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Gypsy, either way just make sure you are the kind of friend that you would like them to be. Encourage them and share knowledge, it would be awesome to drop some pounds with a friend, even if not by the same avenue. I have a friend who is eating healthy and has lost quite a bit of weight and was probably one of the least supportive people when she found out I was having surgery. She felt like I could do it on diet and exercise like her or like I have before. I was very upfront with her about my situation and why I chose surgery and that it was not something I chose on a whim. I have tried to be supportive of her weight loss and can only hope that she will be as supportive of mine! Good luck!

You look amazing! Congratulations!

Honestly, I didn't fit into anything that I bought (on purpose). It was all tight or didn't fit at all yet! It will be interesting to see when I can fit into the stuff. :-)

I grew up in Muskegon! :-)

I found a ton of pkus size clothes when I went but you have to try multiple stores! It is a lot harder to find bigger scrubs!

Not too far...I'm in grand rapids! :-)

I'm 33 pounds down and 4 weeks tomorrow. I'm also in MI, what area are you from?

I'm interesred in starting c25k as well! I have never ran in the past but my husband told me I'd never be ablevto run which of course made me mad enough to make a 5 k one of my goals! He's going to get out of his recliner and do it with me too! Lol

Nancy, the last time I lost weight I wore my scrubs til they were so big I flashed someone! Lol trying to be more conservative this time! :-)

I have to eat to get in protein...I was so sick of drinking! Lol

I think everyone loses differently so there is that. I started high weight/bmi and I think when you are that big it just shows faster. One day soon you'll be like who is that in the mirror. After 2 weeks I noticed my face changing and now I feel like I can't see anything even though my numbers are still going down. Every pound counts towards the ultimate goal!

I am only 3 weeks out but have already been fitting into clothes I previously couldn't or finally able to 'dry' some others. I am also lucky enough to have old clothes for my trip down. I did go thrift store shopping the other day though and it was great. I didn't buy anything that fit comfortably and bought some stuff that didn't even fit! I spent 35 bucks and got maybe 6 or 7 shirts and a pair of jeans. I am loving it, I don't plan on buying store clothes unless I have some sort of event/party to attend. It's goodwill for me for now, I don't want to blow a ton of money on clothes that aren't going to fit for long.

Grand rapids

It is really great in the summer!

I am almost 4 weeks and I can have very soft veggies like carrots/broccoli cooked really well. My nut said no string veggies like asparagus, it's harder to digest.

I only had a two day liquid diet before surgery and I have lost like 32 lbs at 3 weeks out.

I never felt restrictions until I started on the pureed/soft foods (more so on soft).

I did go to some thrift stores yesterday...kind of buying shirts ahead and jeanse that 'almost' fit. I am also lucky I have clothes for the next 3 or 4 sizes down.

I told the people who I wanted to know. I told close friends/family/co-workers, I did not post it on facebook however. lol Right before I left work I did basically tell people because I work at a hospital...if you disappear for 4 to 6 weeks and come back thinner, they will know anyway! It's a personal decision, you don't owe it to anyone to tell but might want to share with some for support.

It was ok...wierd texture when melting? I'm looking forward to tryingvthe fruity ones though. Lol

Ughh I'm in Michigan...it really stinks