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I am not going to give advice because I am in the same boat (I'm 2 years and 2 months out). I'm just here to let you know you're not the only one struggling, because I know I feel like I'm the only one sometimes! Your story and timeline are similar to mine, except I started gaining at about 15 months out, slowly for a…

I'm 1.5 years out and I can just about chug a bottle of water with no discomfort as long as it has been 45 minutes or more since I ate. I'd say I can get a 16 oz bottle down in 10 minutes if I really wanted to.

I look at taking all those vitamins as one way to get your water in! At first it's hard to get them all down, but after a while, it's no problem. I'm almost 1.5 years post-op and I can drink 8 oz of water in a few minutes. Some people have trouble doing that, but some don't. I packed comfy clothes, my kindle/charger, nice…

I have been using the Fitbit One since November and I love it. My mom has a flex and my number 1 complaint is that you can't see your steps on it. I like to keep tabs on my step count throughout the day when I'm not at the computer. I don't find the sleep tracker all that accurate for me, but I do use it. If I forget to…

I am almost one year out from surgery. I totally agree with the above post about taking advantage of the first year, but for me it was really the first 5 months. I had zero complications, and even though I still have good restriction, I can eat quite a bit if I'm eating the wrong foods. Some people never seem to get their…

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I definitely need some more active fitbit friends. PM me your email address and I'll look you up!

I'm about to run a 5k this Saturday, too. My best time on the treadmill is just under 30 minutes. Last one I ran was 8 years ago and I did it in 34 minutes, and I wasn't the last to finish. I think it sounds like you're more ready than you think. LOTS of people run 30 minute 5K's. Lots of people walk 5K's. It sounds fun…

I have the fitbit one. I hear it's much more accurate than the flex because using your hands for anything else can cause it to register steps. In the two weeks I have owned mine, I have found that it definitely motivates me to get more steps in. I easily hit 10,000 when I workout, but on days I don't run, I tend to fall…

Small town in western Pennsylvania called Brookville. We are about a 1.5 hour drive NE of Pittsburgh, and very close to Punxsutawney.

I have been thinking about trying these, but am afraid I'll spend the money and not like them. What are you favorites?

You're doing great! Glad to hear you're doing so well.

Glad to hear you're doing well. Have you tried drinking the water at room temp? That helped me in the beginning, but now temperature doesn't matter and I have no problems with water at all.

It helps so much to change some of your habits now. My doc had me on a 1200 calorie diet for 2 months. I didn't do so great on some days, but some days I did well. It showed me how out of whack my eating habits really were...the constant grazing, the huge portions, the extras like condiments that add so many calories. Try…

Early congratulations to you! I am only 1 month out (almost) and it's already been such a blessing to me, and I am sure it will be for you, too!

First thing I remember is laying in recovery, rolling my head back and forth and moaning because of the nausea. I always get nauseated by anesthesia. By the time I was in my room, nausea had been alleviated, I felt a little pain, but was in good spirits. I only needed pain meds a few time in the next 2 days while I was in…

I tried the beans/salsa/sour cream combo you mentioned, and they are now my absolute favorite puree meal!

I just started purees and i have mostly been eating scrambled eggs blended with milk and melting a little cheese in it. I also blended cottage cheese and put pizza sauce on top and warmed it for a little italian flavor. I can eat about 1/2 a cup at a time. Never been so happy to eat pureed food haha!

I keep hearing about the dreaded 3 week stall, too. From what I have read, it's a short stall, usually no more than a week. You're brain is catching up to your body and is saying "hey, you're losing weight too fast and you might starve!". But it can only do that for so long on such a calorie deficit, so you will start…

I just had my surgery on Wednesday and I am feeling so much better than I expected. I am lucky, though, because I was allowed full liquids as soon as I came home yesterday, so I'm watering down and straining cream soups and can also eat yogurt. I totally get the wacked out sleep schedule. I still want to nap every few…

Thanks for the support, everyone! I think I am ready for this. I have been logging my foods for my 1200 calorie diet that I'm following for pre-op. On Sunday I start the clear liquid diet that will last 3 days. I have done pretty well with the 1200 calorie, sometimes a little over, sometimes under. I know the clear liquids…

I'm scheduled for surgery January 29th. Also looking to add "sleeved" friends!

Where are you at in PA? I'm western PA, 1.5 hours NE of Pittsburgh. ETA: This message was in response to Spooky223.

For me, the gym is usually better, despite the fact that right now I'm doing home workouts and not going to the gym. Two main reasons: first, I found it easier to consider the gym just like any other appointment I might have. I marked it on the calendar that it was a gym day, and I generally didn't skip out on it. Second,…

Thank you for the replies! That is exactly the kind of support I need!

Hi! And great job so far! Your starting stats are almost exactly what I was at age 26. Now at 33 and 3 children later, I'm close to 30 pounds over that and just getting started again. Keep up the good work!

Today is day 4 for me. I can't do some of the exercises, so I'm modifying it a bit so that I keep moving even if I can't do the real exercise. Good luck!

Me, too! I remember being 156 in 5th grade. I was in sports from 4th-my first year in college and still never was at a healthy BMI. Twice I got down to about 170 and was very fit, so that's why my goal weight is 170, even though BMI says I should be 150 at the most. I am a terrible overeater. If I could conquer that, I…

Pennsylvania-about 1.5 hours NE of Pittsburgh in a little town called Brookville.