3 Months Post Op Today and Down 71 Lbs!

[Mom2IrishTwins 63]

So thankful I made the decision (after lots of going back and forth) to have this surgery! It is coming off much faster than I had expected and I already feel a world of difference! 31 lbs. until goal!

[Catherine Shinn Habhab 97]

good job! how exciting that you are almost to your goal!

[BewhoGodcreatedmetobe 124]

Woo Hoo!! Whats your secret? Working out alot?

[Mom2IrishTwins 63]

Hah! I'm not sure I have a secret but - I follow the surgeon's guidelines really well. and 70 grams of Protein and no more than 600 calories (Usually more around 500) as instructed. Other than two occasions in 3 months, I've not eaten ANYthing I'm not supposed to.

Tons of Water - 80 to 100 ounces per day and I did just recently (like, last week) join a gym called Crossfit where they are working my tail off.

GL on your surgery!!

[partofme! 36]

Congratulations! I cannot wait to be where you are at and you have done so well! You deserve to go out and buy yourself a new dress or something...WOW...what an achievement!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mom2IrishTwins 63]

Thank you! I literally have to buy new clothes (pants, specifically) every single month. I buy one pair per month, in a different size each time - I hate spending the money but I guess it's a nice "problem" to have!

[takroom 192]

Awesome!!! 31 pounds to goal; you'll be there before you know it! Keep up the great work!

[BewhoGodcreatedmetobe 124]

Hah! I'm not sure I have a secret but - I follow the surgeon's guidelines really well. and 70 grams of Protein and no more than 600 calories (Usually more around 500) as instructed. Other than two occasions in 3 months, I've not eaten ANYthing I'm not supposed to.

Tons of Water - 80 to 100 ounces per day and I did just recently (like, last week) join a gym called Crossfit where they are working my tail off.

GL on your surgery!!

Thank You Ma'am! Sounds simple enough! What Protein shake or powder did you use immediately following surgery? I have no idea which one to buy.

[Mom2IrishTwins 63]

I used Boost "High Protein" shakes and then added, I think, a half-scoop of Protein powder - Just Walgreen's brand. It had 30 grams of protein/160 calories per scoop. Everyone's different but my dr. had me drink 2 ounces at a time, 4 times per day.

Good luck - You won't regret it, I promise!

[HoosierGirl 780]

Great success! Hope I do as well as you have done...gives me hope....