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3 Months Post Op Today and Down 71 Lbs!

So thankful I made the decision (after lots of going back and forth) to have this surgery! It is coming off much faster than I had expected and I already feel a world of difference! 31 lbs. until goal!

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Hah! I'm not sure I have a secret but - I follow the surgeon's guidelines really well. and 70 grams of Protein and no more than 600 calories (Usually more around 500) as instructed. Other than two occasions in 3 months, I've not eaten ANYthing I'm not supposed to.

Tons of Water - 80 to 100 ounces per day and I did just recently (like, last week) join a gym called Crossfit where they are working my tail off.

GL on your surgery!!

Congratulations! I cannot wait to be where you are at and you have done so well! You deserve to go out and buy yourself a new dress or something...WOW...what an achievement!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Thank you! I literally have to buy new clothes (pants, specifically) every single month. I buy one pair per month, in a different size each time - I hate spending the money but I guess it's a nice "problem" to have!

Hah! I'm not sure I have a secret but - I follow the surgeon's guidelines really well. and 70 grams of Protein and no more than 600 calories (Usually more around 500) as instructed. Other than two occasions in 3 months, I've not eaten ANYthing I'm not supposed to.

Tons of Water - 80 to 100 ounces per day and I did just recently (like, last week) join a gym called Crossfit where they are working my tail off.

GL on your surgery!!

Thank You Ma'am! Sounds simple enough! What Protein shake or powder did you use immediately following surgery? I have no idea which one to buy.

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I used Boost "High Protein" shakes and then added, I think, a half-scoop of Protein powder - Just Walgreen's brand. It had 30 grams of protein/160 calories per scoop. Everyone's different but my dr. had me drink 2 ounces at a time, 4 times per day.

Good luck - You won't regret it, I promise!

Great success! Hope I do as well as you have done...gives me hope....

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