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Hey Ladies!! I am seeing everyone is doing amazing...! This passed week I reached 199lbs which I haven't been in the 100's since I was maybe in middle school. This is such an amazing feeling! I am almost 4 months post op and down a total of 64lbs. My thing is I want to stay motivated and get on a workout routine! How are all of you staying motivated?

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 216 Goal Weight 165

I know this is a topic that has been discussed but I am about 2 1/2 months post op and drink occasionally...I know there is empty calories and all that but I was wondering can drinking too much alcohol stretch out the stomach...? Just Wondering...advice anyone...?

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 236 Goal Weight 165

I tried going a little harder on the treadmill last night and my knees hurt so bad i couldnt sleep had to take pain meds finally at 3am lol just proving i NEED this damn weight off!!!! Good luck to u

Ps where r u from?

I'm from Texas...and girl I hear you on that I'm looking forward to the weight to all come off and feel even more better.

Ive done pretty good with Vitamins i take B12 and a multi in the morning and Iron and a multi at night so its not so bad and i have to take 1 omeprizole (sp?) a day ...water is a little harder some days i drink it all and others maybe half of what im.suppsed to and Protein i think i do ok

Girl well keep up the good work! I'm starting to more workouts cause I can tell I'm losing so now I want to start toning! Haha I've been walking so I'm just stepping it up

Glad your doing so well too I had a rough first month too but have read some that have had it alot worse so im glad it wasnt that bad

Oh I know same here. How are you doing with taking your Vitamins and getting your Protein in? I have my days where I forget my Vitamins and I try so hard to get all my Protein in.

How are u all doing now its been 6 weeks today for me (april 16th) im down 35lbs and on soft foods so far no vomiting thank god i did have lots of nausea at about 4 weeks but never vomited and no dumping knock on wood ...so how are u all? ???

Hey! Sounds like your doing great. My surgery was the 15th of April. I'm down 34lbs. This week I'm slowing adding a variety of foods but still mainly soft. I can tell a huge difference in the way I look and feel. But everything is great on my end! just so glad the first month was over for me cause it was tough.

Everyone is different. Your ready when your body thinks its ready. I started lifting and sit-ups and all this past Tuesday and I personally feel great about it. I've been walking but also starting Tuesday il moved onto a slight jog.

surgery: April 28th~~~current weight loss 20 pounds

Awesome thank you...but I'm just scared to get a hernia, cause my doctor said starting too soon can cause them.

Ok so I have been dying because I'm ready to started toning! All I have been doing is walking and ready to start doing strength conditioning. How long should I wait until I start weights and working out my shrinking butt! I want to start doing squats and sit up! I am 5 weeks post op. Advice...Anyone??

I am 4 wks out and the family wants to go about to eat Mexican. What can I eat? Has anybody tried it?

Go for the Soups...like chicken tortilla.

I'm 2 weeks out' date=' I'm eating 5x a day, making sure each meal is at least 12g of Protein each.[/quote']

What kind of Protein are you getting in?

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 236 Goal Weight 165

Ok so I am 4 weeks post op and I feel like I'm eating and drinking ALL THE TIME! I try so hard to get my Protein in with drinks and shakes and food and then on top of that the Snacks and Water. So this comes to this question. What does your daily eating schedule look like! And pointers would be great cause again I feel like all I do is eat (small portions) and drink and scared its stretching my pouch!

WOW!! I'm post of 4/17 and I too began the worst 48 hours ever. I cannot eat or drink anything!!! I'm so glad I came across your thread. I started with zofran again today which helped but didn't solve. I'm finishing out 48 hours w/no Protein and hardly even Water. I was in bathroom much of the night. I'm going to try a cracker in a few mins.

I hear ya it has not been fun.

Thank you guys I will for sure do the crackers...it has been a roller coaster day and really didn't eat anything.

How far out are you?

Four weeks Monday.

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 236 Goal Weight 165

Today I'm feeling sick to my stomach. I got up and ate an egg hoping that would make me feel better. But it didn't. Has anyone felt so sick and/or nauseous and didnt eat anything? I just feel if I do try and eat something I'm going to puke. I barley was able to keep my Vitamins down with Water. Any body has suggestions on what I should do?

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 239 Goal Weight 165

I have reached my one year mark. Starting weight was 297. My current weight is 193. My goal weight is 180. I still have some work to do but I'm very happy. My surgery was April 23' date=' 2012.

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Girl you look Amazing! Congrats on that one year mark!

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 239 Goal Weight 165

Cambells Tuscan chicken & White Bean Soup

I just found a Morning Star Turkey Burger Pattie with avocado in it in the freezer section. 23gm Protein and hardly any fat or carbs. Gonna try it.

How was it and how did your stomach take it?

How much Protein should you have a day?

Yeah I think I am going hold off and even before my surgery I winged myself off of caffeine coffee and went to Decaf and its not bad at all, so I guess in due time I will be trying it, but right now holding off! Thanks Ladies for your wisdom

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 240 Goal Weight 170

Ok...Is coffee in my future!? After surgery is anyone able to drink coffee and it stay down? Haven't tried it yet cause I'm only 10days post op and don't want to throw it up?

HW 270lbs SW 258lbs CW 240 Goal Weight 170

Tortilla Soup so good!

I know dehydration is not fun. I am glad you got the IV and I know I felt much better after having a bag of Fluid. I try so hard but can't get in more than 50 oz. That is including my Protein shake for Breakfast. Frustrating but I will continue pushing on and I know it will get better and time is my friend It is so nice to be able to talk to others that are going through what you are going through.

Oh I know, its something to relate too. I'm going to try again and shoot for 64oz today ,good luck today and hope your doing well!

OH NO!!!! I am so glad you got to the hospital and got the IV though!!

How are you feeling today?

I am 1wk post op and have been doing amazing until last night - just was really nauseous and did everything to avoid throwing up - eventually landed in a cool shower at 2am. I dont know why that happened out of nowhere.

Otherwise' date=' I am getting 64oz in me no problem. Can't wait to be able to eat some new things next week.[/quote']

I am feeling so much better today thank you for asking.

That isn't fun feeling like that. I hope you feel better!

Aww no bueno! Hope you guys are feeling better. I slacked a little today with the fluids but ate an little more. It was bad' date=' I blended 2 spoonfuls of my spouse's beef burrito. I couldn't take it anymore, needed something other than Soup. Ugh, will probably pay for it later.[/quote']

Home now and feeling so much better....and you blended it! How did that taste? I got to eat egg drop soup from a chinese restaurant and it went down fine. Thank goodness!