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I’m 2 years out and had hit my happy weight but I also jumped on the struggle bus. I live in NYC and with it being the original epicenter the lockdown took a toll. I ordered tons of groceries for the long haul and started eating things that I would never have eaten before all this. It took awhile but I felt my weight slowly start creeping up. I say felt because I was mortified at stepping on a scale. However I couldn’t continue to move in the wrong direction with all the work I had put in. I finally weighed myself and found that there were 9 pounds more of me than the last time I weighed. That was it, that snapped me out of it. I took out my superhero cape and ordered 10 boxes of protein shakes from Costco. I went right back to my pre-op diet. I’ve lost that 9 pounds and feel better already. Even though the restrictions are lifting here, it seems that I will be working from home indefinitely, so protein shakes will be apart of my routine for 1-2 meals from now on.

I had my surgery with Dr. Bessler in 2018. While he is chilled and straightforward as the other poster mentioned, he is extremely knowledgeable and responsive. It was a great experience from beginning to end. Everything from pre-op to post- op went without a single complication. I had no trouble with the staff, they even kept me calm during the insurance waiting game. I highly recommend him. I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again.

5/17 - 1st day of liquid diet- 232 5/25- Surgery Day- 220 12/11- Yesterday- 159

I bought a skirt in a size 8!! I’m currently in an oxygen depriving 14.

I had a friend pick me up today to run errands. I kept catching her looking at me out of the corner of my eye. Finally, she says ” I know it's only been a few weeks now, but I can totally see it—you look good.” ☺️☺️☺️

I was 5/25 in NYC (bypass)!

Thanks Orchids! I had my surgery on Friday and was wondering about the retention of fluid after surgery. This was so helpful.

Welcome to the bench! Glad you’re doing well.

Wow! I was never given that advice. Thanks for sharing Bryn.

It started in the hospital. I got up to go to the bathroom and didn’t want to get back in the bed (I was bored) so I did a lap around the ward. I still didn’t want to get back in the bed. So I did another lap. 4 laps later I finally got tired and went back to my room. I did that until I was discharged, so I guess by the time I got home I had a tolerance for it.

I’m the same. My surgery was 5/25 and I’m a mini gulper already with no discomfort. Are you active? I’m in NYC and have been all over the city walking since I was discharged. That could have something to do with it. Lol, maybe we’re just cyborgs.

My local Costco unfortunately only carries the chocolate, vanilla and caramel. But if you have a card you can order any of the flavors online. I got the Peaches and Cream delivered last week and they are good.

It went well. I’m not hungry at all even with all the Memorial Day smells, lol.

My surgery was on Friday and the Premier Protein drinks didn’t give me problems. I just started the shakes again today for post-op and I’m still ok. You might want to try a different brand.

What type of protein drink are you using?