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Most of us have yoyo dieted our whole lives. I tell people, "Oh I've lost this weight so many times, it's keeping it off that's the hard part." (All true.) They get distracted and on to the next subject. Works every time.

I'm almost 4 months post-op and I think I'm looking forward to Lent to give up the breadsticks I've been cheating with. Maybe full fat cheese too...I think it's a good excuse for the religious among us to refocus and be soooo grateful for what this surgery offers and to get back on track. What are you giving up for Lent?

I've tried to give up certain things for all of Lent and end up failing. I like the idea of all Fridays and Ash Wednesday . I can do that.

I love to hear discussions of both sides of how people feel after losing weight and how much nicer strangers are to us. I'm conflicted about that too. It really helps me put things into perspective hearing how others feel about this new reaction - good or bad.

I know they say don't make any big changes in job, spouse, house,etc until a year or something out but I'm blowing up right and left. Quit my job ( had other one lined up prior) and blew up at my roommate. I need to get this under control. Not that I was wrong to make the changes I did, but all this change is very stressful when not medicated by carbs! I'm trying to get more exercise in to calm me as someone posted. Maybe I switch to decaf tomorrow. HELP!!!!

I think I'm going to try to go for more walks outside and get massages and do things that make me feel good. Maybe even watching funny shows might help take the cranky edge off. I have had such a resentful attitude when I should be so happy with my new life. I feel guilty about being so nasty to people - they probably don't know though. Actually I'd forgotten some advice my Mom always says when I'm feeling unhappy - go HELP someone. Do something nice for someone... That might make me feel better too.

My surgeon didn't require pre diet either but I kind of wish I had done one anyway - had I known how slow going this is. It is pretty amazing how this works. I do believe I can keep it off this time. About another 20 lbs and I'll be feeling good.

Thanks everybody for your stats and encouragement. Just trying not to squander my honeymoon phase.

I just ordered a years supply as well so I certainly do hope they are absorbed. I absolutely can't tolerate those bariatric vitamins and swallowing any pills just freaks me out after surgery. I'm three months out but I just don't like it. Those patches are pricey even with the discount so I definitely hope they work. Especially since I'm in California and have to pay tax on them and shipping!

Surgery date 10/26/15 weight 215 Today 185 Down 30 lbs Goal 140 - 50 to go. Feeling better every day. Oooooh.... Tomorrow's my 3 mo surgiversary! I thought I'd loose 35 in that time but I cheated a bit at Christmas so that's fair.

30 down and 50 to go! Feeling kinda cute.

This just came to mind - may or may not apply. When I was 21 I had a boyfriend who was super insecure. I was too immature to notice or understand it at the time. He was tall and good looking in all the girls wanted him so I thought he's not insecure he just wants to be with me - my ego. What happened was: I used to be a professional ballet dancer and I got an offer to join a company and travel all over the world and he was terribly intimidated by this and talked me out of it and it's one of the worst things I could have done, acquiesce to some guy I'm not even married to's insecurities. I felt like I was lucky to be with him - my insecurity. It could've changed my life. And he was long gone a couple years later anyway. I resent it even now, so just as an old lady telling a young lady, do what YOU know is right for you! Men will ALWAYS be around, maybe even better ones.

I totally get what you're saying! It really is that last 15 lbs that does it. I'm feeling the same way. 30-40 lbs left to go. Already lost 30 and feeling pretty cute, thank you very much, but still not getting the head turns like I did at lower weights. I've been up and down constantly my whole life and the masses of men really do respond to the smaller frame. Evolutionarily I suppose it looks more youthful and lithe. This is not a bad thing in my book; I can't get any younger but I can (now!) keep my body trim and fit! This April I'm going to be one busy lady! Wink wink.

Today 187 Goal in 4 weeks 172

By the way I don't think it's from anesthesia I think it's from losing weight because when I lost 70 pounds a couple of years ago I had shedding as wel. At the time I blamed it on my hairdresser and frying my hair with bleach but it turns out I think it was actually shedding from weightloss, no anesthesia involved.

My hair is down to my waist. It took a long time to grow that long. I don't want to cut it off when it gets thin. I don't want short hair! I'm at 8 weeks - no shedding yet. I think I'll try the Rogain trick.

Absolutely outsidematchinside! So true.

I told ZERO people and took an uber there and back. Piece of cake.

I've been using them. Kind of hard to get off and a bit pricey. Almost out, trying to decide if I'll reorder.

My surgery was 10/26 217. Today 193. 24 lbs down in 6 weeks. Want to get to 133. I'm 5'6"

I need to lose 60. My surgery was 10/26 217. Today 193. Only 24 lbs down in 6 weeks (not sure why soooo slow). Want to get to 133. I'm 5'6". Fingers crossed.

Got my first post op compliment today! Woohoo. " Your FACE looks thinner." Really? 5 weeks into this and almost 25 lbs down with only 60 more to lose and that's it? Well, it's something! It's so weird how this all works. I'm happy though... On my way to a new life!

I though my I'd lose way faster than the chart because I always have (even though I always gained it back pre surgery). I still don't get why this goes so slowly unless it's just the healing factor changes metabolism. Anyway, just so you know this sad chart seems to be pretty accurate for me. Nice to be able to predict something. But, boy can I eat. 2 fried eggs just like a normal person, a couple mozzarella sticks (string cheese thingies), and 4 Popsicles. No problem. It's all on my program. And yes, I'm on purées so that ease could change. Yesterday in 2 days I ate a log of fresh soft mozzarella. Delish! But seems like a lot of food. I eat turkey chili - 1/2 can for a meal. Yum. I'm 6 weeks out in Monday. Is this ok?

Wow. That's great! I bet you're thrilled.

It says on the package. Shakes, eggs, # of servings per calories/carbs on cheese. It's not hard.