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My TT scar line is right about where my hip bone protrudes the most, and straight across*. My pubic hair line definitely went up higher. I have very little pubes so it isn't much of an issue, and all my underwear and/or bikini bottoms are still able to cover that area just fine without needing to "groom", lol. *Re: the straight line across: after seeing other's v-shaped incision lines (i.e., a la @GreenTealael), I would have gone that route if it was an option. Not that I wear high cut panties/bikini bottoms anyway, but it would be nice to have the option to do so without seeing the scars on my hips.

Whoa. 1 hour five times a week at 3 weeks is ALOT. I wasn't doing this much until I was about 5 months out! (Though there are some who I have read doing so earlier than 5 months, but not at 3 weeks...)

At 3 weeks out, all the exercise i did consisted of walking (very slowly!) around the block every day. I think I was only doing 1 lap around the block (600 metres) at this time. It was pretty exhausting so I didn't try to do any more (plus I wasn't cleared to do any more by my doc). I was cleared for all exercise at 1 month, but didn't really start anything regular (outside of walking) until 3 months. Listen to your body. If its too tired to do much....don't. You will feel up to it eventually. P.S. 12 lbs in 3 weeks is great!

That's just mean. I think you may be right. And you CAN be my lettuce dealer... 😂

SAME! I was so happy when I was able to zip up some tall boots over my calves. I barely (just barely) fit into extra-wide-calf boots early in my obesity "career", but the last years just before surgery I couldn't anymore, even if I put on one 2 sizes up. Now I can even wear jogging pants tucked in them just fine, lol.

Avocado-Grilled Corn-(Imitation) Crab salad. About 3/4 cup in volume...ate it all. 182 calories.

I was mixing 2 tsps of instant decaf coffee with a scoop of protein powder (and water) since week 2. Did it once or twice a day for like 7 months. No issues. But then, I also drank 1.5-2 litres of water a day... Not sure if there is a big diff between instant and brewed...but i also started drinking regular brewed black coffees daily around 4 months post-op or so (and still do). Are you getting any other liquids in?

I ate 10 mussels (140 calories, not shown) earlier, but was still hungry so this was up next. Cucumbers, carrots, dates, cranberries, pumpkin seeds & some cheddar: 156 calories. Ate it all. So total for “lunch” is 296 calories. Im seriously suffering from lettuce withdrawal. I feel like im just eating soggy trail mix without it. 😭

17 lbs doesn’t seem little to me. You’re doing great. I don’t know how tall u are, but we have very similar starting stats and just a diff of 4lbs in 1st month weight loss. I was 223 on day of surgery (lost 12 lbs on the 2 week pre-op diet, was at 235 at the beginning of those 2 wks). Lost 21 lbs during the first 30 days after surgery. Got to goal (127 lbs) by 7 months post op. Stay the course. Everyone loses at different rates, but if we keep to plan we will all end up at the same place eventually, just at different times. Good Luck!

Did some reading on this one, the scale itself got pretty good reviews (the app however does not)...weight to the 100th lb on the device itself...exactly what I was looking for! If this had been available back when I was looking for one, it would have definitely been a contender. Edited to add: Hmmm.....I see that there are actually more scales now out there with weight displays to 2 decimal points!

Alot of digital scales display weight increments by 0.2 lbs and just do some rounding. I really wanted a scale that would show weight to the 100th lb (2 decimal places), but the lowest i could find on the market at the time was 0.1 lb increments. BUT...i found out by accident that if i hooked up my scale to the “Health” app on my iPhone, weights are shown to the 100th! Not sure if ur scale has wifi/Bluetooth connectivity (or if you have an iOS phone, lol)...but if i do, it may be worth a try to set up, vs having to buy a new scale...

Ahhhhhh i get it now! Lol

Hmmm...700 calories burned for 2 miles seems like alot? I was under the impression that the average was 100 cals burned per mile (a little more if u run super fast...)? In any case, thats awesome u are running every day!

My red line is supposed to be +5lbs sustained over a few days (to allow for daily fluctuations). I like to stay close to 115, so if I go over 120 for a few consecutive days, then its time to cut cals for a bit. Though I'm considering upping my baseline these days to 120 as it seems its much easier to maintain than 115. I don't notice any fit issues with my clothes, so if I can get over the metal block about it, I just might. We'll see.

Curry coconut mussels. Ate 7 of them: 115 calories. PLUS: Coffee martini beforehand (not shown): 141 calories IMG_0258.MOV

Any pics? (we love pics! Lol)

Unfortunately I don’t think it matters whether you classify them as “drugs” or not. Only matters what your insurance classifies them. Would it help if you submitted a prescription issued for the medical marijuana by your PCP? I would assume that the rules would only apply to recreational use...which yours is not. But as the other poster said above, I’m just a stranger in the internet... Good Luck!

Was gifted an instant pot about a year and a half ago, and we use it at least once a week, sometimes more. Use it for meats (especially good for pre-cooking bbq ribs and ANY chicken application...even if i have to finish in oven/grill...super moist and tender!) stews/chili, mac&cheese, soups, even made a cheesecake a couple times. It IS huge though (way too big to stay on the counter, IMO), so I keep it in the island cupboards, along with a whole host of other kitchen appliances. Unlike @Cheeseburgh, im a bit of a small appliance hoarder in my old age 🤦🏼‍♀️ P.S. my one complaint, though, about the instant pot is that it is so tall that I need to stand on a stool/chair if i have to sauté stuff, or even just have to look into it... P.P.S. Just though of another complaint...the rubber sealing ring in the lid tends to absorb food smells quite a bit so I need to soak the ring in baking soda overnight to de-smell it.

Speedy recovery vibes sent your way...❤️

Not in any particular order: Ice water Hot water (with or without lemon) Black coffee, black tea, carbonated water (i.e, Perrier) w/ or w/o zero-cal "water enhancers" (i.e., liquid, stevia-sweetened citrus flavourings), lemon/lime wedges, cucumber slices broth alcohol: mostly vodka or gin with low-sugar (if any) mixers, or dry red wine. **Note** I am 2+ years post op and very rarely drank alcohol during weight loss phase...now however, is a different story... I don't drink pop/soda, beer, milk nor juice if I can help it.

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2+ yrs post op, in maintenance. BMI 21.5 this morning. Currently trying (albeit, not very hard) to lose the remaining 2.5 lbs from my pandemic weight gain. Here are the deets from yesterday; 1788 calories (I did go swimming for over an hour yesterday so this was likely reduced) 56g protein 120g NET carbs (currently addicted to these mushroom "chips" that are padding this number. Sigh) 67g fat edited to add: 50g sugars

Woot woot!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Don’t normally eat dinner this late (started eating this a 9:15), but Mr. made another carb-heavy meal so I passed. But then i got hungry so...yeah. Scrounged these up from the fridge: Chicken, spicy sauce, Kimchi & cucumbers: 165 calories. Moral of the story: don’t skip dinner, nor go too long without eating.

YES. I cut it to my jaw at 3 months, then to pixie-boy-short a month later. soooo much less hair on the bathroom floor, and it looked less sparse on my head!