As I look back over the last 9 months, I see all the changes I've made and know this is the best decision I've ever made! No regrets!

Congrats! U look amazing

Congratulations you look so beautiful!

As I look back over the last 9 months' date=' I see all the changes I've made and know this is the best decision I've ever made! No regrets!

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Wow u look amazing! I'm 2 1/2 months post op and don't see a difference even though I'm down 49lbs I think its cuz my starting weight was so high so even after that much weight loss I'm still over 300lbs

I feel like I'm never gonna be "small" did u feel that way in yhe beginning or has it always just come off for you?

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

Wow u look amazing! I'm 2 1/2 months post op and don't see a difference even though I'm down 49lbs I think its cuz my starting weight was so high so even after that much weight loss I'm still over 300lbs

I feel like I'm never gonna be "small" did u feel that way in yhe beginning or has it always just come off for you?

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

I started at 370 (well i was more than that but thats where I was at the 1st appt)...and I had trouble seeing any changes in the beginning. they were happening....but I just was so used to seeing me at 370+ that I couldnt see less. I felt like i'd never be small (and still do feel that way) but I can look at photos and tell a difference!! And now in the mirror I see a smaller me. hang in there...you'll get there!! You may never "feel" small...but you are!!

I started at 370 (well i was more than that but thats where I was at the 1st appt)...and I had trouble seeing any changes in the beginning. they were happening....but I just was so used to seeing me at 370+ that I couldnt see less. I felt like i'd never be small (and still do feel that way) but I can look at photos and tell a difference!! And now in the mirror I see a smaller me. hang in there...you'll get there!! You may never "feel" small...but you are!!

How far post op are you

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

Wow u look amazing! I'm 2 1/2 months post op and don't see a difference even though I'm down 49lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I think its cuz my starting weight was so high so even after that much weight loss I'm still over 300lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I feel like I'm never gonna be "small" did u feel that way in yhe beginning or has it always just come off for you?

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

HW 317...today 162

I stalled multiple times and it has never come off

I have to remind myself with pictures constantly of the lose so far to help motivate me to see it is coming off! I really had to grieve my "best friend" (food) for months. I don't know if anyone else did but this was something I still struggle with! I have always been overweight and this has been life changing in all the right ways your still emotional from surgery and learning what you can/can't have...all normal! I assure you it will come off! Just follow your diet and exercise and it will come off!!

How long was the longest weight loss stall for you. I'm entering my fifth month and stalling to 0-1 lbs which I think is water weight.

I am probably completely wrong in this thought but... I think weightloss stalls because the body thinks it is starving and slows its metabolism to store that fat. I think i trick it by eating higher calories one day every couple weeks- is that crazy? (i can just hear my nutrition coach scream)

I have been grieving for my food too , and havent even had surgery yet.

HW 317...today 162

I stalled multiple times and it has never come off <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I have to remind myself with pictures constantly of the lose so far to help motivate me to see it is coming off! I really had to grieve my "best friend" (food) for months. I don't know if anyone else did but this was something I still struggle with! I have always been overweight and this has been life changing in all the right ways <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> your still emotional from surgery and learning what you can/can't have...all normal! I assure you it will come off! Just follow your diet and exercise and it will come off!!

Down 49 pounds in 2&1/2 months! Thats amazing! You are doing so well! Hang in there!

Down 49 pounds in 2&1/2 months! Thats amazing! You are doing so well! Hang in there!

Thanks I just feel like I have so far to go and that feeling like its too good to be true lol

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 314lbs

As I look back over the last 9 months' date=' I see all the changes I've made and know this is the best decision I've ever made! No regrets!

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You look nice, keep up the good work.

As I look back over the last 9 months' date=' I see all the changes I've made and know this is the best decision I've ever made! No regrets!

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you look great

As I look back over the last 9 months' date=' I see all the changes I've made and know this is the best decision I've ever made! No regrets!

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You look so beautiful and I bet you feel amazing:) can't wait:)

Wow u look amazing! I'm 2 1/2 months post op and don't see a difference even though I'm down 49lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> I think its cuz my starting weight was so high so even after that much weight loss I'm still over 300lbs <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I feel like I'm never gonna be "small" did u feel that way in yhe beginning or has it always just come off for you?

HW 363lbs SD 4/16/13 CW 317lbs

You will notice the change. It takes a lil longer when your bigger. Don't get distressed.