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I'm 32 away from 200. Rny on 6-10. I found myself sitting with my legs crossed twice today! First time in LONG time! Congratulations #Shan5311 !!!

I will definitely give this a try. I use the vanilla Premier Protein as Creamer in my coffee for Breakfast, milk replacement in my sugar-free fat-free Jello pudding (turns that 1/2 cup serving into 11g of protein), etc. It's a great replacement for milk in pretty much anything, so you don't always have to drink it straight up! I'm trying to keep thinking outside the box since this is my new life now

Teacherista: are you still measuring your food? If I don't measure in the little measuring cups I find I try to eat too much. I'm good if I premeasure.

Has anyone found they needed to change jobs after WLS? I am 2.5 weeks post-op and returned to work Friday. I am asst manager at a convenient store which also has pizza and subs. I feel I'm going to have a hard time staying away from the food once I am back to full diet. The smells the past 2 days has been difficult. I'm thinking if I'm going to be successful in this journey I need less temptation. I love my job and the people I work with. But this journey is more important.

Today I found a new Protein source for myself because I'm getting so tired of shakes all the time. It's a protein Water called Protein-2-0 and I found it at the grocery store. Tastes much better than shakes and easier to drink.

I'm 32 away from 200. Rny on 6-10. I found myself sitting with my legs crossed twice today! First time in LONG time! Congratulations #Shan5311 !!!

Today I found a new Protein source for myself because I'm getting so tired of shakes all the time. It's a protein Water called Protein-2-0 and I found it at the grocery store. Tastes much better than shakes and easier to drink.

I work at a convenient store and lately have really noticed what people are buying and who is buying what. I find myself thinking "Do you really want to buy that?"

It was in the health food section.

Today I found a new Protein source for myself because I'm getting so tired of shakes all the time. It's a protein Water called Protein-2-0 and I found it at the grocery store. Tastes much better than shakes and easier to drink.

I work at a convenient store and lately have really noticed what people are buying and who is buying what. I find myself thinking "Do you really want to buy that?"

Today I found a new Protein source for myself because I'm getting so tired of shakes all the time. It's a protein Water called Protein-2-0 and I found it at the grocery store. Tastes much better than shakes and easier to drink.

Today I found a new Protein source for myself because I'm getting so tired of shakes all the time. It's a protein Water called Protein-2-0 and I found it at the grocery store. Tastes much better than shakes and easier to drink.

@@Jltambur I make the Cookies from 2 different bars at a time so I have variety. I cut them into 4 pieces instead of 8 and sprinkle them with a lil Splenda when they come out of the oven. They taste so much better this way. I usually eat 2 (half a bar) at a time as a snack while watching TV or I'll take them with me when I'm out and about shopping, etc. I like making Jello sugar free/fat free pudding with 16 oz. of Premier Protein. A half cup serving and 1 cookie make a wonderful 16g Protein snack as well It's all about making Protein #1 now!!!

RNY 6-10-15. SW 266. Cw 228. Down 38. I too am having trouble with non-pureed meat. Just can't handle more than an ounce or so at a meal. I like my Peanut Butter on graham crackers. I still struggle with getting enough Protein and fluids. Some days are better than others. I'll have a Protein Shake or sf hot cocoa with protein powder at night if I'm really short for the day.

Major non scale victory for me today!
I was banded on the 14th. Altogether from starting the pre-op diet to now I have lost about 28 lbs. I have only been really conscious of it due to the scale moving and my clothes becoming baggier. I didn't look in the mirror and feel like I looked any different.
Today I had one of my first NSVs. I noticed my Facebook picture was kind of old and needed updating, so I took a few selfies. This was the first time I was like "wow, nearly 30 pounds does make a difference." Well, I have vacation in a week or so and my husband reminded me to try on my old swimsuit to see if it fit in case I needed to buy another. After trying it on and looking in the mirror I, for the first time, really saw myself. My luck with my selfies inspired me to take a picture, which led to me making the jump and posting the photo to my Facebook page. This may not seem like a big deal to some but I don't even wear shorts in public and feel naked if I leave the house without a cardigan, regardless of the temp outside. I have always felt uncomfortable in my own skin and to post a photo of myself in a swimsuit on social media was MAJOR for me. I was sweating bullets with my finger over the "post" button and was so afraid I would be met with negativity over it but friends have come out of the woodwork to leave positive messages on the photo. It has become my most liked and most commented on photo. I even had a girl friend say "God, I wish I had your legs!" I have NEVER had ANYONE say they wanted a part of their body to look like mine. I was floored.
The point of this lengthy post is that I overcame a major fear today and it came as a result of this weight loss journey. I feel like I have made a step forward with my confidence and self worth today. And it didn't come from the people who commented on my photo, it came from the realization that I am a person of worth and beauty and I deserve to be happy and healthy. I couldn't have made it to this point without having decided I was worth WLS. I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to do this and am looking forward to more personal growth and additional NSVs along the way.
Has anyone else had a NSV recently? I would like to hear more uplifting stories, no matter how small or large!

I'm 32 away from 200. Rny on 6-10. I found myself sitting with my legs crossed twice today! First time in LONG time! Congratulations #Shan5311 !!!

My pharmacy didn't carry a med in liquid form but was able to order it.

Has anyone found they needed to change jobs after WLS? I am 2.5 weeks post-op and returned to work Friday. I am asst manager at a convenient store which also has pizza and subs. I feel I'm going to have a hard time staying away from the food once I am back to full diet. The smells the past 2 days has been difficult. I'm thinking if I'm going to be successful in this journey I need less temptation. I love my job and the people I work with. But this journey is more important.

My A1C was 14.9 at its highest. I was taking humalog 50/50 and not having much glucose control. 2 days after sugery my glucose was good enough that they stopped giving me insulin in the hospital, and I haven't taken any since then. My currect A1C (this month actully) 5.5! Best decision ever!

Days like today are the days that previous diets have failed me. It has been a busy day where everything that can go wrong does. I was getting bombarded from all directions. Work was so trying and stressful, house is a wreck, teens with last minute plans, trying to squeeze in time with grandkids, friends needing my help, husband pretty much nonexistent as always. If I didn't have my sleeve, I would have pulled right into McDonalds tonight as I headed out for yet another late night work call. But I'm very proud of myself. I walked my first full mile at the gym without stopping, I got in just under 750 calories, 85 gr of Protein, and 64 ounces of Water. The only thing I forgot was my supplements. Thank goodness for my Sleeve!!! I am so glad I made this choice. I will not fail even when the world is going crazy around me!!!

Teacherista: are you still measuring your food? If I don't measure in the little measuring cups I find I try to eat too much. I'm good if I premeasure.

Yes I do believe I will be starting them anyways. Especially cause I'm unable to tolerate chicken

I too struggle with adhd. I'm 5 weeks post-op with bypass. Don't stress so much about missing pills. I got a 4 compartment a day pill case and I try for 4 meals a day. This way I can spread them out during the day and I forget one at least every 2 or 3 days. We're not perfect but getting apps on my phone is a life saver.

I too struggle with adhd. I'm 5 weeks post-op with bypass. Don't stress so much about missing pills. I got a 4 compartment a day pill case and I try for 4 meals a day. This way I can spread them out during the day and I forget one at least every 2 or 3 days. We're not perfect but getting apps on my phone is a life saver.