Steph~L~16

Hello everyone! A common question for all of us is the dreaded word - STALL! Tell me about your experiences. How far out were you when they happened, and how long did they last, and how did you stay focused through them? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You are so pretty! Your face just glows!! Congratulations on feeling better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Beautiful Chrissi! Great job!! Working on breaking the stall STILL over here!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My scale has not been budging much at all for the past couple months. I do the same thing and drop 4-5 pounds and then stay there for a while. I am pretty close to hitting under 200 which makes me even more anxious to see it move. Hard to believe we are 6 months out! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had surgery on Wednesday and went back the following Monday. I would have liked at least that week off, not because of pain but I still felt tired and a little groggy. Other than that it was great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How is your recovery going? We obviously all heal differently.. The support I've received on this forum has been nothing short of phenomenal! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I feel like it has been a breeze for the most part! I feel very blessed. I agree-I love being able to come here with my questions! Great job & continue to inspire people! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did stockpile some soups and broths, and ended up not using most of them. I was surprised at how little I could eat for quite a while and how big of portions I had frozen. I ended up using them later on for cooking once I got to the regular foods phase. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I use baritastic and I love it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jessjames I just chuckled to myself when I read your comment about getting the 'foamies' only because I know EXACTLY what you are talking about!! Sometimes I feel like I just need a little sip of Water after I have eaten something that hasn't set well, and it ends badly every time! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look beautiful! Love the dress on you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great! My surgery was only 2 days after you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I agree! It is very sad! It upsets me that my friends would have rather seen me in poor health and miserable! I guess sometimes even though I know it is a problem within them that I still take it a little personally! Those that truly love me and want the best for me see how my quality of life has changed and they are supportive, it's just sad that the people we thought were best friends couldn't be too! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone! Quick question, I was wondering if anyone has been tracking calories? My scale is stuck at 219, so I am trying to evaluate my intake of everything... I'm at 5 months exactly today, wondering what avg calorie count for others is right now? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I feel like I have lost my best friends after the surgery. Maybe someday they will be able to see past themselves and be 'friends' again, but for now I have learned who I can trust and although I'm not really secretive about my surgery, I don't share details at all. I know it is just their own insecurities that make them the way they are, but at first I took it personally. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Marie8777 WOW!!! What a difference! You look so great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Wow I had that dark line before and I don't anymore! I never knew that was the cause. I was diagnosed with PCOS prior about 6 mths prior to my surgery. I still am on 2 birth control pills per day to prevent heavy bleeding and hopefully can be taken off soon. That is the only thing I have noticed still, the rest of my symptoms are gone. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Keep in mind that this is not an after picture by any means, but the one on the left is April, top right is July, and bottom right is last week. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have that exact same body type and I am down 116 pounds from my starting point and STILL have it but less! I hope the belly disappears at some point. I also have quite a bit of fat in my back that I wish would go away. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look fabulous!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Awesome advice for keeping motivation high during them. I haven't had too many frustrating stalls yet but I do know that it's all part of the process I just love hearing how we all handle it differently and getting advice on staying motivated! You guys are awesome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay you look so good!! Congratulations! And btw I love your name! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look great! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Incredible!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App