Hi! This post is more of an inspiration and motivation! I have been there and wish i had some encouraging words and motivation....I am now 5 weeks post op... Have been through feelings of resentment, anger, depression, hunger, cravings, discouragement....

Hve craves thinfa so bad, that i took a timy bte out of, spit it out, and felt nauseous. I have forgotten to take my Vitamins, but now know the importamce of it!

But I just want to say, stick it out, even though you might have a stall (i did for 2 weeks).... You'll pull through and it will be worth it!

I have less cravings, learned that my hunger is in my head... Amd sometimes will go away if i drink Water.

You will make mistakes, i surely did (ate fruits i wasn't supposed to). We are not perfect, and anyone who tells you otherwise isn't worth getting advice from! Sometimes you'll make bad food choices, but remember tomorrow is a new day!

If you are losing slow, remember: "folks who hve more to loose, loose bulks of lbs faster..."

Stick it out, those first 2 weeks are horrible... But sure is worth it!!!

Here is me on the day of surery at 215lbs (I started the program at 231lbs)

And on the bottom is me last Sunday at 189 lbs (i'm on the left)... As you can see, fce is much thinner, I have curves and my stomach is flatter!

I started 1-3-12 At 280. This morning I was 186. Best thing I ever done for my health and myself.

Good for you! That is amazing! I can't imagine getting out of the 180s.... It feels so

Good already, right?

Thank you so much! It does help to hear from someone who has been there, Went to Dietician yesterday. Was hoping for more ideas of what I can use as substitutes for artificial sweetner but no...maybe I can get used to one of the natural ones I don't have such a strong reaction to?

Thank you so much! It does help to hear from someone who has been there' date=' Went to Dietician yesterday. Was hoping for more ideas of what I can use as substitutes for artificial sweetner but no...maybe I can get used to one of the natural ones I don't have such a strong reaction to?[/quote']

Those sweeteners make me puke! I hate splenda, sweet n low or whatever they are! I would like to

Try truvia.... But I used to use sugar in the raw.... Its a brown sugar. I've heard from a few ppl ost op who still use a bit and its ok....

Oh great! Thank you so much!!!! I will. Bought a tub of Unjury unflavored protein and was looking at it and saying, "What now"!

You can put unflavored protein powder in almost anything. Try putting a scoop in a small bowl first thing in the morning. Then put a pinch in/on anything you drink or eat during the day. By the end of the day, you'll have an extra 25g of protein. Great habit to get into while you're sitll pre-op. You might also try putting it in unsweetened vanilla almond milk (I love Blue Diamond). 40 calories in an 8 oz serving and 50% more calcium than milk. I sweeten it with Splenda but you can use whatever sweetener you prefer. I reckon some folks drink it straight but it's a little bitter for me. I drink a glass every day - thick, rich and very filling!

You can put unflavored Protein powder in almost anything. Try putting a scoop in a small bowl first thing in the morning. Then put a pinch in/on anything you drink or eat during the day. By the end of the day' date=' you'll have an extra 25g of protein. Great habit to get into while you're sitll pre-op. You might also try putting it in unsweetened almond milk (I love Blue Diamond). 40 calories in an 8 oz serving and 50% more calcium than mile. I sweeten it with Splenda but you can use whatever sweetener you prefer. I reckon some folks drink it straight but it's a little bitter for me. I drink a glass every day - thick, rich and very filling![/quote']

Does it have any flavor at all?? Or, does it make it tastes weird? Does it make items thicker?

I have the unjury unflavored powder and it does have some taste, they all do. I don't love it! But i use it in the mornig when i blend greek yogurt with fruit

Does it have any flavor at all?? Or, does it make it tastes weird? Does it make items thicker?

I actually like Pure Protein flavored powders and their shakes so I haven't used unflavored powders. I have read success stories of people who don't like the flavored shakes or powders using the unflavored to help them get their daily protein. But taste (and texture) are very subjective so the best way would probably be for you to test it and see if you like or at least can tolerate it. A number of manufacturers offer free samples or smaller quantities for testing purposes before you have to lay out more money. Protein is very important so I would encourage you to keep looking and trying to find you something that will work for you!

Thank you so much! It does help to hear from someone who has been there' date=' Went to Dietician yesterday. Was hoping for more ideas of what I can use as substitutes for artificial sweetner but no...maybe I can get used to one of the natural ones I don't have such a strong reaction to?[/quote']

Truvia doesn't mess with me. All other artificial sweeteners give me migraines.

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Truvia doesn't mess with me. All other artificial sweeteners give me migraines.

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Thanks. Am going to try that one.

Thanks to all the responses. I have some great ideas now!