Em_Jay75

I can only handle the Premier Protein...everything else has been incredibly disgusting.

I can only handle the Premier Protein...everything else has been incredibly disgusting.

Congrats! It's nice to read positive stuff! Makes me less anxious.

Congrats! It's nice to read positive stuff! Makes me less anxious.

Surprisingly, they said the first month yes. Then if it looks good 6 months. When I was first diagnosed, I was monitored every month. My levels took about 2 years to get under control. I've had this disease for 3 years now.

It will all be worth it. Don't give up!

Congrats! It's nice to read positive stuff! Makes me less anxious.

Well I would be too if I had a no gain requirement hanging over my head! The entire thing is already stressful enough without that! You can do it though! [emoji1377][emoji1377]

Congrats! It's nice to read positive stuff! Makes me less anxious.

Wow, your insurance needs a lesson on Hashimoto's!! Hang in there!

Yes not gaining is a amazing!!! good luck

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

I have Hashimoto's and it is impossible to lose weight BUT thankful I finally stopped gaining! Also hoping that the surgery will reset everything and that I will lose weight!

Perspective is everything these days. Unfortunately people only see life through their own perspective! Even when 2 people walk the same path, their experiences will be different because each person is an individual - with individual ideas, dreams, hopes, struggles, pains, etc. Including why and how some of us are "overweight" or "underweight". Sadly, people have forgotten to be kind and respect that individualism.

This is Awesome!! I can use the ideas and your plates look great! Following. [emoji4]

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. My advice. You have made a great decision. Many steps and phases to get through and all of us are here to cheer you on.
Surgery is going to help you lose the weight and keep it off long term. It's normal to be excited and nervous. May 8th will be here before you know it. You are going to wake up and your new lifestyle begins.
Some things for motivation.
before and after photos
https://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/297668-i-want-to-see-before-after-pics-contd/
Weight loss simulator
https://modelmydiet.com/
I'm four years out. Morbidly obese to healthy and physically fit. I am maintaining my weight. I have absolutely no regrets.

Good' ole potatoes 🥔🥔🥔

Good' ole potatoes 🥔🥔🥔

Good' ole potatoes 🥔🥔🥔

I love individually-wrapped frozen fish! Each 4 oz. fillet is 2-3 meals, with no waste.

As long as my Psych Eval and Endoscopy go without a hitch it looks like I will have a June surgery. Mixed emotions of course!

Everybody break out the paper streamers, the confetti, the toy plastic horns. Frust8 passed her psych reevaluation, going for the gold metal and the 5 little tummy slits and to become,a kangaroo+(cause kangaroos have pouches) maybe-ish June? 😝👍😝

I second the premier protein! I liked them before surgery and I just had surgery April 18 and added them in yesterday and did great. Keep them really cold. My favs are chocolate, cookie n cream and Carmel. Since surgery I’ve only tried chocolate.

I've used 3 since before surgery. I still love and use the same ones after. My tastes never changed. I think cuz I was already very Keto adapted and most are not until after surgery.
1. Premier Protein (RTD) drinks - 11fl oz = 30g Protein (Choco, vanilla, Bananas & Cream)
2. Isopure powder - 1scoop = 25g protein (Unflavored, Choco, Vanilla, Bananas & Cream)
3. Synthrax nectar Lemon Iced Tea Powder - 1scoop = 25g protein (Iced Tea)--the Fuzzy Navel is also delish but I'm out of it now. Also the grapefruit is excellent!

I think that you mostly hear about the things that go wrong or people who don't follow what the doctors tell them. The success stories are rarely told. I have stopped reading some of the posts. I did not tell many people about my surgery prior because I did not want to hear any of the horror stories that everyone seems to have. I am so glad I did not. There are going to be risks with any surgery. 5 or 10 years ago, this surgery was much more evasive. Now it is non-evasive (five little cuts) and generally in the hospital for one night. I can state that I have no issues. I am 4 months post op. I lost 40 pounds prior to surgery and have lost 60 since surgery. I have not had any issues. I am off almost all medications. I am taking Vitamins but I took those anyway. I feel better than I have in 20 years. Go in with a great attitude, follow the surgeon team's guidance. It was one of my best decision.