Freja

You are doing great! Forty pounds is a lot! Try picking up forty pounds and you'll see. I know how you're feeling. I felt the same way. Just keep eating right and exercising and the weight will go.

It is our own personal journey. I had to say that to myself over and over again. For those of you who are losing at a slower rate, you are still losing! That is a good thing. I am losing average according to my physician. On this sit,e I am losing slowly compared to others. However, as I said before, it is our own personal journey. Here is a before picture and then after picture. . [atachment=9717::]

Do it, girl. Congratulations! I love Ann Taylor. I treated myself to a size 12 Michael Kors dress. I'm not in it yet, but if I stay the course, I'll be in it soon. It has become my goal dress. You inspire me. Going to make taco soup for dinner.

Wow, Boston, you look great. The sleeve definitely agrees with you. Are you at your goal weight yet?

Yeah! Congratulations.

Hey guys, 1. Great Value Italian Style Meatballs in a crockpot with cream of mushroom soup. Six is a serving. I can only eat three. 2, Chicken thighs, no skin or bones in a crock pot with hot BBQ sauce & cranberry sauce. 3. Chicken taco soup. The recipe is on the VST site. Go to the home page and do a search. 4. Benetino's Bistro Sensations Chicken Links. One link is a serving and that's all I can eat. 5. Red pepper hummus and celery. That's my list and I'm excited to hear more suggestions.

I was in a stall for about 4 weeks on top of not losing very quickly. It was emotionally upsetting. I increased the amount of protein I was getting in. My daily goal is now 50-60. Protein shakes work best for me. I also ramped up my exercise schedule. I do four 45 minute aerobic workouts and one weight workout per week. The scale began to move again. Keep it up. You will make it. I know it's disheartening, just visualize yourself as the thinner, healthier you. The scale will move again.

Hello, thank U everybody for your kind words and encouragement. After discussing this with my nutritionist and my doctor, I feel better. They are basically saying the same things most of you are saying. It is a personal journey. We will lose at different rates. With that said, I will keep plugging along following their orders and doing what I'm supposed to do. Eventually, I will reach my goal.

I'm going to have to stop following this site for a minute. Today I calculated how much weight I've lost since surgery...17 pounds in six weeks. I am so discouraged especially after reading about your successes. Very down right now.

Wow! Congratulations. You look great!

I made it to 12:30 AM, then I was sleep. Going to the gym to start the year right.

Wow. Where to begin? Sitting at home with the family waiting for the ball to drop. All of us are very sleepy. We made sleep 2013 in. So far so good. I'm scared of stalls so I avoid weighing in. I get my work outs in and stick to my two ounces of mushy protein three times a day. My clothes are much more loose. I will suck it up and weigh in tomorrow. The book I ordered arrived today. Perfect timing! it's called Eating Well after Weight-loss surgery. I will begin reading it tomorrow. I am looking forward to a healthier 2013.

I had to add chicken broth to thin it out.

I totally understand. I'm 4 weeks out and have the same experience. I no longer have the sick feeling because I measure out 2 ounces of food and eat no more than that. My friend said this is the mental part of the change. Teaching our minds that the amount we have is enough. My question is "how long does it take the stomach to heal?" I ordered the book Eating After Weight Loss Surgery. Hopefully, the recipes in the book will help provide tasty, protein packed meals.

Made it for dinner. Seved with tortilla chips to the rest of the family. Teenagers and hubby loved it. It was really easy to make. This dish is going into rotation. Thanks for sharing.

Trying this tomorrow!

Hello all, I am four weeks post sleeve and on the purée / mushy diet plan. The problem is since the sleeve, I cannot tolerate eggs. I eat them in any form and I'm sick. I've been sucking down one protein shake with Lactaid a day for breakfast. I usually have tuna or refried beans with cheese and guac for lunch. Dinner is becoming a challenge. The problem is I would like to add a little fruit to the protein shake for flavor. Is that ok? What other meals can I eat for dinner? I miss fruit and vegetables. Are there any that are ok? Stir fry veggies are my favorite. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I think you ladies are correct. I'm running out of ideas and need a little flavor. Any ideas on what to combine with ham?

Thank you so much. This was very helpful

I was so happy when Christmas was over. That was a first for me. I was acutely aware of the big role food plays in holiday celebrations. Just glad that's done.