Will be here tomorrow after 11:30am

Thanks for the messages guys. Had a meatball and sauce last nite and today plus grapes...... What's interesting is I can eat salad with enough vinaigrette... But can't eat chicken and other things I have been cleared to...

But I will take the advice. I have a anniv trip in June and a carribean trip in July sooo gotta get to bathing suit ok size/ firmness....

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; CW 198.4....GW 145

Hmmm not sure.. I just started melon and it tasted very good and I felt like I could just keep eating it by stopped. Maybe make notes when you start to feel hungry after eating fruit.

Watermelon, cantaloupe, and strawberries, spinach salad, avocados, asparagus....this is what i crave now!!! I swear, for the first time in my life I could be a vegetarian.....talk about bad timing. I'm staring at the protein shakes right now trying to convince myself to go drink one....I'm only at about 45 for protein today. Bleh!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6

I confess that I've all but given up on trying to get as much protein as I should.

I try and make sure I have protein in every meal, but I"m so done with shakes... I try to get two cups of milk in per day, an egg or two, my work lunches usually have 10-18 grams of protein, and supper usually some left-over with protein in it. But I felt like I was force-feeding myself when I tried to get all the protein in.

And sadly' date=' the belly has made a dramatic shift south this week....while I realize I means there's less fat in there...well...it's UGLY!!!!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6[/quote']

That's a good thing! I can't wait until mine goes south! I like the fact that you have so much energy! The weight is going to start falling off you and when it does I hope you keep us updated with your progress. I'm proud of you! You inspire me to be more active! Thanks!

I confess that I've all but given up on trying to get as much protein as I should. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

I try and make sure I have protein in every meal' date=' but I"m so done with shakes... I try to get two cups of milk in per day, an egg or two, my work lunches usually have 10-18 grams of protein, and supper usually some left-over with protein in it. But I felt like I was force-feeding myself when I tried to get all the protein in.[/quote']

Me too! I drink 2 protein shakes a day and whatever I can eat in protein. Usually not a lot of food.

Ok Cecilia and Soccermom I just purchased the Zombie Run app. I'm not quite ready to use it yet but I'm going to work my way up to it. I'll say I. About 2 to 3 weeks I'll be ready. Thanks for sharing!

Ok Cecilia and Soccermom I just purchased the Zombie Run app. I'm not quite ready to use it yet but I'm going to work my way up to it. I'll say I. About 2 to 3 weeks I'll be ready. Thanks for sharing!

Lol if I can do it in the middle of the soccer complex you can too!!!! I do prefer the zombie 5K....at least the first week . it's goofy but then so am I!

Is there anyone in a size 2X who is interested in a pair of plain black' date=' just-above-the-knee compression shorts for running in? I will mail them to you. They are super comfortable and make running so much more, well, comfortable. Even if you're just starting a couch-to-5K program, you'll appreciate them![/quote']

I'm interested in the compression shorts!

Not weight loss lated but my 8 year old putting a corsage on our very special next door neighbor for prom tonight....too sweet not to share

Adorable! I understand enjoy every moment!

I had surgery yesterday and feel great! Walked around 3 times last night...a little pain on my left side.

I'm hoping to be like you. I have a pretty high tolerance to pain so I'm not really worried. Can you walk upright? My bed is high (18 inch mattress w 3 inch topper). And short legs. I'm a little worried I won't be able to get in and out of it on my own.

I'm hoping to be like you. I have a pretty high tolerance to pain so I'm not really worried. Can you walk upright? My bed is high (18 inch mattress w 3 inch topper). And short legs. I'm a little worried I won't be able to get in and out of it on my own.

Small step can help.... Sold in kid sections and most stores (furniture, etc).....

Hw 245; Pre-Op(RNY) 225.6; Surg Date 2/26; CW 198.4....GW 145

Watermelon' date=' cantaloupe, and strawberries, spinach salad, avocados, asparagus....this is what i crave now!!! I swear, for the first time in my life I could be a vegetarian.....talk about bad timing. I'm staring at the protein shakes right now trying to convince myself to go drink one....I'm only at about 45 for protein today. Bleh!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 221.6[/quote']

Oy!!! I know, I just want to eat fruit and salad... Might have to purchase some unflavored protein and make some fruit smoothies!!!

Ok Cecilia and Soccermom I just purchased the Zombie Run app. I'm not quite ready to use it yet but I'm going to work my way up to it. I'll say I. About 2 to 3 weeks I'll be ready. Thanks for sharing!

If you're new to running, definitely start with the Couch-to-5K Zombies, Run! app. It's a very slow and gentle transition from walking to running. Definitely doable!

A new milestone for me today, I'm under 190!! When the scales said 188 it almost didn't feel real. I'm so happy I made the decision to have surgery.

Surgery date 2/6/13, 224lbs, current weight 188, goal weight 130

A new milestone for me today' date=' I'm under 190!! When the scales said 188 it almost didn't feel real. I'm so happy I made the decision to have surgery.

Surgery date 2/6/13, 224lbs, current weight 188, goal weight 130[/quote']

Congratulations