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Holy Smokes! That's amazing! You rock...keep it up!

50 lbs is great!

You rock! I wanna be just like you! :001_wub:

Stacey...great post and nice job posting it in here for the pre-ops.

Congratulations! I love happy sleevers!

Wow...you are doing great! Good for you!

wow nina...no stretch marks??? Damn I want YOUR genes! lol I've got a million...but my kids were worth it. :thumbup:

I didn't lose anything between 3 and 4 and then I lost the next few weeks and then I didn't lose anything again between week 6 and 7. It's definitely frustrating! I am totally seeing a correlation too with my cycle. I guess I really retain a lot of fluid in the week leading up to my TOM.

Congratulations...I'm glad you came through without any complications! Welcome to the "other side".

I guess it's true what they say huh? Everything happens for a reason! On another note, I have a good friend who lives in Brooklyn and I went to NYC and visited her there. I went to her tree lighting ceremony and then a party at a local church there. She decorates a big tree every year with the lights set to music and stuff in one of the parks. Anyway, we went to eat dinner that night at a restaurant called Peaches. I absolutely LOVE that place. Have you ever been there?

Yes you can REALLY tell a big difference!

Hey sleeve buddy...you're looking great! I'm still 10 lbs behind you....no fair!

NtvTXN....I was told to not even worry about protein the first week. I wasn't allowed protein shakes until day 5 and they had to be mixed with water. In fact, at my one week post op appt. the nutritionist told me I was trying to be an over-achiever and that they do NOT expect you to get it all in while you're on clear liquids. I'd concentrate on staying hydrated and slowly work your way up to building your protein intake.

Zephra....congrats on a successful surgery. Sorry you weren't feeling so great...I hope you feel better soon!

Congratulations and I'm glad you're home safe and sound. I'll be looking for you in chat!

WOOHOO!!! Welcome to the "other side". See you in chat soon I hope!

oh Maddie...I'm so sorry about the trouble you've had! We were just talking about you in chat the other night. I'm glad you're ok! I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

How much fluids are you getting in each day? Calories? Are you counting your carbs? Can you tell us what kind of things you're eating on a daily basis?

Thank you so much for the update! I've been thinking about her all day! Give her hugs from us.

I take a Vitamin D Supplement as my D level was low pre-op. It's not low anymore..it's well into the normal range.

I wish I had gotten a DVD...I think that would be pretty cool to see.

Congratulations! Sounds like you're doing great! How many calories are you getting in each day? Are you counting carbs?

No but I'm 6.5 weeks out and feel the same. I have no energy to exercise. I get home from work and some days I'll take a nap for an hour or so. I'm taking my Vitamins, getting in all my Protein plus some usually, getting in my fluids, etc. Just had my labs done last week and all my Vitamin levels were good. I don't know..maybe it's just taking us a little longer than others to rebound.

Nice job! Congrats on your success!

Jane...that's wonder and good luck! Di you ever think a few years ago that you would be doing something like that? I know for me it is completely unfathomable!