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That's great! I was supposed to go to Vegas but we canceled. I hope you had fun! I love it there! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Everyone is different. Just try and drink enough fluids and walk as much as you are able to handle. Everyone heals differently. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@elisa5150 Thank you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I definitely appreciate the vets with snarkiness. I also appreciate the wisdom and experience you all have. So, thanks! Also, people can be idiots. :-I I don't know how some people expect to succeed if they don't follow the plan. They put themselves at serious risk. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@CStoned Thanks!!! @@Butterflight Aww! Thank you so much!! @@LittleBill Thank you!! I'm working hard! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@bitingcat Thank you! I was so worried I missed my honeymoon period because of all the complications. I had a lot of trouble losing while on the TPN infusions because they were infusing 1200 calories each night while I couldn't eat. Then when I was finally able to eat a little (300-500 calories) a day I started to gain weight because they were giving me the 1200 on top of that. I was in and out of the hospital with blood infections and extreme nausea and pain. I also had (and still have) pretty bad anemia. The weight wasn't coming off like I thought it would. It was VERY frustrating. Thankfully I am feeling 100% better and am able to work out and eat all my calories on my own. Everyone loses at a different pace, when you have injuries and illnesses it just further complicates things. You can do it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@reallyrosey it's such a strange transition! I can't seem to change the number in my head! I'm sure you'll get back there! Prednisone is the absolute worst. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@jwinters19 Aww thanks! @@The New Kel Thank you! Haha, I finally have something to smile about! ☺ @@amandask Thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@LaurieQue Thanks! @@Kumbaice Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@OutsideMatchInside I can understand where you are coming from. I am still about 135 pounds from goal still, I'm only 7 months post op, but once I'm there I'll have lost 340 pounds. That's more than some people who get the surgery even weigh. The hanging skin is going to be terrible and I am starting to save now for plastic surgery. I also feel alone in this a lot of the time. Even on here because many people here have 100 pounds to lose. That's not to say what they go through is any less but it's a different experience than what I am going through. I'm happy with my decision to do the surgery and I'm so much happier with myself with hanging skin than the extra weight, at least with clothes on. I didn't really feel self conscious about my body when I was so overweight during sex in the past. This is an odd feeling for me. I think it may also be because I took a 5 year break from dating and sex before getting the surgery. I also feel like dating now is so much worse than it used to be. It's hard out there. I feel like internet dating has made it both easier and harder to meet someone. Easier because you can meet people who you wouldn't normally interact with and harder because there are so many options people flit around from person to person as if scared there might be something better out there and not wanting to settle. I hope you can get the money saved up for surgery soon so you can be more comfortable, physically and emotionally. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@larry971 Thank you, that is very sweet of you. I am also sorry you have had to go through so much, I hope things are getting better! @@FunkyMunkyBrat it's true, gaining self confidence is hard. @@AvaFern I really appreciate your input. I guess very few women (if any) are comfortable being naked in front of others. I have been overweight since I was 3 years old, I know my extra skin situation is just going to get worse. I guess it's just a battle I'm going to have with my self confidence. It's true that the more confidence you show, the less others will care about the "imperfections" you see in yourself. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I definitely have this same problem. My top size has dropped 3 sizes but my pants have only dropped 1-2. I think it's because I have so much extra skin already hanging around my stomach that I need a bigger size. Highest weight: 540 5/29/16 Surgery weight: 480 Current weight:335 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone for all the input and suggestions. I do think it's probably more of a *me* thing than what a guy would think. @@theantichick that's true about lingerie, that's a good suggestion. I will look into some. @ Thank you for the compliments, that was sweet of you. @@larry971 Thank you, I am trying to find someone who will love me for me. It's hard to get over my own insecurities though. @@MindyMe congratulations on your soon to be nuptials. I understand part of your anxiety. @@Dub hahaha! That sounds so romantic. @@The New Kel I am trying to take it slow with the guys I meet up with. I'm not looking to rush into anything sexual but it's a big concern for me so I wanted to hear other's opinions Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This has been my progress: Start 10/30/15:540 Surgery 5/29/16:480 (-60) 3 months 8/29/16: 418 (-62 since surgery, -122 total) 6 months 11/30/16: 354 (-126 since surgery, -186 total) Currently at a little over 7 months 1/6/17:335 (-145 since surgery, -205 total) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great!!! Enjoy!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Stephanielp it really does!! @@cdsjjotn Thank you!! @@recreatingcate Thank you so much!! I am much happier with everything now! @@HanSolo1977 Thank you!! @@mrsbeckham2017 Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This challenge will run from 11-14-2016 through 1-2-2017. This will give us a total of 8 weigh ins. I will do my best to post to the spreadsheet within 1 - 2 day of receiving your weight. Please note that I will recalculate the figures as soon as I can following the Monday weigh in - so your weight percentages may be a little off... This challenge is for everyone. If you are pre op, post op, in maintenance or looking for some accountability; this challenge is for you! The rules and link to the spreadsheet are below! Procedures: Please Post Your Starting Weight (Weight on or around 11/14) and your Goal Weight (what you would like to weigh at the end of the challenge) at the start of the challenge on 11/14 or before. If no goal weight is posted I will put down 10 pound loss as the goal. You can cut/paste this below and fill it in on your post - Goal Weight: Current Weight: Today's Date: Rules: 1. I will be awarding a prize to 2 lucky participants! The winners will be selected at random an the only thing you need to do to be eligible for the drawing is log your weight each week! 2.Post your weight on this thread every Monday. Specifically 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/05, 12/12, 12/19, 12/26, 01/02 3. If you change your screen name please let me know. 4. If you miss 2 or more weigh ins, I will assume you no longer want to participate and your name will be removed from the spreadsheet. 5. If you miss a weigh in on Monday, no problem. Just post it asap. 6. We are all here to support each other, if you post a question anyone can answer. 7. You will know your weight is updated on the spreadsheet once I've liked your post! The link to the spreadsheet is below! Have fun, and good luck with this challenge!!! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18mFrEfxi-VOlFkoSgiJzWVGclHea0cNUHJG6pqOkCVE/edit?usp=sharing

@@thatmeanone That is so great!! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I made regular food and just puréed it in my magic bullet. Things cooked in a slow cooker are great to puree because they are very soft. Make sure you purée the meat with enough sauce/broth. I also ate refrigerator Beans with some shredded cheese, egg salad puréed up, and Greek yogurt. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@stevecfo Thank you!! @reallyrosey Thank you! It has been somewhat difficult to adjust. Anytime I'm about to say or even think my current weight I automatically put a 4 or 5 at the beginning instead of a 3. :-P @@chuswysly Aww! Thank you so much! You all help me out a lot! @@mylighthouse Thank you!! I'm more than half way there! @retee6898 Thank you!! @@Fit4HisGlory Thank you so much!! @@kj4 Thank you!!! @@kharenzhee Aww!! Thank you! That is so sweet of you!! @@lalame Thank you so much!! I love this board because we can all motivate and support each other! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@cassandramarie93 aww! Thank you! @@jhemp85 haha Thank you! It's been hard but it's so awesome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@HiltonHead2010 it's okay! Yes there will be! I was thinking of starting another one very soon! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@ that is great you inspired him to lose weight! Unfortunately you can't force someone to lose weight if they aren't ready to. I wasn't ready for a long time and only really started to care when I got so heavy I needed oxygen and was too heavy for the tables for the tests they wanted to do. I realized I had gotten too heavy for doctors to even treat me. It was a scary thing! Feel free to show her my thread! Also, thank you very much! ☺ Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@sasharbinx Thank you so much!! @@#BirdDog Thanks!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Thick2Thin2016 Thanks! I really feel sooooo much better! I love everything about it so far. I still have a ways to go but I'm happy with my progress! @@chickee aww thanks! I definitely smile more now! @@msw Thank you!! @ Thanks! I am happy! @@360lyMe Thanks so much! @@larry971 Aww thank you! I try to stay positive! @@midia Thank you! I had the sleeve surgery. @@Suaniya Aww, thank you so much! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@theantichick Thanks!! @@Montana Gal Thanks! I am much much happier!! @@SeahawksFan Thanks! It was really hard but even with everything that went wrong I would do it again in a heartbeat! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App