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@Babbs - I stayed the same, but since I've been home (4 days), I've dropped almost 3lbs. lol. We stayed really active on the cruise. Swimming, snorkeling, walking a ton, plus I hit the gym, and jogged on the outdoor track on the boat., which I am 100% certain is what helped me from gaining anything. I watched what I ate (for the most part), with a few treats thrown in, but kept it fairly reasonable. Have a SUPER fun time in Hawaii!!!

I'm on my way, don't leave without me!

@aroundhky - where were you?? we waiting in San Juan for you!

You were?? Darn, another missed opportunity!

awesome! keep up the great work!

That's amazing!!! Congratulations!

awesome

Wonderful

*Thanks!*

Way to go!

Yippee for you☺️

Whoop whoop

Sounds like this would be a SNL skit for their Jeopardy with Sean Connery

@Stevehud - hahahahahaha I def didn't see that until now! HAHAHA!

i've led a sheltered life - what does that expression mean?

116 lbs down - congrats!!

kathy

@butterfly125 - not stupid at all!! CrossFit workouts incorporate elements from high-intensity interval training, Olympic weightlifting, plyometrics, powerlifting, gymnastics, calisthenics, strongman and other exercises. I started CF about 5 months post op and I have fallen in love with it. Honestly the best workout's I have EVER gotten in my life. Such a supportive and encouraging community. The Reebok Crossfit games otherwise known as "The Open", starts this week. Athletes from affiliated gyms from all over the country will preform the same workout every week, for 5 weeks, and will be judged on time, accuracy, speed, etc. Some people use The Open to move on to Regionals and further competitions. I am competing for experience and to see how well I do. I am still fairly new at Crossfit, but am really liking the changes it has made within me.

Thank you for explaining it to me. Good luck

Thanks @butterfly125 ! I

You are OBVIOUSLY the only one brave enough to do it! lol.... just looked at your before and afters.... WOW!

Hahahaha - Thanks Ginger!! Im working hard - but know I can push myself harder and further. I'll be sure to post updates through out the Open (it's 5 weeks of competition).

how much more are you looking to lose?

@rian2010 - My original goal was 140. Not sure if I'll get there with this slow progression. I would be happy at 160 - so I have about 19 more lbs to go. I am building a lot of muscle, so I know my weight will not drop as quickly as I'd like. I need to start to focus on measurements, so I'll be meeting with one of my crossfit coaches to see where I am, and to see where my progression is going.

Yea I understand. I'm getting to my goal but it's slow going. I need to work out more I don't have muscle lol

Same here! Not sure if it was because I was so fired up and motivated by the surgery or maybe I'm just a slacker now.

congrats on being 115 lbs down!!!! - at least the 5 day pouch testis over - and you are still alive to talk about it LOL keep up the good work kathy

Hi. I am pre op... what is the pouch test ? How is it going for you?

Hi @fortheloveofme ! Best of luck with your pre-op experience! Here is a link to the 5 day pouch test info. http://5daypouchtest.com/ . I am almost 10 months out and was in the middle of a very long stall. Even though I have already met and surpassed my surgeons goals to date, I needed a little push on the scale. So I wanted to try this. And I do think it is helping. Focusing on protein, fluids, etc. It's hard - just like the pre-op diet before surgery! Hoping it will boost my loss.