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Small difference, big smile

KristinaRnY

By KristinaRnY, in The Lounge

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KristinaRnY    455

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So I am still pre op but am working really hard on losing as much as i possibly can before surgery and I'm down 31lbs I believe... Anyway not a huge deal but everyone keeps telling me they can really see it in my face, I couldn't... So I found an old picture of me and took one today and I could see it!!! I'm still much over weight but I think I look healthier and it made me smile :)

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3 months ago

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Today

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BrantS1976    243

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Looking good Kristina, keep up the good work. The more successful you are losing the pre-op weight the easier the recovery and the adjustment to your new diet. After doing the pre-op diet, following the post-op diet once I could eat solid food again was pretty easy. I still crave certain things I shouldn't eat sometimes, but it is fairly easy to walk away from it as I am seeing good results.

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KristinaRnY    455

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Thanks Brant! I have been making changes over the last few months to help transition into the post op life including taking all the required chewable vitamins, I drink a Protein Shake every morning to help insure I get at least 70g of Protein a day and I have been TRYING to sip my fluids that's the hardest part for me. I'm a Water drinker and a gulper lol. I'm at the gym 5-6 days a week and my first instinct after a good workout is to chug some ice cold water. Other than that I'm satisfied with my food choices and have set a realistic and sustainable work out regimen.

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BrantS1976    243

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Sounds like you are well on your way to success. Keep up the great work!

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Bandista    7,466

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Not a huge deal?! Are you kidding? You are doing beautifully. 31 pounds pre-op is amazing and you should pat yourself on the back. You are going to do so well with this kind of commitment and perseverance. Isn't it funny the way we can't really see ourselves in the mirror sometimes. A picture is worth a thousand word. Thanks for sharing! And good luck with your upcoming surgery. Exciting times....

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2Big2Skate    328

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Congrats on the awesome progress pre-op! You definitely have what it takes to be very successful with this surgery! Keep up the good work!

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longtimecoming7    390

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Pretty girl!

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