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I just wanted to say that I am finally feeling like a normal person again! I have lost 29 pounds in less than 2 months, am healthy enough to exercise, and can breathe and move again! It is really amazing how much your mind and body can change so quick. My surgeon said the first 2 weeks are the "I regret this" stage, the middle is the "I feel ok" stage and 6 months out is the "I am so happy I did this" stage. I am able to drink milk finally, which was my hardest thing to consume, and can eat regular meat and some carbs, but not enough that I feel guilty. Unfortunately processed meat is a no go (hot dogs, meatballs, fast food, etc) but I don't have the cravings for those things anymore. The only craving that makes me crazy is the craving for salt, which is a bit weird but something that is manageable most of the time. So in short this was all worth it; all the pain and all the mental battles is completely worth the result.

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I appreciate your feedback on the timeline you have experienced. I suspect mine will be similar. Having realistic expectations of what you have given is what will help me psychologically. Information is our greatest tool. Keep up the great work.

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Boy, did I need to read this today! Thank you so much for sharing & way to go!

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I find my self wanting salt too, what is Edamame?

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They are soybeans still in the pod. You can find them in the frozen veggie section with salt already or without. I like the ones with the pod but I don't eat the pod, just suck the bean out after its been cooked. Once you cook them, you salt the bag, pull out your serving and enjoy! The salt on the outside gives you the saltiness and the bean on the inside gives you something to chew that's packed with Protein. YUM!

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I just wanted to say that I am finally feeling like a normal person again! I have lost 29 pounds in less than 2 months, am healthy enough to exercise, and can breathe and move again! It is really amazing how much your mind and body can change so quick. My surgeon said the first 2 weeks are the "I regret this" stage, the middle is the "I feel ok" stage and 6 months out is the "I am so happy I did this" stage. I am able to drink milk finally, which was my hardest thing to consume, and can eat regular meat and some carbs, but not enough that I feel guilty. Unfortunately processed meat is a no go (hot dogs, meatballs, fast food, etc) but I don't have the cravings for those things anymore. The only craving that makes me crazy is the craving for salt, which is a bit weird but something that is manageable most of the time. So in short this was all worth it; all the pain and all the mental battles is completely worth the result.

I loved reading your quote. I was exactly your weight, height, and have lost almost exactly what you have. I was getting impatient about the weight loss seeing how most of my weight was lost in the first 2 weeks, and then really slowed down after that. All in all its pretty awesome though. After putting things into perspective I would have never been able to do this on my own. Just the way I feel now with nearly 30 lbs gone is amazing! I am doing so much stuff with my kids I would have never done before. Not to mention working out, and not constantly thinking about food.

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