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Just checking in. Surgery was 01.01.18 and as of this morning, down 85.4lbs. Unfreakinbelievable to me. Thats just crazy. I'm so happy I did this. I had to borrow from my 401k, but the way I see it I wont need my 401k if I'm dead from obesity, so totally worth it. Took out extra for a new wardrobe which I'm so glad I did because your old clothes become way too big way too quickly. I'm tempted to also sign up for Gwinnie Bee (clothing rental) but still deciding if that's too weird for me or not. Lol. My Bday is in approx 3 weeks so I am going to try to hit 100lbs by then. Possible but I will have to work hard for it.

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On 4/25/2018 at 12:53 PM, yes_anastasia said:

@MsTipps Thank you so much for checking on me! I lost 3 lbs this week... so I'm down 39 in 12 weeks. Still on the slower side, but it's progress!

Also getting mighty close to the big 100lbs down since I started this journey 8 months ago. Would love to see that happen soon!

Over the course of a year that would be over 100lbs. That's awesome!!

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On 4/25/2018 at 12:53 PM, yes_anastasia said:

@MsTipps Thank you so much for checking on me! I lost 3 lbs this week... so I'm down 39 in 12 weeks. Still on the slower side, but it's progress!

Also getting mighty close to the big 100lbs down since I started this journey 8 months ago. Would love to see that happen soon!

Over the course of a year that would be over 100lbs. That's awesome!!

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On 4/4/2018 at 9:12 AM, soccerkaty said:

Sw: 292
Cw: 249

I weigh less than what my drivers license says!

I never updated mine from when it said 160 20 years ago...lol

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Hey All

Ive tried to start a December thread but never really took off....mind if I join the January lol :) . I was 12/20!!

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Hey All
Ive tried to start a December thread but never really took off....mind if I join the January lol [emoji4] . I was 12/20!!

By all means. The more support we all have the better!!!

Welcome


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Thanks Marc! This thread looks great! And folks post each week which is what Im looking for-- accountability and friendly !

Thanks!

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I had my surgery January 25. All had gone very well, down 60 lbs since then. Recently, I developed an incisional hernia and am now scheduled to have the corrected on June 26th. Last night, while having dinner, I began to have severe stomach pains. I stopped eating, figuring it was indigestion. A few hours later, when the pain was increasing, and not subsiding, I went to the ER. I was admitted and they did every test they could, saying nothing conclusively. This afternoon, my surgeon was was able to see all the data from my work ups, and an emergency surgery was scheduled and completed at 4pm this afternoon. Turns out, in addition to my incisional hernia, I developed an internal hernia, that has caused my intestines to twist. That is why no matter the pain meds I was being given every 2 hours, the pain never subsided. Surgery was quick, about 30 minutes and the surgeon correct my intestines. Feeling 100 percent better right now. Hopefully going home tomorrow. It’s my second scare since the surgery, made me question my decision to even have it at all last night when I was going through that pain. My first scare was internal bleeding following surgery which required transfusions. But now that my surgeon has corrected these issues, I’m feeling much better and am chalking this up to just another possible complication with WLS. Just decided to post this as I feel WLS has its ups and downs. But trust in your surgeon and his decisions. Communicate with him and all should be ok. My surgeon gives you his email and phone number for easy access. Definitely an undervalued asset to have that I overlooked when choosing surgeons. Glad I went with one that makes himself available when needed.

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Omg @spealex sounds like you're having a tough time. Hope things settle down for you.

It's that time of the week again... I'm in at 183lbs. Just 43 from goal! Yay!!

How's everyone else doing? X

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Changed up a few things this week and was down 4 more.

SW: 369
CW: 274.5

Maybe another week or so and I’ll have joined the -100lb club

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SW: 292.2
CW: 232.2
DOS: 1/17/18
60 lbs in 4 months works for me

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I had sugery january 31 with 265 Now I am 195 , 70lb lost but I have the same weigth for 3 week. Any tips

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Mstipps, i have had a few bumps along the way, but moving through them, and looking forward.

Pre-op: 291
Surgery 1/25/18: 281
CW: 227



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Try not to let it get to you @janet5263 if you can. There’s a lot in this journey that you’ve overcome and this will pass too.

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I never really saw the change until I did a side by side photo. I could always feel it in my clothes, but never knew.

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