Unfortunately, or fortunately, I need to do laundry. No clean clothes so I went to my closet to try on a pair of jeans I've had for a year and they didn't even fit over my hips. Today when I put then on they were loose! I was so happy and amazed! I'm not going to lie...I cried a little. I'm 20 days post op and planning my pureed foods menu that begins tomorrow (I can't wait!) I was feeling a bit discouraged for a couple of days, thinking how could I not lose any weight since I can't eat anything but 600 calories and 60 grams of protein each day. But this morning I got the prize! Fitting into smaller clothes. Eyes on the prize!!!

Shannon45, That's awesome news .. I'm 20days post op myself. I've managed to lose 21lbs & I'm thrilled I'll be glad when my incision sites aren't as tender & I can move without feeling like I'm ripping my tummy .. I'm still struggling with my protein intake

Great news ladies!

Thank you friends! MisR I have hard the hardest time with the protein shakes. I've tried several. I don't know where you live but Lucerne (I bought at Safeway) has single sized protein shakes in their milk case. The light version is 180 calories and 21 grams of protein. My nutritionist told me about them. They have 20 grams of sugar so I dilute them half and half. Full strength may be too much. They don't have that medicine/protein taste so I've been on those the last few days and can get them down a lot easier. I'll keep them on hand for quick grab and go nutrition. Hang in there!!

Hey ladies congratulations on such great progress! That first time you try on clothes you could not get into before is so darn motivating!

In terms of Protein drinks that don't suck, have you tried the Premier Protein shakes they sell at costco or SAMs? chocolate is actually the best. 30 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar. I have tried so many and it is the only kind I can tolerate. I have spent a lot of Monet on powders. Ugh!

Good luck to you!

Shannon,

Doesn't that feel great? You are doing so good. Prepare for when these jeans are way to big! Have to go shopping. Happy holidays to you.

How exciting! Congratulations!