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@Mandy_1982 - That is a VERY exciting NSV. We'll be here cheering you on.

I have a smoothie for breakfast. For lunch, I essentially do the "deli boxes" that @jcavanna2 described. I fill this bento box for my lunch each weekday. I often make chicken salad on Sunday evening to portion out into my lunches for the week. On top of the chicken salad, I'll have some combination of side salad, melon,…

@jcavanna2 - Looking strong!

@Ultima_Morpha - You are killing it!

@Ultima_Morpha - your running inspires me. I hope to get to the point where I can run a 5k with friends for fun. Right now that goal still seems unimaginable.

Before surgery, working out was super inconsistent for me. I knew I wanted to be more active post-surgery, so I joined Camp Gladiator (it’s a 60 minute, group, boot camp-style workout). I get my butt there 2-4 mornings a week. The group dynamic with a trainer really works for me. I like the encouragement/motivation of…

My toe is still sore and then I got Strep Throat. Ugh. I'm on the upswing so hopefully I'll be 100% again next week.

Just sent you a friend request. I've been light on steps yesterday and today because I stubbed my toe (I really hope it isn't broken). @Aztec4Life is a great fitbit friend to have. He always has a good challenge going. If anyone else wants to add me: https://www.fitbit.com/user/2YWLBG

@AllisonMart - I second your suggestion for a bento box. I have a few of these ones that I pack mine and my husband's lunches in each day. On work days, I have some food at 9:30am, 11:00am and 2:30pm. In the two smaller sections I'll pack a serving of cheese, deli meat, chicken salad, apple and almond butter, or nuts. In…

Yes, good point. I should mention that I have to take calcium chews in addition to my Celebrate vitamins.

@Aztec4Life - that is Awesome!

I second what @mlamb1970 said. You'll make the right choice for yourself, but the surgery was the best decision I could have made for myself.

Welcome to the group @souperchik. I had weight loss surgery in December 2016 and it was the best choice I could have made for my health. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. I’m still in the weight loss phase – I’ve lost almost half of the weight I hope to get off. I opted for VSG surgery. Like @clcmfp and @ruqayyahsmum…

I take these Celebrate multivitamins. I have to be really careful to take them with food, otherwise they make me a bit queasy. Not queasy enough to puke, just a bit uncomfortable. I tried a chewable first, but the taste made me want to gag.

I'm still in the actively losing phase. I try never to be below 60 grams of protein. I'm usually closer to 80. I watch the protein and I try to keep the refined carbs and added sugars out. Those are really the only things I concern myself with. Well, those things and trying to force myself to drink more water than I…

@rpyle111 - Thanks for sharing with us. I'm here cheering you on.

@RedfootDaddy - great strategy.

I've only had about 30oz today... but the night is young and that story about passing out is spurring me on.

I got 60oz down. That's about 90% more than I drank the day before. I'm working on my first 20oz for today.

40oz down.

Yes! But then everything I read stresses the importance of drinking water (particularly when I'm exercising). I'm probably just looking for things to worry about.

@clcmfp & @Samquentin - good advice. I do have a reminder set for my daily vitamins. I don't know why I haven't done it for water. Thanks for the tips on apps and for checking in on me. I'm a little behind, but I'm working on my second 20oz of the day. Just walked to the building next to my office to get some fresh ice.…

I guess I have one more tip... experiment with some protein shakes and find one you actually like.

@Shull_rachael - congrats. I did a two week liquid diet pre-op. I was allowed protein shakes, sugar-free popsicles and one can of soup a day until two days before surgery. The last two days were clear liquids only. It was easier to do than I expected (and that is coming from someone who cheated on every diet she had ever…

@Aztec4Life - isn't it weird how we all get such varied advice? The dietician at my surgeon's office said 60oz minimum of water (not counting the water in what I'm eating).

20oz down.

Good advice.

@Shull_rachael - thanks! At first, I was pretty down about having to wear a wig, but now I'm kind of enjoying it. I get lots of compliments on my hair and I just ordered my second wig (a tiny bit longer and more fun). I've lost 62 pounds since Thanksgiving, but the hair loss really started to hit around Valentine's Day…

I had broken my arm once, but otherwise I had never had surgery or been admitted to the hospital, ever. I had some of the same fears, but looking back, the experience was way easier than I anticipated. I arrived at the surgery center at 6:00 am and I was resting at home by 6:00 pm (I didn't have to spend the night). I was…

@fit_chickx - That is awesome!