rsmont77

I have a hard time seeing it in the mirror as well, but my clothes are really lose! I will take that as a major win! :-)

Tried something new and dropped 4 pounds in a day! I took my Prilosec in the morning and a Zantac 150 in the afternoon and felt no hunger all day. I wasn't able to reach my protein goal, but did very well. When I went to gnc to purchase more protein shakes they gave me samples of ripped freak, which I am trying today. They are supposed to help burn fat. So far I have a big energy boost. I only have a week to cut at least 8 pounds to reach one of my doctors goals so I sure hope it helps :-)

I just bought some b vitamins from gnc that taste like starburst. Tried it at the store, hope I sleep tonight. The blend that they have is supposed to burn more fat :-)

My doctor has always said he wants me at that level of protein, he said that it maintains my muscle mass. I have to use 2 protein shakes a day to hot it and the rest from food. I can tolerate most food except beef, and eat land o frost lunch meat quite a bit, and tolerate it well. If you are on my fitness pal, you can add me to see what I eat rsmont77

How are all the December sleevers doing this week? Any successes or challenges? I have been traveling and it is hard to get the 90-100 grams of protein a day or even exercise. Lost a couple of pounds this week.

I'm on Prilosec and it keeps acid at bay, I had a hiatel hernia repaired during surgery and have not had any reflux since surgery. Prior to surgery it was horribly bad. For a couple days I forgot to take the Prilosec and was real sick, once I took it again I was fine. If I feel I need more I take a Zantac 150 and it works lithe a charm. I am 7 weeks out.

Congratulations! I am 6 weeks out and an very happy with a 35 pound loss so far. :-)

If you want to see what I eat and have my fitness pal, you can add me as a friend rsmont77

I added jerky, cheese sticks, tuna, shrimp, land I frost ham and turkey.

I upped my exercise and protein to 90+ grams a day, I really try to get 100+, but sometimes end up at 94-96. I drink 2 gnc total lean shakes a day 50g and eat the other 45-50 in foods. When I want a snack, I have cucumber, green olives, cherry tomatoes or jack links beef jerky, they are great and curb the appetite. If I want sweets, I add mio to my water or hot tea and that helps. It has helped me stay on track. I am almost 6 weeks out

I'm not sure if I could only weigh once a month, ONEderland is a great place, can't wait until I'm there :-)

What a blessing!

Congratulations all! Highest weight 265 Dos 260 Today 230 Surgery date 12/26/12 Total loss 35 pounds

How much protein are you getting per day?

You all look terrific, can't wait to lose more, in only 5.5 weeks out.

You look amazing!

Congratulations, what a huge accomplishment! We are all proud of you. :-)

Amazing job!

I have dr Cirangle and he is an excellent surgeon, he has many offices, but none in Chicago. I believe California and Hawaii. Many of his patients travel to have him do their surgeries, a lot of them from Canada as well.

I drink zendos dieters tea every other day, it is a senna product, but I am going every day now and my body feels better. My nutritionist said it was fine to drink, and it adds liquid :-)

Aaron we are surgery buddies, I was sleeved on the same date. Sometimes I have head hunger, so I eat some dense protein (chicken, turkey or cheese) and then I am stuffed for awhile. Make sure you don't drink for at least 45 minutes after you eat, it keeps you full longer and keeps you from snacking later.

I feel the same, I'm trying not to weigh daily, have been measuring every 2 weeks, just increased protein to 90-100 and kept carbs below 30g. It helped me break my stall.

I have very strict requirements for the soft goods phase, cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, soft eggs and tofu. I like imitation crab, but when I liked at it, there were too many carbs for my plan. :-(

I am one of Dr Cirangle's patients, and it is a very detailed post op guide, he is very structured and strict, but worth it. Unfortunately, since it is copywrited I cannot give it out ( I am an author and know all about the rules).

These are my favorite as well, I have to drink 2 a day to hit 90-100 grams of protein a day. They have quite a few calories, but if the other things you are eating are lean you should be able to get 700 calories a day. My nutritionist approved them as well. :-). I am 5 weeks out.