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@lawatts...just say your having abdominal surgery.

I agree with the above comments. Start with one of the other programs like slim in 6, ten min trainer or power 90. Once you can complete two rounds of one of those programs...give p90x a try. This is my plan. After two rounds of p90x........then its insanity....pray for me.

I'm almost three months out and I expected more weight loss by now. I am pleased with the loss I have but i've been working out 6 days a week and feel like it should be more...what's a girl to do?

@Brandy, I completely understand what your are feeling. I was over 400 #s for the last 10 years. I was excited to get below 400. I started at 439. At my last weight in I was 382. I'm happy to hit to milestones ( getting below 400 and losing 50 #s) Keep up the good work. I'm rooting for you.

@boots, I probably would be a big girl on the motorcycle, but at 439 I wouldnt feel safe. I want to make sure my reaction time is good. I might take the class at 350, and determine if I'm comfortable enough to ride regularly.

My nut has me on 2500 daily. I would stick with 1000 daily because your levels are good. No need to rock the boat.

i'm more concerned about my foot shrinking. I have some footwear that i dont want to part with. I would probably cry....guess thats the girl in me.

@topgun. I completely understand. I'm just thinking about people on this journey who will loose a lot of weight rapidly. It can get very expensive buying clothes monthly that will only fit for a couple of weeks before becoming to big. I would be willing to post pix and ship my clothes (c.o.d. of course) to someone who could use them now. I am a big girl, but very stylish. I think some people give up on their appearance when they become large. I always want to look my best. It's not uncommon for me to spend 150+ on jeans, or 100 on a shirt. I just think someone else can appreciate them more than I would if I altered them. I have a sowing machine and thought about taking some items in, but I'm so looking forward to shopping.

Good luck with both your results and riding. Maybe one day we can have a VSG ride.

Maybe you can think about passing them on to someone else on this journey. I have a lot of clothes I would love to keep, but i understand that at my size stylish clothing is expensive. I know there are people who can benefit from some nice things. I look forward to my new, cheaper and smaller clothes. I don't know if this forum has a clothing exchange, but it would be a nice idea. pay it forward.

I cant wait to ride. my gift to myself when I reach goal will be a bike. I have wanted one for a long time, but didnt want to be the fat ass riding down the road. i'm scared i'll be put on youtube...lol.

wow i have a very addictive personallity also. my fear is that I will go from morbidly obese to a body builder or something. I don't want to get crazy become a dare devil either.

Hey to all here. I wouldnt advise those protein shots. they are horrible, and i question how much of that protein will actually get absorbed. I'm lactose intolerant. I use Cytosport 100% whey protein. Just mix with 6-8 oz of water. It tastes very good too. I'm 1 month post op and down 48 #s. I have a hard time getting the food in. when I do, its tuna or egg. Im happy that i no longer have to sip my water, but i must work on getting more in.

@njs....Im in Newark, NJ. I'll send a friend request. i'm post-op and loving it.

Congrats to all that stay on the grind. Three weeks post-op, I hit my first milestone. I was 397. For the 1st time in over 10 years, I was under 400 #'s. I have to keep pushing. I have step up some nice rewards for myself at different milestones.

@kmagee, happy to hear about your lost. My nut tells me that it takes time after surgery for your body to get back on track. It's been 3 weeks for me and I have lost another 6#s. It may have been more, but I am backed up...lol. I couldn't imagine taking benefiber at this stage. I have a hard enough time with the mushies.

I'm sure this question has come up before, but I couldn't find a thread on it. I am just curious about what sleevers chose as their 1st meal, after the mushies? I think so much about what I want to eat, but I am afraid of the mushies right now.

Hey fellow and future sleevers, I just wanted to share some good news. I am 2 weeks post op today, and at weigh in I was 399.2. This is the first time in ten years I have been under 400 #s. I am stoked. I was given the ok by my nut to start on the mushies, but I am afraid to put anything into my stomach. I'm afraid to damage or overdue it. I'll start off slowly. Anyhoo, just wanted to share my good news. I am proud of myself.

You know what works for you. Maybe instead of increasing volume you can increase the calories in what you already consume.Exercise can also help you with increasing calories. Try asking your dr what he/she recommends.

That's funny. I got the go ahead on mushies today. I tried to eat some yogurt. I couldn't get a teaspoon down. It felt like it just sat inside my chest. So I took my dog out for a walk, hoping it would go down, and it did.

When I woke up, I was all smiles. The anesthesiologist gave me a shot that numbed me from my ribs to my pelvis. I agree with the constant going to the bathroom. Those IVs will keep you mobile. It will be helpful to have someone there with you who can assist with this. My weight in at discharge was higher than pre-op due to the fluids. The fluids weight will go away quickly. Keep your head up. It is sooooo worth it.

I shared with a few co-workers and my immediate family. The problem I have is those people sharing my news with other people. I asked my wife and family to keep it private, but we know how that goes. I just told____and she told_____ and they told____. I just want to be able to tell my own story. If someone shows interest in surgery, I would disclose my surgery, other than that it would depend on the mood I'm in. I don't have much time to entertain haters. I'm trying to make up for lost time.

@favoredone, I'm sure you can do it. I must say this process does a lot for my psychee. When I was a normal weight I never second guessed myself. As the weight increased my confidence decreased. I am regaining that confidence now. I quit smoking, and now I'm losing the weight. I am begining to believe in myself again. Thanx again for all of the support.

Thanx for the support. I started at 438#s. I'm not afraid to admit that because I'm never going back.

Good job, keep up the hard work!