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Surgery was October 10th 2014. Start weight 276. Today's weight 129. This has seriously been my 2nd chance at life. I plan to be happy and healthy in order to truly enjoy the years ahead with my new grand baby and the ones to follow.

I use the quest chips in place of bread. I will put hummus on them, tuna on them, avocado on them, cheese on them. It's a great substitute when you really want bread. It tastes better than by itself too.

Went back to work on day 4. All is well so far. Surgery 10/10. Have lost 73 pounds.

Trader Joes Just mangos. A couple of those a day will help.

Trader Joe's dried mangos. No sugar. Just mangos.

Nectar, several different flavors because it dissolves in water, also chicken flavored unjury I dissolve in my chicken broth.

My surgery was Friday, October 10th. 2 days ago. Surgery was at 4:00pm. I came home yesterday at 3:00. Here's my schedule for last night until now at 10:00pm. Got home, drank water, must sip!! Walked 10 minutes. Sat with the family. Took a pain pill at 9:30pm slept until 6 this morning. Got up at 6. Took vitamin, drank water and broth (don't want to get dehydrated). It's uncomfortable, but possible. Went for a walk. Sat with family. Took a pill and napped. Woke up and went to the theater to see Dracula with a pillow to put over my stomach. Drank a glass of water during the movie. Afterwards, stopped at a restaurant, my mom had lunch and we listened to music. Not hungry at all. Came home at 2 and napped. Woke up, drank some more protein drink and water. Sugar free Popsicles are the best. Went for a walk with the dog. Then went and rented two movies to watch with my mom. After this, will take a pill and go to bed for the night. Since last Monday, 7 days ago, I've lost 16 pounds. So thankful for this 2nd chance at getting my life together. No looking back.

My history. Started 120 pounds. Gained 50 pounds with first child, lost 30, gained 50 pounds with second child, lost 30. Gained 60 pounds from working 7 days a week, lost 50. Gained 70 pounds from stress of husbands cancer, lost 80 pounds for daughters wedding. Gained 90 pounds back in less than 2 years. Changed jobs and found out I had hypothyroidism. I'm praying this will be a tool and severe counseling to lose it and keep it off once and for all.

I'm October 10th. Would love to follow others on their journey.

I'm 10/10 also! Can't wait

I worked with a lady who was the similar weight as me. She said she was on a diet and I started dieting the same time. She list weight, I lost weight, then I plateaued and she just kept on losing weight to the point that I stopped at a size 12-14 and she kept going to a size 4. Every time I asked what she was doing, it was exercise and watching what she ate. After I found out she had the surgery, my respect for her went completely out the door. Just be honest. It has and always will be the best policy. I wondered for a year what was wrong with me that I couldn't lose the weight like she did. I've since gained 60 pounds and she's still a 2. I'm hoping to have the surgery in September this year and when people ask because they are looking for the answer, I will tell them.