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41lbs since Aug. 1 is fantastic! Don't lose sight of that!!! The average is 1-2 lbs per week so you are right on track!! If you have the "bad foods" in the house that are tempting you, get them out of the house so they aren't within arm's reach. Leftover Halloween candy, bring it into work and give it away. You CAN do this!! I agree that the vitamins if you are taking them on an empty stomach could be the culprit or try switching them. I take gummy vitamins (dr. approved) and they do well with me. The chewables are gritty for me and I don't do well w/ them. Also, I am not sure how much cooking for yourself you do but I have found some really tasty recipes that I like and am able to freeze the extras so I have easy meals ready to go (lasagna "cupcakes" were YUMMY!). Lastly, if you are not getting your protein in first that can have a big impact on your success. It will keep you fuller longer. My dietician told me the other day too that it was ok for me to snack between meals but it should be a planned snack to avoid grabbing an unhealthy alternative between meals and to avoid grazing but to keep me from wanting to gorge at the next meal time. If you have a sweet tooth, keep some sugar free options on hand (sf popsicles, pudding, etc.). If I am really having a craving for chocolate I really like the jello brand sf choc. mousse... so being prepared for those cravings helps me without being able to sabbotage me. All in all you are doing quite well. Stalls or bumps in the road are normal and I am very happy you are addressing it before it festers. You ROCK!

well, i know if i take my vitamins on a empty stomach, i get sick to my stomach feeling also. are you able to maybe change brands? that could be it. seems to me you are doing well. just because the scale is not moving as much as you want it too does not mean you are not losing. are your clothes looser?? if so, that is a great sign in my book. dont get frustrated. dont get mad. dont get aggravated. just put your high heels on, put your shoulders back and do what YOU know to do to make your band work. you got this GF. now just do it.

I wish you the best of luck , how ironic that I am also having my surgery on Nov 13 , and I actually cleaned out my closet this past weekend and gave away alot of clothes that i didnt want and also kept only a few things to wear now that its getting cold and like you , I also have some very nice clothing that i had from before sizes 16 - 18. I wear a 20 right now. I was suppose to start my pre op liquid diet today but I failed misserably, I got to a good start but around 6 pm , I was just so hungry and wanted to have some of the left over morrocan food that I brought back home last night. any advice?

YAAh! You look terrific!

I got my reward a little bit before goal as well, I got a brand new Harley Davidson motorcycle from my husband. I learn to ride it this weekend!!! Congratulations to you, your pendant is absolutely gorgeous!

your looking great . Keep it up !

Congrats on you lost.

I'm so sorry! This appointment will not be easy... my heart goes out to you and your parents. Cancer is a hellacious roller coaster ride of emotions... I hate it too.