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Wow' date=' Nicole! You look fabulous. I'm four months out as well but have only lost 56. Good for you![/quote']

Thank you. I feel great! I hit the gym 6 days a week. A lot of hard work but feeling this good is worth it.

Congrats on your weight loss too. You should be proud as well. Keep at it. More will come off! :)

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You look great :-) Congrats!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thank you Gen! Your doing incredible too! Keep up the hard work. :)

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I keep trying the shakes but they seem to sweet tasting. I hold my nose and drink the Protein Shots. Lol I did start my Fluid meds again and I have been going to the restroom every 20min. Got to weigh in the morning so I will keep everyone posted. Thanks so much for the support.

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Wondering if anyone else has become sensitive to milk products since having the RNY? I've become quite sinus-y with it, I used to react this way with wheat, but haven't eaten wheat now for several years. I'm just very curious? I tend to use cheese, or evaporated milk etc. in each meal, so it's becoming a bit of a hassle.

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wanted to check in with everyone, went back to work full time school full time, dealing with medical.issues, and trying to make this work is really hard, so not much time to log in multiple sites, but I'm so glad you guys are successful, losing weight and still helping each other I do mfp more though I have decided that I am cutting some people out because instead of asking why I do certain things or actually reading my journal correctly they rather "make up their own ideas" which is a shame we each have our own journey own fight man I struggle for every freaking pound my situation to begin with was diffrent and I think thats why people stop logging in, its easier to just stop logging in than to just say hey maybe thats not correct? I hope you all have a wonderful blessed day, whatever your journey is may you find the guidance your looking for, much peace and love , happy loosing

Cyn-shakiraa Dos 12-17-12

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I keep trying the shakes but they seem to sweet tasting. I hold my nose and drink the Protein Shots. Lol I did start my Fluid meds again and I have been going to the restroom every 20min. Got to weigh in the morning so I will keep everyone posted. Thanks so much for the support.

Have you tried Syntrax Nectar? I've tried the fuzzy navel and the Roadside Lemonade. I find the roadside lemonade a little sweet. I'll add 1 pkg of Crystal Light to it to make it taste better. Love the fuzzy navel though.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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No I haven't but I will try anything!

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I keep trying the shakes but they seem to sweet tasting. I hold my nose and drink the Protein Shots. Lol I did start my Fluid meds again and I have been going to the restroom every 20min. Got to weigh in the morning so I will keep everyone posted. Thanks so much for the support.

I also had the Protein issue and couldn't stand shakes. I tried the Syntrax Nectar the others are talking about in the fuzzy navel flavor. I mix it with 4oz Water, tastes like slightly watered down Sunny D to me. :)

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Look at my airplane seatbelt. Plenty of extra leftover! :) :)

Woohoo!!! That's awesome!!!!!

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http://www.leanitup.com/30-protein-packed-small-meal-ideas-under-250-calories/

Y'all should check out this link low calorie meals with high Protein

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Look at my airplane seatbelt. Plenty of extra leftover! :) :)

Very awesome congrats Nicole!!!

Gen :-) 12/15/12

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Ok has anyone at all had chest pains? Mostly like shooting pains in your breast. I dont know if its a heart thing or i have strained something or what. But its right in my boobs mostly the left one. Through nipple to back. Been off and on for a week. Started when i was playing my Wii. I rest its there no problems when i sleep then when i wake up there again. Anyone have problems like this? Doesnt hurt to breathe. Or take deep breaths.

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