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I am so sry. I just now understood what your issue is. You cant have the whey protein because your body had a problem with it! Sry but when i read your.post it just didnt click. I hope kindles post was helpful then. Also ask your doctor if there is somethimg else. Also like i mentioned greek plain nonfat yogurt is about 23g a cup. Add some puree fruit some flavor. That'll get you a couple hundred calories in a serving.

Oh btw my second son amd wife are expecting their first child in august. I look forward to being the healthy active 45yr old but feeling 25yr old fun grandma! No regrets!!

I have some veggies now when i eat and boy do they taste good and i feel like im eating healthier when i do. Still have to limit it but happy to have fruits and veggies back. I used to hate having my picture taken. Now i cant wait. I look back and think wow, why didnt anyone tell me i looked that bad. Im still over weight but i now like to look at myself, except for the maked part lol. I have so kuch sagging now its yucky! Gotta love spandex material tho, its keeping it all in til the day i hit goal and have it all removed. Im gonna be a hot looking grandma. Lol

Im 5 months out and still use whey protein shakes about 3 days a week. Really important to get that 60g. It aids in healing and weight loss. I have never struggled with getting my protein or water in since day one. If i can help in amy way or give u suggestions i would be more than happy to help.

Whey protein is what u want. You just need the isolate. Gnc carries a good one. 24g per scoop. Canned chicken is good too, like tuna.

Try this. I do amprotein shake when im not up to eating. Its about 45-50 grams. Its one scoop of protein, 3-4oz of skim milk, at least a half cup of non fat plain greek yogurt, and 1/2 cup fruit. I use 3 strawberries and half a banana. I mix it in my bullet but a blender will work. Its about 330-400 calories depending on what u use. Its good for 2 meals. Another good idea is 100 cal greek yogurts. Just those 2 items get u your grams of protein and 450-500 calories. Then you have 1 more meal and enjoy what you want.

What are you eating that youre only getting in 350 calories? Are you getting your 60+ grams of protein and your water?

It makes total sense. My fingers are crossed that they'll approve you the first time. Do you know what your current BMI is? I didnt have to do the 6 month before because my BMI was so high. I started at 53% and down to 40% already. Good luck on the 19th.

It is better to hear, yes. Everybody is working so hard. Keep up the good work and we will all reach our goals. Remember that this is a gift so take care of it. Never will i go back thats for sure! Congrats everyone on the decision and journey.

I only lost 20lbs my first konth post op. I lost 23 in 2 wks pre-op though. So 20lbs is great! I am 41/2 months post and down 91 so you tell me! It also depends on your size, how much you have to lose. Smaller people tend to lose a little slower than us hefty losers lol. Just do what they say and it will all work out. Get busy on exercise too if you havemt started. Its the key to this whole journey. Good luck and keep us posted.

Why are you sleeping so much? When i sleep more than 7-8 hrs i am draggimg. There is such a thing as oversleep. Trygto cut back and start exercising. Just walk and do some light weights as long as you aremt pulling on ur stomach muscles. You should be onto soft food by now. Try some refried beans or mashed potatoes. Eat slow and enjoy. I sipped too but you can now start trying a little bit bigger of a drink and start embracing and enjoying your new life style. Alot is memtal. I am almost 5 months post and doimg great. You will too!

If it helps, liquids feel different than actual eating. Plus if its not high in protein then your body wont feel full. Was it normal gravy or something specific that ur doctor gave you thats protein packed. For the first 2 weeks all I could have were protein drinks and water. It works trust me!

Wow! Reading all your posts makes me feel blessed. I feel bad for all of you going through so many difficulties. My surgery was at 5pm in the evening. My only issue was i didnt want to wake up after they were done and when I would fall asleep my oxygen levels would drop cuz I wasnt taking breaths. I held liquid just fine the next morning and was up walking a couple hours after i got back to my room. I also had a hernia repair and didnt feel a thing. I went home the next day about 2pm. Was barely there 24 hours. I healed quite quickly as I was taking in 80-100g of liquid protein and getting in most of my water. By 3 weeks I was back at the gym doing light exercises. I am not 41/2 months post and down 91lbs. I wish you all tye best and everything you are going through now will be worth it when you really start seeing the results. Good luck to you all

Ok here it goes: starting weight 356 Goal weight 170 Total weight to lose 186lbs Weight now 265/48% down 91lbs My 6 month is June 25th and shooting to be under 250.

Today I had to start physical therapy for my knee. I had an accident back in 1993 and had surgery to repair my leg and well now i have severe osteoarthritis and cant ever get a knee replacement cuz my lower bone is so bad. To male ot worse my leg healed crooked so I dont stand straight. i have about an inch difference from my left to my right leg. With the rapid weight loss and working out 5-6 days a week i feel tons better but my knee is taking a toll with the massive increase in activity. Now I have therapy exercises to do and have to wear a knee band to help put my knee cap back on place. It will all be worth it in the end. I just want it healed up so I can do bike riding with the kids without hurting so much. Hope all have a great weekend.

Probably from all the milk you are drinking. My 2 week pre-op diet was food. High protein food I had to buy but it was really good and I lost 23lbs so it worked. You're almost there so keep up the good work and you will get over the poo hump. Lol. Thank goodness I haven't yet had to deal with it. The worst has been 2 days. I think pictures even now are a great idea. They keep you moving on the right path. At least they do for me. Keep going you can do it. Be very proud!!

This is kim. So glad to hear that things got straightened out for you. I can'tt begin to imagine the complications that brouht for you but sounds like you're on the right track now. I have been very lucky and have had absolutely no complications. I too am down about half of what i need to lose. My ultimate goal is to be about 170 so i still have about 90 more to go.i have a bigger build to myself and feel that if i went to much smaller than that i will look too thin. I started at 356 but my highest weight was 378. I was devistated. I have tried over 20 years and countless diets but just couldnt get there on my own. I truly wish I had done this years ago but better late than never right? I hope all is well with you and will wait to hear back from you. Tell me a little more about yourself. Kim

Well just do what u can but the more food you csn integrate the better you will feel. Maybe if ur getting ur protein from the powder try making actual protein shakes with a little skim milk and non fat greek yogurt and a little fruit and blend it. You will get more calories and more good proteins. Greek yogurt has become my staple in my program and i never ate it before surgery. Good luck.

Awesome! Good luck tomorrow. Do you need to do the 6 month program prior or do you get to go right to pre-op and surgery.

Hello. My name is Kim and I am mow almost 5 months post. I has lost 89lbs and going strong. I decided to do this journey last Oct and had surgery om Dec 18th. It can be a quick or lengthy process. I wish u luck. Im hoping in the last couple weeks u have found something out. Keep me posted and any help or encouragement i can offer let me know. Good luck and i hope u get to get on this journey with the rest of us.

I was lucky/unlucky enough not to need to do the 6 month program prior. My BMI was 53%. I had the sleeve done Dec 18th so almost 5 months post. I know tye riggers of cutting things out but i had less than 2 months to prepare. Its good that u start working on getting rid of all the things that are harmful. I decided to do this journey in Oct and by Dec it was all real. I was extrememly addicted to pasta, pop and emotional eating plus i smoked. So i feel what ur doing right now. Im here to tell you that it is all worth it. The more you lose now the easier your surgery will go and the more fit u get now the easier recovery will be. So stick to it and look at the end game. I started at 356, lost 23lbs in my 2 wks prior to surgery and 89lbs in total since dec 6th. If you have questions or just need some encouragement please feel free to ask. If i can help i surely will.

Lol. Havent reall lost cup size but they now hang to my belly button. Lol i do some of my workouts at a local pool so already bought a new suit. Went from a 28 to a 18-20. I have two young teens so the beach will be a summer staple. Only live about 6 miles from the lake.

Everybody is different when it comes to losing weight. I was considered morbidly obese so dropping weight at 356lbs is easier than someone starting at 275. I was told not to worry about calories for my first 3 months or so. I just was careful about what i ate and only ate protein packed food. I used body fortress protein and mixed with plain nonfat greek yogurt, a little skim milk and 3 strawberries. It gave me 45g of protein and it waz enough for my first 2 meals. About 300 callries. Then i would have a greek 100 cal. I had a greek 100 cal yogurt as a night time snack before bed cuz i needed that sweet fix. For dinner i would have chicken made different ways and a little rice or potatoe or veg. It works and u keep within ur 600-700 calories if u need to count. I also did canned chicken and added a little miracle whip and used some wheat thins or multi grain crackers to eat it with. Eggs are a great protein packed food too. Good for before or after a workout. Exercise is crucial to success too. But u need incorporate strength training with cardio for best results. Do ur warm up and then strength training and then cardio in that order for best results. I have done tons of research to get the best results and worked with a trainer when i started stalling. Lastly u need to take in as much water as u can stand but at least 64oz. I drink no less than 6 bottles a day. Try changing things up and u will figure out what makes your body move. Good luck and would happily help in any way i can.