DJRonnieLINY Member

NSV Alert: Size 33 designer, slim jeans fit perfect!! Went shopping with the Mrs. to lay away Christmas gifts from the family and was amazed. 32's in some styles also fit but are a bit too snug for family events. Started at a 44!

Great progress - you can see the happiness in yoru smile.

You need some Beef and Pork in there. So many ways to quickly prepare and great protein to serving size ratios.

The desire to eat will not be there for a long time. Follow the plan your doctor set out, find a way to drink some protein and stay hydrated. Your energy levels will increase as you heal. One week is a quick turn around, you most likely have not yet fully overcome the anesthesia. I really found the ISOPURE 20 oz bottles…

Remember; under promise and over deliver. Most of the doctors set low ball expectations. If you follow the plan, log in all food and exercise you will blow past the doctors estimate.

I have been taking 5000mcg Biotin since 1 month pre surgery and have had no noticible hair loss other than what was normally happening presurgery. My nails appear much stronger and if sharpened I could use my toe nails to spear fish!

It's large because if reflects the pride pictured. Great job!

Outstanding results - keep it going

Yup - feel the cold much more now.

Wore a Morph Suit for halloween. Other than "Stay Puff Marshmellow man" from Goastbusters I never imagined doing this.

Hope you all had a Happy Halloween!

2BeHappy: the tip is based on the bill but you really need to factor in that you are taking up a table in the servers section whch could cost them. If you normally tip 15% I would give 20%

I found the Green (sour apple) and Blue (blue rasberry) were the best.

Great job!

Tastes like a Jolly Rancher - colored as well. Early on you take your time drinking it so you are not overloading protein in a short time. I tended to sip through a bottle in the morning over 4 hours and do teh same in the afternoon. Allows body to process protein.

rpyle111 has it right. I lived on ISPOURE clear liquid protein drinks. 40g protein in 20oz fluid. Gives you fluid and protein at the same time. Many "jolly rancher" type flavors. I drank 2 per day for the first 2 months which really helped me push up my protein. Just sip one all day. I preferred the Sour Apple and Blue…

The hard part, and I think this affects the ladies a bit more, is to make our friends feel secure in the friendship.

Great job - emjoy Halloween

Vacationing and travel are a challange. I tend to travel quite a bit by car so the risk of overeating out of boredom is constatnt. The best thing to do is pack a supply of protein bars for the ride then make sure to pay special attention to protein intake while away. As always - LOG EVERYTHING, including adult beverages.

@jkern: Ok, that visualization is really funny. Lucky she didn't get a goetee!! But on the serious side; I had felt the same way but now when I look in the mirror I see the potential to finish the project. I am down to 20% body fat, the whole package looks so much better but for the bit of extra skin around the midsection.…

You are healing after a very major and traumatic experience. Be patient, keep drinking and WALK, WALK, WALK.

Welcome and good luck!

Rob - I know exactly how you feel. I have coached my children in multiple sports up through Varsity and my physical changes have been noticed by the players. Athletes understand what it takes to stay in shape and can really motivate. About 6 months pre-op a picture of the team, taken during a timeout, became part of the…

For many using "slim" or "hey skinny" is just a friendly way for them to relate to your new look. @garber: were you bigger than your friend and are now smaller? Her comments might be coming from her own insecurity. It's obvious you have done very well and look very good - she maybe jealous.

bikrchik - have you considered this is skin and not fat? The best way to ensure you lose fat and develop a pleasing post op shape is to start working out as soon as possible. At the start you shoudl be walking but you will need to transition to some form of weight training (consult your doctor) to make sure you keep the…

Stalls are normal, they happen form time to time. Stay with the plan: Weigh and record everything. WATER, PROTEIN, EXERCISE - Really simple. Push up the protein above 100 if you can (I liked Isopure clear liquids - 40g protein in 20oz fluid, kills two birds with one stone).

Well - it's October 28, how are you doing?

P.S. Don't focus on a relapse, we are human. Log everythinginto MFP including the snack foods and you will be fine.

Guy checking in: Avoid any comments he may interpret as forcing him onto a diet. "I told hubby that we need to stock up on Smart Ones for his meals" could fall into that catagory. I made sure my wife knew that I would support whatever she was making for herself and the familiy and that my diet changes were mine, and mine…

Remember the rule: If it does not sit well, wait a few weeks and try again.