I joined this when I first had my surgery 2/24/14 and got a lot of answers... I just wanted to let everyone know you can reach out to me if you have questions im 155 down and only have 30 pounds to go to goal

Jrotondella - do you mind me asking what your start weight and height was? Just trying to guess where I might be after I lose that much weight.

Everyone is different and I really listened to everything the doc said with no cheating... But I was 357 and now I am 200 at 5'7

I know that everyone is different but you are giving me hope that maybe I'll be able to wear a cute dress someday!! I'm starting 364 and I'm 5'9"/5'10" (everytime a different person measures, it's different lol.) Maybe I'll be able to ride roller coasters at the end of next summer! I'm from Ohio so we have Cedar Point just a few hours away. Last time I was there, it took two people to buckle the belt on one of the coasters. It was mortifying and I felt like everyone was staring at me so I haven't been back yet. Can't wait to change that! Thank you for sharing! So very much appreciated!

When is your surgery... I understand I couldn't even get on a roller coaster last year I left the park crying

My surgery is November 6. It happened to me probably nine years ago. I kept begging them to just let me off the ride and they kept saying that they could get it. Cedar Point is open until October. I don't think all the rides run but a lot do.

Ohhhh ok you'll definitely get on by summer! The first month you lose at least 30 pounds

You look amazing! Great job!

Premier protein shakes (Costco and elsewhere) taste better then muscle milk in my opinion.

My surgery is Oct 28th and I have been trying them all.

I do it for the 40 grams in only 12 oz I do nothing for taste that's how I got fat... That being said the pro series doesn't taste bad I like it

Jrontondella you look great. Congratulations on all your weight loss. My surgery is November 4th and I can't wait for it to get here. Cardiac clearance this Tuesday and then all my testing is done. Already have insurance approval just waiting on my date to get here. Can't wait to be on the losers bench. Keep up the great work you're an inspiration to all of us who have surgery coming up

Awe your going to do great! Mind over matter and listen to everything your doctor says!

So much for the advice. It's going to be tough but I think I'm up for the challenge.

I meant to say thanks so much for the advice ... Oops

@@jrotondella Congrats on all of your success! Your pictures are fabulous.

I am about 3 months post op now and have lost abut 75 lbs. so far. My only problems is food getting stuck. I guess from eating too fast or taking too big of bites. Even though I thought I was eating slow and taking small bites I have the problem pretty often. (about once a week) Any suggestions? Do you eat a lot of meat or mainly get the Protein from shakes.

@@Beni I also prefer the Premier Protein Shakes from costco. They taste great and have a lot of protein. I've recently switched to a whey isolate protein that has no carbs/sugars with 27 grams of protein in a little scoop and only 130 calories. The taste is really good too.

Hi! Yea everyone's taste is different and I had stomach issues with a lot of other shakes so when I found one that worked I stuck with it... That being said I didn't eat at 3 months yet, I think I only had low fat cheese at that point lol... I don't eat meat yet, and anything I do eat I make sure I chew til there are no chunks... You can eat with baby forks and spoons too