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3 Months Out With Pics! I Can Finally See The Changes!



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Hey everyone! I had my 3 month follow up yesterday and am happy to report that I'm down 53 lbs since surgery! For one, I can't believe that 3 months have already passed. I was hoping to be down more than that by now but I am beginning to let that go. I stalled for almost my entire 2nd month and was just glad to see progress during the 3rd month.

I have become obsessed with counting - carbs, Protein, fat grams, ounces of Water, etc. I started feeling like I was on the hardest diet ever! I was the baby in my support group yesterday, all others were 8-12 months post op. It was hard expressing my frustrations because they all had a been there, done that attitude about plateaus and weighing daily. My NUT told me that I need to eat more and stop worrying so much about carbs. She said that 600-700 calories are not enough. I left wondering how anorexic people remain thin. I know I'm eating more than an anorexic, but still....

Even though I don't really see it when I look in the mirror, this side by side comparison really shows the difference. The before was August of 2011 and after picture was taken this week. Surgery was January 10. I can't wait for the next 50 to come off!!

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Don't know if my picture attached the first time. Sorry if you get it twice. :-)

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Congrats! I can definitely see the difference in the 2 pics.

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Your beautiful smile tells all :) Congrats on your successes!!!!

Jenn

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Looking good! Keep up the good work.

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You have gorgeous cheekbones and a great smile - that says it all. I can see a difference in your pictures - very inspirational. Keep up the good work!

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Absolutely fantastic job...

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Congratulations on your weight loss! You look beautiful in your pics =)

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OMG! You're gorgeous!!

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Looking great!

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Thanks guys!! I love the support here! I was so frustrated and then I looked at some old pics. It helped put things into perspective. I didn't put it on overnight. Plus, the stress is making me crazy! LOL!!

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you are beautiful be proud

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