Denn

May 7th SW 247 CW 172 Losing very slowly now - would like to hit 140.

Before u started my liquid diet, on Fathers Day and new outfit this past week. Skirt is 16 reg (but its too big) and sweater is a large. I was a 24/22w before.

Hey!! I'm doing great. My surgery was May 7th and I've lost 60 pounds. I still have 60 more pounds to go !!! I feel good and hope I'll begin to feel less "big". I've healed well and am working and studying full time. Good luck :-).

Ok- I'm three months out and have been in pain for almost 6 days. The pain is from under my ribs all the way to my leg joint and around to my hip and back only on the left side. I have had some BMs but not a lot. I did have a yeast infection that got treated but not sure what else is going on. The pain is constant especially when I move and walk. Any ideas?? I don't have insurance and would be forced to go to the ER so I'm trying to avoid it. I'm drinking low sugar cranberry juice, and taking Tylenol but not much relief ... Not sure what to do. ?

I really hate the premixed ones, but I have found that Isopure (carb free) hasthe least fake sugar taste for me. You could try unlavored and then add vanilla extract, a tiny bit of powdered peanut butter or other flavoring to get it down. These shakes have been my life saver so I won't stop drinking them!

Actually not really, Sometimes I add a few ice cubes and it waters it down a bit. The sippy cup helps because I can't "smell" it, and that's half the battle. I also get creative and make it with iced coffee, iced chai tea, and once in a while add a banana. I like putting PB2 and cinnamon in it as well. I have unflavored, chocolate, banana cream, espresso, and vanilla flavors so i won't get bored! I drank much faster after surgery and after about week three i noticed i slowed down quite a bit. I usually try to have it as I drive to work and/or walk to class so i'm distracted as well- lol

U r awesome!!!!! Way to go :-)

I use unsweetened almond milk as well. And one scoop I protein. But I only use 4 ounces per shake. It takes me a about 30 minutes to drink it from my sippy cup.

I am very blessed in that i had a really skilled surgeon and had no nausea, vomiting and very little pain. I was back to work ten days after and starred cims e a

Lol. I've never been asked that!! I just follow what my doctor said. I have a hard time eating but push to have 800 calories a day which hardly happens. I drink a Protein shake almost every morning. I eat Proteins and veggies and portion out all my food two days at a time. Everything eat gets counted and input into the Lose It app and I wear a fit bit. I try to hit at least 10,000 steps a day but usually go for more. I don't eat carbs such as rice, bread, or Pasta and avoid sliders like the plague. I finally stated working out and am using Couch to 5K app. It's hard but I'm trying. I listen to inspirational music and talks and write down positive letters to myself. Finally I am seeing a counselor and have asked friends and family to be there for me. Being vulnerable isn't bad- it's human!!! I still have a long long way to go. Just felt inspired to share since I'm at the same weight I was when I was 16 and I'm 31 now!!! BTW - I ask for tips and any ones advice and sift them for me :-)

Oh yeah - HW 250??? SW 246 CW 194 GW ? 130 Greatest accomplishments : beat diabetes from four shots a day to complete freedom. No more high cholesterol or blood pressure meds and high white blood cell count almost normal from "scary" high. Today fit size 16 regular skinny jeans :-)!!! We can do this.

I want to run a 5k. Go zip lining, and wear preppy teacher clothes. Today I got into a size 16 regular skinny jeans :-). But need to lose so much more.

Loving my sleeve- still have a long way to go!!!