But I just can't to that yet. For now I'll stick to whats working.

RNY 6/18/13; HW 345; SW 326; CW 285; GW 177;

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I actually start the day with fluids. I have 1/2 a Protein Shake and a bottle of Propel. I don't actually eat my breakfast' date=' which is usually Greek Yogurt, until mid-morning. Then 30 minutes after I finish the yogurt, I begin drinking Water. My day also ends with fluids, I finish the Protein shake, and drink more water. I also find that working out helps because it makes you thirsty. By the way, I use Premiere Protein Shakes. They have 30 grams of protein and are sold only at Cosco and Sam's Club. I hope this helps - Good luck and keep trying!!

RNY 6/25/13; HW 330; SW 291; CW 264; GW 150[/quote']

Thanks for your comment

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Well im not home yet from my 1st post op support group meeting. had to comment that this a great group of people all very positive and supportive.

Also my nut stayed late so we could get an offical weigh in tonight. soo the results since my last one several weeks ago an additionsl 24 lbs.....yipee

This is the reason i only weight my self every 3 or 4 weeks. its christmas in July Folks!!!!.that brings my "official total since my first doctors appt at the end of sept 2012.....97 LBS.......WHAT!!! THATS RIGHT 97 LBS!!!!

Im hell bent on breaking 100 lbs by August 9th. thats the next time i see my surgeon....

Wendsday this week im 6 weeks post op

Fabulous job!!!! That is fantastic!!!

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