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From livestrong.com "If you are looking for a potential rule of thumb, the 30 g rule might work. It says that at any given meal, you can absorb about 30 g of Protein. This calculation could come from the daily protein intake recommendations, which are about 0.4 g of protein per pound of your body weight. If you weighed 150 lbs., this would be about 60 g of protein per day. However, more active individuals eat about 0.8 g of protein per pound of body weight because they need it for muscle growth and maintenance. For a 150 lb. person, this would be about 120 g of protein. If you ate three meals per day and a snack or two, this would spread out to about 30 g of protein per meal and snack. However, this rule is more of an average, not an absolute. Your body might be able to absorb more or potentially less protein."

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I'm 8 1/2 weeks out and haven't dumped once until last night. Crock pot pork roast. Had about 3 bites in 10 minutes and this GAWD awful twisted cramp feeling, the saliva building up in my mouth...oh my word. I vomited for the first time and this horrendous feeling lasted for about 30 minutes. Guess I will not be having pork again, like EVER!!!! Sorry for the graphic detail, but oh my gosh, I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.

8 weeks out and officially down 40 lbs! DOS @248lbs 12/14/12 @208lbs!

Hey all, What apps do you use to keep yourself reminded to sip and get all of your ounces in? I have downloaded waterlogged, but not sure if I like it yet. Let me know what works for you! Thanks

I'm 7 weeks out as well and I do shakes 2x a day because its so hard for me to get the protein in throughout the day otherwise. Keep up the good work. How is your progress so far? Surgery 10/17/12 - 248lbs size 18/20 Today 12/06/12 - 211.2lbs size 16

So, DOS was 10/17 and I'm down 17lbs. Decided to cut 11" off my hair, go a little darker, and start my new life with a new look! My clothes fit a little bit looser and I didn't see much of a change until this... Yay me!!!

You look fantastic! Keep up the awesome work!

I'm an independent distributor for It Works and we have the Ultimate Body Applicator. Check out my website. Our wraps work wonders to tighten tone and firm! Http://meltwithmichelle.myitworks.com Message me with questions! I have before and after pics too! Michelle

You look fantastic! So happy for you!

Well, went in for my 6 week post op appt today. Im officially down 37.2 lbs! Down from a size 20 to a 16! My eating issues are a little better today as I've gone back to liquids and soup. Anyone else 6 weeks out? How's your progress?

Thanks everyone! Best decision ever, wish I would've done it yrs ago!

Check out my website and message me with questions. Here is a pic of a lady that treated one arm after losing a lot of weight. This might be an option to help before spending thousands on surgery. Http://meltwithmichelle.myitworks.com Michelle

I'm moving to Bedford, NH next month!

I'm 6 weeks out tomorrow and for the past couple of days, everything I eat hurts. I was doing great and have lost 35lbs so far. Now, a bite of anything and I'm uncomfortable. What gives!?! Have a check up with doc on Thursday, maybe I need to go back to full liquids and start over. Heading out to get big box of SF pops!!

Just had a protein shake over the last couple of hours and it was okay. Gonna try just liquids until Thursday....at least I have some energy from the protein.

Hello, today is the first day since before surgery that I've developed a headache and its turning into a migraine. What can I take?!? Too early to "sleep it away" as my kids are still wired and wide awake. Thanks

Amazing! I hope to look this good at five months! Congrats!

Hey all! There are a lot of threads out there that discuss excess skin and I'm only a month out from my RNY. I was introduced to ItWorks! Body wraps over the summer and have seen some amazing results. Here's an example of a lady that lost A LOT of weight. Here are her results from wrapping one arm! And one of my arms before and after one wrap. Message me if you would like more info. I'm happy to share! Michelle

Sorry, correction: two wraps on my arms. Uploaded wrong pic.

DOS 10/17 248 TW 217.5 Down 30.5

DOS 10/17 248 Today 4wks out 217.5 Total lost: 30.5 lbs. I haven't lost anything in almost a week...bummed but still happy for my progress so far. On a full puréed diet and noticed that the stall came along with that. Also, last meal of the day, I always feel so ill afterwards...just want to sleep. Thoughts?

Carmen! Great work! My starting weight was 248 on 10/17 and as of today I'm 226! I can't wait to be in the 100s! Keep it up!