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4me4once, Congrats!! At your stage, it is easier to eastablish new patterns. Good Luck on your new life!

Jolly Green, So true! i cooked less but the leftovers are almost as much- made more Fruit/vegetable items. id not get stuffed but did have an extra helping of mashed potatoes.(plain )

Hi, on the 1st oficial day, I'm at 219. Oh well, better than 320 last year. Have my 12 month follow-up this week.

Well, I'm yoyoing and at 219 today- 8# short. just want to get to onederland so much. the good news is I've lost over 100 # since I committed to this.

nlawlor, sounds like a pity party- we've all been there. I know how you feel, been ther, done that, then took a step back. If you were obese since the age of 8, before that you were "normal". When you get the restriction. and you can focus on the rest of your life , not food, you will have a different perception. When i get the munchies, I take a walk, go to bed, avoid the kitchen, go to the gym, find something to do, drink something (Have to wait then) - try it, just for an hour, delaying it can make it pass. Look at the big picture. My BMI was higher than your at the start, I went from a BMI of 60 to 42 today, almost 1 year out. Focus on something other than food- I know you say you are hungry, but drink more fluids. Good Luck!!

NLAWLOR, You are not alone. I was an average weight when born but overweight my entire life. Even when I lost weight, I was still obese. I am shorter than average so my max weight was only 320 #. i had a delay in my 1st fill also. It is frustrating but you will do fine. I ended up waiting 3 months due to insurance snafus. Went from 320# at the start to 217.5# today, Still am morbidly obese by all the charts but so much healthier, and for the 1st time I feel like I can handle all the bumps on the way; I'm not done yet!!

Welcome to where every loss is a win!! Congrats! Rest when you feel like it as much as possible. Good luck

Jolly, IF they haven't seen me in a while, they notice.I tried hanging onto some items,too but at work i kept hearing I needed new clothes ( Wearing 4X jacket when I was a 2 X) It is a rush to realize something doesn't fit anymore. I understand the size thing, in a way - I'm only 5-1; was almost at big around as I was tall. Admittedly, it is easier to shorten items than to lengthen them.

Hi, went to record my weight and cannot goet to the Turkey Day spread Sheet not Valentine's DAy . i won't make 211 by Thursday but I am a lot closer!!!

1-2 # a week is NORMAL!!!. This is still lots better than before when I'd lose 2 and gain 5. I am impatient, too. i try to up my exercise and that helps me focus on something else that actually helps.

Could be he has been there before. 6 yrs ago My DH waited til I dropped 100# till he commented. I gained it back and more, then had the band. Lost 100# again, no comment yet.

Jollly Green, Good Luck but you may want to check out Good Will and other sources of gently used clothing even then. I had a 5X coat last winter ( pre surgery) . Am in a 2X coat now and still losing - next winter- who knows ( Hope it is smaller still)

Hi, I've done 12.5 miles aerobic walking so far. half way on my goal but with less than half the month to go. I better get serious.

Umystifyme, So you will be off Work in January. It is a good time to stay home and stay warm.The Holiday stress is over. you can concentrate on you !

Hi All, My goal for Nov was 215. Am at 217.5# - still have to make it through Turkey Day

In Feb My plans were ambitious. Had trouble with schedules but still do the Sports Club and walk (Aerobically) at least 1-2 mile, 4 days /week.

Umystifyme, Relax, :cool:We all had the class. It is important. I had a 3 hr class I had to have before surgery (Luckily I found out about it 1 hr before the last class started If I wanted surgery as scheduled)- and I left work to go. ( My surgeon scheduled the surgery once they got the insurance OK but there was a gap before they told me about the class). It is very helpful. People ask questions you may not have though of. You will get information for preparation and the operation. (Mine included the nurses from the Surgeon's Office, the Bariatric Support Group, dietitians with the the program). Every surgeon does it differently, so follow your surgeon's directions. :confused: Good Luck!

It's productive belching. It is belching, as the stuck food dislodges. It can lead to vomitting, but not always

umystifyme, Good Luck :redface: Do check on how long there will be a restriction on lifting. My surgeon said no more than 5# for 30 days. I found I felt better before that, but when I tried to lift simple things ( about 5+#) I knew it was too much :smile2:( The stomach muscles for lifting are sore from the surgery.)

Yep, I find it better to throw up than to wait until it dissolves.( reduces sliming) i end up with tears in my eyes when it gets stuck.

Hi ALL, Am at 219, still. That's OK. I am upping my fitness routine for a while. It may be a year but it ain't over yet!!

YES, Congrats!!! You make me want to set a new fitness goal!!

Hi ALL, Still at 219 But that is better than 320!!!I lost a few # at once so it will be a while before I lose more. That's OK.

umystifyme, i was off 6 days, but I was ready to go back after 4 days. It took longer because I needed to get a note from the surgeon to return to work. -because i may have been out for 5 + days, my work place required a note with an estimate how long I'd be out; needed the 2nd note to return early. The surgeon estimated 2 weeks; i know of several people who came back to work after only a few days. Remember, no lifting more than 5 # - that may bother you more as a cashier. Do rest as much as possible. It isn't just the surgery, but also the anesthesia that will wear you out.:w00t: