joyful noise

They say all's well that ends well. At the beginning, I could not see that. But at 4 months out, I've lost 71 pounds since surgery. All totaled 101 lbs. I've gone from size 24 pants and 3X top to size 12/14 pants and a size medium top; size 48DDD bra to a 36 C. It was worth losing more than half the "twins", my butt, and some of my hair. Such a small price to pay. So, hang in there, newbies. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

I wanted to be 199 ( Onderland ) by Dec. 25...today is Dec. 23 and I am 198. What a wonderful Winter Onderland ! Nearly 10 weeks out and I've lost ( since surgery ) 40 pounds. Can you tell I am excited?

Congratulations! Onderful feeling, right?

LOL! I thought it meant bad bowel movements. Silly me

You might try bicep curls. it is slowly, but surely working.

I am also cold, but it is way better than power surges (hot flashes).

yes, I took mine to the hospital and used them.

I only had a problem drinking for a few days. The eating part is still small amounts. I also thought if I could drink so much, I'd be able to eat just a tad more than I am getting. My stomach growls too and I just drink more.

Imjustme, I am sorry that you are so discouraged. My doctor said some people lose weight first, then inches; that men usually lose the weight first.. I lost inches and not really much weight itself. Today is my 2 month "surgiversary" and I've only lost 35.6 pounds since the surgery. I have a lot of big clothes, though I did have to donate some big pants and tops. I am getting gift certificates for Christmas, so I will go clothes shopping then.

Congratulations!

BJ's. Costco and Sam's all have these wonderful chicken patties. I don't remember the protein count, but it was between 15 and 20, for the half I could eat.

The NSV's are the best. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 31 pounds, post op. But, I went from a 2-3x shirt to a loose(not falling off) x large. My pants (that have remained after disposing too big's) are still bigger than I'd like. Pants went from a 24 to a 20 (maybe 18, if I have an elastic waist).

what is an Ultimate body applicator?

I was told some meds do slow a weight loss. My bp meds don't exactly help the weight loss, so I am sooooo looking forward to being off them.

When I drink things that are cold (like the protein shakes) I feel queasy. Room temp and warm do not give me problems.