KarenG.

So I got a pair of pants that are size 16 from the gap - a tiny bit tight but have stretch and were an only $24.99! I also got a babydoll wool jumber from Banana republic mostly because the size 14 fit! It was way too expensive but good for work and a size 14!!! The weirdest part of today is that I went to get a bra fitting and I went from a 40E (yes E) to a 36G - now have you guys ever heard of G before? ANd how did my boobs get bigger after losing 44lbs? WEIRD

This is an old thread but I loved it. I am now down to 213 and my 18 gap pants are loose on me. I am going to go try on 16 today and maybe buy a pair of black pants and jeans. All of my clothing is starting to look ridiculous on me! Wish me luck!

I have one of those medical scales with the weights too! can't wait to move the big one, once and for all.

1/2 turkey wing. I think that if all you can eat is 1/2 a turkey wing then you don't need a fill but I what do I know anyway?!

That is so amazing Whos, I felt like I could possibly tuck today too! I didn't muster the courage though. I really need some smaller clothing but am trying to save $$. I did day 2, the 8 minute runs today. I don't know how I am going to the 20 minute run on Sat. but I will just do the best I can. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Whos YAY! So excited for you. I am doing day 2 tomorrow and will try for day 3 (20 min run) on Saturday.

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84..............255................29 Whosyadaddy.........388.....................369... ...........335................43 __________________

Name......Chall. Start Wt.....Current......Chall.Goal......To Go KarenG.......205............215...............215...............10

You look soooo amazing! Tiny! Congratulations - that is such an amazing and inspiring result in less than 2 years!

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84..............255................29 Whosyadaddy.........388.....................369... ...........335................43 __________________ Happy, Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

I hoped, prayed, read every post about sushi - I thought if I could just eat sushi I don't care about anything else. Then, my second day back on solids, a week after my last fill - the worst, most horrible feeling after a piece of sushi when I was having dinner with my parents. Luckily, my mom had canned pineapple and I remembered this thread - so I drank a tiny bit of the juice and it helped! No more sushi rice for me. I will allow myself to mourn for a tiny bit - that's all. By the way the pineapple juice works wonders. I am so glad I remembered this thread!

I can just imagine an obese NY Times Magazine reader on Sunday morning: “Oh my God. Eat less??? [slaps his forehead] Wow, those Freakonomics guys really are smart! Why didn’t I think of that? Eat less … wow … I’m going to try that.” <CITE>— Posted by Rupert Pupkin </CITE>

nope - not the golf ball, and nothing comes back up - more like a mild burning in my breast bone. Before this last fill I had the same feeling when I ate dry chicken breast.

I too am feeling some pain. I was told it was probably eating too fast and/or big bites. I was wondering if it is the same kind of pain? Mine is just at my breastbone after I take a few bites. Is that what you have?

I had my third fill yesterday with fluoroscopy. MY doctor told me I was really tight and that it was up to me - he could take some out or I could try it like this. I opted to try it tighter. I was able to get down some soup last night, milk and fat free ice cream but I started getting the most agrresive hiccups I had ever had at one point and this was after taking too big a sip of crystal light. Is it going to get better? I am on liquids then mushies for a few more days but am feeling kind of scared by the hiccups. Is that my soft stop? Didn't seem so soft to me!

Hi Whos - the day one isn't too bad is it? It seems more scary then it is. You will be more than prepared for the 8 minute run tomorrow since you did an extra interval. I think I will be ready for day 2 but day 3 scares me!

Trystelle - was the 20 minute run killer? I am totally afraid of that. I am hoping to make it through week 5 this week.

I am at 218 so I have a good 2 months to go but this is such a big milestone!

I just did week 5 (day 1) and I loved it. I haven't run since last Tuesday so I was kind of dreading it because it seems so intense but I have to say. LOVED it. I could see how the running thing could get addictive.

I just successfully ate about 1/2 cup of egg salad for breakfast so I think I am doing fine. Thanks so much for all of your support and advice! I panicked a little the first day!

Week 5 - I think I am going to try it. My fill on friday kicked my a#% so I didn't do anthing but a long walk with the dog today.

My usual advice from the doctor is 2 days liquids, 2 days mushies following a fill. His advice this time was since it was on the tight end to proceed with caution and if it felt too tight to stay on liquids for a few more days. I am going to try some pureed foods tomorrow and see where that gets me. I love sweet potatoes! I could just have that and be perfectly happy. Also, I am making a squash gratin dish which is quite mushy as well.

Thanks Losin - I haven't had the hiccup thing today. THat totally freaked me out last night. I really think it is better. I have no appetite but have been fine with the liquids all day. Probably, knowing my luck, I will have problems on thanksgiving day when my surgeon is away somewhere!

he didn't think it was too tight - only tight. He thought I would be fine after a few days of liquids but I think I have gotten swollen since then.

It seems a little better this afternoon. I am going to wait and see if it loosens up when the swelling goes down.