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I weight 292 one morning and then gained back to 296. I stayed there for almost 4 weeks. Then it took me a month but I've finally got to 286 which is 52 pounds lost in 11 weeks (today). I was convinced I would never lose another pound, but I just think I lost so much so fast that my body needed to catch up. I bet you will start losing again, but for some of us, it takes awhile. Good luck!

I eat some form of oats most days and dont have any I'll effects.

I'm 52 pounds down and have knee pain and back pain pre-surgery. Unfortunately, it hasn't got better yet. I still want to lose 100 more pounds, so I guess we will see.

Hope you feel better soon! Congrats!

I just recently had gout. I'm 11 weeks post-op. I've cut shrimp totally out and watching my red meat. It seems to be getting better. I took half a dose of steroid, but my bs was too high, so I stopped. I Hope he feels better quickly!

I thought a once read that over 40 BMI is morbidly obese and over 50 is super morbidly obese. ? I started just over 50 and am not sure I will make it to a normal bmi. My Dr said about 180 and I'm 286. I undoubtedly will have lots of hanging skin. Thank you all!

Congrats! Best wishes!

That's terrible! I'm sorry she did that to you! I just dont understand people and how hateful they can be. Know you are better than that!

Yes, I have been back to coffee for several weeks. I'm close to 3 month post-op.

That's terrific! Congratulations! Love following your posts!

This sounds terrible! We had our surgeries in February. I do get nauseated at times still. Hope you find answers soon!

Try fairlife milk. I couldnt stomach one protein after surgery, whereas I could before surgery. Fairlife has 13 grams of protein per cup and comes in chocolate too. It doesn't have protein added. Good luck!

You look amazing! Congrats!

I bought one of those home meals at the store the other day. It was chicken fajitas. I ate it and thought I was going to throw up. Not sure if I ate it too fast or the spice? My stomach has been tender ever since. I have only throw bile up once, but this was a horrific experience. It's such a chore to find foods that don't hurt. I'm not a cooker much. I'm loving off yogurt and more yogurt. Ugh The struggle is real!

When is your surgery? I had a different diet. I was allowed one small meal and chose dinner to eat. I cheated a little and still lost 16 pounds in one week. I dont get such a regimented diet. I don't personally think pickles could hurt. They're super low in calories. Best on your upcoming surgery!

I'm wondering if I should put my surgery weight or pre-op weight. I lost an unbelievable 16 pounds that week. If I add my week pre-op it shows I'm ahead of schedule. If I don't it shows I'm normal. My weight loss has slowed way down and I'm losing max 2 pounds a week. I thought I would lose 100 in 6 months, but I doubt it now. So easy to get discouraged even having lost quite a bit.

It looks like you have lost a lot yourself! Congrats!! We have the same surgery month!

Thanks so much! I'm almost 3 months post-op and I initially thought I would lose faster. I need to exercise more. It's very hot today!

I'm sorry you are going through this, it sounds terrible! Keep positive and praying it gets better!

Definitely go with the Heloc! Maybe I will follow you. I need a lot, breasts, face, stomach lol Best of luck!

I wore a holter monitor before surgery and was diagnosed with pvc's. It's not considered dangerous, but is scary to have my heart beat extra hard. Best wishes to you!

I had my surgery at 53 ten weeks ago and just turned 54. It was not the easiest recovery for me and I had minor bumps in the road, but I wouldn't change my decision to have surgery. I was very scared, even though I have had over 10 surgeries. But, trust your Dr and do what they say and I bet you will do great and come away very happy! I had a choice. Die on the path I was on or chose to do this to help prolong my life. Congrats & best wishes!

I take the procare vitamins, as I prefer to swallow them. I also take calcium chews and probiotic chew by nature made. I got a bogo on them. They are ok, but open to suggestions of better ones. I paid 19.99 for both. Thanks

It's ok. A lot of people talk about the uncomfortable topics here. I think we all have these issues one way or another. Hoping it gets better soon!

Yes, I had the same problem for the first 10 days or so. Tmi, but was dark orange. I think it's pretty normal and should subside. Good luck!