Originally Posted by brightnessofhope

Today I reached a goal I've been working towards for quite awhile. 100 lbs down and wonderland on the same day. It's taken me almost 16 months. It took longer and was harder than I imagined it would be. I still have a way to go, but I am really proud of myself for my efforts and my journey. I just wanted to share my joy today. I CAN DO HARD THINGS! YAY!

I'm sitting in the hospital right now waiting for my husband to get out of recovery. Nine months ago I had my VSG, and today my husband had his. All went well and I am grateful for that and so happy for him! Now to deal with the other emotions I have tried to keep at bay. I have lost 80 lbs so far, 70 since surgery. I'm overall happy with my results, although I wish I were further along. I'm just over half way to my goal. My losses have never come steadily... but in spurts. Even the spurts have ...

Originally Posted by brightnessofhope

I just had to toot my horn today! I finally made it to 30 lbs. post-op! Actually, 32 lbs, in just shy of 12 weeks. I fought hard for each and every pound lost during the last 11 weeks, so yeah, I'm tooting! Toot-toot-toot!

I know this is the amount many of my comrades lost the first month post op, but I'm trying to change my thinking and be happy for my success as I always am for others'.

Originally Posted by brightnessofhope

I've waited, like you all said. I tried upping my protein, upping my water. My weight has stuck for three weeks. I guess it moved a little last week, because I did finally take off the 4 lbs (because I was sick and couldn't eat for two days) I gained during week 2. I lost 13 lbs. the first 8 days and nothing since. I really thought this surgery would work. I've been doing everything I was told to do. But just nothing. I'm eating somewhere between 600-800 calories (of lean protein, small

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Originally Posted by brightnessofhope

I've lost 13 lbs! Was 287 when I was weighed just before surgery. Today, day 8, I'm 276. I can't believe it. I feel great! I'm eating chicken and cooked veggies and protein shakes and I'm so happy. So I'm doing a little happy dance!