kraney

I can sit cross-legged on the floor now. And I keep on doing double takes in the mirror noticing how much smaller I am looking.

You look great! Congratulations on your amazing loss!

I sat through a three hour film in the cinema with my legs crossed... Very comfortably!!! Can't remember the last time I could cross my legs even for a minute :-)

I jogged for the very first time on the treadmill today. Jogging/running again is my number 1 dream, top of all of my WLS related goals. I seriously have dreams at night about being able to do this. I had to fight hard to hold back the tears, even now it is still pulling my strings.

Today I realized I have beautiful shoulders! My arms actually look really good and not like I went from a 2xl on top to a petite medium.

Size 22 to 12. Love. This. So. Much!

Wearing a necklace bought over the counter as a gift from my daughter! I can't tell you how many dollar necklace I have in the bottom of my jewelry box because never could fit... Yesterday she came running and I was like sweetie you know that won't... In mid sentence she slipped it around my neck and clasped it and yes it does!!!!
And yes it does!!

Glad you are gone. Sorry to hear you have pneumonia. Hope you start feeling better.

Size 18 to 14.

UPDATE 6 Weeks:
Lordy Lordy Look Who's Down 40
I know everyone says but it is so true how amazingly weird it is to look down at the scale and see it the number 40 less than just 6 short weeks ago! I used to have a scale possessed by satan that would read 260 and then I would get back on and it would read 126!!! I bought a new scale by EatSmart, which is EXCELLENT, and I still will get on it again to make sure the number it is giving is real and also that it is not possessed. Even if I the number doesn't go down I still get a big smile and get warm fuzzies when I see the number.
Eating.
I have not ventured out with my food like some of you brave souls. My meals consist of either chicken, tuna fish, turkey deli meat, turkey meatballs, eggs or fish. All of those give a lot of Protein and go down pretty easy. Although chicken is something that if is not dark meat or very moist causes issues going down. It is actually painful right below my ribs in the middle. I found out if I mix in unsweetened applesauce to chicken breast it goes down smoothly.
I usually start out each day with 2 scoops of unjury, 1 chocolate Splendor and 1 Unflavored, with hot Water that's under 140°!! This is my Protein Hot Cocoa that gives me 42g of protein! Since I started this drink I haven't missed my daily Protein.< /span>
Drinking.
Still a challenge to get my 8 cups in everyday. If I don't concentrate on it I will be a cup low for day or dinking lemonade at 10pm. It still surprises me how long it takes to drink. I haven't ventured into many different types of drinks. I am still waiting to drink coffee until I am out 4 months. I still have my Kuerig and I visit with it often to make sure it knows I miss it!! Is that weird???
Exercise.
Every week is getting better. I am doing just cardio right now 3-4 times a week. My desire is to run in a 5K this year so I have started to practice the Couch 2 5K (C25K) program. I will actual C2K5 in a month or so. I am convinced that exercise is crucial to maximizing the weight loss. We will still lose pounds if we don't exercise this first year but I believe we can lose even more with adding exercise.
This is a port to catch up with my WLS family so I apologize for being so long. I will pop in more often I promise!!!!
"Whatever you do, always give 100%. Unless you are donating blood."

I had my bypass on March 8,2014. My heighest weight was 292. The day of my surgery I was 282lbs. My current weight is 148.2 lbs... It was hard in the beginning and I regretted it for the first few weeks because I never realized what a hold that food had on me...I was jealous that everyone could eat what they wanted and I was left with shakes and baby food...I went through some depression and anger but it only lasted a short time... This was the best decision I have ever made and I love my new life with my family .

Size 28 to 12 so far.

I have recently rededicated myself to working out every day. It is incredible how good my body feels even in the first few days! I'm lazy and would usually always have an excuse for not exercising, but let me tell you from the first day I dedicated myself to doing it I want to do it more and more. I love the confidence it gives me in how I move my body, and the sense of accomplishment I feel knowing I started the day ahead in my goals by putting that time to exercise in. Combined with following my recommended diet, I feel absolutely empowered in a way I have not felt before. For all those struggling, do your best to commit yourself to moving more and you will 100% be rewarded for your effort.

...OK...that moment passed...time to go work in the garden.

I must say that I am almost a year out and had my first drinks about 3 weeks ago. Never has alcohol hot me so hard. I've never been a big drinker. Maybe a beer once every 6 months. Well needless to say I went out with some friends after a funeral and after my third beer I don't remember much. I thought ok if I do it again I'll be able to just drink a couple...but again I drank more than I knew and as well blacked out. I've learned that if I am going to go out which will be fairly rare I need to make sure I have a friend with me to make sure I stop or ask the bartender to cut me off. This was never a problem for me before but after much stress lately I found it relaxing. Bad habit I need to break.

4 months post op 80 pounds gone

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Isn't that an AMAZING feeling! I've been buying 8's and I was formerly a pretty tight 22, too. I keep thinking this can't be real, I can't possibly be an 8! That maybe the clothes are running big but I never had clothes run big when I was a 22...

My favorite Protein drink for almost a year straight now has been premiere Protein in chocolate flavor that can be found at SAMs club and costco. Tastes just like chocolate milk. Also great to warm it up and it tastes like hot cocoa!
I also made any Soups I could in the beginning with milk to add additional protein. I also added unflavored protein into anything I could.

Thank you all for the support. I'm not letting this get me down. It's the Protein that smells. Not this girl!!! I'm so happy with my decision and don't regret it. This just felt like a kick to the gut! Mean girls suck!

I use Premier Protein. It's ready to drink and it has 30 grams protein. SAMs Club and costco carry it. I'm not sure of other places.
I seen that some people eat Campbell's Soup On The Go. I thought about trying it but the sugar seemed high to me. Maybe it's just my paranoia of dumping. Lol. I see my nutritionist tomorrow and I'll ask her.
I think the Protein Powder is good to use in hot liquid up to a certain temp. I'm not sure but it may be 140 degrees. I read it on here somewhere but I forgot the exact temp.
Good luck with your recovery. : )

Dannon Light and Fit Greek yogurt. Only 80 calories, 8carbs, 7 sugar and 12 Protein. It is very good!

We have a shower tub in our main bathroom. It's quite short. My tummy has never fit under the Water. Until today. Best day ever so far!

I found chips that I eat with guacamole. They are called Beanitos..... Two varieties .... One made from ground black Beans, one made from ground pinto beans. I eat the chips and guacamole as a meal, bc I really try to eat just two or three times a day----- my own goal. For Superbowl Sunday, I'll make the homemade guacamole and eat the chips and call it a day! I personally don't like the chips alone, but they are a great vessel for guacamole or homemade salsa.

Got to sit with the boys today. 3 months old now!

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Dont be terrified, there are way more success stories than horror stories, as long as you follow the plan you will be fine. I don't think this forum is to scare you, it's to make sure you know the good and the bad, remember, everyone is different.