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So excited to see everyone's success so far!! Great job you all are looking wonderful! I am a little jealous too (it's a good jealous)! As someone else mentioned earlier I wish that I had partaken of this surgery sooner so that I could be where some of you are, nearing the finish line! However, I started out much larger but have made some promising steps too from a size 30 jean to a size 20. I can wear a few things in 18/20. However, as much as things have changed I still have an entire mountain ahead of me to tackle I've lost 87 pounds but still have 123 to go! Oh well...I just won a battle but I'm still going to take this war! We are fighting for our health and happiness and NOTHING will stand in our way!!

A hard road you traveled and still do...but may I say (I shall) you look AMAZING!!!!

NSV- I got on a regional American Airlines aircraft and could buckle my seatbelt without an extender! I am also 5 pounds away from being under 300 pounds for good! I think I was the heaviest in our group at starting weight of 365. I could also paint myself into my size 22 jeans (non-stretch type). Small rewards to keep me going.

That is usually sign of gallbladder / liver. Get it checked out and good luck!

@@Bronxmerci Sorry you feel crappy. Yes, as for weird pains...my l ft leg was numb for 7 days after surgery and then has burned, tingled,zapped and pinged. Constantly annoying. I went to add two weeks ago and am starting physical therapy. I am 10 weeks out and down 60 pounds. I started at 365 so while most people are happy to get to onederland I will be extremely excited once I get below 300 and then on to the next less than 250 etc to goal of 140ish. I have a long way to go but constant pain sure makes it seem longer! Good luck!

Wasn't supposed to be a like more of a dislike. I can relate, really well! I am so proud of everyone and their successes, but it started out at 365 so looking at everyone in the 200's on their way to one-derland and I haven't even gotten to the two's yet makes me feel frustrated. Then, I remember that every pound lost is a loss and one more that will never be seen again. I have to come to the realization that I am NOT anyone else and their results are not mine. I am not the fastest loser but I know I will get there...boy do I feel like the turtle in this race to success! The moral however, you are doing GREAT; your body is still trying to figure out what the heck is happening. Failure to lose weight quickly is not a failure, but failure to be dedicated and diligent (which you are) is a failure. You're doing the right things and taking the right steps! Relax and enjoy the journey to the new you!!

You can eat popcorn???? I can't even have the crunchy veggies I want let alone popcorn...I ❤️ popcorn.

7 weeks out and have never felt hungry; I hope it stays that way for me.

Bronxi!!! So glad you're back. I hope that you get well and Stay out of that hospital! Get lots of rest and nutrition so you can stay away from there!

This is our struggle; this will be our triumph!!

one month pre-op at Heart Walk 5k vs. 6 weeks post RNY

WOW!

Pretty sure it's not your pics (certain). You suffer just like we all do, our brains can't notice the change that others say they see. I had my 6 week appt today and my Mom said well finally you found someone you believe about your appearance (speaking about surgeon's reaction). I told my Mom that I believe her, I just don't see what she sees, I mean I see the clothes but not a change in my body per se. I think we have filters we need to remove...now how to do that?

@@amylynns Look at your profile! Look at your face! Congrats!

OMG yes!!! I NEED raw veggies/salad! I think I'm dying eating mushy veggies. I mean they taste good but I want sliced cucumber w hummus and just raw broccoli and cauliflower bcs they're yummy.

Sorry about stuff making you sick BUT HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

@@Bronxmerci Hey Bronxi! Haven't heard from you since the last bleeding episode! Just want to know what's going on, how you are. I'm praying for you!

@@Beni Thanksgiving Day was my first day back to work. 12 hour shift, thankfully the hospital was slow. In the first 1/3 of another 12 hour shift now... I want a nap. The hospital gave us good food for thanksgiving. I ate a couple ounces of turkey and a couple bites of mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans. I declined the pie. Sounds like you did AMAZING!

@@Bronxmerci ...and I forgot to mention the flat tummy is a dead give away also! Congrats again on feeling better and looking great!

You can totally tell! Look at the definition at your waist! You can see your waist! I do understand though, people say they see a diff in me and unless I'm in super baggy clothes that weren't before, I can't really tell. Congrats!

So very very glad you feel better!! Did they find the cause of the bleeding? Get better and STAY better! I can just imagine your happy energy right now bouncing around like a freshly rested toddler!

Question. Yesterday I was constipated TMI, that's fixed but today I have been having the worst pain in my pouch feels like someone is trying to turn it inside out or something. Tried to eat one thing today and was ok but also nauseous and burping a lot. What's the deal? Tomorrow is my first day back at work and it's a 12hr shift and I'm the only pharmacist there. This is the worst I've felt since surgery...any thoughts??? Help?

@@Bronxmerci Get better...prayers sent.

Lol, same here!! It's crazy!

@@tacycakes Way to go!!! Love the lists! No contest positives really outweigh the negatives! I also have the driest skin in the world now ????