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yes they do! I do them a few times a week at work - and I do yoga and pilates. Pilates is what I love best - because like Dub I want to get my abs of tin. haha :-) I'd like to make people's mouths drop when they learn about my 7 kids.

abs of tin! I love it!

30 seconds is tremendous progress. I remember your earlier note about planks. Right now I have abs of gossamer, but have just begun -- again -- PT. Core strengthening is one of the chief goals.

I know you must be so excited!

I am! I'm so ready.

I'm with ya @tobysgirl

this, too, shall pass!

they are unfortunately part of the ride so hold on and stay on course>>>

Thanks Kathy but I am not the least bit sorry, I am delighted!

Nice!! Seems to almost always be the case with a stall, so I try to look through them to the exciting news that will come after! Good for you!!

Proof positive that if you just hang in there and follow the plan you will get through it. Way to go!

that's great - hate the word st--, won't say or write it. LOL - 47 lbs down PO, how great are you!! keep up the good work - kathy

Thank you, Paul

Prince.....Before my time haha! I do like a few of his songs though. What kind of playlist would you suggest?

Congrats!!

Thank you!

I agree with Miss Mac. Everyone is different but I was at a BMI of 40 when I had rny and lost 20 lbs the first month. If you can, I recommend getting a scale that measures body fat not just weight and BMI. This way you will know when you truly lose fat or if you're up a few pounds you will know if it is just water weight. It is possible you are retaining water if you're a little dehydrated but please call your team.

Best,

Chrystine

Well I have lost a total of 21 since the post op diet....so I guess I lost 5 lol but I am not eating carbs....drinking milk and yogurt for snack....I do notice a difference in my clothes....but 5 lbs in 2 weeks seems wrong to what I am eating....I only go back in June for my check up.

I pretty much live on eggs, salsa and chicken

Lucky, lucky girl.

I dunno about lucky, but I will admit to being pretty spoiled.

Even better.

Too bad there is no "program" for Coke (soda) addicts. Cold turkey is tough. You got this, though!

Day 5 was the worst for me, personally, but if you can stick it out, it really does get better, I promise!

Day 4... and I actually want carbs more than I want a Coke.

your seat is "saved" so stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize .

thank you so much!!!

Thank you so much!!!!!

So proud of you!

Thank You!!! You are doing amazing

I wish I had that problem!

Glad you had a great week! But you need to remember to eat!

remember to DRINK (water) as well - getting dehydrated is NOT cool :/

glad to hear you are doing well

Be patient and be positive! Congratulations

Thank you everyone!

Hope you had a good time last night! You deserve it.........enjoy and good luck with the new doctor.

so glad everything is happening for you esp the doctor part.

It's wonderful that good ol' whatshisname is solid and that the mood is on the mild side and that you found a solution in walking. I hope this phase passes soon.

Thanks - I know I shouldn't be making important decisions by myself right now - so he has permission to let me know if we need help with this. at week 3 I was ANGRY for a week and after a couple of days realized it was my hormones, there were triggers but nothing new going on. it's an interesting experience!

Hang in there, I am so glad you are walking. Sometimes nature is the best cure. Sending you positive energy!

You must feel so much better today!

Holy Schmoly, good for you girl!

That is awesome! Congrats!!

Yes I thought that not waiting a 1/2 hour or longer wasn't right so I will not listen to that bit of advise. However everything else seems to make sense according to what a lot of the people on this site were saying to me when I posted about the 41 grams of protein that the surgeon told me to eat and to stop the shakes. So now that I have the info from a Bariatric dietitian her info is what I am listening to except the drinking part.

I have been having the same kind of problem recently, I am 5 weeks out and haven't lost any weight in 2 weeks. I lose and gain the same pound over and over again. I am frustrated but trying to keep my head straight. I get at least 60 to 80 grams of protein a day and I am getting in my fluids. I don't savvy.

I have shared with many that I only lose 1 week per month. The other 3 I'll maintain or go up and down and then in one week I'll lose 8-10. Example, on March 8th, I was 302. On April 1 I was STILL 302. Today I am 294. This happens to me EVERY month. Try not to stress the weight every week and trust the process.

Where is the like button! Glad you are on the mend!

Thank you all. I appreciate it very much!!!

tomorrow! I am sure you're counting down the hours.

enjoy

I'm just doing two here locally. My first is April 24th and the other isn't until Sept. 18. I'm curious about traveling to do others around the country. Do you have friends/family in those areas. I'd be worried about not having "support people" around to take care of me before and after.

@WLSResources/ClothingExch Thank you!

@oldbriannomore - YESSS

@OKCPirate thanks!

"Practice makes perfect." Hell, pretty soon, you will be absolutely perfect!

Great job!!!

Great work! I'll be at three weeks on Thursday.

Hmmm, I should name it...shouldn't I? LOL. And suggestions?

Rocky?

I love Rocky!! How about "Rocky 8" since it was 8mm. lol.

s.w.e.e.t!

BIG Congrats too!

Whoot Whoot!!!

*throws confetti* Yay, you!