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logicwand

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logicwand    269

logicwand
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I am 5 weeks post op and have been feeling pretty down. No weight loss for almost two weeks now. And I know it's part of the course, but nonetheless it's hard. I decided to go jogging tonight without my dogs. Sometimes they can be such a distraction. And boy, I am so glad I did. As I put on one of my favorite tunes "Parallel Lines" by Junior Boys, I began running, and running, and running and I didn't stop for 10 whole minutes. I felt SO ALIVE! I haven't felt like that for 5 years. It is a newfound vitality and it felt amazing. I couldn't believe my feet weren't giving out, I couldn't believe my knees didn't start hurting. Even my hips were okay! I felt so much lighter on my feet. I have lost a total of 28 lbs since my pre-op diet, 18 of which were lost after surgery. I can't believe how such a little amount of weight loss has made such a difference in my ability. I'm tearing up right now just thinking about it. I just feel so lucky to have had this surgery and it is making such a HUGE difference SO FAST and sometimes I lose sight of that.

A before pic and me tonight... feeling so great!!! :D

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sillykitty    10,776

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Congrats, you look amazing and happy!

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Creekimp13    5,840

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Looking SO good, girl! What a difference! I think you're gaining muscle as well as losing fat...which might be why you've been concerned about the scale. Keep up the great work!

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logicwand    269

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Thank you sooooo much Silly and Creek!!! Oh yeah, I forgot about that whole muscle scenario! :lol:

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You look so wonderful!!! Keep up the great work!!!

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TootsR    4

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Congrats I hope I get up the courage to post pics

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Frustr8    7,886

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Any more weight lost? I can hardly wait for the next one, for you're looking so good Logicwand!👍😛

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