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Day 28. Thanksgiving day!! We are out of town with family and the shock and aww about my weight loss got to embarrassing proportions[emoji57] It was very complimentary but I felt the need not to call more attention to myself by being extremely selective about what I put on my plate. So I put a tablespoon of everything on my plate, played around it a bit, ate only my delicious Turkey (albeit Fried rather than baked as this is how we do it) and gravy. A forkful of other things a restriction kicked in. I must have been liberal with cranberry sauce as I got that mini dump reaction that comes with instantaneous fatigue and need to lay down which I did and took a VERY long nap[emoji54] That's my Thanksgiving story[emoji28] Things in my home that I'm thankful for? I think it's been said already...the fact that I have a home that I absolutely adore!! A home that feels safe.....so I am thankful for the safety of my home! Both the emotional as well as the physical safety of my home. [emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving 🧡 Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wowza!!!!![emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122] You look absolutely fabulous!![emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

How incredibly exciting!!!!!!!! Your choice is dead on gorgeous and puts the "belle" in the ball[emoji108][emoji108][emoji108] I loved #3 and 5 as well!! You looked fabulous in all. Congratulations [emoji322][emoji322] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Happy Thanksgiving Mya!!!! Thanks for sharing such an authentic story about yourself and your journey! I know how powerfully cathartic that can be and how you are also helping others who feel the way you do/did. Your journey will be an inspiration to you and others! Please stay connected and NEVER feel alone! I'm always of the mind that a second chance is laden with courage, experience, wisdom and perseverance. All qualities that will spring you forward this time around that you will even suprise yourself!! I've found that this WLS journey has not really been ALL about losing weight, but about finding out the amazing things that is tucked within our human spirit that we didn't even know existed and the discovery is invigorating and intoxicating in a very good way. Keep pushing forward, more amazing wonders lies ahead for you!!![emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congrats!! Wishing you speedy recovery [emoji253][emoji253] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Congratulations Mousecat!!!!!! Already looks amazing![emoji108][emoji108][emoji122][emoji122] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Emma, the good Lord is your strength! He that has kept you thus far will not let you down! Keep your chin up and this moment shall be just a paragraph in the awesome book of YOU!!! Sending healing and positive vibes your way [emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176]🧡🧡🧡 Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Day 27 Relatively clean day ...finally!!![emoji119] What about my country am I most grateful for? EVERYTHING FluffySaysForkIt and Cheeseburgh said!!!!!!!!!! Also, just the immense expansive beauty of various parts of the country. It is awe inspiring [emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

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Hello!![emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I am truly HUNGRY reading this 🥴[emoji57][emoji3] And I'm on the way to Texas for Thanksgiving! I won't be shocked if I find myself in an authentic Texan smokehouse looking for smoked meat![emoji28] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You look absolutely fabulous [emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji122][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm with you!! I can eat ANYTHING!! I get the occasional mini dumping feeling of general malaise, fatigue, need to lay down but it lasts 30 mins and it's over! 65lbs is AMAZING!![emoji112][emoji112][emoji112][emoji123] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

CONGRATULATIONS!!![emoji119][emoji119][emoji112][emoji112][emoji112][emoji123][emoji123][emoji123] That was FAST!! Especially for a low starting BMI! WELL DONE!!! Is there anything you did especially that worked for you? Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

I have to believe it's the carbs added that made a difference for me as well because before going away, I HARDLY had any carbs! The stall was REAL! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow!!!! Congratulations Mr. Sean!!! 50lbs is AMAZING!!! I've lost like 39lbs but it's a slow steady loss for me. I was diligently following plan and a week ago went on vacation and kinda ate off plan...A LOT and came back with a 4lbs weight loss for the week which has NEVER happened to me EVER other than first 10 days post OP!! I don't know what to make of it all but I'm back on plan and I've been losing daily. The inches lost has been more dramatic that my hubby and kids have been commenting on a regular basis. Family and friends can't stop commenting and I truly truly feel great! We'll continue to trust the process....[emoji176][emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Day 26: Food I'm most grateful for today: Chicken and yoghurt!! Old faithfuls[emoji3] Check in: 1. Posting your personal goal Goal is to continue to stay focused on my journey and not get derailed on what I'm able to eat or drink. I did have a few moments of backsliding while on vacation and I have been working on getting back on track since my return.[emoji57] A deep seated goal is to make it to the mid to low 170s in weight. I'm at 175lbs as of this morning [emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119] It feels surreal and amazing truly! 2. Add your surgery type, status (pre/post op, losing/maintenance) Post sleeve 8/16/19 3. Weight and BMI (not necessary but encouraged) SW: 214lbs CW: 175.2 lbs So, it's been an awesome month and challenge [emoji120][emoji176]🧡 Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Absolutely!!! GO YELLOW!!!🤚🤚 Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Love it!!![emoji108][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Oh my!! I have a lot of catching up!! Back to reality from vacay!🥴🥴 Needless to say that it's not been remotely close to a "clean" week!! I was ridiculous surprised that I still lost more weight this past week compared to previous weeks of "clean" eating!![emoji15][emoji15][emoji15] Go figure!!🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ The first thing my husband said picking me up at the airport was how much leaner I looked![emoji15] My youngest daughter continues to exclaim about my weight loss and to be honest my clothes fit a lot loser......can't explain it, it's a mystery how this thing works because I tell you sincerely, it's not been a clean week AT ALL![emoji54] Day 20: What I'm most grateful in my daily life has to be my family and just being alive! I'm constantly in awe of my ability to enjoy the big and little things now! Day 21: What small item I use in my daily life that I'm most grateful for has to be my phone!! What was life like before that device???[emoji848] Day 22: Thanksgiving memories: I'll be honest that I teared up seriously from others Thanksgiving memories. Mine is not as profound, just family getting together and sharing love, laughter and definitely the FOOD![emoji6] Day 23: What I use on my phone that I'm most grateful for? Hands down will be "WhatsApp". It has made my world very very tiny with distance becoming quite irrelevant! All the people I love scattered all around the world just a text or video message away seeing and hearing things about ourselves in real time either simultaneously or privately [emoji28][emoji114] Day 24: Social media I am most grateful for is as mentioned "WhatsApp" which truly probably does not qualify. I'm not on any other social media! Was on FB in the late 2000s and after 1500 "friends", it was too daunting and unmanageable for me. I'm a very private person and just felt relatively "exposed" if that makes any kinda sense.🤷‍♀️ Day 25: What I'm most grateful for in my city is the mountains! At the end of a long day, when driving home, I take stock of my surroundings and I get that sense of awe about the mountains and nature in general and I feel extremely moved and grateful for everything about life. When I drive through my city, I feel like I am driving to my Sanctuary. (I don't work close to home as you can deduce, for me, that's a good thing. It allows me to compartmentalize). B side question: I am TERRIBLE at moderation! Very very terrible hence why I'm here! When I like something, I overdo it till I'm literally and figuratively sick of it! Still fighting that battle daily and hoping to have it in some modicum of control [emoji120][emoji120] Phew! All caught up! My OCD tendencies would not allow me pick up from where I left off[emoji57][emoji3] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Feel better!![emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

[emoji322][emoji322][emoji322]Happy birthday to her!! She's absolutely adorable! Many happy returns of the day to her!![emoji322][emoji322][emoji322][emoji320][emoji320][emoji320] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

[emoji108][emoji108][emoji108][emoji108][emoji108][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119][emoji119] Awesome!!![emoji176][emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

This!!!!!! Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app

Wow!!! Everyone looks amazing!! I 🧡 this thread!!! @Angiebear [emoji108][emoji108][emoji108][emoji108] message about dysmorphia and posting! I'll suck up the courage soon as it was a " food for thought" messaging. Thanks guys for a very lively and motivating thread!![emoji176] Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app