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Yay RJ!!! Very pretty!

Are you on an IPhone or a computer? I could help with IPhone.

Yay! I can't wait to see your pics RJ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sleeved 5/31 SW 253 CW 206 47 pounds lost Size 24 to 16

Week 6 weigh in Labor Day challenge Challenge start weight: 222 Week 6 weigh in: 206 Down 3 pounds this week Down 16 pounds total Goal for Labor Day: 199 7 pounds to go in 2 weeks - hmmmm??

The Pre op diet is the hardest. I had to take Tylenol a lot to combat the headaches, etc. but I want to encourage you because it doesn't last long and AFTER during post op it's actually much easier because your stomach is smaller and you can't (don't want to) eat as much!!

I read that Carnie Wilson got the Lapband after she had gastric bypass and regained all her weight.

Yes it is :-)

Week 5 weigh in Labor Day challenge Challenge start weight: 222 Week 3 weigh in: 209 Down 4 pounds this week Down 13 pounds total Goal for Labor Day: 199

Percent of excess body weight. So if you need to lose 100 pounds and you have lost 40, then you have lost 40% of excess body weight.

So amazing RJ! It's a great accomplishment on top of all your struggles. I have seen some of your posts to others and you are such an encourager! So inspiring!

I'm so glad you shared RJ! Your story can be so helpful to others who are discouraged!

chicken, cheese, beef, milk, tofu, edamame. These are all good sources of Protein. Your list of what you are eating does not contain much protein at all. Most people will tell you "protein first"!! Me included. Fruits, vegetables and goldfish crackers have lots of carbs. Protein first, then produce, then fruit IF you have room, carbs last - but really you should be too full for those. I woul recommend logging your food intake on something like My Fitness Pal so you know exactly how much protein you are getting in. That is your most important number! At LEAST 60 grams per day.

Sleeve land, Arbonne makes a vegan protein shake that is good.

Surgery 5/31 9 weeks out - down 40 pounds. 253 to 213.

Week 4 weigh in Labor Day challenge Challenge start weight: 222 Week 3 weigh in: 213 Down 9 pounds total Goal for Labor Day: 199

That is so awesome! You are going to pass your goal by a lot!!! Thanks for sharing details :-)

Awesome Stefani!!! Details please details!!!!

Big sleeve is a guy so he prolly thinks its 12 inches.

I love this thread! Yay for you shrinkydink and mandynichole!!!