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I haven't seen this topic recently. Anybody recently approved? If so, how long did it take after paperwork submission? Thanks in advance!

12/13/2017 CW: 144.2 This back and forth is killing me. I’m at fault! I had bread (commercial) for the first time in 8 months! Not just once, but over the weekend. I woke up on Monday 5lbs heavier and just tossed the bread in the trash. So not worth it!!!

12/06/2017 CW: 142.4 I finally see some movement! I’ve been working out a lot so I hope the past few weeks mean I’m gaining muscle.

11/29/2017 CW: 144.4 I am happy to have survived Thanksgiving scale-wise!

11/22/17 CW: 145.0 The scale is moving in the wrong direction!

I started at 37.8 and went down to 35.4 BMI day of surgery.

Yay! Another challenge! CW: 144.4 Challenge goal weight: 135 Good luck to us all!

OP, you can can also try the nasal sprays. It enters the bloodstream directly. Good luck!

10/20/17 CW: 146.2lbs I did not make it to goal [emoji24] but I'm happy that I've lost some weight. I am 1.2lbs off from normal BMI and about 1.5ish% away from normal body fat! I can't wait for the next challenge! Happy Friday everyone!

I had the RNY on April 10. Highest weight was 220lbs which dropped to 206lbs on the day of surgery. My progression is as follows: Apr 10: 206lbs Apr 24: 196.4lbs May 10: 192lbs June 10: 176.2lbs July 10: 168lbs Aug 10: 161lbs Sep 10: 152.6 lbs Oct 10: 148.8lbs Today, Oct 19: 146.8lbs I am 5'4". As you can see, I initially lost weight slowly. I also had times where I lost rapidly and times where the scale barely moved. I tracked my progress with body measurements (lost 14inches off my waist!), dress sizes (size 18-6/8; size XL/XXL to S/XS), and body fat (39% to 23.4%). Don't rely on the scale! Good luck!

10/13/17 CW: 150 This has been a bad week. I know I could have done better. [emoji17]

10/06/2017 CW: 148.4 *sigh* I started working out more vigorously this week and I hope that's just muscle building up.

9/29/2017 CW: 148.0 Happy Friday!

Resting blood glucose levels are known to be high when skipping meals; that's why it's recommended to eat small meals throughout the day. Similar to WLS patients with low caloric and carb intake, your liver will continue to release glucose into the blood stream and may slightly increase the supply as it senses that carbs/cals are low. Yes, you continue to produce insulin but not at the demand your body needs. Once you have healed a little more, everything will balance out. I had the RNY with crazy high numbers the first week. Then it tapered down. Pre-surgery A1C was 7.1 and now I am at 4.1 at 5.5 months out. No more insulin or metformin since a week after surgery. Good luck!

9/22/2017 CW: 150.4 I know I could've done better this week; I'm still grateful the scale is going in the right direction! Happy Friday everyone!

9/15/2017 CW: 152.2 It has been a slow week!

9/8/2017 CW: 153.4 Happy Friday! Lots of ups and downs this week!

9/1/2017 CW: 154.6 Happy Friday!

Challenge Goal Weight: 140 Current Weight: 157 Today's date: 08/25/2017 I did not meet challenge goals last time. Hopefully I will this fall! 17lbs is a lot but I meet my surgeon at the end of October and hope to rack in some good numbers! Happy Friday!

Thanks for starting another one up! I will definitely be joining!

8/11/2016 CW: 160.2 I gained a little bit; totally my fault. I really need to get back on track!

08/04/2017 CW: 159.2 So close to challenge goal! Happy Friday!

OP, I only lost 12lbs in the 1st month after surgery. I started at 206lbs on surgery day and lost 14lbs during my 2week pre-op diet. I am about 3.5 months post-op and down to 162lbs; that is 44lbs since surgery. I have lost inches. We have less to lose so our body will space it out slowly. Take measurements and pictures! You will see a difference!

Starting BMI: 37.8; 220lbs; size 18 Current BMI: 27.8; 162lbs; size 8 Surgeon goal is 140lbs; my personal goal is 125-130lbs

7/28/2017 CW: 162.0 Slowly but surely! Happy Friday!