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Okay, 1st let me apologize for your doctor's stupidity. Doctor's can be super sneaky especially when they are trying to cover their own butt. I know this is super stressful and annoying and disappointing, but i dont want you to blame yourself or allow anyone to blame you either because as we have discussed, its completely irrational to stretch your stomach 7 weeks out. Your doctor screwed something up. Get a second opinion 1st to confirm your doctors incompetence then Speak to your insurance, and let them know that the procedure wasnt correctly performed. Dont worry, you will be fine and all of this will be taken care of. best to you & keep me posted!

Woot Woot!!!! Freaking Awesome!!!!!!

i heard the hell out of that!!! lololololol!!! i do the same thing!! lol. ive also had to reposition my driver seat as well.

Highest weight: 333 lbs Surgery weight: 309 lbs (12-22-12) Current weight: 249 lbs Goal Weight for Valentine's Day: 230 lbs

so i have lost 82 lbs total including pre-op and post op. i am 5 weeks out. i was a size 24 and 333 lbs at the beginning and today i am 251 lbs and a size 18/20. i get lots of compliments about my progress and every one says i look great and i feel great too but i dont feel like i look 82 pounds smaller. its weird, i know but when i compare body pictures, its very difficult for me to see. Can anyone understand?

5 day pouch test The first 2 days is liquids the 3rd is soft Protein like eggs/tuna the 4th is firm protein like ground meat and the 5th and final is solid protein

Well after posting this topic yesterday, i went home and began giving my 4 yr old daughter a bath when suddenly she looked at me and said," Mommy, Youre little!" lol. I was soooo surprised and super excited at the same time. I know i cant look the same if my 4 yr old noticed.

Well i am working out about 4 times a week not including twice a day on the weekends. I really am trying so hard to tighten and tone my body as much as possible. and i am training for the la marathon in march. I just try to keep my body moving really.

NOT A BIG PROBLEM FOR SOMEONE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE FENCE. LOL. GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND I HOPE I CAN FEEL THIS WAY ONE DAY TOO.

that helps alot. Thank you!

Go Girl!

2 WEEKS AFTER,

Thank you! I use the all of the actual weight training machines but not the free weights like dumbells and all that. I just start off with 30 lbs then increase is about every other week or as i feel ready. It has to be enough weight that i feel a burn while completing a set. it cant be too easy! keep challenging your self and become comfortable with being uncomfortable. and even when i cant make it to the gym, i do jillian michaels workout dvds at home. Keep it moving! but make sure you eat a protein shake or bar or something before and after you work out or you will feel terrible! never workout on an empty stomach.

typically i begin with 20 minutes of cardio (elliptical, bike, treadmill with incline) then i begin my weight training for 40 minutes and that includes doing 3-4 sets on each weight training machine. a set includes 10 repetitions on each machine. i usually do 3-4 sets on each machine. i hope this helps!

im 4 weeks post op saturday and im down 54 lbs but i stay excercising! yoga, treadmill, bike ride, weight training etc i keep it moving! Of course im 27, but still just try to stay in motion

3 weeks.

im 4 weeks post op and im on to soft foods and ive learned to basically make a plate big enough for a baby and thats pretty much my portion size. it couldnt be any easier