I'm not going to pour out my despair and heartache that I'm losing hair...because I know the majority of people here either have or are experiencing this as well. I love my hair. It's always been...

Thank you so much for the encouragement and advice. I would never have thought of a hiking or cycling group. I've been contemplating riding but as I haven't been on an actual bicycle in years, I'm a...

I agree with you, 55 lbs is amazing. I keep telling myself that. Never have I ever been able to lose that much on my own. I haven't done anything special to celebrate. That's a fantastic idea. And, I...

Today marks 4 months since surgery for me. Sadly, I had a gain this week...trying to remain positive about that, after all, it was only 2 lbs. I know it's going to fluctuate. Especially with it being...

Kindle, you are such a motivation to me. I want to be like you when I grow up...(I'm actually probably older than you but I still want to be like you when I grow up, lol). You do so many outdoor...

Mine didn't give parameters either other than a 2 week clear liquid pre-op diet. I was floored the day of surgery to find out I had lost 23lbs! Best wishes that your surgeon is satisfied with your...

Congratulations on your surgery and your progress thus far!

Ghost_ryder, your progress is phenomenal! I'd be over the damn moon to lose 100 lbs in 6 months! That is amazing!

Thanks everyone for the insight. I know it's mostly a matter of personal preference on how someone measures their loss. I was just curious how the majority seem to do it. Seems like the general...

So, one of my best friends is one of the few people who know I've had surgery. I use her as a support tool as she had gastric bypass several years ago. She's been a big help to me. She likes to check...

Just a little light hearted funny I thought some of y'all would enjoy. I have a patient who, almost daily, her sister before coming in to visit her for the day would call and say, "I'm at such and...

I'm so glad I read this thread. I recently bought peanut butter because, while high calorie, I had always thought it was a "good source of protein". Guess I'll nix that idea! lol

Congratulations Bob!! That's utterly amazeballs! I can't wait to join you in Onderland!!

Anyone else have problems with fat girl (or person) chub rub to the groin, inner thighs, and under the belly skin due to moisture (sweat) while working out? I had this problem a couple of weeks ago...

I'm 5'2" and starting weight was 333...so, I started with a BMI of 60.9

I feel your pain. We just gotta keep pushing and working!

That's awesome Pam! Congratulations! Any tips or tricks for a newbie? I'm a little over a month out...and, it seems to be going so slooooow!

I totally agree it is a small loss compared to the benefits of surgery. I never said otherwise, just that I miss water.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who misses water. It's not that I can't drink it, or don't want to drink it. It's the fact that everyone says to sip...maybe instead of saying I miss water, I should've...

I know it sounds weird because, obviously, we're still supposed to drink our fluids following surgery, but I really miss water. I think I miss water more than I do most foods. I've been sip, sip,...

Some people were just born to be asshats. They were probably the first people to criticize you and say you needed to lose weight before. As others said, if you're comfortable in your skin and your...

My surgery was 12/19...and, it's been a while since I've posted. Actually, I don't think I've posted since my surgery. The day of, everything seem to go so fast. It was a whirlwind. I arrived at the...

I'm in the same boat...only 3 people (well, now 4 because my best friend told her mom because mom thought we were fighting because we haven't been out to eat together in almost 2 weeks, lol), know on...

That's wonderful! Congratulations to you!

So, I was commenting on someone else's post this morning when I noticed...the little island on my countdown has moved considerable! My surgery is in 4 days!! I can't believe it. Here I've been...

Congratulations! Hope you're doing well and here's to a speedy recovery!