Ok. Ok. It's only been 10 weeks. I'm officially down to 217 from 272. Almost 60 lbs with still a long way to go. BUT!

Today is my bday. I feel better today than I've felt in ages. I didn't run from the camera! I'm shopping in the XL tops now in the "regular" section. Pants 16-18 from 24. Did I mention this is only 10 weeks out???

Got a hair cut today, bought some new clothes and got a facial w dermabrasion. So, for a little perspective- grainy pic is me at 280. Next picture is today at dinner with my hubby and family. Last one in front of my new porch.

Best decision EVER. And I enjoyed a lovely meal sharing off others plates at a new restaurant a friend owns, eating the right amount, enjoying every bite and taste, and quitting before I was "full".

Life is good. Next year at 50 - bring it on!!!

Edited June 2, 201610 yr by LisaMergs

You are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration Lisa! What would you say has been the toughest part for you?

You are beautiful! Thank you for the inspiration Lisa! What would you say has been the toughest part for you?

Gosh. The "hardest" thing was not drinking while eating. However, this is what I've learned- even though I eat slowly, I still finish before everyone else. I use that time to sit back and talk with them. Really engage myself in conversation. By the time everyone has finished and the table has been cleared, I'm usually at the 30 min mark and enjoy the last sips of Water or iced tea before we leave. This is eating out. At home I've not had that same problem.

Thank you for the kind words.

Aaagh, the water thing! That is a tough one.

Thanks for responding to my curiosity.

Try adding mint or cumcumber to your Water.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

Try adding mint or cumcumber to your Water.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

For what? I've no problems drinking my liquids, just miss drinking them while eating meals in restaurants. You're pre op, so you may not be aware that post op you have to wait 30 minutes after eating before you can have any liquids.

Sorry I forgot to write @, meant that for the person who was saying Water is tough....yep I heard about the 30 minute thing, that's going to be an interesting one.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

Sorry I forgot to write @, meant that for the person who was saying Water is tough....yep I heard about the 30 minute thing, that's going to be an interesting one.

"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"

Einstein

Lol. Thanks nyteacher125 but I was talking about the no water with meals thing also. I love plain old simple water.

@@LisaMergs You look beautiful! Such an inspiration! Happy Birthday!!!

Thank you so much!

Very nice!!

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You have done sooo amazing!! Beautiful pics...Happy Birthday!

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Thank you!

I had my surgery may 12, lost 20 pounds, and im at a standstill not loosing nothing .i eat cottage cheese, hummus, eggs, and soy milk and Water thats it

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I had my surgery may 12, lost 20 pounds, and im at a standstill not loosing nothing .i eat cottage cheese, hummus, eggs, and soy milk and Water thats it

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Stalls happen. Usually they say around week 3. I've had several. Some lasted days, and then boom.

You won't be the "only one" the surgery doesn't work for. I promise. We ALL think that. Instead of the scale, try putting your jeans on. Are they looser where they weren't before? Can you pull up a pair of pants, not necessarily button them, that you couldn't before? Those are the NSV's we talk about.

You don't mention other forms of Protein. Are you getting enough? THAT will cause a stall. Don't mess with protein requirements. Get it all in. Use your shakes. Walk walk walk.

Good luck!!!