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It works fantastically!

Thanks. I'm still doing the 80gms of Protein per day. I need Water constantly. I think some days I don't eat enough. It seems when I do the scale goes down. I'm eating one to two meals per day and shakes. I've always eaten like that.

My high weight was 274. Surgery weight, 4/15/14, 254. Today, 12/4/14, 203 (-71 lbs). I'm glad about this but how are you all losing so quickly? I'm so close I can taste ONEDERLAND, and I'm oh so desperate to see it. It's been 8 months on 12/15. Any pointers?

Yay! So happy for you!

You look wonderful! I am chasing wonderland too-4 lbs to go

You look great! What was your highest weight? How is your eating now?

My highest weight was 274. I still want to eat. Surgery didn't help that, but I watch what I eat. I also still drink shakes and try to force as much Water during the day as possible. It's difficult getting the 80 grams of Protein in with only food, but the Premier Protein Shakes with 30g each helps tremendously. I seem to be losing slowly now. I want to change that and boost the weight loss. I realize it's only been six months, but so many people are farther along than I am. I'm just so ready for ONEderland!

I've finally reached 6 months today (10/15/14) and am down 61 pounds! I thought I'd be farther along, but I'm happy and it's only been 6 months.

Hw: 274

Today: 213

Onederland, I'm coming for you!

Hey Louisiana people! I'm glad there are people close to me that I can bounce questions off of. Where are you all getting your surgeries?

I went to Ochsner, Dr. James B. Wooldridge. I've had not one problem. Not one.

Lafayette Louisiana here!

New Orleans here!

I have had a rough time making the numbers I wanted after surgery. During the all liquids phase I did excellent with my weightloss but it slowed drasticly after I started foods again. I had trouble making it to 64 ounces of Water and meeting the protien recomendations. a little overa week ago I was desperate when I gained 4 lbs in my fourth month so I decided to consume 120+ ounces of water and go over my daily recomended Protein requirments. I lost 11lbs this week!!! I was really affraid I wouldn't lose any more weight but my hope is renewed =) Just wanted to share and encourage anyone who isn't drinking enough water or getting enough protein!

Thank you so much for sharing that info. I increased my shakes by one more daily since reading your post and thank God and you, the numbers are falling! Good luck to you!

Doesn' t seem like too many from Louisiana- some are better than none!

I have to drink 8oz of Water with my thyroid medicine in the morning so I wonder how that will work if I can only take baby sips?

Anyone know?

Just do the best you can. I'm on synthroid also.

I think shes talking about the shots like you would get at a bar.. not needles. Like a 5 hour energy.

"Which Dr. gives these shots. This sounds like a plan. Do you do them yourself? How often are the injections?"

Oooh! Hahahahaha! I can do that.

Bluesea,

I think its all the above. I was told if I puked a particular food to not eat it again for a while. I assume its cause our tummy couldnt handle that particular food yet. I do know if you eat too fast you will puke as well as drink and eat at the same time. Reason being because your tummy is already full and cant handle everything at once. Thats why we're told to wait about 30 mins before drinking something after eating.

On a different note, how do you block someone on here? There is a particular user on here that is very sarcastic and cold when they comment on your posts and I so dont appreciate it. I dont want to entertain them so I havent replied to their stupid comment. I mean all of their comments are very short, sarcastic and condescending. Thats so annoying and irritating cause everyone on here comes for help, to vent, and for support. The last thing we need is for some idiot to come at you sideways.

I know there's a button to report. Select the person's quote and touch report. Hope that helps.

In my pre-op yesterday I had to come up with $3400. CareCredit gives 24 months with no interest payments at this hospital. I only had one thousand dollars in cash, that's all I planned to put down on the surgery, as I thought I could make payments on the rest of the bill. The hospital said elective procedures must be paid in advance. So I gave them 1,400, and did 2,000 with Care Credit.

I cannot believe I received a bill from the hospital for over $1000 in the mail today. I gave them $3400 cash. Wha.. ?

I was also sleeved 4/14/14.

19 days out now

Down 29 pounds!!

How much Protein do you consume daily? What is a typical day of eating for you, please?

I chucked all the Protein Shakes in the garbage! All the huge containers of loose Protein mixes, all of it! Ugh disgusting all of them, every single one I tried... plus they made me too full I wouldn't eat a single thing. I got Protein Shots. They are 2.3oz the same size of an energy shot. Chug it down and be done with it. 32 grams. That's the only way I can do it. And I lost 120 pounds and just at about 10mths so apparently the protein shakes weren't a must. Tweek when needed to fit your own needs

Which Dr. gives these shots. This sounds like a plan. Do you do them yourself? How often are the injections?

When does the real weight begin to come off? I know It's still early, but being that very little is going in it seems the weight should be coming off quicker. HW 274, DOS 254, 5/4/14, 251. I wonder if I'm doing something wrong. I'm following everything they told me, but that's only 3lbs since DOS.

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So far so good. I'm a little slower than I had hoped. My biggest problem is that one large incision. It is still sore and hurts with every move I make. I haven't slept through the night yet because of it

I placed a pillow underneath the side with the largest cut for support, and used an ice pack. That made nights a tad more comfortable.

I have been so hungry. I eat a can of Soup, 1 Greek yogurt, and 3 popsicles a day. I try to drink the Protein drinks but I can't stomach them. I want sooo bad so fries, chicken, or eggs SOMETHING. I am still on liquids. I'm 12 days post op and it seem like a month. Fluids really bothers me. I only lost 7lbsand have no energy. BUT no PAIN! Please give me some tips. Thanks

Patience.

How are all of you taking your medications? I have only taken them the past couple of days. I have to crush them. They taste like crap. What is something I can mix them in so they don't taste that bad? Any ideas? I start puréed foods tomorrow so maybe that will make it easier if I can eat them with applesauce or other puréed fruits.

I cannot tolerate the taste of crushed meds, so I split pills into several small pieces and swallow with Water or crystal lite. No problems so far.

That is all.

Why would he do that? He could have offered to go someplace where you both could enjoy a meal. I commend you. I would have taken the car and gone someplace else. The cinnabons may have been left in the parking space. But I digress. You evidently are stronger than you know! Kuddos to you and your strength for purpose. You have already succeeded!

Tangy,

How are you taking the prilosec? I haven't seen a chewable form yet. And the box I got says not to chew or crush.

I have Rx solu prevacid. It just dissolves on the tongue.

Thank you so much, Kathy!