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Hi All,

Just wanted to give an update on my progress. It's been six months and I am feeling great. I've lost 57 lbs and continue to lose. I will go to the doctor on tomorrow and get my measurements. I have had to purchase all new pants because everything falls off. I've gone from a 18W to a 16. While the sizes do not reflect a big difference the way clothes fit makes all the difference in the world. I will keep you updated. I plan to post a after picture in the next two weeks. Keep up the great work everybody.

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Hello All,

I had my surgery May 30, 2014 and I have lost 75lbs so far. I have hit a serious mentally and emotionally draining plateau. Can anyone lend advice to get me over this hump.

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Hi kissez everyone plateau don't worry it will pick back up. I think you have lost a great deal be happy honey i am better some than none. I bet you feel better.

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Hello, I have not had my surgery yet. I am scheduled for 2/24. My HW 264

following 6 month supervised WL 241

CW not sure but I have gained weight...I went off the 1800 calorie diet.

I have to try to get back to that weight if 241. Have anyone experienced extra skin following the rapid weight loss.

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Hi kissez everyone plateau don't worry it will pick back up. I think you have lost a great deal be happy honey i am better some than none. I bet you feel better.

Thank you for the advice☺

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Okay? Can anyone advise me what I should bring to the hospital with me the day of surgery, Feb. 24th? How long is the typical hospital stay? Does the area where the incisions are fade over time, should I use any specific type of cream? Sorry, I have so many questions that I hope to get answered before surgery.

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Bring lose fitting clothes that's comfortable. Hospital stay 1 to 2 days depending on how your doing. Make sure you walk as much as you can before you leave to prevent clots. No cream is needed and incisions will fade. I call them my pokes. Your questions are great ones everyone that has had this surgery has wondered the same thing. Relax and you will be so happy you have taken this journey. I have no regrets.

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Congrats to u all... You guys look great!

Location: Bloomington, CA

SW: 292

DOS: 7/7/14

CW: 202

Currently at a standstill. Need to get more focus on Water and also Protein. Have 60 lbs more to lose to be at "ideal wt". Can anyone suggest any exercise programs???post-206941-14224620547462_thumb.jpg post-206941-14224620756812_thumb.jpg post-206941-1422462099679_thumb.jpg post-206941-14224621533027_thumb.jpg

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Okay? Can anyone advise me what I should bring to the hospital with me the day of surgery, Feb. 24th? How long is the typical hospital stay? Does the area where the incisions are fade over time, should I use any specific type of cream? Sorry, I have so many questions that I hope to get answered before surgery.

You and I are going on the same day!!!

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