roni 711

Congratulations!! Great job! I was also glad to hear that you are spending 3 weeks in Wildwood, NJ. My favorite place in the world! Grew up in south Jersey and spent every vacation of my life there. Have fun!

To all those post- op 1 year: I was wondering how your lives have changed, in two ways. 1) is it a totally different life style? Do you go out to eat and just eat less, or totally avoid it? Do you eat differently from the rest of the family? Can you do everything physically that you did before? Has your life changed drastically in any way? 2) how has your life changed mentally? Of course, the obvious, looking and feeling better. Anything else? Has it been worth it? Just wondering. Thanks!

I've read a lot about those of you have lost hair, but I was wondering if there is anyone who has not lost hair? Or is it just impossible? Thanks!

Thanks for all the great replies! Sounds like you all are doing great. I'm now about 6 weeks out, and it's been great.

When can you have beef jerky, keeping in mind to chew a lot?

Thank you both so much!!

If a person can handle bigger pills is it alright to take them?

That is awesome!

Oops, didn't mean to imply one Protein drink was 400 calories lol. What I meant was I have 4 Protein shakes at 17 grams protein, and 100 calories each, for a total of 400. But I get what you're saying. Thanks

Can someone give me an example of what you eat for 600 calories?

What are you all eating for only 500 calories? Seems like protein shakes alone would be 300-400. I'm trying to get protein in, and still eat some soup, and I'm averaging a little over 600. I'd like to make it less...

Good luck! My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Had it done Wednesday no pain at all except for some pesky gas that doesn't want to leave. But feeling fine!

I would only use the unflavored for special things, like putting in puddings and such for an extra way to get Protein in and stick to the more inexpensive protein for everyday use. Jillian Michaels brand is less than $10.00 at Walmart ( for 15 scoops, I think) and it tastes fine to me. But I'm only 1 day out so I'm certainly no expert. LOL

Thanks!

I will! Thanks so much!

Good luck! Be joining you in this journey tomorrow!

Tomorrow. Not nervous yet, will be in the morning...

November 7th, Illinois

And good luck to you all!

Hey I'm November 7, too! Started the process August 27.

Believe it or not, i think all your little burpies and hiccups are so cool! Great way to know you're done. Does this happen to everyone? (I'm still pending insurance, so I have no idea)