So I have been at a complete stall for about a month now at 165 lbs. I have about 20 - 25 more pounds to lose to be at my goal weight.

Here's what I am currently doing:

-Working out at least...

We all have our moments. My vices are still wine (Rose' is my go to now) and carbs (damn Pepperidge Farms Gold Fish Crackers and CheezIts). I have told myself that everything is ok in moderation...

Christie, I was working out at home too but not doing the best job keeping myself accountable. I think I have found when I am paying for something and scheduled to attend a class, I am much better...

Tenloris, it is a personal training class where you rotate stations (treadmill, rowing, weights, exercises). The goal is to wear a heart rate monitor and keep in the orange zone so you burn the most...

Awesome job! You should be so proud. You look great. Keep it up.

I found my new workout - Orange Theory. I am completely hooked. Does anyone else do it?

Hi BarbyK, I haven't been on this forum for awhile but my advice to you is to tell your close family and friends. I did. While there is stigma with the surgery, it's a path you are choosing for...

Congratulations! You should be proud. Although I am not nearly as physical as you and near my goal yet, I started the Couch to 5K program last week and I am coming along. Less than 6 months ago, I...

Great job! You and I had our surgery around the same time and I have lost about 67 pounds but I was at 247 at surgery. I am the opposite too, I don't count or record everything (although I have...

I too am an emotional eater and quite honestly drank lots of wine when I was stressed. I found the surgery actually has helped curb my cravings. Even when I want to try to eat junk or drink too...

So I have to share this here as I know most of my friends and even husband will not appreciate the depth of how happy I felt. I travel a lot for work, mostly on airplanes. There were times at my...

Welcome! This community has really helped me not feel so alone with some of my struggles. Although our families are supportive, unless you go through this, you don't really know. Keep us posted on...

Congratulations to you! Great work!

Stacey, honestly I had my first 'sip' of wine about 2 weeks post-op as we went to a wedding. I say 'sip' because I wasn't able to drink more than that and it gave me heartburn. Now almost 3 months...

Good luck and keep us posted! I agree with all the others and your life is going to change a lot (in a good way). I don't suffer from arthritis but I know I was so uncomfortable and my knees hurt...

As almost 3 months Post-Op, I have noticed my weight loss continuing but slowing down a little bit. I started to UP my exercise regime from 3 days a week to 5 days to week to not only help the...

Congratulations! You look great.

Happy Birthday! Enjoy without the cake! Pretty soon if you want, you will be able to take a bite but that's about it. And honestly, it feels good.

I agree with all of the comments above. You are going to be very happy and healthy. Having had my sleeve in October, I can tell you that it gets better but you will be very happy with the amount of...

It's so nice to move to soft foods. My go to's were (and still are too) - a scrambled egg with a little bit of reduced fat cheese (you will only be able to eat a 1/4 of it); greek yogurt, cottage...

I have to say, Thanksgiving was absolutely great for me. I had my protein first and took tiny bites of almost everything else. I even took a bite of pumpkin pie. It was the first year I didn't...

Good for you! Congratulations on all your work.

Hi all, I haven't posted in awhile but have tried keeping up with the new posts and what's happening in the forum. It's been 38 days since I had my surgery and I am feeling great. I am starting to...

Hi Tom, things are getting better. Thanks for asking. I am drinking Apple juice too diluted with ice in small amounts. I have also started adding more of the cottage cheese and scrambled eggs to...

Hi Stacey,

To be honest, I think the surgery was a little more painful than I expected and it took me about 5 - 6 days to feel a little better. I went back in the office (on Monday after having...