graceann0888 145 Posted July 9, 2013 I got my hospital bill yesterday. Unfortunately my insurance wouldn't cover a penny of the surgery as any treatment for obesity was an exclusion. I knew this before surgery of course. I drove 8 hours to have my surgery in Mississippi because the cost was significantly less for cash pay than in Tennessee! I was looking to buy my first condo or house here in Nashville but this was way more important! I'm only 24 so I have plenty of time. 1 Tyra22 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel3620 299 Posted July 9, 2013 I got 62 grams of Protein in today! I am so happy!! 4 favor, Kristi, momma_doe and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdgaines 41 Posted July 9, 2013 I got 62 grams of Protein in today! I am so happy!! That's awesome!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kristlynngirl 184 Posted July 9, 2013 I got 62 grams of Protein in today! I am so happy!! Yay!!! I'm at 64!! I'm so happy lol 1 momma_doe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hek1127 166 Posted July 9, 2013 I got 62 grams of Protein in today! I am so happy!! Yay! I'm at 60g. Sounds like today was a good day for us. Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 320 CW 314 1 momma_doe reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepchick42 193 Posted July 9, 2013 I'm only at 45 today and I'm totally stuffed. I can't eat another bite. I have a strawberry and a lil cool whip free in the fridge waiting for me but its not gonna fit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuremrsparker 288 Posted July 10, 2013 I have 56 in so far. I've decided to start making my own Protein "shots". I can't handle a full 8oz shake, so I mixed up a scoop of powder with 1/4 cup milk and shot'er down a little at a time. It was thick and gross, but done quickly enough. Lol 16 grams of protein in quickly is nice! I've decided that I'm jut going to do them 4 times a day from now on. A lot easier than sipping that sh** all freaking day! ! 1 Tyra22 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel3620 299 Posted July 10, 2013 Yay! I'm at 60g. Sounds like today was a good day for us. Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 320 CW 314 Yes, and to top it off I just made a yummy smoothie! banana cream pie yogurt French vanilla carnation powdered milk Skim milk Couple of teaspoons of sugar free cheesecake pudding Ice My son is drinking it and lives it. Got my Protein up to 80! Great day for us! Now, if you girls can help me figure out exercise, I will be set! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mel3620 299 Posted July 10, 2013 I have 56 in so far. I've decided to start making my own Protein "shots". I can't handle a full 8oz shake' date=' so I mixed up a scoop of powder with 1/4 cup milk and shot'er down a little at a time. It was thick and gross, but done quickly enough. Lol 16 grams of protein in quickly is nice! I've decided that I'm jut going to do them 4 times a day from now on. A lot easier than sipping that sh** all freaking day! ![/quote'] I bought some whey Protein Shots and they are 42 grams of protein. They are nasty, but I divided it up in my Water and drank it in 2 (32ounce) cups of water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeepchick42 193 Posted July 10, 2013 One thing I really miss is chugging a bottle of Water. I was usually instantly hydrated. Now I'm lucky if I can finish one before it gets warm. I usually take a big swig and swallow it down in a couple of gulps but its not the same. ???? 2 irishkat and Kristi reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamworthit 208 Posted July 10, 2013 I got 64 grams of Protein in today. Yahoo! I need to drink 2 more glasses of Water and it will have been a perfect day! 5 hautechic13, favor, Mel3620 and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weight Warrior 445 Posted July 10, 2013 if any one tells you to try watermelon for a treat....be very careful. i transition to real food in two days so when i tried two very small chunks of watermelon and chewed it 60 times. it sat like a ton of bricks in my pouch. actualy was in pain..wtf i was able to toss it back up. Bbut watermelon you used to ne my friend! what have i done to displeaseyou... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjroberts417 102 Posted July 10, 2013 It was like my pouch finally relaxed today and I was able to eat more than just a couple bites. I actually got in about 81 grams of protein! 4 Tyra22, Mel3620, irishkat and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iamworthit 208 Posted July 10, 2013 if any one tells you to try watermelon for a treat....be very careful. i transition to real food in two days so when i tried two very small chunks of watermelon and chewed it 60 times. it sat like a ton of bricks in my pouch. actualy was in pain..wtf i was able to toss it back up. Bbut watermelon you used to ne my friend! what have i done to displeaseyou... I dumped on watermelon Sunday night. It was my first dumping episode and felt horrible. I have been eating it for a week but always after a high Protein meal. Sunday night I had it without any protein and I paid dearly. I suggest if you do have it to eat it after protein. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kdgaines 41 Posted July 10, 2013 2.5 weeks out and I've been stalled 3 days so far.. I expected to stall next week but is this to soon to stall? I've only been able to get in about 30g of Protein a day and I'm pushing myself to do more. The clinic says just to try a little more each day. And I haven't walked the last two days so I'm going to make sure I do it tomorrow! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites