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_Mini_Me_    133

_Mini_Me_
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Did u excercise or just been watching what u eat? If u have been excercising what excercises? I m 3 weeks out lost about 12 pounds, started excercise yesterday and seem to have stalled!




I've been exercising as well, i didnt start exercising until 2 months out when i was cleared by my surgeon. I do about 30min of cardio 3x a week (elliptical) and then i started lifting weights. I do arms and back 2 days a week, and leggs and abs 2 days a week. Sometimes i throw in a third day of abs if i can. I like working with free weights and body weight exercises like planks, curls, crunches, dips, ect. I do still feel a little weak from the surgery, but im trying to build up my strength. 12 lbs is good for 3 weeks, my surgeon told me the average is about 4lbs/week. I lost a lot faster, but i had a really tough time in the beginning and couldn't get much of anything down. It took about 2 months for me to be okay eating and drinking the recommended amount. I had stalls randomly too, but dont let it discourage you! Good luck on your journey!

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_Mini_Me_    133

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You look absolutely beautiful but well done you're an inspiration! I'm due for my sleeve in a week and struggling a bit on the pre-op diet and pics like yours are very motivating. So thanks for sharing !!

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Thank you and good luck! I was on my preop diet during the holidays lol I was sleeved Dec 27th, its definitely worth it though!

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Missy161    395

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You give me so much hope! We are about the same on starting stats... I'm 3.5 weeks out- this is what I have to look forward to!!! Yay! Thanks so much for posting!!


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Hw 223, SW 217 CW 200 GW 135

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angyplus5    470

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A huge wow!!! you look amazing!!!

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      Oh yeah, something I wanted to rant about, a billing dispute that cropped up 3 months ago.
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