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I just blended my choc premier shake with ice and its so good! Just like a milkshake. I also read if you throw a tsp of Peanut Butter and a tsp of butterscotch instant (sugar free) pudding mix in with it that it's tastes like butterfinger! I'm so doing that tomorrow.
Also, I am going to make a batch and freeze it so it will be like my ice cream.
It's amazing how much I'm enjoying them after that clear liquid diet. Lol.

I had mine shut with glue and I was told to just leave 'em alone until the glue fell off on its own. I think it took a couple weeks to come off entirely.

Itching is healing ... so I'd say not far off!! For me it was just under 2:weeks.

I make it the same way but with cilantro and a little bit of garlic powder. I love guacamole!

There you go baby!!!! that's what I use too!!
Oh and Cali-mex!!!!

That's the first thing I'm eating when I get to puréed/soft food stage!! And I can't wait! Lol! 2 more weeks. And ps...if you haven't been to south Texas, you haven't had good Mexican food. I could live off of it.....which is why I am now sleeved. Lol!

Sorry the other pic isnt the best quality but im sure you get the picture.
Im currently in week 12
Before 299.7
After 230.1

Great post Frank! I'm only 4 days out (surgery 1/29) and am so ready to be back at work and the gym. But I'm being patient. Lol! Thanks for posting your story...with all the negative stories on here I had a total meltdown the night before my surgery. It's nice to hear the positives! Keep up the good work!
PS--Chicago is my favorite city to travel to! It's amazing. I had a friend that lived on State and Superior for several years and it was a blast!

Here is the way I look at it. Staying morbidly obese, there might not be a 10, 20, 30 years from now...
I have not stopped smiling since waking up post-op
You'll do great and if you ever need to reach out, don't hesitate!

I'm looking for you to give me inspiration. I'm in San Antonio too. I start my pre-op diet Monday. I am with Dr. Gonzalez scheduled for Feb 18th. I will be at NE Baptist. Keep us posted on how your recovery goes.

It's about the art of looking like your eating it sometimes.

Just wanted to share my early morning excitement because at this morning's weigh-in I am 223. That's a total of 73 pounds lost (highest weight-296) and 73 more pounds to lose before I hit my goal of 150!!! I'm half way there. Surgery date was November 19th 2012.

I always liked seeing photos pre op...hell I still like to see them now. So here you go!
I just under 9 months out and down 172 lbs (about 20ish pre op). I follow the 600 -800 calories/+60 protein/+64 oz fluid/-40 carbs. I haven't really exercised and maybe walk a couple of miles a week. I am overall more active and I do plan on starting regular exercise soon. I have had off plan days but I can count the number of "cheats" on both hands. I wanted to get to a normal bmi quickly and this is what has worked for me. I am a few pounds away from "normal" and want to lose about another 20. Enjoy!
Before/Size 24


9 Months/Size 10

How did it go? Ya wake yet? I'm in my room gas pains hurt. Glad it's over with. hope feel good.

How did it go? Ya wake yet? I'm in my room gas pains hurt. Glad it's over with. hope feel good.

The first picture is me a month before surgery at a whopping 280lbs. The second picture is me today. I'm proud to say that 6 months later I am 175lbs and about 20lbs away from my goal. I've gone through hell to get here, but I made it.
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I'm a freakin' mess!! Too bad I can't take a zanex!

Woo-hoo! Got moved up, be there at 6:30, surgery at 9 or maybe a little earlier.

3 more days...

70lbs ago, I was a 44DDD. I am currently a 40DDD and even bought a 38DD/D. UNREAL. My breasts now look like two deflated balloons...the oblong kind you use to make balloon animals. At one time, I actually thought about getting a breast REDUCTION. Now, I know I will need a boob job. Oh, the irony of it all...