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ShineBright724    70

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I drink one a day as well' date=' it's call Xtreme smoothie, it's really good, 11 oz 35 gram of Protein, plus Vitamins and minerals, it's kind of expensive, around 32 for a twelve pack.[/quote']

Where do you get this protein?

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Mel3620    299

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you look very nice' date=' keep up the good work.[/quote']

Thank you!

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YoColeFleet    246

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Where do you get this Protein?
i get it from a health food store in my area that caters to Bariatric patients, you can also buy it online.

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futuremrsparker    288

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Struggling tonight... I've been dealing with exhaustion (and I KNOW its because I've been lacking in protein), well.. Needless to say, I gained 5 lbs!! Ugh. So discouraging. So today I got back on the wagon and have had 93 grams of Protein today and did a "Couch to 5k" work out.

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aba9903    35

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So far I've had an ok week. (I hope I don't regret saying that!) I'm looking forward to starting my new job in pediatric orthopedics on Monday and moving in the next week or two. Hope things keep moving forward. Both Bari doc and uro said to wait everything out, they think I'm on the up and up! Needing some prayers just in case!

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aba9903    35

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Struggling tonight... I've been dealing with exhaustion (and I KNOW its because I've been lacking in protein)' date=' well.. Needless to say, I gained 5 lbs!! Ugh. So discouraging. So today I got back on the wagon and have had 93 grams of Protein today and did a "Couch to 5k" work out.[/quote']

I know the feeling! Chin up darling!

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momma_doe    50

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Struggling tonight... I've been dealing with exhaustion (and I KNOW its because I've been lacking in protein)' date=' well.. Needless to say, I gained 5 lbs!! Ugh. So discouraging. So today I got back on the wagon and have had 93 grams of Protein today and did a "Couch to 5k" work out.[/quote']

Don't you worry about those 5 pounds, you either were retaining Water or were standing abnormally on the scale. Water water water. You'll be a ok and we're all right here with you! We can do this!

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Weight Warrior    445

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I took a new picture this morning to try and lift my spirits since the scale is not moving.

Mel,

You look fantastic!!!!

Have a high protien,lowfat, low carb zero taste treat on me :-)

Keep up the great work. are you sure the scale is functional. screw that scale this picture tells the true story.

Have a great night!

RJ

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Mel3620    299

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I love how you make me smile, RJ!!!

Thanks so much! I am feeling much better tonight. I sent my picture to my sin who is away at college and he wS in shock! It made my day!

And.... scales be damned!

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futuremrsparker    288

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My lack of Protein is catching up to me in more ways than one... This is just from combing my hair after my shower tonight...

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Rhyzell    70

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My lack of Protein is catching up to me in more ways than one... This is just from combing my hair after my shower tonight...

I'm with you on the Hair loss thing. I swear I could make a carpet out of all I've dropped!

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Rhyzell    70

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OK folks.... I get at least 80 and up to 100 grams of Protein a day. I take my one a day plus my calcium citrate, zinc, Biotin, folic acid, B multi, gall stone meds and last cholesterol med (which may stop soon) and I'm still exhausted. I seem to need more sleep now than before and I'm 83 lbs lighter than I was on Jan. 1. WHHHYYYYYYY?

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momma_doe    50

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My lack of Protein is catching up to me in more ways than one... This is just from combing my hair after my shower tonight...

Mine too so I've been researching. Hair loss is common 3-4 months after ANY major surgery, our bodies are just recovering and it somehow shows itself in the keratin hair follicles. About 6 articles I read all said it is completely normal and will return to normal after about 6 months from surgery with a normal diet (which means focus on protein, Water, and green vegetables plus a good Multivitamin with zinc). Which all made me feel better!

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Pr1ncessJulee    116

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I took a new picture this morning to try and lift my spirits since the scale is not moving.

Mel....you're tiny!

Preop weight 389 current weight 304...that's 85 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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Pr1ncessJulee    116

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I interviewed for a new position at my job today (a promotion). It felt incredible to fit all the way in the chair. I was able to focus on the questions instead of wondering if the chair was about to break from under me. I gave a great interview and feel hopeful of the results.

Preop weight 389 current weight 304...that's 85 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13

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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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      Three months and four days ago... I was in Costa Rica having a life changing surgery! Yesterday we had a followup visit with Dr. Esmeral via video chat and this morning my middle number changed.  I'm down 47lbs and two pants sizes. I can wear a Large tshirt for the first time in like... 14 years! Woot!! Everything is going great. I have zero regrets. I went down to the riverwalk with a friend and walked 2 miles on Monday without even getting fatigued. And no more snoring or chugging pickle juice for crazy leg cramps! I need to go to the gym more... I'm making new shirts next week so that will motivate me. LOL But I'm also just not as TIRED all the time! I have a LONG way to go...but seeing the progress on the scales and in the mirror is a huge motivator!! Thank you all for cheering me on and supporting me!!
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