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I'm 8 months out and had always exercised, but at 5 months out I turned it up and started doing a strenuous hike 3-4 days a week, and it turned my body into something I hardly recognize. I consume no more than 1,100 calories a day, and about 80 grams of Protein. If you're looking for the scale to move, I suggest kicking up your exercise routine. You'll see a difference! Good luck!

High weight: 235 Surgery weight: 210 (surgery date: February 18, 2013) Current weight: 138 Feeling great - best thing I ever did!

I'm 6 months out. My favorite breakfast is 1/2 Atkins chocolate shake, 1/2 banana and 1 Tbsp peanut butter with some ice and mix it in my blender. Yummy!

Have you been exercising? I'll be 6 months out in a few days, and have had great results, but I attribute that to a rigorous workout schedule. Don't get discouraged, but try exercising more. It has to work!

I had my surgery on February 18 at Kaiser West LA - Dr. Kim was my doctor. It was a positive experience. Everything went smooth and I was treated great. Once I finished my Options classes, I had surgery 25 days later, thanks to a cancellation. As long as you don't miss a class, keep up on food logs and activity trackers, you won't be delayed. I lost 25 pounds during my options classes (more than my 10%) and found it fairly easy since I knew I had to face that scale every class. Good luck!

I went to the doctor 11 days out and asked if I could hike and he said "yes, but listen to your body". I've been hiking several days a week since then (I'm 9 weeks out now). Of course, no lifting for 4-6 weeks out. Good luck!

I'm 6 weeks out and have a protein shake for breakfast, string cheese about mid morning, for lunch usually 2 oz chicken and 1/4 C veggies, sometimes an afternoon snack, and dinner is about the same size as lunch. I do find myself hungry about every 3 hours, but eating something reasonable doesn't make me feel guilty.