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Hi there!!! Don't feel bad about not "following the rules" because this thing definitely gets tiring after awhile. I'm in the puree phase, but I'm allowed to have blended Soups with meat and this is how I get mine in. You may want to try Isopure protein juice drinks (Vitamin Shoppe) or there is this product called ProtiDiet that mixes with water/juice. Hope this is helpful and continued success to you.

WoW...that's amazing!!!!! A little less than 3 months. Now I know we're not supposed to base our own weight loss on someone else, but I want to be like you...lol!!! Congrats and continued success on maintain your loss. Oh, and nice pair of boots pulls everything together!!!

Congrats on your weight loss!!! I love the fact that you said you've changed your relationships with food, friends, and people. I didn't realize how my current situation was hurting my family, and I'm happy I was able to get the surgery because while I'm changing myself I'll be changing my family's eating habits in the process. Your story is inspiring and I can't wait to get to where I can fit my teen's clothes... she thinks I'm buying her clothes just for her liking!!! Good Luck to you and continued success!!!!!

Wow, you look great!!! Keep up the good work!!!

Hi everyone. So as we all know the best part about this journey is finding the right vitamins, protein, etc. Well, I think I've hit the jackpot with the calcium citrate, and it's carried at the Vitamin Shoppe. The brand is Solar and it's liquid and strawberry flavored. Oh, it also has magnesium and vitamin D3.

Congrats on your loss and Happy Birthday!!!!

When I got home I slept in the recliner for two nights. Afterwards it varied to whichever way was comfy.

I can truly understand...I straining the liquid out of canned soups and also I went wayward and got some soups from Atlanta Bread Company. I'm over the unlabeled protein and now I'm switching to chocolate. I don't start pureed foods until Saturday....can't wait to see how I do with scrambled eggs.

When you say that you can drink freely. Are you saying that you can drink up to 12 oz or you're not sipping and just gulping it without taking a pause? For myself I have noticed it doesn't take me long to down my shake, but when I drink water, juice, etc. I do sip because it feels very funny going down.

Thanks...it makes me look forward to what else is to come.

Hi iJackie...you're not going to want to sleep on your stomach afterwards. I had surgery on Dec 3rd and i just recently started sleeping on my stomach again, but I guess its up to how your feeling. Good luck on your surgery.

Hello everyone!!! I had my first post open visit on the 16th and the doctor said I'm doing well. I've lost 18 lbs so far and can tell the difference in the way my clothes fit. I've been cleared to do about exercises in 3 wks, but to start walking with weights now. My incisions are healing well and just look like little scratches on my stomach. This is so exciting!!!! I hope everyone else is also still doing well. Have a beautiful day.

I had my surgery on Dec 2 and all i felt was discomfort. I actually only used my medication pump when I got up to walk or when they wheeled me to radiology. If you continue to be in pain, I would suggest calling your surgeon.