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I ran 2 miles this morning. Pretty pumped up about it, as I was shooting for just one but kept on running (felt a bit like Gump). At the beginning of the year, I could barely walk a mile. This has been a life changer!

Butterthebean, your fitness challenge was a big step in getting me back to exercising. Thanks for the motivation!

I have now lost more weight, than I have weight to lose (lost 89 lbs; 88 lbs left to lose). I guess on the journey of weight loss, I'm now over the hill! Still have a long way to go. This forum has been a huge part of the journey, and I thank each one of you for being a big part of it!

As of yesterday, 101 for the month. I'm pushing to get over 125.

Congrats on your decision. You will be fine and your way in no time. Remember to walk as much as possible (which may not be much) after surgery!

Congrats on all your success thus far, and welcome to the sleeved life!

Started off w/ walking (which is encouraged), but after two weeks moved to running. Now doing eliptical and running. Haven't started working out yet and I'm 10 weeks out, but I'm cleared. I'm focusing on cardio right now, but understand I need to step up weights (nothing heavy; just to tone).

I'm eleven weeks, but here we go: Breakfast, 1 egg Morning Snack, 2% cottage cheese snack lunch, 3 oz. Boars Head Roast Beef; slice of cheddar cheese Afternoon Snack, 2% cottage cheese snack dinner, 3oz. pork chop; 1/2 cup green Beans

How did the beer treat your sleeve?

As of yesterday, I'm at 79 miles for the month.

That is freakin' awesome! Congrats on the great work!

I try and keep below 50 total (not net) carbs a day.

I get a runny nose when I'm full, but I've noticed I've been sneezing a lot more.

First off, don't be alarmed. Your feelings are completely normal! My first two days on liquid pre-op were difficult, particularly the head games. I cried on my way home from work both days. I couldn't believe I was about to give up so many foods that I loved. It was like there was a voice in my head that kept screaming for this, that and the other. Rather than giving in, I kinda took a crazy approach and named that voice in my head (for me, it's Bubba). And every time Bubba started craving pizza, or a cookie or a coke, I'd literally talk to myself and tell Bubba to hit the road. I'd say we're under new management Bubba and you've got to go. I know people were walking by my office thinking I was crazy, but it has really helped with the cravings. If you can get past the second day, every day gets better from here on out. I lost around 15 pounds on the pre-op, and the better you do pre-op the less risk of a surgery complication. But more importantly, I think the pre-op diet really trains you from a mental standpoint to be prepared for the surgery. I hope this helps!

6 miles today; 67 miles for the month!

Incredible!

Even if I don't lose another pound the rest of my life, I'd absolutely do this again!

Congrats and good luck! You'll do great!

As of yesterday, I'm half way to 100 miles. I think I'll hit my goal of 125 this month!

That is awesome! Congrats and thanks for sharing.

Week 1 report - 27 miles. I'm secretly shooting for 120 this month, so let's see how it goes. I've started running... well, I should call it a jog... well, if I'm going to be honest about it, I should really call it a "wog" (part walk, part jog). The scale is kinda stuck right now (fluctuates b/w 297 and 300), but this too shall pass.

So yesterday marked two months since my surgery. I'm down 43 pounds (I'll take 21.5 pound loss a month), and I'm feeling great. As far as NSVs go, I can wear my wedding ring; I don't have to use an extender on airplanes; I'm actually running again; I've bought some clothes at regular stores rather than Big & Tall; I've entered "twonderland" for the first time in 4 years. This has been a great journey thus far, as I'm really looking at food differently now. Congrats and thanks to all of you! You all have been a big part of my journey!

So yesterday marked two months since my surgery. I'm down 43 pounds (I'll take 21.5 pound loss a month), and I'm feeling great. As far as NSVs go, I can wear my wedding ring; I don't have to use an extender on airplanes; I'm actually running again; I've bought some clothes at regular stores rather than Big & Tall; I've entered "twonderland" for the first time in 4 years. This has been a great journey thus far, as I'm really looking at food differently now. Congrats and thanks to all of you! You all have been a big part of my journey!

Congrats!

You just described 99% of the folks that have gone through the surgery. Fear is normal and part of this journey. When I first told my family, my mom and sister said the same thing to me... why can't you do it on your own. Lord knows I've been trying to do it on my own for many years now. It's not like I wanted to be morbidly obese. I explained my reasoning and showed them studies that tell us it's nearly impossible to successfully lose AND and maintain. In the end they came around. It is perfectly normal to be scared about this as it is a major change. My first few days of the pre-op diet, I cried on the way home from work every day. However, success breeds success, and once I saw the scale moving the right way it all just clicked. Yes, the recovery is a bit tough for the first few days. However, if you stick to the plan you'll be good as new in no time. I can honestly say this is the best decision I've ever made (outside of asking my wife to marry me...). Best of luck in whatever you choose; just remember it is your journey!