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Med1862    41

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I bought a weight watchers scale today. I'm pretty annoyed by it. I weighed myself in three different spots and got three different results. All are within a few pounds' date=' so I have no idea which one is correct. I think I'm going to take it back tomorrow.

Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199[/quote']

I used to have the same issue and it was very frustrating. I did my research and spent the extra money and bought a Tanita brand scale and its great, worth the money and consistent.

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ponchik    77

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Uneven floor and the flooring material can affect the result as well. Pick one spot, make sure floor is even and as hard as possible and check your weight there couple days in a row, if it is still fluctuating too much... Return. I got live smart scale you don't need to tap and I am very pleased with it.

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SueC1    27

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Thanks Med and Ponchik. I thought being on a wood floor, I was okay, but I tried in two different spots. I usually weigh in the bathroom, but I know we need new flooring there. I see the surgeon tomorrow so I will try and find a spot soon enough and hopefully it is very close to doctor scale!

Start weight 224, Surgery weight 205, Current weight 199

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TaraBear86    7

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Hello everyone! This is my first post on here and I figured I'd start by posting in this thread first as I am also a September Post-Op! I had my surgery 9/5/13 so I am about 3 weeks post op now. I have already lost 30 pounds since surgery but have not weighed this week to see if I have lost any more yet. Recovery has been easy for the most part but I've had my ups and downs. My main struggle has been with nausea (any tips or tricks to help it is greatly welcomed! Lol!). Another struggle I have been having is getting my fluids and Protein in every day! I have yet to find a Protein shake that I can tolerate! The only "protein shake" I have tried that I can handle is the Body by Vi shakes. They are 12 grams of Protein and with a Cup of 1% Milk that adds another 9 grams so 22 grams per serving. I know these shakes probably aren't the best option but it's all I can handle! What kind of Protein Shakes does everyone drink and/or like?? I'm happy to find this forum so I can connect with fellow "losers" and finally feel like I can talk to people that understand!! :-)

Start Weight: 425 lbs, Surgery Weight: 410 lbs, Current Weight: 380 lbs.

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ShineBright724    70

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Hello everyone! This is my first post on here and I figured I'd start by posting in this thread first as I am also a September Post-Op! I had my surgery 9/5/13 so I am about 3 weeks post op now. I have already lost 30 pounds since surgery but have not weighed this week to see if I have lost any more yet. Recovery has been easy for the most part but I've had my ups and downs. My main struggle has been with nausea (any tips or tricks to help it is greatly welcomed! Lol!). Another struggle I have been having is getting my fluids and Protein in every day! I have yet to find a Protein shake that I can tolerate! The only "protein shake" I have tried that I can handle is the Body by Vi shakes. They are 12 grams of Protein and with a Cup of 1% Milk that adds another 9 grams so 22 grams per serving. I know these shakes probably aren't the best option but it's all I can handle! What kind of Protein Shakes does everyone drink and/or like?? I'm happy to find this forum so I can connect with fellow "losers" and finally feel like I can talk to people that understand!! :-) Start Weight: 425 lbs' date=' Surgery Weight: 410 lbs, Current Weight: 380 lbs.[/quote']

Tara welcome! First congrats on the progress! I too am experimenting with shakes I have ViSalus samples and unjury samples. I really like the Atkins advantage ready to drink shakes but there only 15 grams of protein and pricey. But I like the taste so I might stick with those until I figure something else out. I do have the syn

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ShineBright724    70

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Sorry, I do have Syntrax Nectar Roadside Lemonade Protein Powder that I got from Vitamin Shoppe and you just add Water to it but it's a little too sweet tasting for me.

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TaraBear86    7

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Thank you Shine! Yes I too liked the AdvantEdge shakes before surgery but now they do not agree with me at all! My main problem is that before surgery I could just chug the Protein Shake and get it over with! Now I can't do that so the taste gets to me! Lol!! I will have to look into the brands that you mentioned and see if I can get some samples and try them out! Hope your having a great day! :-)

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shanell34    0

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Congratulations ....I can't wait for my big day

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TaraBear86    7

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Congratulations ....I can't wait for my big day

Good Luck!!! I'm only 3 weeks out so I can't say much but my recovery went pretty smoothly for the most part! Only thing I struggled with was nausea and occasional discomfort! :-)

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srofe5    56

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Ensure makes a shake that is 27 grams of protien and only 3 grams of sugar. It tastes great. It is kind of pricey but so much protien. Also, I like boost. You have to be careful because many of the boost are high in suger. They have one that is 16 grams of protien and 4 grams of sugar. It is only half the size of the Ensure. It is also pricey. Tastes delicious though. Good luck.

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TaraBear86    7

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Yeah I was wondering about ensure and boost! I will have to get some and try it and see if I can tolerate it! If only I could still chug everything I'd be just fine! lol!!!

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BroJoe    28

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Unjury chocolate splendor has the consistency of chocolate milk rather than a thick shake. Made with skim milk, 8 oz has 29 grams protein... So i find it the easiest way to get the Protein in without having to have bigger thicker shakes. I think it tastes like quik! Very good

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TaraBear86    7

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I have had the Unjury shakes before. I agree it tastes like chocolate Milk but not as sweet. I have not tried that brand since my surgery, I just had samples, so I am unsure if I will still like the taste or not. I will have to see if I can get some more samples!

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TaraBear86    7

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So it has been a little over a month since my surgery now. I am down 59 pounds so far! Here is my first comparison photo, figured I would share it with everyone. :-)

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xiomara8868    101

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Wow.. Tara yeah we see the difference... congrats.. Can I ask what date was your surgery and what are u eating for the diet? I need some ideas :)

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      Soooo I am coming to a realization
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