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I had one before surgery. It was required by my surgeon.

19 lbs!! That's awesome.

You're doing good. How are the shakes going down now? I had trouble with them on 1st. Sorry I'm just seeming this.

That's awesome!! I can't wait to get to wonderland.

Beginning weight 259 (7/3/12) 243 follow up appt 7/19 (16lb) 237@ 6 wk f/u 8/13(22lb lost) 232.1 on 8/31 (26.9lb lost) 4.9lb 229.1 9/7 (29.9lb lost) 3 lb 225 9/14 (34 Lb lost) 4.1 lb 225 9/21 no lost this week :-( 222.5 9/28 (36.5 lb lost) 2.5 221.2 10/5 (37.8 lb lost) 1.3 219.5 10/11 (39.5 lb lost) 1.7 215.9 10/19 (43.1 lb lost) 3.6 It's starting to come off again!!

Go sexy!! Congratulations!! I hope to be there next month. You have done awesome.

I take a capful of miralax powder mixed in 4 ounces of crystal light. It us tasteless. I've been taking it since 6 weeks post op. I'm 3 months out now. I also had tried the stool softners pills (Costco brand) they worked well are are not big. The bottle says it compares to colace brand pills.

That's awesome Cooksie. You are doing great with your walking. Plus 9 pounds in 3 days. Im so proud of you girl!!

Beginning weight 259 (7/3/12) 222.5 9/28 (36.5 lb lost) 2.5 221.2 10/5 (37.8 lb lost) 1.3 lost this week.

I had the same thing happen with deli meat and cheese. You're lucky yours came up. Mine stayed stuck in my throat. It was miserable. Then it sat in my pouch when it finally decided to go down.

I tried the Chobani ones and found them to be very tart. I threw them out.

So happy for you. I'm 13.5 lbs away from 50. Cant wait to get there.

I had surgery 7/3 and have only lost 36.5 lbs as of today. Everyone doesn't lose as fast. My starting weight was 259. Stay encouraged.

Beginning weight 259 (7/3/12) 243 follow up appt 7/19 (16lb) 237@ 6 wk f/u 8/13(22lb lost) 232.1 on 8/31 (26.9lb lost) 4.9lb 229.1. 9/7 (29.9lb lost) 3 lb 225 9/14 (34 Lb lost) 4.1 lb 225 9/21 no lost this week :-( 222.5 9/28 (2.5 lb lost) 36.5 total lost

That makes me feel much better. I have started back drinking it. Only about half of one a day but its still becoming a habit again.

I'm trying to kick it but had half a diet dr pepper today when my nerves got bad at work.

I have been a Diet Dr Pepper drinker since I was 16 years old. I was able to stay away from it for the 1st 6 or 7 weeks after RNY gastric bypass surgery. I am now 11 weeks post op -35lbs and find myself having about half of a 12oz bottle of diet dr pepper most days. I feel badly that I cant seem to give it up. I have been getting in my required water intake of at least 60 ounces and my required protein of at least 60 grams daily. I have been exercising and the inches are melting off from my efforts. I have researched online and some sites say that the carbonation stretches the pouch and some say there is no proof that the carbonation does stretch the pouch. Any one have any advice on how to deal with this vice of mine? Any suggestions from my weightloss family would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

Beginning weight 259 (7/3/12) 243 follow up appt 7/19 (16lb) 237@ 6 wk follow up (22lb lost) 232.1 on 8/31 (26.9lb lost) 229.1. 9/7 (29.9lb lost) 225 9/14 (34 Lb lost) 4.1 lb 225 9/21 no lost this week :-(

I was allowed to eat mashed potatoes. I think at 3 weeks. Just small portions.

My dr and nutritionalist recommend 60 grams of protein. 800-1000 calories is my goal now. I had surgery 7/3. Before that my goal was 6-800 at 6 weeks. 64 ounces of Water as well. I am not sure of how much per serving. I do a 30 gram shake 1st thing for Breakfast. Mid am snack is usually an egg with some shredded cheese or a baby bell cheese. lunch a chicken breast and 1-/4 c potatoes of some kind. I eat 1oz turkey and strung cheese rolled up for a afternoon snack with hamburger picked. Hope this helps.