Ok everyone since we are getting close to December I figured I would go ahead and start us up a post op thread

I find it amazing that our weight loss is the same. Congrats :-)

What is your end weight loss goal ladies and gents?

Mine is 135' date=' 45lbs to go. It would be nice if I reached it by end of summer, counting in stalls and loss to slow some. But hopefully before that.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

Thanks! I never really set a goal. I'm happy getting to wonderland first and then go from there. Maybe 160?

I find it amazing that our weight loss is the same. Congrats :-)

What is your end weight loss goal ladies and gents?

Mine is 135' date=' 45lbs to go. It would be nice if I reached it by end of summer, counting in stalls and loss to slow some. But hopefully before that.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

My three months were March 5. My surgery weight was 290. My current weight is 217. I have a total lose of 73 pounds. I hope to lose about 70 more pounds.

Thanks! I never really set a goal. I'm happy getting to wonderland first and then go from there. Maybe 160?

I didn't really set a goal either. I just decided to set one. I'm down to 180 now and thought, I should set one. I haven't been 180 in years (8 actually). after I had the twins, I lost the weight rather quickly. But the with the depression of losing one I gained and continued to. Back then I refused to get mental help. I'm so glad I am now. It has changed me for the better. I wished years ago I had started going. So that is weight gain story. Depression :-( it's a bugar and has bad side effects. Although one med they put me on I swear I gained so much weight within the 3 months I was on it. It actually took me to my highest weight ever, 271. I gained about 15lbs a month on it and I even gave up sugary products like Dr recommended but still had the horrible gain.

I'm still getting only between 500-700 calories a day though. What about you Nicole? My Nut said it is fine for me.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

My three months were March 5. My surgery weight was 290. My current weight is 217. I have a total lose of 73 pounds. I hope to lose about 70 more pounds.

Shaunda that is awesome. I'm so proud of you. You have done absolutely great. May I ask you about how many calories you get a day? Keep up the awesome work. You are almost to onederland :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I'm so proud of everyone and how they are doing. Are there any regrets out there for the surgery? For those of us who are still posting, it seems like we are all very happy and content with our decision. I hope those that follow the thread and aren't posting are happy with their decision to have this surgery too.

Congrats to all of us December group for giving it our all and making out dreams come true for better health. My sleep apnea is gone :-) Cholesterol is back in normal range. My back issues have dramatically decreased. Honestly if I could get this damn divorce settled, I think my depression and anxiety would be dramatically reduced too. But within a month it will be over. Thank goodness.

Husband has not agreed with any type of settlement cuz he is now refusing to pay alimony, so we will have to go to court. He has also decided to become a deadbeat. I never thought I would say that of him. He stopped paying alimony (almost 2000 behind) and child support (to date 6750 behind). I want to thank you all who have been sympathetic and have listened to me about my ass or ex problems. I am more than willing to listen to any one on here to help you out if I can. So drop me a message if you don't want to post in open forum;-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Shaunda that is awesome. I'm so proud of you. You have done absolutely great. May I ask you about how many calories you get a day? Keep up the awesome work. You are almost to onederland :-)

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thanks Gen. I'm around

600 to 700 calories a day.

My three months were March 5. My surgery weight was 290. My current weight is 217. I have a total lose of 73 pounds. I hope to lose about 70 more pounds.

Awesome job girl!!!! Keep up the hard work!!!

I didn't really set a goal either. I just decided to set one. I'm down to 180 now and thought' date=' I should set one. I haven't been 180 in years (8 actually). after I had the twins, I lost the weight rather quickly. But the with the depression of losing one I gained and continued to. Back then I refused to get mental help. I'm so glad I am now. It has changed me for the better. I wished years ago I had started going. So that is weight gain story. Depression :-( it's a bugar and has bad side effects. Although one med they put me on I swear I gained so much weight within the 3 months I was on it. It actually took me to my highest weight ever, 271. I gained about 15lbs a month on it and I even gave up sugary products like Dr recommended but still had the horrible gain.

I'm still getting only between 500-700 calories a day though. What about you Nicole? My Nut said it is fine for me.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I range around 700 - 800 a day. 71 grams of protein give or take. My water is my issue. Gotta get more in.

I range around 700 - 800 a day. 71 grams of protein give or take. My water is my issue. Gotta get more in.

I hear you on the water. My intake is low too. Before the second surgery I was great w water intake. Since then it has dropped.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

I suppose you can say I've turned into a lurker since I read the posts daily but rarely chime in. Life keeps me busy these days! I'm very proud of all of us not just for working our tool, but for using this forum as a support tool as well. I feel like I know all of you personally! Lol! My progress is going great. I had to stop tracking daily because I was becoming obsessed. I realize it's best for me to just live consiously and listen to my body rather than worry about numbers. I haven't had a stall since either! I can tell the days I don't eat right because I only lose ounces. Otherwise I'm losing about 3-4 a week. No complaints here!

Hw 317

Sw 309

Cw 252

My hw was right before liquids so it all counts to me. 65 lbs gone forever!!! <3

Good job

I suppose you can say I've turned into a lurker since I read the posts daily but rarely chime in. Life keeps me busy these days! I'm very proud of all of us not just for working our tool' date=' but for using this forum as a support tool as well. I feel like I know all of you personally! Lol! My progress is going great. I had to stop tracking daily because I was becoming obsessed. I realize it's best for me to just live consiously and listen to my body rather than worry about numbers. I haven't had a stall since either! I can tell the days I don't eat right because I only lose ounces. Otherwise I'm losing about 3-4 a week. No complaints here!

Hw 317

Sw 309

Cw 252

My hw was right before liquids so it all counts to me. 65 lbs gone forever!!! <3[/quote']

Love your pic. You look great :-)

Congrats

Gen :-) 12/15/12

So today I thought I would try the chocolate protein shake again. I knew I wasn't going to be able to drink it as soon as I scooped it. The smell turned me off. Oh well, I said to myself I will drink it anyways. I was only able to take one drink and I was done. I'm so thankful for syntrax nectar.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

So today I thought I would try the chocolate protein shake again. I knew I wasn't going to be able to drink it as soon as I scooped it. The smell turned me off. Oh well' date=' I said to myself I will drink it anyways. I was only able to take one drink and I was done. I'm so thankful for syntrax nectar.

Gen :-) 12/15/12[/quote']

I did the same thing, even threw some strawberries in and pineapple one sip and threw it out blah, what is syntax nectar?

I did the same thing' date=' even threw some strawberries in and pineapple one sip and threw it out blah, what is syntax nectar?[/quote']

I'm drinking Fuzzy Navel Right now. I love it. It tastes a lot like a fuzzy navel without the alcohol. It has a tangy taste, love it. Orange and peachy, mixes easily. I ordered it off amazon. However if you live near a Vitamin Shoppe, I believe they sell it. They have a bunch of different flavors such as Roadside Lemonade, a tea one, one that taste like coconut, strawberry kiwi, double stuffed cookie, cappuccino, etc. I read reviews on the different flavors before I ordered and I just ordered another fuzzy navel cuz I'm almost out of the one I have. I definitely love this over the thick, chocolate and vanilla. The nectar's fruity ones aren't thick like the chocolate ones I have. They are thin when drinking. Much like a juice. I drink 1 1/2 servings each day to supplement my protein intake. I drink it on the way to work, throw it in the fridge for lunch or just sip on it in the morning at work. If it sits for a lite bit before I drink, I give it a little spin to mix it up again. Yum. I'm very happy w it. I think I ordered the lemonade one this time too. If anybody's tried it, let me know how you like it. They have a sample pack you can buy to try 12 flavors out. But I just went with reviews from several websites that sells it.

By the way, no carbs or sugar. 90 calories per 1 scoop serving. and 23g protein. But the fuzzy navel does have a strong taste. It's a keeper for me unless my taste buds change again, lol. Mixed in the blender it gets frothy or foamy, still tastes good. If you let it sit, the frothiness goes away and you're left w a orange drink, looks like orange juice and probably the same strong taste like OJ.

http://www.supplementwarehouse.com/brand.asp?brand=221&Criteria=&curPage=2

That is probably one of the cheapest websites I found it at.

Gen :-) 12/15/12