I can't remember ever hitting the protein and water goals. I never used to drink that much before the surgery, what makes me think I can now. For me, flavoring the water with a strawberry or orange...

I found Dr. Chae very efficient. Good luck to you mountain girl. Enjoy every minute because it all goes by so very, very fast.

I am still changing... mentally now more than physically. I still...

My longest stall was about 4 months. I really thought my ride was over. It was over if I let it be over. I had to change something to kick start the weight loss again. For me... I got in a swimming...

Some friends have asked me to re-post these words I wrote. When thinking about what you will be giving up in the way of food... I will put this out there again. For the right frame of mind can go a...

Stalls are just part of the journey. Chin up friend. The stalls are just a message from your body that you should change something up. Changing anything can be the kick start you need. Sometimes...

About giving up pop...

Not so easy to do in the head. I really wanted some... It was weeks after the surgery before I was able to try. The desire won. At first.

Then the pain... Oh, for me that...

I'm with Redd. Sounds like dehydration. Been there, hated that feeling.

Look at that weight loss though!!! Clearly you are doing it right. So, just watch your fluids... Maybe it got away from...

Very normal. You have much adjusting to do. Try not to focus on every little stall. Stalls are when your body catches up to the changes you are making. Stalls in the beginning are not the end of your...

LEAP!!!

That's what this is. A leap of faith. Either you are going to stay the way you are or you are going to leap off that cliff and go for it!

It's a roller coaster ride of emotions. You pay...

Hi friend,
So I need to talk to you for a minute. No... I don't know you. But I have something to tell you.

I have been at a healthy weight now for a little while. You can look at the before...

Sadly, I sat at 200lbs for almost 4 months. I thought I would never see the elusive onederland. I was told I would have to make some big changes to get things moving again. That was true for me. I...

I would share a saucer of milk with you anytime, Char. Catty is fine with me...

Carrying the weight of my divorce was awful. I remarried many years later. Which was something I thought I would...

It has been one year since Carolyn and I began this journey. She is my surgery buddy. We started out in weight management class together. I remember laughing with her at what they called a portion of...

I am only a year out from surgery but I have a similar problem with the proteins. I can not handle beef at all anymore. I do best with chicken and seafood. Living in Colorado makes good seafood...

I know I am a stranger but please allow me to be blunt for just a second...

I had my surgery here in Colorado. I did have wonderful care for days but I am allergic to narcotics. All. I had no pain...

Get your head on straight friend... What are you having the surgery for? Are you serious about changing your lifestyle forever? You have but 2 days to commit to yourself before your surgery is your...

Thanks HGfromOmaha. How fun to hear that! I think about that song too. This site is full of examples that I am not alone in my battle.

None of us are alone.

A great big pat on the back to...

What are you thinking you can say to her to help motivate her? What was anyone able to say to you to help you get motivated to exercise, eat right, and lose weight prior to your surgery? It doesn't...

Fage is one of the best. You could try some sugar free jams and jellies mixed in. It is not much different than the fruit on the bottom type yogurts.

It's funny to me that this is one of the...

Elizabeth? You have lost 74 pounds in 70 days? What the heck are you doing? Is your doctor concerned? Are you healthy during your weight loss? How are you? I just haven't seen that kind of weight...

Still swimming. But now only 2 or 3 days a week. I have had to change things up again. 50 laps wasn't doing the trick anymore. Really? My body tends to figure out the new routine fairly fast. It's a...

This is the battle you will be having with yourself, in your own head. But you have come to the right place for support. You have to find your inner thinner person. Have a conversation with yourself....

That sure was fun to read. I can completely relate. I hated running. What doesn't jiggle the wrong way? Me and my two girls that hang off the front of me made running an "absolutely not" activity....

VSG_Vet is exactly right. There was a compliment there. The rest was a Peanuts Mom Moment... WHAAA WHAAA WHAAA WHAAA WHAAA.

One of our biggest lessons to learn on this journey is that other people...

Get busy friend. You are noticing a hunger and then thinking about it. Maybe your stall is about needing change again...

I have had stalls all along the way. I guess that is just my way of...