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Hang in there girlfriend ! It will happen! I haven't worked out either! I don't like it but unless I want to be flabby I have to ! Bummer!
Isn't losing 85%of your stomach enough ????????I know I have bought 3 pairs of boots and none of them for my calf yet ????

Me before & after
293 to 163 ☺️????????????

I'm not done yet - but feeling good!
 

This was very helpful. What is MFP? And the protein snake do you buy that at the supermarket.

I am still adjusting to how limited my stomach is, surgery on 8/18/14 and because my taste and appetite has changed so drastically I often find myself afraid to eat. I get so sick to my stomach from foods or dread throwing up. I still can only eat a couple of bites of food and it really of course depends on the food and texture which limits the amount.

Can't wait. It seems like it will never happen. Sometimes I wonder if my stomach is small enough lol or if the surgery even worked. I know it did, but sometimes with the slow weight loss I feel ill never get where I want to be. Anyone else ever have those thoughts? Not being negative, just impatient. Slow and steady I know. I've read that there are months or weeks where we stall and lose at a greater rate but I would love to have a good losing month. I've had the stall during week 3-7 lol. My weight loss is very slow but I'm shrinking. I think I should break up with my scale for a while.

I can't wait for summer, I am sooo cold!!! Want to be thinner and warmer... Lol

I am hearing you, my weight loss is very slow and steady.
Considering I am eating probably a quarter of what I use to eat.
Arghhh

Hang in there! We are all going to be skinny by summer ????

I am hearing you, my weight loss is very slow and steady.
Considering I am eating probably a quarter of what I use to eat.
Arghhh

I am hearing you, my weight loss is very slow and steady.
Considering I am eating probably a quarter of what I use to eat.
Arghhh

I'm only down 1/2 lb in the last week and I started working out... Lol
My doc and NUT said I'm doing great. I guess I had more "hefty" expectations of early weight loss.
Can't complain really, I weight less now than I have in 8 years.
I'm just really anxious and excited to keep losing!!

Yes I have been losing slow too

It's so good to read this, I am one month post op.
My Dr has let me start some of the basic foods still nothing to flash.
I will use this as an example that really got me down.
We went to the beach with the family ordered fish and chips.
I was so stoked to be out like a normal person and eating.
So I have my price of grilled fish with me, I can only eat 2 tablespoons and I am full and feel like I just ate a whale.
It's soooooooo hard to not feel happy because I would normally eat that whole fish plus whatever else.
It's such a hard concept to except that is enough, I don't ever over eat as it makes me feel so full from just that but it's the mental thing of not being able to eat everything I can to be mentally satisfied.
Never regret this surgery it has made me realise just how much I used food to be happy..
And so my journey begins about me!

Before picture was in Oct 2013
after picture was about 3 weeks ago (i dont keep my bedroom that messy - i was going through clothes that no longer fit)
Down 105lbs

Hi guys, as of yesterday i am 7 months out and have lost 121 lbs. I just entered ONEDERLAND which I have not seen in YEARS!! I weigh less than I did in high school. I walked my first 5k yesterday which was a breeze. I feel amazing and couldn't be happier with my decision to have this surgery. I'd love to lose another 30 but feel great even where I am at right now so whenever my body wants to stop losing is fine with me.
HW: 320
CW: 199
GW: 170
Before:
Now:
(My first pair of jeggings!)

1 year since I started my pre-op diet, 10 months since surgery. 150 pounds gone!

10months.tiff

Still feel like a pig!

11 mos out 211-133, feeling great! 3lbs from my surgeon's goal for me, but still 13 lbs from my goal before I have skin removal. My ultimate goal is 110-115

Before surgery , my surgery was may 30 2014

A week ago

Me in the new suit

I do, if I have four small meals and two Protein drinks. Usually hit about 65g that way. But I can only eat a few bites at a time too. So I understand how hard it is. Good luck to all. ????AllofMe

Sleeved October 15 2014.
B4 pre op weight 278
After 2 week Pre op weight / surgery day 262
Cw: 242.

I have stalled since I went from liquid to soft foods at one month anyone else HAVE THIS PROBLEM

HW: 290+
SW: 260.8
GW: 160
My surgery is scheduled for 11/3 in Tijuana with Dr. alejandro lopez.
Today I am starting the pre-op diet. I went to Sam's Club yesterday and stocked up on Premier Protein (chocolate, vanilla and strawberry), lettuce, cherry tomatoes and grilled mesquite chicken breasts.
My pre-op diet will be the following:
Breakfast: Protein shake
Snack: Activia Light yogurt
Lunch: Protein Shake
Dinner: salad with chicken breast
Snack: Additional Protein shake (if needed)
This menu has 825 calories, 21g fat, 40g carbs, 121g protein
I would like to lose 15-20 pounds over the 4 weeks before surgery.
I took my "before" pictures this morning in my bra and underwear. I had mixed feelings. I felt depressed and ashamed of my body but I also felt happy because I knew this is going to be my "before" which means I'm determined to do what I need to in order to reach my goal. If I need any inspiration during the next four weeks I plan on staring at those back rolls until I find the self control and determination I need.

OMG angel I feel your pain! I am never hungry and that is about how many calories I am taking in on a great day. My family eats and I just sit there and watch. I get sick when I eat anything really. I mean no pain or problems but I remember what it was to be able to eat and I do.miss it I just told.me husband the other day I wished to God I could eat, just a little of anything besides mashed potatoes or soup!!! Or something besides Water that I can drink