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Most definitely, almost to the extreme! I eat very low carb and even higher Protein than the plan recommends. No soda, no caffeine, no sugar, no breads, etc. I really don't feel as though I am missing anything. I've done really well so far. This is my 8th month since surgery and at my weigh-in on 3/14 ( I only weigh in once a month) I should be down close to 145 lbs. I couldn't be happier. I exercise about 5 times a week as well. My biggest problem at this point is not getting enough calories. Who knew this would ever be a problem! Best of luck!!

Saturday I hit my 7 month mark since my RNY surgery, and while at the gym, I had my trainer take my picture. I can honestly say that the last 7 months have been great, simply life changing. My diet has completely changed and I now go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I feel like a new person. So far I have lost 133 lbs. since surgery! I can't believe it. I still have a bit of a ways to go, but I thank God everyday that I decided to start this lifestyle change last summer. I feel really blessed to have such a great support system in my family, friends, here, and at my gym. I just wanted to take a few minutes to share my story. Thanks for reading!!!

@@dc0520 Thank you so much! @@goregalore Thank you so much! I couldn't be happier with the office. Dr Scott was great! Best of luck!!

I've definitely cut back on my drinking since surgery (not that I was a big drinker before surgery!) I completely quit drinking wine. ( I love red wine!) Now when I have a cocktail it is always vodka (Tito's or Grey Goose) and Water in a tall glass. (not double the vodka but double the water) I'll then mix in one of my sugar free water flavorings. Tastes great and being in a tall glass, the cocktail last a long time!

@@MichelleTN Just a FYI. I found a calcium citrate capsule at Vitamin Shoppe that I have been taking for the past 6 months. My Dr. said it was fine. Each capsule is 250 mg so I take 2 capsules, 3 times a day. I take a separate Vitamin D in the morning. They are pretty cheap and really easy to take. I hated the chewables!

@@MichelleTN I'm 5'6. You got this! I also cut out all caffeine about 3 months prior to surgery. I was a big diet soda drinker and changing over to strictly Water helped at the beginning. I am far from an expert on anything but my best advice is: Don't weigh yourself everyday. You don't need the added stress! From the beginning, I only weigh myself monthly. Focus on water, Vitamins, Protein - in that order especially at the beginning. I remember the first few weeks thinink it would be an impossibility to even drink 8 oz. of water. It does get easier and better. Walk, walk, walk - as much as you can before surgery and as soon as you can right after Eliminate all bad carbs - flour, rice, Pasta, sugar, potatoes, bread, crackers, etc. I am a strict on this. I think it has really helped with my weight loss Just a few tips. I know you will do great!

@@MichelleTN Thank you! I started extremely overweight (351) My doctor only required a 3 day liquid diet so I didn't really lose any weight prior to surgery. The first 60 days or so after surgery I mostly focused on Water, Vitamins and Protein, and also trying to eat small bites slowly. This is the area I struggled with the most. After about 60 days I started walking a bit and more focus on protein intake. After 3 months I really focused on my carb count and protein. I am really strict about this to this day. Very low carb/high protein diet. Less than 20 net carbs a day and over 120 grams of protein per day. In November I joined a gym, got myself a personal trainer, and started working out 4-5 days a week. I do feel so much better! Here's to the next 7 months!

@@MisforMimi Thank you! Best of luck to you as well!! @@Djmohr Thank you so much! Keep up your great work as well!!

I agree with @@Stephanie Ged on the Syntrax nectar shakes - an awesome whey isolate Protein. No sugar, no carbs - great tasting. In my opinion, the best tasting shakes. I use regularly the chocolate truffle, vanilla torte, and the Cappuccino flavors. I also agree, you can add SF syrups to switch up the flavorings. I mix them with about 6 oz of unsweetened Westsoy soy milk for another 8 grams of protein. Whatever protein you choose, I think a whey isolate protein is best, my opinion.

Awesome pics! You look fantastic!!!

@@Bleachie Thank you so much!! Best of luck as you start your journey. You will do great. Keep us all posted!!

@@lucky2014 Thank you so much!! I'm excited for you for your surgery! You will do great. Remember...walk,walk,walk. As soon as you can after surgery and as often as you can! Small bites (when you start eating) Water, water, water! You got this!! Please let me know if you have any questions post of. I am far from an expert but will help out in any way possible. Best of luck to you!!!

Here is the most updated "before" and "during" picture I have. 7 months post RNY down 133 lbs.

I agree with @@jmccape on the Syntrax nectar Protein. In my opinion, I think it is the best tasting protein with no sugar/no carbs. I upped my protein to around 120 grams a day and supplement with 1-2 shakes a day. I have tried the chocolate, vanilla, and the Cappuccino and loved all of them. I mix with soy milk and Water instead of skim milk and love it!

@@lucky2014 Thank you so much! I do work at it! I stick to the dietary plan and workout now on a regular basis. It's a lifestyle change that I gladly accept. And yes, all of my weight loss has been post surgery! Thanks again!!!

@@Crosby Thank you so much!!

I think those are what I took during the first month or so after surgery. I then switched to the soft chewables from Bariatric Advantage but only took those for a very short period of time. I now take a calcium citrate capsule that I get from Vitamin Shoppe and haven't had any problems. I've been taking them since October without any problems. They are only 250 mg so I take 2 capsules, 3 times a day. I also take Vitamin D in the morning as well. I hated the taste of the chewables!

Premier protien RTD shakes are exactly what I drank prior to surgery. I think they taste great. My new favorite Protein mix in Syntax nectar brand - no sugar, no carbs. The taste is awesome. Love the vanilla bean torte and the chocolate truffle!

The series just wrapped but loved, loved, loved The Newsroom!

I was self pay. Had surgery here in US. I think I paid around 25000 when it was all said and done. Luckily, I had a family member give me a small portion of it. I then used a credit card that had zero interest for 15 months and am paying it off monthly. Even though it was very expensive, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. 6 months after surgery down 120 lbs!

What does everyone eat or drink for Breakfast? I am looking to maximize my Protein intake in the morning and am looking for good and healthy options. My go-to now is a protein pudding that is really delicious, It is just too sweet to eat every day for breakfast. This is a drastic change post-op for me since sweets were a "hot button" food for me prior. Any ideas or recipes would be most helpful.

I know that there are a lot of threads for MyFitnessPal started already, but I thought I would start a new one. Looking for gastric bypass friends that track their daily food, and who are looking for other MFP friends. My user name is: tamg26k feel free to friend me. Would love to get some nutrition ideas from other gastric bypass (or gastric sleeve) folks.

I take Centrium chewable multi Vitamins (you can find almost anywhere, very inexpensive) - 2 per day calcium citrate capsules from Vitamin shoppe(also inexpensive) - 2 capsules, 3xs a day B12 (from costco, even though it is twice the dosage I was told was fine, also inexpensive) Vitamin D (almost anywhere) Iron (capsules from Vitamin shoppe) I'm 6 months out and no longer take any bariatric specific vitamins. I'm hoping within the next few months I can switch to a regular multi vitamin instead of a chewable

I had my RNY on July 14th. I have my 6 month check up on Thursday and I am very excited to weigh in. My surgery weight was 351. At last weigh in (around Dec 10) I was 248! I am hoping to have lost another 5 lbs. or so in December. Things are going really well - eating good and working out A LOT! Here's to the next 6 months!

I was very heavy before weight loss surgery (351) and flew pretty often. To cut down on my anxiety I purchased my own seatbelt extenders on ebay. I have one for Southwest and American airlines. I usually chose a window seat so I could lean towards the window. I never had a problem and I always flew coach. Sometimes you get lucky and you wont have a full flight so you'll have an empty seat in your row.