If you are scheduled for surgery in March, start sharing those dates. Make some friends with people who are having surgery on the same day

2 hours ago, Mjm84 said:

End of week one. First few days behind on fluids and Protein but have hit goal last 3 days. Jumped on scale this morning and down 12lbs. SW was 261. So far so good. Only downside is another week of liquids to go.

Great job! Week one is TOUGH! I have one more day of liquids and I can finally get some soft foods. You'll get through the second week. I thought I couldn't and then I was like why did I do this?! It's still hard but it gets a little easier so you got this!

If you get tired of protein shakes, switch to another brand because their flavor would be a little different. I had Unjury and I was losing my mind. I was so done with the taste so I got Isopure which has 40g protein in one bottle and so many flavors! Also, GNC lean 25 is great too.

Hi all. I’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing a “filmy” feeling and taste in your mouth. I’m getting my water in, but I wake up every morning with a sweet (and not in a good way) coated feeling in my mouth. There have been times throughout the day that I get the same sensation. Kind of icky....

On 04/16/2019 at 17:25, BariatricBarb said:

Hi all. I’m wondering if anyone else is experiencing a “filmy” feeling and taste in your mouth. I’m getting my Water in, but I wake up every morning with a sweet (and not in a good way) coated feeling in my mouth. There have been times throughout the day that I get the same sensation. Kind of icky....

I haven’t experienced this...could it be any vitamins you’re taking?

On 04/16/2019 at 16:26, jazzyj13 said:

I haven’t experienced this...could it be any Vitamins you’re taking?

Maybe... I hadn’t thought of the vitamins. I’m taking so many... Maybe I’ll go find sample bottles of mouthwash to see if I can find one that helps.

So back in Jan with my WI with the dr I was 297. I’m at 258 right now. Lowest was 257. I dropped 15 lbs before my surgery on March 11th, and now another 24/25. (Depending on what day). How is everyone else doing?

Hey Barb I have the same issue with waking up with a dry mouth. I leave water by my bed but I think I just need to increase my intake. It could also be some of the medication but I’m not sure.

3 hours ago, Alikiinz said:

So back in Jan with my WI with the dr I was 297. I’m at 258 right now. Lowest was 257. I dropped 15 lbs before my surgery on March 11th, and now another 24/25. (Depending on what day). How is everyone else doing?

When I started about 6 months ago, I was 277 (highest 285). Morning of surgery (also 3/11) I was 248.8. Today I'm 229, almost 20 down. Feeling good. Wish it were going a little faster. But slow and steady.

You're doing great! Congratulations! I'm at week 4 post OP and have only lost 13 lbs since the surgery.

I’m 6 weeks and already lost 40 pounds. Congrats everyone

Congrats to all the Marcher’s on your losses! I am 4.5 weeks post op, but haven’t weighed since my follow up April 9th. I was about 22 lbs down then. I’m back in the gym and back running again, so definitely feeling great!

Wednesday was my 4 week surgiversary ? I had my surgery on Wed, March 20th. Down 17 lbs since surgery. I been walking at least 6 miles a day every day hoping it will help speed along progress ? my next goal is to run a little and start with light weights since the doctor moved me from 15 lbs restriction to 30 lbs! Whoo hoo! We got this!

Oh also, I do get the filmy mouth feeling as well, but I’ve been blaming it on the protein powder from the protein drinks.

Official 6 week weigh-in at Dr office. Down 20 lbs since day of surgery!

Congratulations!!

16 minutes ago, NeedsTheBeach said:

Official 6 week weigh-in at Dr office. Down 20 lbs since day of surgery!

You are doing great!!!! Congrats on all your hard work. IT IS PAYING OFF!!!