Keep up the good work you are doing just fine.  I think with this tool you will be able to control your Thanksgiving Dinner.  YOu came such a long way you can do it!!!

Greetings all and Happy Thanksgiving (or almost)!!!

I feel your no-size-dropping pain!  I, too, am barely down a size, but I do notice that my pants are actually comfortable!   A couple of my friends are already commenting on the saggy pants, but there's nothing that I"m going to do about it just yet.  Fortunately, my sister had RNY a year ago and saved all of her "going down" clothes.  Unfortunately, she's shrimpy, so I'll have to wear them all as capris!

I'm very excited about Thanksgiving, mostly because I was able to have a bit of a dress rehearsal at a friend's dinner party on Saturday.  I put a couple of pieces of turkey on my plate and then a little bit of the vegetables.  Wasn't able to get through it all, but the very practice of it gave me the confidence that I need to not be self-conscious on Thursday.  My family is very supportive, but that doesn't make me less comfortable with them watching me!!!

I am having a bit of an issue about that fact that I feel like I don't have control over my weight loss.  In the past, if I wanted to lose 10 lbs, I could watch it for a couple of weeks, drink a lot of water and bam, done.  Now, I stay on program, eat everything right, exercise and it's just slow going.  I think it's just a control thing.

But in general, I'm so thankful (a good thing to be around Thanksgiving).  I'm healthier than I was 10 weeks ago and I feel great.  I hope that you all are also able to reflect on the great things that you've been able to do by making this choice!

Kelly

Wow you are doing fantastic.  Keep up the good work!!!! I also hate the vitamins.  I am going to call my nut to find out what kind of pills I can take.  I hate the Bariatric Advantage ones already.

Asia

It is comforting to see so many people at the same point in recovery/weight loss.  I had my surgery on 9/2.  I lost 24 before and 32 since, I stall for a week to 10 days and then lose 3-5lbs and lose for a couple of days then stall again.  The Dr and his staff tell me I am doing great.  I feel great (except when I step on the scale during a stall).  I have not had any complications just some weird things that I can't seem to explain.  There are small areas on my stomach that at times feel like burns, they come and go and there is never any discoloration or anything.  Also, I get very sleepy after I eat, I could take a nap 4 times a day.  Overall I am really pleased with the decision to go through with this surgery. 
This morning I placed my first order with Victoria's Secret.  I am in a size 12 jeans and large shirt, and am so comfortable in my skin now.

Katie you are doing well.  I wish I could fit into a size 14.  I am still wear size 18 jeans and 16 slacks.  I would love to be losing inches and buying new clothes.  You are the person that pushes me to excercise.  Let me tell you I hate it with a passion.  I rather turn the TV on and watch the Food Network.  Thanks for keeping me motivated.

Aloha,
Asia