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OK' date=' momma doe, time for a pep talk. There are MANY ways to measure success. The scale is only one of them. YOU HAVE LOST 48 pounds in three months - nearly half your expected loss! That's incredible!! When in your life have you done that before? You are wearing smaller clothes (and doesn't that feel better than the number on the scale)! I would bet that if you had measurements taken before surgery it would show a number of inches gone - and we don't beat ourselves up because our waist size is not dropping fast enough.

Goals are great. We all make them, and it is good to have something to strive for. But getting too wrapped up in the number on the scale will just drive you nuts. You have accomplished SO MUCH!! Remember to focus on the whole you - not just one number, on one day, on one device. You are so much more than that!![/quote']

See why I whined! Very encouraging Baconville! I needed that! I was thinking I guess I should be celebrating that my weight now begins with a ONE. Where we've been, I never thought 4 pounds would have affected me that way! I so wish I had have taken measurements, sure know that all of my pants are sure longer now! Thanks again for reminding me! D

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You can dooooooiiiit! *HUG*S!

SD: 6/10/13 HW 305/SW 259/CW 213/GW 150 <br />Sent from my SCH-I605 using RNYTalk

Thanks for the hugs Rhyzell, yes we CAN all do this! And I'm gonna!

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Well today was my 3 month follow-up. I'm not doing as well as many/most of you. I am down 46lbs by their scale (48.4 by mine but who's counting?) so I missed the 50 - 60 lb goal so I'm bummed and beating myself up today. I can give a slew of excuses and I know I need to get to exercising more' date=' and drink more fluids.

Dr was not discouraged tried to tell me I've lost 42% of my anticipated loss but I'm still wallowing in self-pity. I feel good, my blood pressure is down, I've thrown out my first pair of fat pants so it's stupid I am crying about 4 lbs but I'm so upset about it. New goal is 30 -40 lbs in the next 90 days.

Thanks for the long whiny post.[/quote']

Instead of making your weight loss your goal why nit make healthy eating, exercise, and food intake a goal. I know if you meet these the goals every single day your weight will reflect it. You will get there....don't give up!

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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I'm sitting here relaxing. Nice and cozy on a rainy evening. But gosh darn it...I have this overwhelming desire to eat...I'm not hungry. I had a nice dinner full of Proteins and flavor but I swear I need me done nuts chips and salsa. Ughhhhhh does this happen to anyone else?

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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Instead of making your weight loss your goal why nit make healthy eating' date=' exercise, and food intake a goal. I know if you meet these the goals every single day your weight will reflect it. You will get there....don't give up!

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13[/quote']

Thanks for the encouragement Julee, I know it's a daily journey. I'll hang in there. At this point I've come to far to fail.

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Thanks RJ!! Hubby and I have a romantic weekend planned for the end of the month. Hopefully I will Celebrate my first 100 pounds lost and our 19 year wedding anniversary. You all will be the first to know when I make the 100!

I also want to say that it is friends like you that I have met on RNY Talk that have made this journey much easier! THANKS!!

very excited for your and congratulations on 19 years. and that is very sweet of you to say so. i have been helped on this site and i pass it along . but again...thank you :-)

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I honestly still can't see any difference. In down nearly 80lbs now since surgery. The dark hair is before surgery and the blond hair was yesterday.

What do y'all think? Please be honest...saying I look the same WON'T hurt my feelings.

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

looling great Julee, i can see it, cheeks, jowles, eyes,shoulders and neck.

these are only head shots so its a tough question to answer. i struggle with the the same issue then i check out my hiney in the mirror and lots of action going on back there :-)

have a great day

RJ

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Well today was my 3 month follow-up. I'm not doing as well as many/most of you. I am down 46lbs by their scale (48.4 by mine but who's counting?) so I missed the 50 - 60 lb goal so I'm bummed and beating myself up today. I can give a slew of excuses and I know I need to get to exercising more' date=' and drink more fluids.

Dr was not discouraged tried to tell me I've lost 42% of my anticipated loss but I'm still wallowing in self-pity. I feel good, my blood pressure is down, I've thrown out my first pair of fat pants so it's stupid I am crying about 4 lbs but I'm so upset about it. New goal is 30 -40 lbs in the next 90 days.

Thanks for the long whiny post.[/quote']

Im with Dbanks on this one also. chin up. this is a long process. shake that sh*t off get refocused and youll nail that goal this time. this is for you and only you make this the best christmas present you have ever received from.yourself. we are all pulling for you.

RJ

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Thanks for the encouragement Julee' date=' I know it's a daily journey. I'll hang in there. At this point I've come to far to fail.[/quote']

You won't fail momma doe...failure is not an option!

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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Im with Dbanks on this one also. chin up. this is a long process. shake that sh*t off get refocused and youll nail that goal this time. this is for you and only you make this the best christmas present you have ever received from.yourself. we are all pulling for you.

RJ

Thanks for the encouragement, RJ, starting the morning "fresh" shaking it off and moving forward!

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You won't fail momma doe...failure is not an option!

Preop weight 389 current weight 314...that's 75 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

Thanks Julee, I'm moving forward! Maybe yesterday was one of those hormone low days related to the estrogen fat release. Today is the next new step!

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See why I whined! Very encouraging Baconville! I needed that! I was thinking I guess I should be celebrating that my weight now begins with a ONE. Where we've been' date=' I never thought 4 pounds would have affected me that way! I so wish I had have taken measurements, sure know that all of my pants are sure longer now! Thanks again for reminding me! D[/quote']

One of my belts has a few new holes in it as I refuse to buy a bew belt till I hit 199. Its my measuring stick. ;)

SD: 6/10/13 HW 305/SW 259/CW 213/GW 150 <br />Sent from my SCH-I605 using RNYTalk

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Hair loss started big time today. Coming out in chunks. :(

How is your daily protien intake? taking Biotin?

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