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So I am three weeks post op. And so far I've lost 43 pounds. 22 before surgery. 21 after surgery.

Well today was my first day back at the gym. Before surgery I use to work out all the time but when I started my wls program I kinda cut back A LOT. I didn't go at all for about a month before surgery.

Today I ran my fastest mile EVER. On my FIRST day back at the gym in about 2 months when I use to go EVERY OTHER DAY! I couldn't even come close to a 15 min mile but today I did it in 14! I just can't believe I did it. I had no expectations going back to the gym. I told myself I would take it slow but instead I let my body tell me what it could do and it paid off! It's like the healthy me who's been trapped inside all this fat for years was screaming at me "LOOK WHAT YOU CAN DO KACY"!

I seriously wanted to cry. I've worked so damn hard for years to manage my weight. And it blew my mind how big of a difference 40 pounds makes when it comes to exercise. I loved working out before. But now I love it more because I know it's actually helping me this time. In the past I worked out for months and never lost a single pound. Now I want to keep pushing myself and KNOWING it's going to pay off now because of the surgery just makes me so excited to go back to the gym.

On cloud 9 right now :)

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Holy crap, 21 pounds in 3 weeks. o.O I'm so envious! I'm almost 9 weeks out and I'm stuck at 43 pounds lost since surgery. XD

Congrats on your NSV! It's a wonderful feeling to be getting our bodies back, isn't it. ^_^ Just keep listening to it and taking good care of yourself, and good things will keep happening. Thanks for sharing!

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You are definitely on a fantastic roll! Keep up the great work!

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I've got a huge grin on my face after reading your post @@LoseItKacy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Inspiring stuff. Way to go !!!!!

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Congratulations!!!! That is awesome!!!! So happy for you, doesn't it feel wonderful? :-D

Your weight loss and NSV is so incredible!!! Keep up the great work whoot!!!

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Congrats, u are doing great!

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