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Wow, how times have changed. On August 2, 2017 I had my very first appointment with Kaiser to discuss VSG. At the time, I was somewhere around 320 lbs, down 27 lbs from my highest weight of 347. I was a 44/46 waist, 3XL shirt, and moving around was a struggle after a while. Fast forward 12 months later and I am now 180 lbs, wearing a 32 waist, L shirt, and have more energy than I have had in years! I put on shorts that I used to wear and was able to fit my new body into one leg! If I can do it, anyone can. Much of the struggle is mental and requires a lifestyle change. I still enjoy myself, cheat on occassion, have a beer, etc. but I am much more mindful and aware of what goes into my body.

Awesome! Sleeved on April 25, 2018 HW: 258 SW: 238 CW: 209 GW: 165

I make it in my crock pot all the time. I make lots of chicken and pork dishes that way. I tolerate meat as long as it is moist and I can chew it well without it being too dry.

Wow! Amazing change! Look at that smile!

Yeah I got tired looking at jello. I was like oh yeah today I’m doing to do my shake then take a walk. I end up falling asleep.

I wouldn't worry too much about the period issues. Everything gets out of whack for a few months. I was told that and reminded it after too lol. But you can mention it to your doctor and ask just to be reassured. As for protein they do have protein waters available.....I haven't tried any yet but I think I am going to get unflavored protein because I also got sick of the shake taste and can't seem to do the one's I still have right now.

@orchids&dragons....thanks so much for the reply. I was really starting to worry cuz the noise was so loud. But good to know it’s normal thank you!!

Sometimes you have to switch things up. If creamy whey shakes are no longer palatable, move to plant based. I went to Raw pea protein and mix it with berry flavored or coffee flavored pea protein. They are great in a blender because the good ones don’t froth or get whipped with air! Everything is too sweet for me now so I water everything down. I don’t play the menstrual game. Threw that uterus away after my only child at 35! What a blessing!

Three months post-op today and I'm down 54 pounds. My A1C, which was 10.8 a month prior to surgery, is now at 5.5! Plus, I have gone from a 5x to a 2x Just broke the 250 mark, and can't wait to get to Onederland!

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