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Top 45 Things I've Learned- 5 Months Post Op



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Thank you all for your comments. :) its crazy how different life is now. Even though I haven't posted a lot lately, these boards have been a lifesaver and I read them everyday. I had fun writing this post. :)

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Thank you all for your comments. :) its crazy how different life is now. Even though I haven't posted a lot lately, these boards have been a lifesaver and I read them everyday. I had fun writing this post. :)

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Great List! I'm 6 weeks post-op and have had similar eperiences. I'm looking forward to reaching this milestone.

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great info lacie - thanks so much!!

now, being the accessory w**** I am (lol) - I MUST know where you got that beautiful feather necklace?!!?? :)

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Hi blondi, I believe I picked up the feather at either Macy's or Kohls...cant remember... its a fun one...its all blingy! I love that i can wear fun hip jewelry now! I always felt stupid trying to wear statement pieces when i was bigger. Thanks!!! :)

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@phatdiva, super excited for you! This time coming up is the magic time! You feel more normal and you see the weight fall off!!! :)

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Thank you for sharing your experience.

For those of us who are still in the planning process of getting our surgery it's SUPER helpful to hear other's stories!

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This is such a great post! Ty

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Thanks for sharing! I'm 3 weeks post op and already hit a stall. I'm so upset about this. I don't know what else I can do to make the weight come off. Any suggestions?

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Very cool post Lacie. Sounded very familiar!!

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Wow wow wow. As if I was reading my own diary!!!!!! I am just two weeks away from being "5 months out" and hopefully will be just a lil over 60# down at that point!!!! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! Your list was RIGHT ON!! And so good for both those of us who've gone thru it and those who are getting ready. Great post!

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I love this post! I am also craving fish. Weirdest thing ever! Terrified of losing my hair but that's life!

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Thanks so much for the tips! You answered many things I have been wondering about. I am about 1 month pre-op and after reading your list I took notes!

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What is ur fb if u don't mind like to keep up with progress

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