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Topic: In the Century Club now!
Wow! after a 3 1/2 week plateau, I finally went the distance. I am so excited. It seemed that I stayed at -93 lbs. forever. I have reached my first goal on my "To Do" list. 
Topic: RE: How many calories???
Thank you all so much for your input. I guess that I was used to eating so little, that 900 calories seems like alot.
((((HUGS))))
Dawn
Topic: RE: 6 month checkup -100 lbs
Congratulations on meeting that goal. 199 lbs is just around the corner. Keep it up!!!
Cecil
338/207
Topic: RE: How many calories???
I agree with Sheri. Just keep doing what you're doing. You are doing really well. I keep feeling like I'm stuck, but I look back and I've lost 5 lbs in the past 2 weeks. I got spoiled to losing a pound a day early on. I never count calories. I don't want to be bound to that nasty curse. I just eat normal meals, small meals, but I try to keep it as normal as possible. Protein first, drink your water, and exercise. Just hang in there Dawn, be at your goal before you know it.
Cecil
338/207
Topic: RE: How many calories???
Dawn:
Both procedures are extremely effective. You may have hit a slow losing point, but there is NOONE that will not hit a plateau. 900 calories is average - I'm at about that. Your body is wanting to level off - so keep fooling it. Up your cardio workout or lift weights or do something really different. Drink more water and up your protien. These are the things that will break you through the plateau. Don't get discouraged thinking that your procedure will fail you. If you look through the posts of the thousands of people on this site who have had any of the surgical weight loss procedures, plateaus and periods of slowed weight loss are concerning EVERY one of them. It works and it works well. Hope this helps.
Sheri Byrne
Poughkeepsie, NY
Topic: Late breaking news!
I read this board and posted a response before I went to work out this morning and I had to come back and tell you all that I weighed in at Curves and I have lost another three pounds since Friday! Woohooo! I love my DS!
Carolyn Moore
DS 11/03/03
317 pre-op/214 current/ -103 pounds/
heading for 150 only 64 pounds to go!
Topic: RE: 6 month checkup -100 lbs
Good job and congratulations! I am also down 100 pounds at 6 months, and my goal is also 150 pounds. We are like sisters!
Carolyn Moore
DS 11/03/03
317/217/150
Topic: RE: How many calories???
That is the greatest thing about having a DS instead of an RNY. I am eating 1800 calories a day and still losing weight.
Carolyn Moore
DS 11/03/03
317/217
Topic: How many calories???
Today is my six month anniversary. I am down 85 pounds and I think I am stuck, so I went on fitday.com and started logging everything I am putting in my mouth. I am eating almost 900 calories a day!!!!
I guess I have let myself slip a little and will have to go back to basics
How many calories are each of you getting in at the six month point?
((((HUGS))))
Dawn
How many calories are each of you getting in at the six month point?
((((HUGS))))
Dawn 
Topic: 6 month checkup -100 lbs
I had my 6 month check up and hit my personal goal of -100 lbs!!!! Woohoo. I feel great. Had to go for an ultrasound yesterday cause liver function is high, possible gallbladder removal in future... we shall see. I went from size 28W - 30W to a size 18W so far. I am so glad I had this surgery. I have already bought some size 16's for my next size down. Doc says my expected weight in the end should be around 150lbs since I am doing so well. I will be happy to see that weight. I started at 329 and I am down to 229. Can't wait to see below 200. Good luck all on your journeys.
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