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The protein is hard I agree. I did get in two shakes today which put me at my 60 grams but they make me feel so full I have to drink them really slow!

I have problems with the photos too lol

I have gotten up to 30 minutes on my walks. I have a gradual incline on my street which I have been walking up and then on they way back when of course I am much more tired I get to walk down hill which is nice. I was able to drink a protein shake for breakfast and 2 tbsp of pudding for lunch. It's so hard to get in the protein as there is no hunger but I know it's important. Sigh ....

I agree it is a personal decision. A coworker had her surgery last August and just told everyone she was on a protein diet under her doctors care. There was a lot of rumors. When she found out I was going through the program she talked with me. She said she hadn't wanted to hear the negative comments and also what if it didn't work for her? Well it certainly did and she's now lost over 100#. She is a great source of information for me. She is now telling people that ask how she lost the weight. I am a very open person but I did only tell family and close friends I was in the program. My boss new and was very supportive. I work in the healthcare field so you'd think it would be more acceptable but I find the green eyed monster can rear its ugly head in some coworkers. I opted to let my office staff know when my surgery date was scheduled and was surprised how many people supported my decision and said if anyone deserved it I did as they had seen me struggle and they have seen me continue to exercise and eat healthy. Of course there was the green eyed monster staff member that was oh poor me I wish it was me ..don't get crazy about it blah blah blah. I told her she could have it done also buy no alcohol for awhile which shut her right up lol. I have decided that I am only going to welcome positive people into my circle and if they are negative about the surgery I am going to let them know I will not tolerate that and to please not discuss it with me. I was also surprised how many people asked for information and one person has already signed up for the program! The more the better !

Try isopure...?

Cutiepie I just downloaded the dummies to my kindle ...at first glance looks great! Thanks

You could change the serving size to 2/3 instead of 1 serving if it won't allow you to change to cup amount

I want to ride a 100 mile bike trek.

It took almost one and a half hours but I did it! Unjury chocolate with skim milk! Got in 28'grams protein !!

I agree Law! It's like there is nothing there any longer...very strange.

I really liked the idea of being able to change the bracelet part! I'm not as creative as you lol so I'll be ordering mine!

Start of program weight 229 Pre op diet weight 223 Day of surgery 05.30.12 weight 218 Next date to weigh is at my post op appt June 11th then I'll weigh in weekly with everyone on Fridays.

I don't want to eat anything either ...just the thought ! I tried protein shake yesterday and it was like a lead ball in my pouch. Today I tried some protein soup which was a little better but still heavy. I am getting very little protein but able to take all my vitamins and water. I love the Popsicles the best.

I'm not weighing myself til my post op with my doc. June 11th.

Hey Mami! Glad to hear from you! Sorrynaboutnthe swelling but glad it is better. When did you get home? Today is the best day by far for me. I'm having trouble drinking the Protein shakes ...so heavy . I'm going to try some Soup broth that has protein in it today and see how that goes. Can you believe we did it?!!

Old love to see how bikers do on treks after surgery and how they work up to it.

Sorry about the double post!

John, my husband hide the scales on me during my preop diet. I was too obsessed with worrying about not losing enough weight. I had my surgery May 30 th and will weigh in on June 11 at my first post op appt with my surgeon. After that my husband is getting the scales out from hiding once a week! Thank God for spouses lol

Hi Armywife! I had my surgery May 30th and was very swollen in my belly. Luckily a friend had warned me this would happen..she had her surgery in August. She told me not to step on the scales until my 2 week preop appt..she said she gained 17 pounds after surgery and her doctor told her it was from the anesthesia process and the bruising swelling. I was very sore the first day home which was yesterday but mostly because I didn't keep up on my pain meds! Now I know better ...I talked with the nurse yesterday and she said pain control is very important..also the walking helps get the gas moving around so it can be released. Hang in there, you will be much better by the time your husband is home. Also I have heard the 3rd day is the worst. How are you doing with your water?

Doing good today. Drinking is going good just water right now ...going to try protein shakes tomorrow. Anyone heard how Mami is doing?