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I'm 1.7 pounds away from 199.9! Great job on your success!! I'm hoping to be at that mark myself (tomorrow, maybe? Please God!). It's a huge milestone, and you're such an inspiration to me!!

I was able to do it the "hard" way, and I went from 250-159. Then I got pregnant. Twice. Two kids in a row, and I got back up to 237. I didn't have the time with two little ones and a husband to think about my eating, and no time for exercise. I was really embarrassed that I lost all that weight, just to regain it all back. I was feeling truly depressed and I stopped doing things for myself. I knew something had to change. Could I lose weight again the "hard" way? Yes. But I had so much self doubt and experience with gaining it all back. I needed a permanent solution, not a fad diet. I don't have money for a personal trainer, I don't have time for hours in the gym, like all the shows (biggest loser, fat to fit). They're an unrealistic way to lose weight for the rest of the population. I have to make the best decisions for myself, especially now that I've got so much more to live for (my family). So, I made the decision that weight loss surgery was what I needed to get me back to the person I want to be. I want to be the beat and healthiest version of myself. Not crash diet until I get to a goal, then regain it. I had surgery 5 weeks ago, and I'm down to 201.6 (so close to under 200). Society doesn't feel like this is the "right" way, well that's fine. That's why this is MY journey, MY life, MY decision. I have the knowledge that for my weight... This is the best and most effective way for me to lose, and keep off, my weight. I'm not sharing my choices with everyone, I'm not interested in their opinions. Again, it's MY life.

Season 2 is available on Netflix streaming... Love that show

I'm so jealous you've got a Jacuzzi to look forward to!!! That would be heavenly. When I take a bath my tummy and chest are exposed, so I can't get that full immersion. Hopefully after a few months I'll be able to sink my skinny body in my bath.

I'm proud if i can remember to get them all down. Forget timing, lol.

My mind kept coming back to you, and wondering what decision you would make. Congratulations! I'm very happy for you.

Yes! If you can get a relative for a week or two you'd be in much better shape. The first week is the hardest, but the pain and healing isn't on a schedule, you'll need more time...

I needed help for two weeks, and couldn't lift my 22 pound 1 year old for 3 weeks. I also have a 2 1/2 year old. If your tiny tot weighs more than 20, I'd recommend getting a sitter if you can for the second week. Other ideas.... Converted their beds into toddler beds so they can climb in and out on their own. Stop carrying them and picking them up beforehand so they get used to it. Stop letting them climb on you before hand also. Mine ALWAYS did. Get little solo cups and give them their food that way, instead of lifting them into their high chairs. Keep the food you give them clean, because it's almost impossible to bend over to clean the floor. Have supplies for them beforehand (diapers wipes ECT) because you won't want to lift and bend them into car seats. My mom took my girls for like 10 days, then I was on my own during the day until my hubby came home at night. We couldn't afford a sitter for the remaining days. It hurt like death when I was forced to pick them up (my littlest got stuck in the recliner).

I just had surgery, and I've got two little tiny perfect baby girls at home also. I've known for a long time that I want surgery, and it's the only way I'll be able to spend more of my life with my girls and my amazing husband. Each time I had doubts, I just put it out of my mind. I wasn't about to let some short, creeping thoughts, ruin my path towards my goals. Sipping water sucks, you get used to it, not drinking sucks, you get used to it. It's NOT permanent, it's temporary. I have dealt with all the negatives from being overweight, so I can deal with a few negatives to losing weight also. Only thing is, the negatives of losing weight are temporary, the negatives of staying overweight are permanent and very deadly.

It's literally the worst. It just snuck up on me. If I had eaten candy or something, I'd have expected it. This was a total surprise... I am 3 1/2 weeks post Op from gastric bypass. I'm not going to complain though 32 pounds down from starting weight. 17 down since surgery.

I had my first horrible reaction today also. I have had a light string cheese in the past, and I was fine. I ate half of one today, and BAM!! I was vomiting (nothing came up), and I felt like a brick was dropped into my lower stomach. It took about 30 minutes and a 1 hour nap later before I was fine. Now I am just sore from all the dry heaving. It may have been dumping, or it may have been a blockage because string cheese is a "sticky" food I'm not really sure. It's just odd that I've eaten it once before, it's not sugary or greasy, so I thought I was safe... I'm sorry you had to go through this, I really do feel your pain.

Yes! I have experienced the sharp stabbing pains near my incisions. Usually when I am bent forward or laying on my side. The pain usually passes pretty quickly, so I just put pressure on the area, and it goes away. Some days I feel almost normal, and then there are days where it feels like I've just gotten the beating of a lifetime. Pretty soon though, we'll be feeling more good days than bad. At least that's what I'm hoping for!! Lol

I've had a hard time with anything cold or room temperature. So, I've been drinking hot water flavored with crystal light. Also, hot water with a splash of light fruit juice (apple mostly). I'm also drinking my protein drinks hot. Maybe it's the temperature that's bothering you, like it was for me...

I think you had a bad reaction to the fish possibly because you grilled, and didn't bake. I got pre marinated tilapia, and bake it covered so the juices stayed in the fish. That way, when I ate it - it was very soft and very most. I had a really easy time on my tummy and it was the 2nd solid food I've eating since surgery. Also, I cut the portion in half, before even putting it on my plate, and shared a few bites with my baby girls so I would only eat 2oz. My problem has always been portion control and fast eating. I tried tuna and light mayo also, and that was a little too hard for me, but I was able to get almost half a can down and I didn't feel sick afterwards, it was just more uncomfortable going down than the baked fish.

I had gastric bypass surgery on December 29th, and I can't tell when I'm hungry anymore. Before surgery, hunger used to feel like my stomach grumbling and I'd feel like a tightness in my core and I'd know, intuitively, that it's time to eat. Now, I don't know if I've felt hungry at all since the surgery. Sometimes I feel stomach pain like almost gas pain, and I eat something and feel a little better. Daily, I'm working on my fluids - and drinking my protein. I don't really focus on food at all, and I eat like maybe 2 times a day - cottage cheese and a little Greek yogurt. I'm going to start trying soft foods next week. In your experience, what does hunger now feel like to you?

I lost 0 pounds the whole first week after surgery. I was actually up 3 pounds after I was released from the hospital. The second week I lost 7 pounds. I'm now 3 weeks out, and down 15 lbs from surgery. 30 pounds overall from my starting weight.

Thank you so much for answering the question!! I'm glad to know it doesn't feel any different. I thought I was missing something. Also, very happy to learn I don't have it back yet.

I got an app called "my weight" I have entered in the numbers every day since pre-op, and when my scale doesn't go down that day...i look at my app and feel satisfied that my overall weight number is down. Just an idea... I get frustrated when I don't lose for 2-3 days. I had rny bypass on December 29th, so I'm still in pain. The numbers really do make the pain worth it. That's my truth.

I've been doing one of the pre-made premier protein drinks (30g), then I do the isopure chicken soup flavoring (22g). I try to get either beans or cottage cheese in there at least once. I drink my liquids warm (hot water and crystal light). I think I'm hitting my liquids goal, but I'm off on my protein by like 10-20g/day. I don't think that's too bad for as soon out as we are. I love food, trust me, but with all the drinking I've got to get done, I don't really have time for the 30 minutes no drinking before/after eating ESPECIALLY because it takes me like 30-45 mints to eat 3 tbsp of food. I've noticed that if it's warm, it goes down easier. Next Tuesday I can start soft foods, so I think I'll try Turkey chili or some tuna and light mayo. Mostly, I'm really focused on getting the water/liquids in, then protein, then food if there's time/room.

I started my period after surgery, at the hospital. It was a very irregular period for me, because I'd just had one two weeks before. Body does weird stuff after surgery. Anyway, nobody was phased by the blood in my urine (they saved it to measure my output). Nobody was bothered at all, or minded. I used pads bc the tampon stance- to get out in or out- would've been impossible. No biggie girl, don't even worry about it.

I'm living on-base and got my surgery at a military hospital. I'm around military men and women all day long. In my personal experience I've never had any discrimination based on my weight. I got weight loss surgery on base, by a military doctor, military nurses, military nutritionist, and military psychologist. Basically everyone I see outside, and inside my home, is military and I've found people to be very respectful, kind, and welcoming. I think the guy in your office is that way, not because of the military, but because he's an ass. I'm sorry you're going through it. Not every military person thinks, feels, or is trained to act that way.

I got a hiatal hernia repaired during my gastric bypass as well. The hernia was much larger than what the doctor expected so he had to cut it out and then reshape my stomach. All of that being said, my recovery is much slower than others I know who had just the gastric bypass the same day as I do (we keep in touch). If I didn't get it repaired during surgery, it would've had to be repaired down the line which means a SECOND surgery and a second recovery. Also, not repairing it would mean my acid reflux wouldn't have been cured. So, it sucks - yes. Can I walk around the house all day? Nope. But I don't have to get another surgery, AND I don't have all the issues that came along with my hernia. I'm very thankful for that. We'll heal slower, recovery will be harder, but in a few months - we will be SO much better off than we'd have been without the repairs. I'm sorry you're going through this. I had my surgery December 29th btw. Feel better!!! Everything will come in time.

You look fabulous!!! Woo hoo!!

I'm not even 3 weeks post Op and last night I took a small sleeping pill. I just totally forgot about the fact that I had surgery when I did it. In fact, I only thought about it this morning. Like, wait, I took a pill last night and I shouldn't be taking pills. Lol. Anyway, it went down totally fine, no discomfort at all. Best sleep ever - and I'm all good.

This show, and biggest loser, are such fat shaming spectacles - it's just insane. I can relate to the desperation to get healthy, but I just can't believe the level of public humiliation and embarrassment these people allow themselves to be subjected to for the entertainment value. I mean, nobody walks around naked with their fat out for everyone to see, so why do they do it for television? And they're not even realistic ways of a sustainable lifestyle. Like, who has time for 3 hours a day at the gym? Who's not going to eat fast food at some point? Life happens, and weight loss is something that has to go with the flow of things - it's not just a one time event. It's not just one year of good choices, or a couple of months of hard core gym time... It's an everyday life time of choices. These things don't work on a permanent basis, and it's so sad that more people aren't aware of the reality that weight loss surgery is one of the very few effective ways of losing, and KEEPING, the weight off. There should be a show about weight loss surgery patients, and how they live, and be successful, afterwards. Now that's a useful television program for America.