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Tammy, what a difference !!! you must be so proud of yourself you look fantastic

I'm. not sure why but lynn 12 and seem to have my old profile pic as their own not too sure if it's a spam thing or not :s

Thanks Janette . it truly amazes me on a daily basis as to what I can do now that I couldn't before surg

I definitely agree clairec I try not to bother too much with the scale anymore because I was seeing more a different in my clothes a pose to the numbers dropping on the scale . my nurse said to stay away from the scale for a couple weeks at a time at least then it's not such a huge disappointment to see the numbers not moving . and thank you

I haven't made it on here in a long time finally just remembered my password! I started this journey weighing 330 lbs and and finally down to 210 . I had my surgery 02/28/2014 ... my first picture is Feb 27th the before the second is from July and the last is only a week old

I'm 5 weeks post op and down 40lbs I feel a ton more energy then before . But about 3 wks post op I was re-admitted into the hospital at first they thought I was a hernia but after ct scans an what not they realized all the important things on my insides were ok but I had stretched a layer they sewed up in their way out of my belly ! It was such a horrible pain . With that being said I'm healed once again an feeling great but good is definitely becoming a issue for me . I had no issues eating at first an now it seems like it's a never ending problem I threw up all 3 meals the other day :S by the time I have to eat the thoughts of food alone make me feel sick ! After reading everyone's updates I guess it's kinda normal tho . I don't like that I can eat something one day and the next day eat the same thing an it comes back up . But I guess this is to be expected for sometime . I know I read on here right after surg that Wendy's chili was good for u an the protein as well. I am so thankful to the person that mentioned it because that's one of the things that's never made me sick . I have really enjoyed reading everyone journeys it's so inspirational to hear an see the amazing progress ya'll are making .

I had my 1 week appt today which the docs are really happy with my progress I am down 17 lbs since surgery so I feel pretty good about that and even better when I see people an they notice it. I haven't suffered from head hunger as of yet and I hope it stays that way . My biggest complaint is the pain I have on my left side an it goes all the way into my back. The doc today said it's normal but does it ever hurt like hell! I have been off the prescribed pain meds since day two of being home until today I couldn't take it anymore especially having to sit in the car 2.5 hrs to get to my appt. does anyone else suffer from this pully pain?!?

I will be soo glad to start purees and know I can get protein in that way because I just don't see the shakes getting any easier ! And yum Wendy's chili !! I'll definitely be making a stop there soon enough it amazes me this long without food ( I was on a liquid diet 3 wks pre op ) that I don't feel hungry yet however I look forward to food because I miss chewing . I love taking my calcium and vits because they're all chewable lol

My surgery was on the 28th I'm 5 days post op and having a really hard time getting the protein in ! The first shake I tried was possibly the worst thing I have ever tasted or smelled in my life! I gained 2 lbs over the time I was in the hospital and I'm down close to 30 lbs from the preop shakes to today and I'm down 11 lbs post op ! I have some discomfort still but I push my self everyday to get out there an get walking . It's really slippery outside here so my family is constantly checking on me when my bf is at work and taking me out for walks . I almost feel like an animal haha but I appreciate the help an support ! I look forward to purees anyone with any good recipes?

Thank you all! I'm out of the hospital and on my way home pain is way more tolerable today then the other day ! Feeling pretty good and positive today

Hey everyone everything went well I'm good and medicated I am lucky to have some pretty amazing nurses . I do have a fair amount of pain in my left side and back but all in all I'm a lot better then I thought I would be

Well less then 8 hrs an I have to be at the hospital and I can't sleep! My actual surgery isn't until. 1045 but they want me there fr 8 . I'm so excited to start this journey but everything at this point just seems so surreal like it's finally happening! I can't wait to join the losers bench tomorrow !! Not gonna lie tho nerves are definitely kicking in now

My date is Friday the 28th I'm starting to get a little more nervous now I had my final appt last Friday with anesthesiologist it was a very thorough appt and a lit comforting too . I don't really like the fact that I won't have my time for my surgery till the day before I just hope it didn't get postponed again!

This morning is day one of the shakes again ... I find they really dry me out but I know the week I did take them by day 3 I felt like I had a lot more energy an I lost 10 lbs in that week so that's what keeps me going lol .... So glad to hear you had a good experience keep us posted with your progress

How did surgery go? Mine was suppose to be today but after a week of shakes they cancelled an rebooked for fed 28th so I start my shakes back up on Thursday!!