The first few October guys and gals will be joining the losers' bench today! Please let us know how you are doing as soon as you feel up to it. I'm joining you tomorrow. :-)

Molly (10/2/13)

We're almost 3 months post-op. Let's share our progress! Here are my photos of before and now. The side by side is July 2013 and a week ago. The other was my 50th b-day present (necklace) from my dear husband last Thursday. Molly

Wow Molly u look awesome!! Keep up the great work!!! Happy New Year! I'll do my photos later when I get a chance

Good Job Molly!!

I will be 3 months out next week. Holidays have been hard...hit a stall but overall happy with results so far...52 pounds. Planning to start going to gym so hopefully that will help start loss back up.

Looking good Imgriego!

Edited December 30, 201312 yr by DevilBlueDress

I was wondering. I seem to be having some complications post op, and was wondering if others are experiencing the same? I have had a UTI for 2 months now, and two rounds of antibiotics. I also now have a bad yeast infection in my mouth and you know where due to antibiotics. I have a kidney infect due to the UTI, and am now having gall bladder attacks. I am so tired of this, I am regretting my choice, however I feel the surgery only helped to get these comlkications, and not necessarily caused them directly . I mean my weight loss of 50 lbs before surgery could have led to gall bladder problems...... or I guess I needed to vent on that stuff, and after babbling I realized WHAT I really wanted to say hehehe. What are different ways you get your protein in. I cannot stomach shakes and I need to get in 90g of protein per day. I try to get shakes in, but my stomach feels ill afterwards. Wow I am being whiney today lol. I think my answer is to buck up and quit whining lol. I do after all want to be successful lol Thanks for the rant . You are all awesome! I tried ranting on a race book page and there was no support only judgemental people. I don't need that right now hehe.

Have you tried Isopure protein drinks? They are kind of like Gatorade. A 20 oz bottle has 40g of protein.

I will be 3 months out next week. Holidays have been hard...hit a stall but overall happy with results so far...52 pounds. Planning to start going to gym so hopefully that will help start loss back up.

Wow u look great!!! I too hit a big stall at 42/43 pounds but then I cheated a little on Christmas Day and I think maybe that helped a little. Down 45 pounds today! I need my boy toy to take a pic of me today then I'll post my pics . Love seeing all the photos everyone!!!!

What is the name of the Protein bars?

The Name of the Protein Bars is : PURE PROTEIN. The box was around $17.00 and it contains 36 bars. Each bar is 200 calories, has less than 2g of sugar, and 20grams of protein. It has a little more carbs than I would like, but when I feel like I just can't stomach another Protein shake, these are GREAT. The box comes with the following 3 flavors: chocolate Deluxe, Chocolate Peanut Carmel, and Chocolate Peanut Butter.

I found some Protein bars at SAMS CLUB that have 20 grams of protein and less than 2 g of sugar. I have one every morning for Breakfast. They have a pretty good flavor and are even better frozen. Before surgery I was drinking the whey Protein powder with skim milk, but I can NOT tolerate it after surgery. It makes me feel sick every time. Tried it with Soy milk, and still felt sick.

Do those protein bars have nuts in them??

Yes, some of the bars do contain some nuts.

Yes, some of the bars do contain some nuts.

Thanks!!! I can't have nuts til I'm 6 months out so April . Same with corn and popcorn. Thanks for the info tho!!! I will def be sick of these damn shakes by then!!!!!!!!!!! Ugh

Ok here's my pics. 45 pounds down from October 16th surgery date. A friend of mine is having the sleeve done in January and her counselor told her to do a lot of side by side pics instead of relying on the mirror. It's very strange when looking in the mirror I don't see 45 pounds gone!! I have heard many people in my support groups say that and I thought they were crazy but I know exactly what they mean now!!!

Im not real happy about my ladies shrinking. I wish they would stay the size they are now, 36C from tight 40D, but a friend of mine who lost 100 pounds says she is an A cup now :-/ Well I will enjoy my new Victoria Secret bra for as long as I can :-)

Ok here's my pics. 45 pounds down from October 16th surgery date. A friend of mine is having the sleeve done in January and her counselor told her to do a lot of side by side pics instead of relying on the mirror. It's very strange when looking in the mirror I don't see 45 pounds gone!! I have heard many people in my support groups say that and I thought they were crazy but I know exactly what they mean now!!!

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Ok here's my pics. 45 pounds down from October 16th surgery date. A friend of mine is having the sleeve done in January and her counselor told her to do a lot of side by side pics instead of relying on the mirror. It's very strange when looking in the mirror I don't see 45 pounds gone!! I have heard many people in my support groups say that and I thought they were crazy but I know exactly what they mean now!!!

Angie-way to go! You look fab. Your smile says it all.

Imgriego- so far I'm down to a 42D from a 46DD. When I was thin, I was a. 36C, so I figure there is still a lot of shrinking yet to happen. It just seems to be the body part that shrinking the quickest.

Molly

Awwww I'm so sorry u r having all these issues!! I haven't had any if these. What does your doc say about it all?? Is this normal?? Don't be tired of venting! U have to vent especially with everything u r goin through! I can barely get the shakes down too but I don't know of any other way to get Protein in. Can u drink skim milk? 8 ounces is an easy 8g. I also found these cute protein shots at walmart that are awful but they are only 3 ounces and they have 26g of protein. Have u tried any protein powders? Idk if u can snack or not but there r protein bars but watch the sugars. I can't snack so I can't have any of those unless I include it in my 2 ounce meal but I would rather have meat or a veggie!! Hang in there girl!!

That is a great idea! I never even thought of protein bars!! Protein Shakes are harder, I am ok with unjury, but cannot stomach them each day. I hate drinking protein, SO I will have to get a bit more creative. My new years resolution!

I am so grateful to everyone here, ???? (that is a heart in case it come up weird)

Also to add to the other great photos, I am 2 months out tomorrow (halloween surgery)

I am down a total of 88lbs. 50 prior to surgery, and 38 in 2 months. I cannot complain at that!

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That is a great idea! I never even thought of protein bars!! Protein shakes are harder, I am ok with unjury, but cannot stomach them each day. I hate drinking protein, SO I will have to get a bit more creative. My new years resolution! I am so grateful to everyone here, ddc96 (that is a heart in case it come up weird) Also to add to the other great photos, I am 2 months out tomorrow (halloween surgery) I am down a total of 88lbs. 50 prior to surgery, and 38 in 2 months. I cannot complain at that!

Holy moly!!! U look amazing girl!!!!! WOW!!!! Congrats!!! Keep up whatever u r doing!!!!!!!