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Impressive Rob. So much of that even before surgery. Well done!!

Sleep or lack of it is probably contributing to this lack of loss. It is well know that once the body gets to shut down and repair itself, it uses energy to do so. Usually the energy you have stored. The reason you wake up in the morning and need a pee is that your system is cleansing. If you are not sleeping, your not…

That makes sense. I used Voltarin on very bad days only. Sometimes nothing for months. I was unable to take my turmeric mix whilst away but I will start it again tomorrow. Hopefully that will remove my need for the voltarin for a while. I retain massive fluid after flights,,,as in 8 pounds worth. I was hoping it would be a…

oh and I have the squishy's but now I am not worried about them.

Oh I am so glad to read this my friend. Really brought a tear to my eye as you have worked so hard to get to where you are with some big challenges along the way. I wont say your journey is beginning because you started this one months ago but a new leg of this journey awaits you and it will be so rewarding. Rest, take it…

That's interesting. I think it is that I introduced more carbs in 3 weeks than I had had in 7 months. I don't mind a little carb craving and treated myself now and again as most folk do in the world. I am good today. Reminding myself that I probably have another option in the cupboard or fridge that will satisfy me just as…

I have chronic pain but take Voltarin as my go to med. It does help me retain more fluid I think.

This was fun. A 2 month old foal and a cat for me.

I love this NSV. I noticed a similar one recently on my vacation. I did not feel guilty sitting down on the one spare seat on the train. In the past I would have felt bad because it would have meant squeezing myself in between two people and making them and myself uncomfortable.

I have just returned from my holiday. I was so excited about the possibility of never requiring a seat belt extender again on flights. However even though I knew that there would be a very good chance the belt would fit me, I realised as I sat down on my first flight since losing the weight, that I still didn't truly trust…

I thinned a bit. Enough for me to know but nobody else noticed, or said anything anyway. My thinning was overall so no patches to worry about. It was just like getting a new haircut, you notice it a lot at first when you wash or brush your hair. After a while it just becomes normal. I am 7 months out and I still lose a…

I so wish we had a 'like' button for all of these new photos. But we don't so here goes. 'LIKE' to all of them. There so great guys.

Great dress!!!

Haha Pawoodhull my Dad is the culprit. In fact not pointing the finger but I think he was a big part of large portions for us in the first place. Not having lived at home for 27 years I had forgotten. But although he is so happy to see my weight loss he is convinced that I can not live on my small plate of food and always…

CathieSunday, please trust the sleeve, even if you don't trust the rest of your body right now. The sleeve is the 'new improved' part of your body and so right now do not judge it by the failure of the other bits in the past. It works as long you do, I promise. I think most of us go through our 'doubting days' when we…

Ahh head hunger. I remember how my mind fought me on portion control at first. My conscious brain could not convince my unconscious brain that a small plate of food was enough. It would satisfy me. But now my head has gotten around portion size to satisfy me. I tend to choose the right amount most meals. I had almost…

I wondered if I might be a little inflamed too. Yes might go see the Dr tomorrow just to check.

Thanks. The most common foods in Thailand/Burma are noodles or rice dishes,,so not on the side as such like we do here as well. Fish will be possible in coastal areas for sure and in some city areas too. Fish is a good idea. Street food is easy food and everywhere and is usually pre cooked or very close to it but it is…

I drink more coffee than I ever did before surgery. Started at about 2 months I guess. My husband notices the coffee jar going down much more rapidly nowadays. I guess I don't drink fizzy drinks or juice and so coffee is it for me. Hated it as a kid and young adult. Love love love it now.

I was advised to eat several times per day. So I don't regard it as grazing. At the early stages I probably had 8-10 little meals per day of between 50-100 grams. I now have anywhere between 4-7 small meals a day of about 100 grams. That works well for me still. As long as I don't exceed my calories all is good.

Firstly congratulations. Exciting road ahead. I got to see my stomach, nearly twice actually. They showed it to me in recovery and I was like,,,"right then". A day later the nurse asked me if I had seen it and did I want to see it again before it was disposed of? I assured them I could survive without seeing it again. The…

Thanks Renee. It just feels like there is no room for anything, even liquid. The beef might have been a little coarse and maybe it is struggling to move through. I am just so uncomfortable. Hope it is just that.

Welcome Diane. Your right it is work but it is also a great and enjoyable journey for many. Best of luck.

DJ I am in Melbourne and 7 months out and I am still losing an average 9-10 pounds per month and being a female I lose slower than males generally. However, you do a lot more exercise than I do and you may have muscle weight still building. I think it is still very possible for you to lose 40 pounds. However, is it a size…

These are great photos guys. I love seeing them because they tell such a fantastic story for each person. Here are the ones I have to date. The day before surgery, then at 5 months , then at 6 months. I haven't taken a 7 month photo yet. For those who have not seen this scan photo previously, it is a really confronting…

Thanks guys. I think I need to obtain a fitbitz or the like to monitor things a bit better. I don't usually eat exercise calories back but as my appetite is increasing I fear this happening and I guess I hate to think my head will get used to a buffer that is not really there. Yes time for a better option. I like the idea…

Yes my appetite is coming back too and I am finding myself in conflict more and more often. However, I remind myself that 100 pound is a lot to lose and it is a hell of a lot to put back on. I have horses and if I need a reminder of how much that actually is, I go and try to lift two 20kg bags of horse feed. I cannot do…

Yes that makes perfect sense. Hence why I burn more than the average person walking or running or lake. I work harder than they do. But I guess I am just worried that I am using the database as a rule to add my exercises and I am scared I am being too generous,,,ie an exercise states I burn 400 but what if it really was…

These are the best rewards. Hitting the big targets and you got two in one. Well done!!!! I have just learned however that small goals after the big ones might be better for me. I really need to lose another 40-50 pounds to reach my final healthy weight goal but at this slower losing rate it seems so far away. So today I…

I agree with the 6 weeks body healing but basically the pain from surgery itself was about 2 weeks for me. It took the 6 weeks to really eat without too much pain.