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That is really sad and I am so sorry for your loss.

Thank you so much for the advice. I will really take it to heart. 5 miles???? You are strong.

So how does one deal with the shake issue? At this time I am not getting even half of the required protein intake. I can't really drink much. However, crystal light and I just became best buds. I can tolerate that and sugar free Popsicles. What kind of surgery did you have? My back is killing me and I just cannot seem to get it together. Well since we got our surgery the same day, I will look to you for advice.

Pain level has gone down. I get a burst of energy every once in a while but then my brain reminds me I just had major surgery.

Well I am rooting for you. It will be fine.

Before I gave birth to my 18 year old, I was 150lbs. I was hawt, all the fellas wanted me and it was all good. I gave birth to my oldest in 1996 and I never, ever saw the scale say 150 again. By the time I gave birth, I went from a size 8 to a size 16. Bear in mind that I have no one to blame but me. I was practically known by every staff in Cheesecake Factory. I waited another 12 years before I gave birth to another baby. By this time, I had become pre-diabetic, had obstructive sleep apnea, high blood pressure and all sorts. At this time my 5'2" frame was holding a morbidly obese woman who is now 230 lbs. I had back and knee problem and had become depressed from being in a crappy marriage. I had a third child and ballooned up to a size 18. Needless to say, I got up and dusted my shoulder to say enough is enough. On May 6th 2013, I started the process. Many will say I BS'd a lot because I was scared about what I was about to embark on but I was relentless and forged ahead. It took a year to get my act together but I eventually met all the criteria and Early in June 2014, I got word that insurance had approved my Gastric Bypass. For someone who did not drink Water and had the eating habits of a child, it has been a tough journey. I gave up regular soda and drank the zero version. I was able to lose 10lbs pre-op. I had my surgery on 6/16/14. I stayed in the hospital for 4 days because my White Blood Cell (WBC) was high. I was finally allowed to go home and it has been very hard. I can't seem to eat much so fulfilling my Protein intake has been hard. I am getting better though. I have lost 7lbs in 6 days and I am so elated. I was 220.9lbs on 6/16/14 and as of today (6/22/14), I weigh 213.4lbs.

Congrats!

Congrats Matt! I am 6 days post op and I have lost 7lbs so far.