MstressB69

You look awesome! Congratulations to all of you!

Well tomorrow I get my left knee replacement surgery. I have lost 71lbs since my orthopedic surgeon told me to lose 50lbs so I could get both knees done. Supposed to get other one done in September. Weight loss should make rehab easier. Need lots of prayers and positive thoughts!

This is what my bathroom looks like and why I'm going to a rehab facility. Not though room for my feet and I can barely get into the shower.

I just got my first knee replacement. But I'm going to a rehab facility because my tiny bathroom won't accommodate my walker. Don't know how long I'll be there, but it's best right now. I'm still on my weight loss journey. I want to lose another 60lbs. Then hopefully after I get my other knee done, I'll be able to run too. Not that I run. LOL

I just going out I'm going to a rehab facility because my tiny bathroom won't accommodate my walker. Don't know how long I'll be there, but it's best right now. I'm still on my weight loss journey. I want to lose another 60lbs. Then hopefully after I get my other knee done, I'll be able to run too. Not that I run. LOL

There was a typo in my first post, I have only lost 61 lbs, not 71lbs, yet. On my way there. I weighed 249 today and my goal is 185, so I have a way to go. I am sure the when I am able to walk, I will lose faster. Again, thanks for prayers and good thoughts!

Thanks everyone for your inspirational messages. Today I can barely walk, so I am excited to get my knees done. I know there will be pain, I have already gotten both hips done. I had that surgery in 2011 weighing over 300lbs. So I know this should be somewhat easier since I am almost 60 lbs lighter. I have promised myself to be diligent with my rehab. Next knee will be done in September if all goes well. I pray I am not just walking, but dancing by Christmas! I am not done losing yet either.

I live in Richmond VA. Are you anywhere near me?

I don't know about modified seats but what they do have are sample seats. If you cannot fit in them, you can't ride. One ride I got on but couldn't fasten the safety harness and had to get off, humiliated. I weighed about 312lbs and I'm 5'9". I'm have no doubt that you will be fine and have lots of fun with your skinny self! 😃

Been there, last year I went to Busch Gardens and could only ride 2 rides. Good luck and have fun riding whatever you want this time!!

I used to hate tomato soup, love it now. That's the only thing I found so far.

I have the Bariatrics app also. My email is bbzkitchen@yahoo.com. if you start a March group is like to join.

Sounds good, I'm eating soft foods. My doctor told me I can have any soup as long as it's healthy. I had been with bacon, enjoyed it so much. Had cottage cheese also. Still drinking protein shakes to make sure I am getting my protein in!

Sounds good, I'm eating soft foods. My doctor told me I can have any soup as long as it's healthy. I had been with bacon, enjoyed it so much. Had cottage cheese also. Still drinking protein shakes to make sure I am getting my protein in!

I wasn't able to and thought I was not following orders. But I tried my best. Stayed full and getting my protein even if I didn't drink quite enough water.

Wow, I was thinking I was doing wrong. Just not able to drink enough clear liquids and the protein. But since I put protein powder in water, I'm golden!! Thanks!!

So sorry to hear the hospital staff is not caring for you properly. I was blessed at St Mary's hospital in Richmond VA! I was kept an extra day, even though I felt ready to go. But they made it pleasant. I see my doctor on Monday to start pureed food. I miss chewing, but staying full on liquids, having bowel movements and little indigestion. Finally weighed myself, lost 8lbs. Progress!

Not a Costco member. Wonder if they have them at Sam's club or BJ's. Love Bone broth.

I'm a little over a week from my sleeve surgery. I was instructed to consume 48-64ozs of clear liquid (water or sugarless drink) and 69ozs of protein in the form of shakes or protein powder in a drink. I stay full!! It's hard to drink all that!!

This is the flavored protein powder from Injury. The chicken soup is great! The Santa Fe chilli is good too. I added the strawberry sorbet to unsweetened lime drink made with apple cider vinegar, great!!

I got a call from my hospital 3 days after my surgery and I was asked if I had consumed 69ozs of protein!! I had not but started working on doing so since the call. Plus 48 to 64 ozs of clear liquids. Didn't think I could but I have a system. I drink 3 20oz bottles of water plus a couple of sugar free jello cups. I drink 1 or 2 protein shakes which is 30ozs of protein and switch between 1 or 2 protein powders which are 21ozs of protein each. If I add powder to Bone broth that's another 2 ozs of protein/ 4ozs of broth. So between 6am and midnight I get it in!!

I ordered some from Unjury.com. I got the introductory package, it was about $22. Good deal, 2 envelopes of 6 different flavors, a Shaker bottle and sample vitamins.

One week since sleeved. One week until I can eat pureed food. I'm doing fine on liquids. Flavored protein powder is a life saver!! Have used in a variety of ways. Will remember what you went through when you started food. Thank you for the heads up!!

Ounces!!

I hope I feel the same in a few days. Went to see my PCP, haven't lost a pound!😥