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My life is pretty much back to "normal" . I can eat anything I want(not good). Now its learning to stay on track and eat the right things and make the right choices..There are some days when I dont even get in one protein;o(  I know my pouch is a bit bigger then it should be. I need to get some bars & new protein shake flavors.

Ok so...Im 6 months out! Im in a 10-12!!! I feel so much better! The only thing is Im hungry all the time again & Im wanting to eat even if Im full! That scares me a lot!!!!! I dont want to screw this up. Ive only lost about 3-5 pounds in the last 3 months. I am exercising but I know I could do more......

Tried Pilates! Hard stuff!

What kind of exercise are yall doing? I also was wondering...has anyone found a yummy protein shake or bar they recommend?

Zumba was the hardest aerobic exercises I have EVER done! I am so surprised I made it through the whole class. I was dripping sweat &  my heart felt like it was going to explode! However,it was super fun & I think I will go back next week. I like the dancing......even though it was hard for me to catch on. I actually thought I could dance before i went! LOL  Anyways..there is no way I could have done it 6 months ago! I think Im going to try Pilates on Mon.. My core is very week & needs to be strengthened!

I have only lost about 2 pounds in the last month!! I wonder if this is normal to have Plato's in this time period after surgery.Oct.3rd will mark my 5month surgaversary! I cant believe it! Im feeling better all around. However my portion size has gotten significantly  larger. I do continue to take in at least 60g of protein a day. I have noticed being head hungry & I have also started getting cravings again;o( I was told I need to cut down on my coffee.Which I will start doing today. I tend to beat myself up if I have any carbs. I have had inappropriate food such as a scone from the Western Washington fair...I do not get dumping at all..this is NOT a good thing! There is this evil voice in my head that knows I wont get sick if I eat crap even though I dont want to..its like a drug addiction! Other then that Im so glad I had the surgery!! I start a zumba class tonight & I am sooo excited! I havent had much success w/ the exercises at home...for me I need something more social! I did do 2 yoga classes last week & I love that too! I figure $5 a class 2x a week isnt that bad. Im hoping that will give me a little more motivation to do my weight lifting at home. I fit in a size 12-14 pant!!! Yeah!! Im still in a large top. I have gotten rid of almost all my old clothes! That was kinda hard. I find even though Ive lost almost 70lbs I still have a negative self image...especially when I look at myself in pics. I see all the things that are wrong. Im going to counseling & 12 step meetings & church.....so Im praying I can create a healthier mind to go along with my body!  I realize  need support from others who have gone through this too. Im going to try to communicate more on here......lifes getting better everyday!

I am down to 175 pounds!!! I cant believe how quickly the weight is coming off! I am seeing a personal trainer & have an at home program I need to get started on. I havent lost as many inches as I would have imagined for the amount of pounds Ive lost. My cholesterol has dropped over 100points.I feel better all around! I am however still struggling w/  food choices.Its very hard to change everything all at once. I am making progress though so thats good. Im starting to feel beautiful again!All though its pretty scary  when I'm not wearing clothes & everythings just hangin! LOL....Lifes good today! 
Steph

Lord knows I have not been perfect after this surgery! It is so hard for me to learn a completely new way to live & eat! I have a really hard time with chips/crackers,Ive been eating w/ laughing cow cheese. I drink my shake in the morning & have at least half a protein bar a day.I have been starting to drink a cup a tea or coffee.My trainer released me to exercises! Im having a hard time getting motivated though....My pain is almost completely gone so thats good. I have been catching myself still wanting to substitute food w/ other stuff.Like Ive been wanting to drink! I dont even like drinking! IDK its crazy! This is definitely a journey & Im so glad I did it but definitely not a cure all it takes a lot of work! Im 184 this morning!!! WOOOHOOOO
Steph

Cant believe Im in th 180s! Its so wierd to watch yourself change almost overnight! Im so glad I chose to do this surgery!

I went to the Doctor last week and got lidicane pain patches for my back. No more pills! I went to Silverwood Amusement park this last weekend w/ all the Girl Scouts & my family of 5 +1. 5 hour drive each way.We camped at spirit lake Idaho.I however slept in the van on an air mattress! One of the other Moms there gave me an adapter for my van to plug in my magic bullet blender for shakes! How cool is that! Got to the park around 9 am. I rode roller coasters & did the water park too. We left around 8pm! What a day! I experienced someone Else's pain of being overweight. They were on a ride w/ there small child & the bar wouldn't go down far enough to latch..they asked them to get off the ride. :o( I felt horrible for her.It barely closed for me.I just feel blessed to have this opportunity to change my life! I do worry that I may be starting to pick up some old habits though! I want to drink or smoke or do something...I guess my mind is trying to replace the food addiction! At least I recognize it.I just dont want to turn into another kind of addict...its hard enough giving up on the pain meds!HHhhhmmmm??? IDK.... Anyways I weigh 192!!!!!!! I can hardly believe it!!! Im less then my husband!!! YEAH!!