Hey guys!!! My post op journey has been phenomenal! I've lost so much weight, I keep hearing consistent positive feedback, and I just wanted to share my progress.

Starting weight was 238

Current weight 173

Goal weight 138

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Excellent job! You go girl!

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Congratulations.

I should've specified both pictures were from today. That's why you can't see a difference

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You look great.. I was confused too I was like which one is the before ha

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Hey! We have a lot in common with age and weight.

My surgery was June 15, and starting weight 238. And I'm currently 213.

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When did you start working out?

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Hey! We have a lot in common with age and weight.

My surgery was June 15, and starting weight 238. And I'm currently 213.

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When did you start working out?

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I started walking immediately, but started working out at 4 weeks.

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What kind of working out are you doing and for how long? I dance 30 minutes a day, but I want to add more variety. I am 4 weeks post op.

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Good job!

Awesome job☺

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What kind of working out are you doing and for how long? I dance 30 minutes a day, but I want to add more variety. I am 4 weeks post op.

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I walk 14 miles a day working at a hospital, but aside from that, I do elliptical 25 minutes, I do butterfly press (reps and weights vary), I do bike 25 minutes, stair master 25 minutes, and go back to work for cool down. That's it. I stretch at home a lot. Drink Powerade zero and Vitamin Water zero. Eat nonfat Greek yogurt only, that's it.

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u look amazing how was it the 1st week u got home?

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u look amazing how was it the 1st week u got home?

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Thank you!! I lost 16.5 pounds my first week. I had a lot of pain in my right side! And the gas was unbearable. The first couple weeks were really horrible. But I stuck to it! I am so proud of my progress, and that I stuck to the regimen.

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I'm reading all the people who have had surgery around when I did (4/11), and all the weight they've lost to date. I've lost 46 lbs to date, and I'm jealous of all those who have lost so much more than me! I feel like, "what are they doing different?" When I see things that say they are drinking Zero Vitamin Water, or Powerade Zero, and nonfat Greek Yogurt as all they are eating/drinking, why does that not seem normal to me? Is that really sustainable? I guess I do my Protein Shakes, nonfat Greek Yogurts, some Proteins such as fish, seafood, chicken, cheese, eggs. But I also have veggies, oatmeal with Protein Powder added in, some fruit (not much at all), and some nuts. I've eaten some healthy Snacks, but because I can eat way too much of them at one time, I am choosing not to keep them in the house anymore.

I do need to step my game up where the exercise comes into play.

I also had a stall that lasted 3-1/2 weeks, and still the weight is going very slowly down. Anyone else have these problems after 3 months out? I feel so alone. I feel slightly depressed because I feel like I'm failing. I don't want to fail, and I know I have some issues with controlling my eating (nighttime is the worst), but I'm trying to make positive changes. Did I mess this all up, and will things get better? I'm so scared now. I feel deflated.

@@Renkoss please don't feel like you are failing. I am in a similar boat, & know I need to step it up with exercise but honestly I think 46 pounds isn't anything to be discouraged about!! My surgery was 4/20 so we are right around the same time frame. Everyone is so different so try not to compare and get discouraged!! Just stick with it, keep your head up and get some exercise! You will feel much better!! I will not have service this weekend, but seriously FEEL FREE to contact me. We can be buddies to kick ourselves into high gear

@@cat.jackson89 incredible job!! Inspiring for sure with all that you are doing to keep on track!

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Thanks Steph~L~16. I know 46 lbs is nothing to sneeze at, and I'm proud of the weight that I've lost, but I guess I just feel like I'm on the sidelines. My weight loss is creeping now and I hate that. Makes me feel guilty for everything I put in my mouth now.

Another friend from BP and I text each other all the time. She had surgery 3/26 (2 weeks before me). She has lost an amazing 70 lbs already! Of course she is younger than me, and I'm still on insulin for my diabetes (much less than I was though), so that makes a big difference right there. And I know I should not compare myself to others; that is always a bad idea. But I just want to be as successful as others. I held off on this surgery for so long because I felt that I would fail. Perhaps I'm just setting myself up in my mind; perhaps something I should talk to the psychologist about at my next visit!

Cat.jackson89, I didn't mean to hijack your thread. You are doing wonderful and I'm so very happy (and jealous) of you!!!