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Way to go!
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shakes don't sit well with me either... I'm trying out a lactose free version as I'm thinking it might be too much milk Protein that is giving me grief. eggs haven't been a problem thankfully! My surgeon and dietician aren't happy I'm not supplementing with a protein powder...

Try greek yogurt....i admit, them shakes got sidelined around week 3 or 4 for me too...yuck!

I am 3 weeks out and still can't keep a Protein shake or eggs down. Did anyone have this issue? Did it ever resolve? Thanks.
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eggs never bothered me, but I definitely had issues with Protein shakes. When I first started, I just couldn't drink them period. No matter what time of the day, they would make me nauseous. As time went on, it got better. I am almost 5 months out now, and I still can't drink them in the morning. I usually drink mine at about 3pm. I use the Isopure unflavored Protein Powder and add it to my crystal light, etc.

Yes. My Dr said many people have difficulty with eggs., especially scrambled. Try poached first then if not tolerated come back to it later.
I still cannot drink Protein shakes. They make me sick to my stomach. Try Protein Water, different shakes or unflavored Protein powder.
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So I thought I would update this thread. It's crazy that I'm wearing the same dress. I thought I looked great in the 1st photo. But this journey continues to amaze me! 28lbs less than when I first posted this.
Total loss 94lbs at 10 1/2 months hoping to reach 100lbs by 3/16/17 my 1 year!
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Unflavored Protein powder is great in Soups and drinks and adds protein!
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Hi, guys. Just wanted to share a progress pic and Celebrate with you all. Went to the sleep doctor today, and for the first time ever, I didn't dread stepping on the scale.

I enjoy moving more and have so much energy.

You all gave me tons of candid insight into the process - thank you! Was a great choice for me.

HW/SW 231
CW 191 (40 lbs down!)
Sleeved 11/7/16

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It gets some getting used to but don't cheat. It's well worth it. I had my surgery 5/29/15.
I only had Protein Shakes, egg whites
 

Hello everyone, Warning beware of jealous people in your life. So my now ex but also my daughters father has as I feel always tried to sabotage me. I gained close to 100 pounds in the last 6 years since I've been with him had a baby got super comfortable and let myself go. Well since my surgery and before he was never with my lifestyle change he would bring fast food and candy into the house, he didn't work out with me on a regular basis (and mind u he is athletic and a boxer) there was no genuine encouragement nor support. He was and is a serial cheater. He told a girl he cheated on me with about me getting the surgery before i even had it and just recently told another woman i believed to be a friend but he was sleeping with her too that I had the surgery and now I think i'm better than ppl and they laughed about how I'm still big and my body gone be a mess (I seen the messages) the disrespect is at an all time high. Bottom line is I am better than what they obviously thought of me. This change has been the best thing that has ever happened to me, I'm happy about life again, I see the changes in me mentally, spiritually, and physically. I'm looking forward to the future and learning not to settle or accept anything I'm discovering my worth and now I'm glad I can close that chapter in my life and looking forward to my journey and finding someone new that sees the Goddess in me
down 83 lbs and not stopping

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here for a long time. I thought I'd just update my photos and info and decided to share my photos with you. I had Gastric Bypass Feb. 2nd, 2016. I have lost 94 lbs. so far. I hit my surgeon's original goal weight of 151 on Dec. 28th but I have lost a little muscle mass and now my goal is 143. So I have a little ways to go still. I have had no issues other than getting my gallbladder removed a couple months after my WLS. I have lost over 6 feet of inches. I went from 244 lbs. to 150 today. I've gone from a 2X shirt and 18 pants to a S/M shirt and size 7/8 pants. I went snow skiing for the first time yesterday. I never would have been able to do that before losing this weight. I am so Thankful that I had this surgery. It has changed my life and also how I want to live it! Here's a few pictures for ya.
     

The before is right after I lost my mom to complications from diabetes (kidney failure) and early onset of heart disease. Shortly after losing her I realized that I was headed for the same type of end. I actually lost a few pounds before my initial consult and then continued to lose as I worked thru my NUT and Psych visits. Then lost a bit more during the liver shrinking liquid pre-op diet. I actually dropped just below 35 bmi right before my surgery, but my insurance goes with the initial consult weigh-in. I did have co-morbidity which is how I qualified being below 40 bmi.
I'm 5-3 with highest known weight of 242 (from a few years back). But in the last couple of years I seemed to settle around 216. Initial weigh-in 206. Morning of surgery 190. Now 158, so a total loss of 58 lbs since deciding on wls.
I'm thrilled with the progress so far, but already doubts are kicking in about regain.

So I accidentally bought a medium top from under armor as opposed to the large I thought I was grabbing - I'm a little over one month post op and o tried it on and not only could I get it on but it actually fit- so that inspired me to try on the large hoodie and it fit too- despite the dreaded stall life is amazing.
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Here is a before picture...
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139.5LBS down in 10 months, 10.2LBS shy from my goal weight. I am so grateful and proud of me! ❤️
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1 year out down 96 pounds
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The same thing happened to me! But the sleeve is great! Good luck!
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hello everyone .... And thanks for sticking around. From someone that's been on this site for a long time.... Since 2009.... from time to time a change is needed.... We should never let a few bad apple spoil the whole bunch.
Never is it ok to allow any person/persons to make anyone feel bullied, belittled, unimportant, dumb... Etc. We are all here for basically the same reason.... To be with people that have been in our shoes... We all started at the same place. We were all obese and looking to make a change in our lives for the better. We found this site looking for answers. Answers to questions no matter how large or small. I'm sure if you thought of the question... someone else is thinking it too but may be afraid to ask. NO ONE has all the answers.
So I say.... ask... I'm sure someone here may have an answer... if not, must of us will say... Check with your DR.
So stick around... there are still plenty of the Vet's here with years and years of experience, knowledge and advice to give. Lots of amazing people here with amazing success stories to aspire too...
I'm not going to say the thought of leaving didn't cross my mind... it did. I was going to only because i didn't like the drama..... Then that night I got a PM asking if a member could share my Before/Afters with a coworker... I said sure and the next message was how encouraged he said she was to start her very own journey. THAT.. makes it all worth it... so I stay to try and encourage those who are to come behind me, like I was encouraged all the years ago...

Love the mint chip!
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Ok, today is my 13 week surgiversary and weight loss in the last few weeks has put me at a stall. I started losing again about two days ago and I am officially 61lbs down.
This is not my exciting news. The exciting part is that my primary doc just updated all my blood work and My A1c came in at 6.0, which is (barely)considered normal/non-diabetic. I have been off my diabetic meds for 15 weeks. I used to take a pill twice a day and a shot once a week, but for the time being I'm off all medication! There has also been a reduction in my cholesterol of 26 points!
Thank you to all of you who keep me encouraged.
Also sharing a before and current pic!

I love going to eat out now. I don't care if I order just a tiny thing or a whole plate and take most of it home. It's so nice to be out and back to normal life. I just miss my wine. lol!

Way to go!
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Make it your job to drink. Set a timer to remind yourself. Switch up your drinks for variety and popsicles really help. Good luck!
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3.5 months out -62 lbs.
How do you guys stay motivated and feel supported!! I feel like I can hardly see a change in real life. Obviously it helps tremendously to compare photos. I'm taking a moment to Celebrate myself as I am having a hard time these days! 62 lbs gone forever and many more to come. ????