LadyLocutus

Wow!!!! Amazing change just to feel cheekbones is glorious!!! Onyx

Of course we missed you! Welcome back!!

I have no idea what size I'm in now. Since I was out of work for 4 weeks I'm still waiting for a normal paycheck at work lol so I am still wearing my size 30 pants even though they are nearly falling off! LOL Onyx

I absolutely love Calorie King on my iPhone. It's so helpful when eating out and pretty thorough with other foods Onyx

So happy and proud of you!!! Now you can jump in and be part of the beautiful aftermath. Happy new Birthday! Onyx

I was there yesterday with a hot dog. That was exactly what I went through...ugh sticking with my tuna!

Oh yeah the wait seems like forever. This is a good time to really do a lot of practice runs with eating and exercising. Next year you will have a new birthday. Just hang out here with us and also if there are support groups you can attend in your area then join in. When you get connected with people and you're doing positive steps it won't feel like such a long time. Onyx

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Thank you all! It's not been easy but neither was carrying 360 lbs around. I'm learning and getting better at it Onyx

There are my progression shots. I hope they show up LOL. It's unbelievable that I was that big and how far I have come. God is good! All Glory to Him! Onyx

My willpower is being tested today! My church has all these yummy pizzas and I can't have any....rough day!!

I agree egg substitutes might work better. Or try only egg whites and see how that is. Onyx

No coffee!? No Keurig!? I would cry!!! I hope it changes....my taste seems stronger now. I haven't found anything I don't like but here's an odd one, my sense of smell is a lot stronger now. This is good and bad lol

Oh shoot I noticed after 2 weeks on my liquid diet that my clothes fit better!! It's awesome! What drives me crazy is and has always been my big butt. Even though my clothes fit around tummy better, still waiting for butt shrinkage! Lol Onyx

I have had"metal mouth" also. It's weird! I think stock rose in Tic Tacs since my surgery. It's crazy!!

I have just been through that too myself. But sweetie you are 3 weeks out and lost 23lbs. That's amazing!!! Everyone goes through it. Stop stressing out its the old fears coming back. You got this Onyx

HiI everyone I just wanted to start this thread to first say thank you to everyone posting. What you say makes a difference! Also I want everyone to please post these 3 things 1 good thing that has happened since your surgery 1 good thing that you are closer to doing 1 good piece of advice for those who are considering surgery I know we are all finding struggles but sometimes it's great to hear the positives too!! Here is mine 1. God has helped me inspire others to get healthy 2. Wearing my Yankees jersey and being able to button it 3. Get educated as much as possible and realize there are those who will be against the idea. Pray pray pray!!! Onyx

I would suggest sugar free Popsicles. These were lifesavers for me during those first weeks

Right now I am using Bariatric Advantage but I also like Muscle Milk powders.

What I like is the customizable part of having the powders. I add, fruit, sugar free syrups, and flavor packs to them. It tastes great. I love liquid Muscle Milk as a quickie.

I also take the Bariatric Advantage chews...I agree the Twin Labs is nasty!! And as you have to chew like 5 I couldn't get through it. The chews are like eating candy and they taste good! Try www.bariatricadvantage.com

My surgeon's office gave it to me when I went to my followup appointment

Canned tuna and salmon have been great for me. They are both high in protein and they go down well with fat free mayo and mustard. As far as the shakes I bought the Ninja blender and I use soy milk and ice in my shakes and sugar free Torani syrups so that makes then good too!