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I was in a stall just before Thanksgiving. I went to visit my son, his wife and new baby. We all stayed at his in-laws' house (not part of the original plan). I didn't feel like there were alot of allowable food options.... and they are Italian. I was getting carbs offered to me constantly. I did okay, though. I got back and hadn't gained, but more importantly, it seemed to break the stall. As soon as I got back on track, the scale started moving and hasn't stopped.

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I have been doing good. I can tolerate all foods so far. I am down 60 pounds in total. I feel great and wish I would have done this year's ago! The surgery has definately helped me curb my old eating habits. I have had a couple of sweets. But I have them and move on getting right back on my eating plan. Life is great!:)

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I am doing well, I am down 50 lbs since surgery on 9/28. Feeling good and haven't had any issues other then remembering to make myself slow down when I eat my two or three ounces of food. ????

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Reree6898 I still sometimes eat too quickly too. Small tummy sure let's you know doesn't it? :)

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Well I'm behind you guys quite a bit as I'm still on pureed foods. Coming up on 4 weeks since surgery on Thursday. 1 more week of purees then I is back on solids yo!

I still feel my stomach is too small to be effective at keeping me alive in the long term but hey ho. We'll see how it pans out!

Since starting in September I'm 98lbs down. This is quite exciting. I'm sitting here typing this message in new everything bar my shoes and socks. I had a great knicker bonfire the other day. Very satisfying.

The other day I got some new pyjama bottoms and was pleasantly surprised to find my waist measurement put me as large.... not xx large not xL just L.

Been to a few Christmas nights out with mates who haven't seen me in months. One of them nearly fainted when she saw me. I still see tubby tubby des in the mirror most mornings but there's definitely a new guy waving back at me every now and then. 12 more kilograms (27lbs) and I will no longer be obese. Hopefully will be 2 finger saluting goodbye to that particular adjective for good soon. :)

All told I'm pretty happy here in ireland. Will be back on solids from Christmas eve which is marvellous and I'm swathed in new clothes. Friends have been giving me gift vouchers for Christmas in local clothes shops which would never have been any use to me before.

So that's me. Working hard and getting payoffs here. Hope everyone else is feeling fine and festive.

Lotsa love

Des x

Non obese person nearing completion.

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Oh Des!

That's wonderful. What a great present to yourself this year.

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Reree6898 I still sometimes eat too quickly too. Small tummy sure let's you know doesn't it? :)

Yes it certainly does, and it's not a good feeling.

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Good job Desmond! It sounds like you are enjoying life on the other side as well. Just this morning I dropped off 3 bags of way too big clothes to our local donation bin. I am loving this! Thanks for keeping us posted!:)

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Wow! All the stories of your journeys are amazing and inspiring! I too am down 50lbs since I started my journey, with at least 50lbs more to go. We will make it through this holiday season with flying colors! 2016 watch out we are coming in strong!!

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Great job ANewMe9/21! I agree we have great things in store for 2016! We got thus! :)

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Truly tis the season to be jolly! A toast to lower bmi and higher quality of life!

Edited by Desmond Longbottom

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So is anyone seeing any major hair loss yet? I haven't yet but hit my 3 month point next week and am wondering if that is my next "challenge"!

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Tcrehm,no Hair loss. I had my surgery Sept 24th. So next week marks my 3 month post op. Here's hoping none of us experiences that!

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Sleeved 28 Sept, down 66lbs ????????

No Hair loss here either, hopefully I skip that part.

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