JLT1971

I use Premier Protein or Muscle Milk 100. Everyone's tastes are different, so you might have to try a few to figure it out. But you are still early...just stay hydrated. Drink what you can, take your time and it will get easier!

CONGRATS on your surgery. I'm fairly new too. My surgery was 6/1/2015 (My 44th bday!) Welcome!!

CONGRATS to you! Keep walking! Do your breathing practices! Good luck on your journey!!!

I'm sorry your insurance isn't covering you. I can understand your concern re: costs. I had some insurance support, so my situation is obviously different, however...I also felt very selfish before going into my surgery and had a lot of guilt. My 2 cents now...you are taking control of your health/life. And if that's selfish than so be it! Your family will be thankful to have you in their life for YEARS to come! Best of luck to you!

@@EllasMom my pre op liquid diet was 24 hours as well. Every surgeon is different.

You will both be great! You are making a decision for your health that will add years to your life! My surgery was in June. Feel free to message me anytime ????

Thank you so much! On the hunt for quest bars in the morning! ????????????

So here's the breakdown I have from my NUT and how to calculate it: Obtain your Surgery weight & "Ideal body weight" Subtract the two for your Excess weight. Use this equation to determine the % of excess body weight you are loosing: [(pounds lost)/(excess body weight)]x100 Expected weight loss: 2 weeks ~5-10% 6 weeks ~10-15% 3 months ~20-30% 6 months ~45-55% 12 months ~60-70% 18 months ~75-85%

Was walking through my neighborhood-I passed a neighbor and she said "OMG...I didn't even know that was you!"

I am traveling via bus to NYC with my daughter, her team & their families. We will be traveling all day Thursday, arrive in NYC Thursday late afternoon and will be leaving NYC late afternoon Sunday, arriving very late Sunday/early Monday. I am very excited about this trip, but the food part is a little stressful. Background: I am 2 months post op and have been cleared for all food. However, dense meat sometimes is a struggle. Sometimes I have no issues, other times I have major issues. My question to you is this....the coach has the itinerary all laid out and because we will be "on the go" she has provided small meals for everyone. However, most of the meals are things I wouldn't eat...cereal or bagel for Breakfast, pbj or subs (ok I can pick off the meat) for lunches, pizza for dinner, etc. There will be a few evenings that we are on our own, so I will be fine there. But I reach out to you all for just some suggestions-because a high Protein diet I feel like I need a cooler, but cant carry it with me through the city. I'm looking more for ideas as I walk around town. I am still not feeling hunger, and I have reminders in my phone that it's time to eat. So I worry I won't have the right things available. I will bring some pre made shakes and keep them in my fridge for breakfast, and maybe some powder and keep that in my purse as I walk thru town. But I can't just veer off and walk into a restaurant to get food when we are together as a group. I have Protein Bars, but NUT says use them sparingly...and I worry about them melting. I thought I could keep a small bag of nuts in my purse too. Does anyone have suggestions for me? I appreciate your time!

I had my RNY June 1 and I'm ok w Pute Protein bars. NUT said only use them once in awhile. Not all the time.

Hang in there! You are making great progress! I was getting frustrated at week 4 when I sat at 26 lbs lost, then GAINED! I almost stroked out! But I stayed the course and at my 6 week I was told I was ahead % wise of what the "norm" is. Now, 2 months out I'm down 34 from surgery! Just stay focussed! (Did your NUT give you a % breakdown over a 12 month period? If not message me). You can do it!!

Congrats on your successful surgery! I am 2 months (to the day) and this is the best thing I've done for myself! You will have ups & downs, but just stay the course! I had a stall week 4 that felt like forever...but I overcame it. You will do great!!

Congrats!!!!