kristy3k

Even after surgery your dr and or nut may require you to drink at least one protein shake a day. :-( my dr has upped mine to 2 shakes a day because at my year post op my protein levels were down. So I am back to drinking 2. Ugh and I'm 13 months out!! Hang in there ladies the trials you go thru now are so worth it!!!

For months after surgery rotisserie chicken was my mainstay. Mainly cuz it's so moist. Good choice!!!

I agree with what everyone above is saying. Low carb. Protein will fill you up. Course before surgery I had lost that sense of feeling full. One thing I wish I would have done before surgery was to walk walk walk. Do something to get moving!!!

Hey Wayne. I started craving chocolate too and am a little over a year out. I have started eating one fiber one brownie a day. Maybe not everyday. But it's 90 cal and has good fiber which I am always in need of and a couple of grams of protein. So for me it's a good choice! And satisfies my craving.

Oh and I haven't had any type of soda since feb 2012. It's the dieters crack.... Don't do it!!!!!

My husband laughs at me everytime we go out to eat... I always order a water and never touch it. I tell him it makes me feel "normal"

Jenn.... Wow!!! Loved getting to know you thru the boards. You look so happy and beautiful... In both pics but in your now pic you look radiant!!!! I'm so proud if you. You are a sweet young woman and have so much to be proud of!!!

Congrats to the both of you... What a great feeling!!!

Good luck girlie

You look awesome sammi!!!

Don't know if they are inspirational but I have come a long way. Lost 182 lbs. starting weight 340 current weight 158. Surgery 02/21/2012

Part of it too is in the past we failed and kept the clothes so we still had stuff to fit into. Say goodbye with a joyful heart knowing you are never going back and move on making new memories as the new healthier you

No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everyone on the couch!

No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn't trying

Pulled this from an unjury email What are the symptoms of insufficient protein ? 1. Fatigue and/or weakness. Not just the feeling that we didn’t get enough sleep last night, but deep fatigue...or weakness where it’s hard to get through the day. 2. Weight loss plateau. When we don’t get enough protein, medical research indicates that the body tries to store calories rather than burning them. 3. Hair loss. We believe it is often preventable with enough protein. 4. Surgical complications. Is there surgery in your future? For many, the answer is yes. The best single numerical predictor of how well a surgery will go is your protein status. And, your body will heal slowly, sometimes very slowly, if your protein status is low. 5. Muscle Loss. When you don't get enough protein for weeks, you body starts taking protein from your muscles. So your body is actually taking muscle -- to help maintain other cells, and organs, and hormone levels. So it's possible you might be more easily injured if you regularly don't get enough protein.

Beth... You will. I thought the same way and still have a hard time believing I am where I am. That dang mind just won't keep up. 100 lbs is awesome and in a blink of an eye you will be where you want to be

I agree with talking to a surgeon.. Also there is something called the 5 day pouch diet that others seem to have tried to get their pouch back in order. I would also suggest down loading my fitness pal to track food intake. A lot of times we think we are eating a relatively small amount of food and in reality we are not. Get back to basics. You can do this!!!!

I am losing about a pound a month now. I was a year out in feb. but I have also hit my goal weight and just want to maintain now in the 150's so I don't start looking sickly. I'm a big boned girl and the 150's is about where I want to stay. May seem like a lot to some but at 5'7" I think it's a great weight.

I tell everyone who asks. I would shout it from the roof tops if I could... it has been that life changing!!!! Not once have I been judged or heard a negative remark.... at least not to my face... lol!!! Hell, I want to be a spokesperson for WLS that is how much it has meant to me.

you look radiant. Im so happy for you

Hey girl. I had an ablasion done in January and gained 9 lbs in the hospital. Its the iv fluid. Dont panic... I know easier said then done... It takes about 5 days to work its way thru. Just keep staying the course. Hope you are feeling well since surgery.

Haven't seen you on here in awhile Paul.... You look great!!!

The peanut butter jelly ones by quest are awesome as is the peanut butter chocolate. The cheesecake is gross!!!

Welcome to the boards Rick. As you know this is a great place with great information. Keep us posted on your progress

hey there and welcome to the group!!! You are doing really well. Hang in there and keep trying new things. The texture the will eventually come together.