Hi Linda! I'm a July 25ther too. I've been doing great. I can eat anything but sugar, white starch and really heavy foods. I haven't tried raw vegetables yet like carrots. I've lost about 42 pounds so far. I would definitely do it again...in a heartbeat. I love that most people are noticing now. Best, Nicole

1. What types of food did you eat this week? Popsicles, peanuts and nuts, spaghetti w/meatballs (no noodles), summer squash, grapes, tomatoe, cheeseburger, chicken, ham, cottage cheese and peaches, RF peanut butter, potatoe skins (no skin -just a few bacon pieces, cheese and a little bit of the potatoe), and oatmeal. Oh and Unjury shakes. 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? deep water exercises, walking, swimming, treadmill, lifted weights and laundry (up and down the stairs!!) 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 53 pounds since 7/6 surgery date 4. What was your biggest challenge? Not drinking with a meal and not gulping the water down when I'm thirsty - taking only small drinks at a time. 5. What is one thing that you would tell a Pre-Op? Forgive yourself and move forward when you slip up and stay off the scale except for the weekly or bi-weekly weigh ins. Also...while your weight numbers might not move, your inches will probably show the loss - don't just go by your weight. *Fun bonus question: What is your favorite "driving" song? Do you know I have no one, or even two, favorite(s)! I like a lot of different kinds of music. Thanks for starting this! Have a great weekend you all! Sue

Hi Janet! Look - the weekend is here! LOL Enjoy it!!!

1. What types of food did you eat this week? yogurt, cereal with lactaid, FF bean and cheese tacos, protein shakes (4 a day) 2. What types of exercise did you do this week? walking - (I had to have a second surgery for a massive internal infection, so I can't exercise until the end of October) 3. How much weight did you lose? Total loss? 2 lbs. total of 50lbs. 4. What was your biggest challenge? Still having pain and fatigue from the 2nd surgery, so walking is not pleasant. 5. What is one thing that you would tell a Pre-Op? Give yourself plenty of time after the surgery to realize that the choice you made was a good decision, because you will question yourself. *Fun bonus question: What is your favorite "driving" song? Summertime - Kenny Chesney...although it is time to pick a new one since summer is over.

I had my surgery on 7/20 I am down 35#'s as of today but I have also droped 2-3 pants sizes(depending on pants) It's very exciting congrats to everyone for thier progress in their journey!