Tada......January 2013 Post-op!!!!!

Here were are on the losers bench (well not me yet but almost)...Let's keep up the super-amazing support we started with Wdwfreak's help! Post away ladies and gents: anything you want/need to talk about, vent, ask others, think might be helpful to share. What an awesome place to find/be a resource.

MrsPolk - Jan 02

Nikempster - Jan 3, Federal Way, WA

Thynnlynn - Jan 4, Ypsilanti, MI

Preacherswife26 - Jan 7

Frogjlr - Jan 7, St Vincent, Camel, IN

Truebind - Jan 7

Jmaromano. - Jane - Jan 7

MollyB38 - Jan 8

Teka2011 - Jan 9

BrattyAsh - Jan 9

BigMike - Jan 9, San Antonio, TX

Ducky07 - Jan 9

Ready2Smile - Jan 10

Ksierra319 - Jan 10

Feelin-Lika-Cow - Jan 14

Kloveburd - Jan 14

Trailblazer57 - Jan 14, Greenville, PA

TLP1212 - Jan 14

Mommywifeandfat - Jan 14

Lovealways - Jan 15, Long Island, NY

Mrs.mda - Jan 15

Libra_Lisa - Jan 18

Catgyrl68 - Jan 18

Wdwfreak - Jan 21

Jayla_Mom_of2 - Jan 21

Cookie - Jan 21

Dotie316 - Jan 21 - Germany

Copmom - Jan 22

Vbgirl264 - Jan 22

Fiusha - Jan 22

Sissy - Jan 22

Workingmotherofthree - Jan 23

Niemie - Jan 24

Dizzywzi - Jan 24

A Rose - Jan 25

Aimee - Jan 28

PianoMom1 - Jan 29, St Vincent Carmel, Indianapolis IN

MrsPitts11367 - Jan 30

Jessica9190 - TBD

I am having a hard time with protein drinks. The ones I have found don't taste the same way as before surgery. Any suggestions? I have been drinking isopure.

I am having a hard time with protein drinks. The ones I have found don't taste the same way as before surgery. Any suggestions? I have been drinking isopure.

Try ProteinX or Whey Protein check the Vitamin Shoppe,

I had surgery 1-21 and I was 368 lbs now 330, still on liquids month 5 days out .....

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

Thanks for the tip.

Have you tried the isopure zero carbs premade mango peach drinks. 20oz bottle w 40 g of protein. What I do is 1/2 n 1/2 the drink to lighten up the taste. I use 10 oz of water w 10oz of the protein. I love it this way and honestly it is the only way I can get my protein drinks in as well. Plus you're also getting water w it too. I don't recommend the green apple flavor at all. Tastes horrible even watered down. Alpine punch I would use again watered down. Those are the only ones I tried. Can be bought online or at GNC stores.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thanks, I'll have to look for those.

It's clear and thin' date=' not chalky or milky. Not bad at all, especially poured over ice from sonic so it's super cold.[/quote']

Where is it sold?

I am pre op' date=' but I got the Bari bowl package from bariware which is pre portioned for us. I also have personal soft coolers and blender cups so I can carry stuff to much on. As needed and water bottles specially made to not give us air bubbles. When I do go back to work I should be prepared. The others on here and on other sites stress meal planning. I also copied and pasted a bunch of cupcake meal recipes and wrap recipes from worldaccordingtoeggface.com and another site mentioned under what ya eating tonight thread...

HW 245; CW pre-op: 229; Surg Date: 2/26/13[/quote']

Great advice!

I am having a hard time with protein drinks. The ones I have found don't taste the same way as before surgery. Any suggestions? I have been drinking isopure.

I tried the premade chocolate premier protein shakes from Sam's (they sell them at Costco too). They're good, rich and not chalky, 160 cal for 30g of protein and 11oz liquid. I also take a bottle water, mix in an orange crystal light (or target/wal-mart brand) with a scoop of vanilla whey protein powder from GNC. Tastes a lot like a lighter version of an orange juilious or orangesicle ice cream bar. Can even add ice if you like. It's 140 cals, 16.9oz liquid and 20g of protein.

i had my surgery on January 30th as well. How are you feeling? How is your weight loss going? I am so happy that I did this. Did you have RNY?

Feeling alot better now, it was rough at first I was in a lot of pain for the first few weeks. I did end up going back to my surgeon, he explain that I was having muscle spasms and prescribe a muscle relaxer and gave me a binder and it's working. So far I've lost 27lbs and I did go with the RNY. I agree with you this was one of the best decision I've made!!!

Where is it sold?

They have a website. I got mine from amazon.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Feeling alot better now, it was rough at first I was in a lot of pain for the first few weeks. I did end up going back to my surgeon, he explain that I was having muscle spasms and prescribe a muscle relaxer and gave me a binder and it's working. So far I've lost 27lbs and I did go with the RNY. I agree with you this was one of the best decision I've made!!!

I bought a belly binder a few days out and it really did make all the difference for me. I am now pain free, thank goodness. I have not lost that much weight but I am hopeful that I will keep on a steady track of weight loss. Good luck and we should touch base again and see where we are at.

I bought a belly binder a few days out and it really did make all the difference for me. I am now pain free' date=' thank goodness. I have not lost that much weight but I am hopeful that I will keep on a steady track of weight loss. Good luck and we should touch base again and see where we are at.[/quote']

Yay 27 lbs is something to celebrate I lost 38 and u had surgery 1-21-13 , keep up the food work. Keep it steady and everything will be fine

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

Good day today I went to my surgeons office and I'm down 24 lbs since 1/29/13 and since November I'm down all in total of 42. I don't feel like I have lost weight but my clothes are lose. Keeping my eyes on the prize. Go January surgery group.

Hello Everyone! I am new to the site but after reading threads I can see how supportive everyone is with each other. I had my RNY on January 21, 2013. To date I lost 30 pounds with a difficult start. However knowing that I joined such a wonderful site I know my journey will be easier. Thank you in advance! <3

Hello Everyone! I am new to the site but after reading threads I can see how supportive everyone is with each other. I had my RNY on January 21' date=' 2013. To date I lost 30 pounds with a difficult start. However knowing that I joined such a wonderful site I know my journey will be easier. Thank you in advance! <3[/quote']

Welcome to the group. I had surgery in Dec however, I have followed and tried to help when I can for everyone in January. Feel free to visit, read, question, or comment on the December post op group.

Gen :-) 12/15/12

Congrats to all you "losers," lol

Gen :-) 12/15/12