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I like the shakes (Total Lean Shakes 25 grams of protein per 2 scoops, I mix mine with 2/3 water and 1/3 fat free milk these are great tasting), I get mine from GNC (General Nutrition Centers) I also drink protein Water. Isopure Cocotein Water has 40 grams of protein per 20 oz bottle and it tastes great, too. Also I eat…

I'm 8 months out of surgery and I'm down 130 pounds. In the beginning I made sure that I drank every half hour my liquids, I came home on a clear liquid diet and then after my 2 week appointment with the surgeon he put me on my regular liquids, I used the little medicine cups in the beginning and my husband made sure that…

That is so great. I think that even the smallest NSV is great. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to get where we are going. This is a GREAT BIG THING for all of us. Congratulations and keep up the great work. You are inspirational.

Well I have 2 children, one son age 26 and one daughter 23, then I got remarried and I have 2 stepdaughters, one in her 40's and one that lives with us who is 32 and has downs syndrome, one stepson, age 32. Then there are the grandchildren, 3 on my husband's side and on my side 4 year old boy and a new baby who will be 1…

I have a bipap machine and they have changed the pressures 3 times already. I'm sure in the future they will be scheduling me to have a new sleep study done. My hubby says I still snore during the night, I'm thinking I will probably have to use it but at low settings. I get very dry mouth, unless the humidity outside is…

I had a weight problem from childhood. I was always the tallest and heaviest girl in my classes. I tried dieting and would lose weight and then something always happened that I gained back the weight and then some. I'm currently 58 and I had the gastric bypass on September 11, 2012 because I needed the help with my weight…

Hi I'm Kathy I had my surgery September 11, 2012 and I have yet to feel hunger. I can only eat about a cup of food. I would say that you should follow the advice of your doctors. There are certain foods that I can eat and then there are others I can do without any problem. This is a trail and error type of thing with food…

I really didn't think about making resolutions this year, so much has been going on This new year. I have already begun an amazing transformation and I want to continue This journey. 1. To continue my 5 days at the YMCA for cardio and strengthening . 2. To reach attainable goals set throughout this year 3. Continue…

I totally agree with everyone whose has replied. When dieting or choosing to have WLS it is very personal and an individual choice. Many of us have chose WLS because of many important reasons, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis of different degrees, fibromyalgia, or morbid obesity. No one has the…

Hi I'm Kathy, I had my gastric bypass on September 11, 2012. I'm 3 1/2 months out of surgery. In the beginning my calories intake was between 600 and 900 calories per day. Now my doctor wants me at 1200, and some days it is really hard to make that total. I know that all doctor's require different totals for their…

Hi I'm Kathy I had the gastric bypass, the roux-n-y proceedure on September 11, 2012. I lost 40 pound with the Presurgery diet and I have lost 42 pounds since my surgery. If I can help you with anything I will try. Atleast I can offer my support. Good luck. Your new friend, Kathy

Your family is beautiful. You are doing so well. Congratulations. Look at you now, great job.....Awesome.... Thank you for all your kinds words and support.....

Major major accomplishment, I felt great just to be able to sit in a booth at a restaurant without my boobs sitting on the table, too. (HaHaHa but so true). You have done so well, and you inspire so many with all of your knowledge and wisdom. Jerry, you are truely amazing and awesome. You will reach your next goal and…

Wow, you have an amazing story, You are a huge inspiration to all of us. I think that you are fantastic in that you have taken control of you life. I know that things happen that are out of our control, however you are doing a fantastic job in finding all the resources to help you through all of these major obstacles and…

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully your doctors will figure out some way to help. These insurances are a royal pain. It is hard enough to get insurance without having pre-exsisting conditions let along following all the rules to get approved and then they deny you. HOpe things work out.

I started my surgery appointments the end of May 2012, and by the time I got to doing the 2 week pre-op diet I had already lost 30 pounds then I lost another 10 pounds during the 2 weeks pre-op, which totaled 40 pounds before surgery. I have lost another 21 pounds since surgery. I didn't cheat at all, which was amazing…

I like the one when someone asks what was your weight before surgery and they come back with "Unbelievable you didn't look that big" What do they think. That is absolutely why I had the surgery because I was that big. DUH...........

Hi Erin, I am having the same problem, I was diagnosed in 2007 with sleep apnea and I use a bipap machine. I need pressures going in and going out. I have been having a really big problem with the same thing, I have my heated humidifier on the highest level to keep moisture in but I still have the problem. I think I might…

Hi I'm from Kalamazoo, MI, I had my RNY on Sept 11, 2012, best thing I have ever done.

You look absolutely amazing. Great job. You are an inspiration for lots of people. Thanks so much for sharing.

Hi again, Another little trick they told us was to buy a baby spoon and start to use it because you will be eating with it. So I bought a pack of 5 cute looking things, and started to eat with them, and yes they do slow you down when you eat. Just another little tip. Have a great day. Kathy

Hi granny, When I started my pre-surgical diet the dietician told us at a group meeting to limit our calories to 1200, have no more than 150 grams of carbohydrates, no more than 40 grams of fat, and atleast 60-80 grams of protein per day. I gave up caffine (will cause hunger and ulcers in the stomach), gave up all kinds of…

I know how you feel, today I put on a dress for church that I hadn't been able to wear for about a 1 1/2 years. It is a great feeling to be able to get into clothes that didn't fit and I know that I will be as happy as you when my pants start falling off, too. Second hand shops are a great place to buy clothes because…

You look fantastic, thanks for being an inspiration for all of us.

AWESOME! You are an inspiration and a true success story. I hope at 1 year I am near my goal weight. In 4 days I am having gastric bypass surgery and I too, am looking to become healthier and live longer. Great Job!

Congratulations on your surgery, Mine is Sept 11, I too am feeling excited. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I hope that I can do the same. If I can lend support, let me know. Kathy

Hi, I have to drink 64 ounces of water a day. I use a twenty ounce water bottle and fill it up 3 1/2 times a day, I sip it all day long, but I don't drink 15 min. before a meal and I wait 30 minutes to drink after a meal. I'm having gastric bypass surgery on Sept. 11 and that is how my nutritionist and doctor have me…

Hi Tara, We all are on here to lean support. I am having gastric bypass surgery on Sept 11. Since May 23, I have lost 36 pounds and I'm on the two week protein shakes and liquid. So I'm excited and really very happy to be a member of MFP. I would like to be your friend and lend all the help I can give. Keep up the good…

Hi everyone, I'm Kathy, and on Sept 11 I am having gastric bypass surgery. I am currently doing my 2 weeks of Protein Shakes and 64 ounces of liquids. This first week is 1200 cal and 60-80 grams of protein. I had my pre-admission testing on Tuesday and on Wednesday I had a 5 hour Doctors appointment. There were 6 patients…

Thanks for the support. Keep up the good work you are doing.