KimW

I like the Pure Protein bars too although I can't eat a whole one. Muscle Milk is the protein shake I like & they are 20g of protein. They are the premixed, 8 OZ ones. The chocolate & vanilla ones are really good & I have never liked anything like that or milk either. I also eat calico beans that have hamburger & various kinds of beans.

Congrats! That is awesome! I am getting ready to run my first 5k post surgery!

I am worrying my way through my closet too but running out of pants. So funny...this morning I put on a pair of capris to walk in a parade (100 degrees!) and a couple of hours after wearing them, I needed a belt to keep them up! Had no belt with me so I made one out of a strap on my daughters sinch sack back pack! Also, went to Kohls & bought 2 cute shirts from the regular size section! They are still an XL, but felt so good not to shop in the plus size section! Yea me!!! Keep up the good work everyone!

Me too!

I train with two ladies that had the surgery & both of them became alcoholics. They liked the immediate buzz & then the quick sober. Both of them gained a lot of weight back...liquid calories! Both are doing great now!

I am struggling with finding a vitamin I can tolerate! All chewables are nasty (tried lots of different kinds) so I went to Vitamin World this weekend & found a liquid vitamin. It is so AWFUL tasting & my stomach is killing me since i drank it! And i spent $23.00 on one bottle! I may try the Celebrate chewables or one that can just be swallowed when I get to 3 months out.

It is so interesting to hear the different doctors approaches. I was 3 weeks of liquids before food at all, then soft, then semi soft & then regular foods. I really struggle with meats (ground turkey is the worst, salmon, dry chicken, pork, steak) , rice & pasta. It is definitely trial and error at this point. I have had 3 bad experiences this week and it is very frustrating at times.

I hit a plateau about the same exact time ...had not lost for 2-1/2 weeks & it was driving me crazy! Then I lost 12 lbs in about a week. Make sure you are getting your protein & water in & exercising.

Sounds like a weirdo to me so I wouldn't value his comments much. So check this out...I was at my nephews grad party this weekend and there were people there that I have not seen since Christmas. My brother in law said to me that he could not believe that I had lost 60 pounds...that I must have carried it really well because he really could not tell I had lost it. Whatever fool!!! Here I'm working my ass off (literally!!!) and he does not notice!

I really like the Muscle Milk Light. It is lactose free & they have a few different flavors. I buy the premixed ones in bulk at Costco. They are 20 grams of protein. Other proteins to try that were easy for me...baked beans, cottage cheese, sunflower nuts. Also try the Bariatric Advantage website. Lots of protein supplements out there. As far as liquids....sip, sip, sip all day! Carry a water bottle with you everywhere! Keep your head up...you'll get there!

I was told a month.

I have out of control acne & it is driving me crazy! I am thinking it is the hormone changes? Anyone else experience this at some point & did it eventually get better? Trying everything I can think of!

I refuse to buy anything more from Lane Bryant or the plus size section! I want to shop normal sizes! And I think I am getting close!

It will get better! Hang in there!

Down to 218 from 222 last week. 8 weeks out.

I want to try the "It Works". My friend just ordered some!

8 weeks, down 35 lbs

Me too! I can't believe how bad my acne has been! Try a face cleanser with Salic acid- helps dry up the acne.

Definitely gas pains. Hang in there & call your doc with your concerns.

I finally got the scale to move after over two weeks of no change. Since then i am down another 11 lbs. 6+ weeks out. Started at 273 Pre surgery- 250 Friday 7/8- 222

Yes, you will be tired for the first few weeks.

I had hit a plateau for over 2 weeks & I finally got the scale to move for me! I am exercising too but don't want to stop. I am still losing inches!

Am so excited & had to share! We have had a boat for 5 summers now & I have avoided wearing a bathing suit when we go out on the lake. Today I wore a bathing suit & a fun cover up & it felt good. Feeling so much better in my skin & know that I made the right decision to have surgery!

Absolutely no carbonated beverages! You will regret it!