Boston George

I look at it this way. We didn't get this size quickly, so I don't think we'll get to a healthy weight quickly. It's definitely a marathon, not a sprint. Just keep chipping away and you will get there.

Hit a stall this week. I went to the gym 3 times and worked out pretty hard. I don't understand how I eat less than 800 cals a day and still hit a stall? Kind of aggravating but I'm not going to let it get me down

Don't get down! You have to realize that we all lose at different rates. Some of us weigh more than others. And as you know, the more you weigh, the more you lose in the first few months. And look at it this way, your still averaging almost 3lbs per week! That seems pretty good to me. Don't be discouraged. Imagine if you lose 3lbs a week for 6 months? I think your on a good track

I was sleeved 11/5. Down 46 lbs since surgery. I had a stall last week. Little discouraging but Im not going to get down about it. I have been exercising 4-5 days a week. Pretty happy with the results thus far

Good!! Thought it was only me! It's only 2-3 ounces of food, but I wanted to make sure I was the weird one

Is it still taking everybody over 30 minutes to eat meals? Even when I chew food so well, and pause between bites, it will only take 15-20 minutes. Wondering if I should just stop between bites for a few minutes

I was able to do Gatorade G2, the low cal, low sugar. That went down fine. Grape or berry was my fav, it really helps with your electrolytes

Sleeved Nov 5th. Down 43lbs. 1 stall, but that's it. I've consistently lost 3-4lbs per week. I am exercising 6 days a week. Moderate intensity

Wow! You look great! Younger too!

I couldn't agree more..It's gets so tiring to see the same people with the same negative responses, over and over again..

So happy to hear that!

Happy 21st! What a present you gave yourself. Just be careful. You don't want to risk all the hard work you've put in. It must be tough to be 1 week post op during your 21st bday. Have fun either way! I would double check with your doc. Explain the situation. Maybe they can come up with an idea for you.

Hi Kali, How are you doing? So sorry that you have to go through this. I'll be thinking of you

It's going really good. Had my surgery 5 weeks from today..I'm down 33 lbs in 5 weeks..I'll take it..I just started working out again so that is definitely helping..You must be getting excited!

In addition to the rapid heart rate and fever that JanaLee mentioned, my doc said the pain would be really bad and I would be throwing up..I think your good Every little pain and discomfort I got, I was convinced it was a leak....I stayed with my mom for a week after surgery and I drove her crazy haha..It's normal to be cautious, you had a big surgery..Try to relax make sure to eat and drink very slowly..Each day that passes you will feel better and better..Good luck

Sorry for the delayed response..I appreciate your encouragement I actually went out to eat with friends last night. We went to a sushi / chinese restaurant in Stoneham..(Sato)..My friends got 3 pu pu platters, rice,lo mein, all the calorie / fat bombs. I got steamed shrimp with lemon-giner sauce on the side.. I dipped my fork in the sauce and lightly grazed the shrimp..It was delicious..I cut the shrimp into tiny pieces and it took 30-40 minutes to eat 3-4, but It was very good. After my friends guzzled beers and chinese food for 2 hours they were all complaining, "Im so full, my stomach hurts" I thought, for once, I don't feel like that..And it felt great! I also knew I was not going to be hung over today, while they were on their couch all day I was out excercising..Granted they are all thin, (for now). That was one of my only eating out experiences..Went pretty good. I didn't feel deprived, or unsatisfied..I didn't crave any of the fatty, fried food..I have to admit I did want a cold beer, but I know we can't have that so I of course passed..I also went out for breakfastlast week and I had 1 egg white, 1 regular egg scrambled..It was a little boring but it went down fine..