KimW

A friend that I talked to that had surgery in November said that she had plateued several times and then all of a sudden would lose big amounts. In total she is down 70 lbs since November. Hang in there!

I have just started walking & working up to running with a group here called "Mom's on the Run". Cool group of women at all levels of running.I am also going to get back to Zumba soon.

Zumba is awesome! Give it a try!

I need to do liquids for a total of three weeks & they just had me start protein shakes a couple of days ago. I feel a bit better adding the protein. Hope I can do two more weeks of liquids!!!

OK, I am going on day 5 of liquids of three weeks. So far i have had water, sf jello, diluted juices, and broth. Any other ideas to mix it up that worked for you? I made my family a chicken crock pot meal tonight & I strained some of the drippings & added to my boring chicken broth...yum! I also got some of the onion broth that they serve at our local hibachi/sushi place. Cant find sugar free popsicles here??? Just looking for more ideas. Thanks!

Thanks Blankmama- my adding frozen mango & pineapple failed miserably! Made it taste worse! I think I need a different Protein powder or drink.

I found it! Thanks! Posted a pic of me with my beautiful mom!

Hi! Anyone know how to add a picture to my user name? Thanks!

Awesome!!! Getting closer!

Yea! I felt exactly the same way and feeling great now 5 days out! Congrats!

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Hang in there Lauren! Just a minor setback in your quest to become healthier! I am 5 days out & already stir crazy. I think I may even go back to work earlier than I planned. Wow! The only liquids is hard & I too have to force myself to eat/drink. Hope you feel much better soon!

Feeling great today! Went for a long walk this morning! Yay me! Thanks!

Good luck Bernie & Krista! You will both do awesome! I remember that feeling too...just 5 days ago! Feeling great and even went for a long walk outside today!

For sure have to try it frozen! I also don't mind yogurt in a smoothie!

I think we need to do the fat free kinds? Is there anything less than 5g out there? I am not a yogurt fan but the only one i can stomach is the Yoplait Light & then I have to mix in granola so I don't think I'll be doing much yogurt. I do know that the Greek yogurts are the best because they are higher in protein...but yuck!

I know, I did have a few people say they were surprised I was doing it. But morbidly obese is morbidly obese & i have had a lifetime of being overweight. It was time to fix it before it got much worse. You are doing great! I hope I do as good as you!

I really never got the negative feedback, it was more that people were surprised that I qualified for the surgery. I don't know if it is because they are all so used to seeing me this size? But I was told at my surgeons office that I am a "light weight" patient. I look at it as I have been overweight all my life, I am morbidly obese, I am pre diabetic, I have a history of heart disease in my immediate family, and I have other weight related health problems. I am doing something about this before it gets worse. But the most important thing is that it is a personal decision and you can only do this for yourself. You are the one going through it and facing all the challenges. I am only 4 days out and this is really hard & it sucks but in the long run it is going to be awesome & I will be so much healthier!

Hi! How long did it take to get off the pain meds that I was sent home with? I am 4 days out from surgery & feel like I still need them. Is that too long?

Hi everyone. I am two days out from surgery and doing well I think. I am able to keep down liquids (so far water, diluted juice & broth). Lots of swelling in my abdomen but incision sites feel fine. I am still taking pain meds every three hours. I am looking forward to hearing others stories as the days go on. Take care!