Susanjoyce392

Most plans call for protein shakes and that is perfect for your shakes.

Very normal-- you are probably losing fat, just "restocking water"! That 3-week stall article on here explains it really well.

That sounds awesome and I have all of those ingredients!

I am also 5'10" and just had 4-month appt. this week. My surgeon said he sees no reason I can't get to 160 based on being 187 now. He said a lot of it has to do with where you start and I was 34 BMI on day of surgery after pre-op diet. He said most patients can't get in normal BMI range. Personally, I would be happy with 170, but will try for 160.

@@Babbs My daughter and I love that chicken salad. Made with greek yogurt and great in lunches!

I just went yesterday and spent $550!!! I did get silverware (my kids had us down to three large spoons and no little ones) and renewed my membership, but $450 of that was food. I have three kids and my two boys eat non-stop. I buy a lot of Soup (chicken tortilla, veggie quinoa, tomato) because my kids take it in their lunches in their thermoses. I also buy them Go-gurt and myself Chiobani 100 Greek, coffee (I do caffeine in am and decaf in evening, but can't find decaf at Costco), individual hummus for daughter, lots of produce, Protein bars and drinks, chicken and fish.

Congrats!!!!

I definitely have the clothes thing going on, too. Most of my clothes that now fit are 10 years old that I saved and I really need to get new ones! I have started buying a few things and am amazed that the 14s are starting to get big. I tried on a 12 dress and it fit, but I didn't buy it yet. I really need to get jeans because my ones from 10 years ago are out of style and I am 5'10" and couldn't find them long enough back then (lots better selection now)! I always use the big stall in the RR, but will continue as I hate the little spaces and feel more exposed to germs!

Comfy pajamas and slippers, water flavor drops (water was rough for a long time), sugar-free cocoa and Stevia, Nutribullet to blend shakes with ice

I chew gum after eating and it helps a lot. Not sure which surgery you had, though. My SIL had bypass and her dr. told her no gum because it could get stuck. My NUT said more of an issue for me that I may not get Water in if I am chewing gum. I asked her if I could chew it for 30 min. after eating then drink. She thought it was a great idea and it has worked so well for me.

Did anyone else hear Dr. H's comment to Rob on the finale about how he lost the weight "without that distasteful weight loss surgery"? And that is why I don't tell people about my surgery. Unbelievable!

My insurance went off initial weight, so I qualified at 36+ BMI, but was 34 on day of surgery. Check with your plan to be sure!

Congrats!

Try mixing shakes with ice in a Nutribullet-style blender. Much better than RTD. I also tried sugar-free instant puddings and flavors in them. Helped with Protein taste and the monotony.

I have hit the three-month mark and my hair is starting to fall out. So far, not too bad. It reminds me of losing my hair after each of my three pregnancies. For those of you already past this, was it about like the hair loss with pregnancy? I am hoping it doesn't get worse!

Drying my hair right now and every time I run my hand through my hair, lots of hair falls all over my keyboard!

Thanks. I am taking Biotin. Hoping for no bald spots!

I knew that wasn't him, it has been a long week! Lol.

You are right and I can't edit the title (at least not on my Chromebook). I just saw another post on it, too, but can't figure out how to delete the post. Oh well!

coffee creamer for me, too! And chocolate

@@Vanessa G my weight cycle is exactly the same! Just ending my period and down a lb. both yesterday and today. I am 3 months out and have lost 48, but with big stalls between quick drops and always around my cycles. I agree that learning to recognize the impact of monthly cycles on the scale is huge for women!

If you are withholding it out of concern for her, you shouldn't beat yourself up!

So excited today! Had surgery on 10/23 at 240. I was 207 at Thanksgiving and stayed there until Christmas. I was so frustrated and couldn't believe I had my stomach removed and STILL wasn't losing. In the meantime, I dropped about 1.5 sizes during that month and as I read about what it really means to lose and regain Water weight, I felt a bit better. And now for the amazing part-- after the month long stall, I am now at 195 today! I am down 12 lbs in less than 2 weeks following that long stall! So hang in there and follow your program and you will break through it!

My surgeon asked if I had a goal. At the time I was aiming for 175 as that put me at a 25 BMI. He said I would easily blow by that so I decided on 160.

No Scandal fans on here? I love Olivia Pope!