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I'm 10 1/2 weeks post op and have been very blessed in that I can eat almost anything with no problem. My issue is that I really don't eat dairy (no reason, just don't like eggs, cheese, cottage cheese or yogurt). I do drink milk, but I know we are supposed to try to get our Protein from real food instead of shakes. I'm so sick of eating meat three meals a day! Don't really feel like eating it in the morning, and can only come up with so many ideas on what to cook. If I'm sick of eating this way after a few weeks, I'm scared of how I'll adapt to this new eating plan for life. I sure would appreciate any help any of you can offer. Mahalo!

I'm not sure what I weigh now...Weighed in at my surgeon's office at 212 on Halloween, and won't weigh in again til my next visit later this month. Was so worried about stalls, I figured I'd just save myself the stress, do what I need to do, then be pleasantly surprised (I hope) at my next visit.

Glad hear that! Sending hugs your way!

Good luck on this journey. God bless!

I'm with you ladies! It's really tough being a "slow" loser after all we've been through. I do agree that I'm still losing more then I ever could before surgery, and I have every intention of keeping the weight off for once and for all! I read so much about stalls before my surgery, that I decided to just hide my scale for a while. I weighed in at my one week and one month follow up visits with my surgeon, and am looking forward to my three month weigh-in shortly. There's so little we can eat right after surgery, I figured I would just remove the "scale stress" from my life and just be pleasantly surprised at each follow-up appointment. I know I'll have to start weighing myself after my three month visit to ensure I'm doing the right things and tweaking things when necessary. Until then, I have enough to deal with without "scale stress!" Good luck to you all!

Fran, this is gonna be the first time in a long time you'll actually be happy to step on a scale! You're gonna love the new you!

I was in the hospital for 24 hours. Im 10 weeks out and the incision on the left side still looks bruiesd even after it healed.

Good luck to you! I had my surgery on 9/25, starting weight was 246, similar to you! Please keep us posted!

Good luck Val!

No sample pack, but you can buy a single ready-made shake. They are on sale right now, buy 2, get one free.

It could just be a normal weight fluctuation. Thats why i hid my scale. I showed a two pound gain, and i barely eat anything. After that, i just put my scale away for a month. I didnt want to get discouraged. Good luck to you!

I had surgery on 9/25 and have the opposite problem...I never get full and have to force myself to stop eating. Sometimes it feels like I never even had surgery! Kinda scary! I do get sick once in a while, tho.

Good luck to u! Please let us know how u are doing. God bless!

Wow! So sorry that happened to you, but glad u were prepared. Enjoy that filet! God bless!

How are u doing , tip?

Congratulations on the start of your new journey! Your weight loss is amazing! I have more good days than bad and so excited to be off all my meds!

I only told those closest to me beforehand bacause i was so emotional about it. Now that my surgery is done, i'm happy to share with anyone. A friend of mine has decided to get gastric bypass after hearing about my positive experience. Feels great to support a friend thru rhis journey!

My doc wrote a letter saying they were medically necessary, so they are covered!

GNC has a pumpkin spice shake that's really good!

I finally found a new protein drink that I actuallt like! GNC pumpkin spice, yummy!

Sadly, i still love sweets as much as ever. Im two months post op...

I was in the hospital one nite and went back to work after 10 days. I have a desk job and coulda gone back a lot sooner Good luck to you!2

Good for u, glad to hear it!

I have a desk job and came back to work 10 days after surgery with no problems.

How are you doing at home, Kim? Sending hugs your way!