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It was 3 months on Thursday since my surgery. I am now down 78 lbs!

Everyone is different, but I have had no stalls or setbacks.

I don't follow all the rules. Yes, I've had alcohol, yes, I drink carbonated drinks, yes, I drink caffiene daily. I'm not saying tjis is the right way to do it, this is just the way I've done it. Yes, I drink with my meals.

It's real simple, I just can't eat or drink as much of anything as I used to. I walk a couple miles a couple days a week, but other than that, I just try to live as normal as possible

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Cheers! Whatever works. I agree our bodies are different and so long as we get there we can do separate paths. Proud for you! My husband is down 65 lbs since surgery in December.

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Thats great 78 pounds. Everyone is not a text book. U gotta find what works for u and what u can tolerate to b successful for u. Congrats your doing amazing

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you are so lucky!!! you must be having a good metabolism.I am also almost 3 months...but slow weight loss...I am slow in my movement due to arthritis...cant walk much..so that makes a difference.

congratulations!!

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Everyone that makes this choice to lose weight and become healthier is already a winner. The good thing it's not really a race, it's a life style and we are only in competition with ourselves. I applaud those that lose quickly as well as those who lose slowly... we're all losing. I do get jealous that men lose faster but it all has to do with muscle mass and how differently our bodies are made. I've not been 100 per cent compliant but I don't drink with meals, I don't use a straw and I don't drink caffeine or carbonated beverages. I have indulged in a little bread and Pasta but for the most part... it's Protein and veggies. I have a whole new set of normals now.

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i agree with you 1 day 1 life...its a change for a life time. we are here to get healthier....I am so cheerful now, no scitica pain,No bp,face is looking better,looking much slimmer....eating Proteins ,Water,veggies...

I do feel good about all these things.

all the best.

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