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oh my gosh! I got teary reading this; I had no idea. You are such an inspiration and such a fighter! Sending you nothing but love and good vibes! I love your posts- I've been super busy lately and only have a few minutes to check this per day but your thread is always the first I read!

Oh No!! I've been there! I'm in the Dallas area and walk at 6:00 am; it's horrible getting myself out of bed, but worth it as my walk is ending and the sun is in full force. Glad to hear you are recovering and not too sunburned!

I'm approaching this a little differently... I was an overweight, but not obese child, lost weight by running in college and got to my body's happy weight of 145; I could eat what I wanted on weekends and eat healthy (but not perfect) during the week. Infertility treatments, pregnancies, my knees took running off the table etc upped my weight close to 200 and then my mom being on hospice, plus menopause took my weight to close to 240. I lost the 20 lbs and gained them over and over. I hated how I felt because I knew what it felt like to feel physically fit, I felt uncomfortable in my skin. BUT- the worst part about dieting was that getting on the scale could and often times would literally ruin my day to the point of me not finding any joy in anything or anyone; and I'm a "glass in half full," person. When I hit my first stall I felt those feelings or despair rise up again and I was DONE. I put the scale away, and I'm not sure when I will get on it again. BUT, my clothes are way too big, wearing jeans I haven't worn in forever. I feel better, I can move better. I'm really, really happy. I walk my dogs every morning and I'm happy. I am careful about what I eat, but I had a glass of wine with some friends on the patio while we laughed until we cried, and I was so happy. So... will I reach my goal weight? I don't know. But I feel more in control, healthier and happier than I have been in a long time and that is all I really care about.

I work from home. Took off 3 days including surgery day. Very easy recovery but I wish I had just taken the week off, not because I felt bad (I did not take my pain pills) but because i was still not really focused.

@creekimp makes a valid point here; it's important to realistically gauge the help you will have after the surgeries. Talking to both surgeons is much better than asking us. Keep us updated!

I had VSG and it was done outpatient. I did not take any of the prescribed pain pills other than a tramadol the first night home. I had some discomfort from gas for the first few days, but nothing unbearable. I took off 3 days (including the surgery day) and was back at my (work from home) job full time on day 4. My kids are away at college and end of high school, so they don't really need me like your little ones. If I were you, I'd just do it, then you will have the already approved PTO to recover away from your commute, and take care of your hubby. I'm so sorry you and your husband are having to go thru this at such a young age, but gosh, this time next year you both will be rockin' healthy bodies!!!!!

That's awesome! Congrats!!!

Well judging from the picts you posted a few days ago, I would say that you are more than ready to break out the shorts and t-shirts and have a great/cool time! It will be so fun!!! Eeeek- I'm so happy for you!!!!!!!!!

Well heck yes you want both and you will get both!!!! My calorie intake has fluctuated by 200 calories or so per day depending on what's going on and the scale doesn't seem to reflect either higher or lower (I like to think that by confusing my body I can lose faster). BUT, my water intake does reflect in my weight gain or loss. Our bodies are very interesting and very different. It's actually fascinating. Keep up the good work! Short and bathing suit season is right around the corner!!

I'm in the same situation. Got lazy about measuring water and I'm pretty sure I'm paying for it now...

At a 27.5 loss,. my face is starting to sag (I'm 50). I'm getting botox next week but I think thinner people look younger than heavier folks. Regardless, I'm glad I had VGS.

OMG! I can see a big difference! You look adorable! I get it about the scale and making questionable choices. I'm hovering around your weight, and I'm fighting the urge to compare to others. I'm 50 years old (post m) so my metabolism is slower. I'll post picts once I figure out how I'm so proud of you- huge smile this morning!!!!

Thanks for the info. This is interesting; I'm going to try it as well. I've never been a big meat eater and I do feel like I'm getting oversaturated with dairy. Now that I'm out of the initial shock of new eating, tracking protein etc I need to look outside of my box.

sounds awesome- I'm trying this! But I need to know more about pea protein and brn rice protein! What are benefits? Why use this instead of just reg unflavored protein powder Where can I buy it?

Coffee has been my only cheat on the program... I have a cup with protein drink in the morning. I gave up diet coke a few years ago and then had one before pre diet bc I knew I would not be able to have one again and it tasted gross- nothing like I remembered!