1 week out down 23 lbs.

I got weighed today and WOW, 23 lbs. I am under 300, which I have been on or over the edge of for the past 3 years. The most exciting part is that I know I will keep getting further away from that #. Tomorrow when everyone leaves for work and school I am going to try on some of my more snug fit clothes and hopefully see some improvement. I am so glad to have a change of menu this week, went from clear liquids to full liquids and know I have no problem getting my protein in. Now maybe I won't be as tired.

Congrats on your loss of 23 lbs! That is an amazing loss in just one week. It must be exciting to step on the scales and see those numbers go down, down, down. I hope some of those snug clothes fit you. Heck, they might already be too big! I am pre-op and on my second day of my pre-op 10 day liquid diet. It's going pretty good, better than I expected. Enjoy those full liquids. When do you get to move up to the next level...what is it soft or pureed? Keep losing and keep us posted! Sandi

My next stage is pureed, which I am so looking foward to. I did not have to do the pre-op liquid diet as many others have to, so that could be why the dramatic weight loss in 1 week, plus my BMI was just over 50. Good luck with your upcoming surgery date. Christine

Holy Camoley! Good for you!! I started at around 275 last Tuesday, had my surgery and I am down to 260 according to my scale at home...you know, as naked as can be, morning pee, etc. When I was weighed at the hospital on Tuesday night, after surgery, I was 275.4 with the gown and catheter. When I got there on Tuesday morning I was 274.2, so I don't know how accurate my scale is, or their scales for that matter!! But enough about me...Look at you, girl! I am so happy for you (and a little jealous of you ) (Just kidding about being jealous BTW ) and so proud of you, too! Best Wishes, Jacylyn

Don't sell your self short at a 15 lb loss. That is terrific ! I started at a BMI over 50 and did not have to do the pre liquid thing, so that could be what prompted the dramatic loss. I read your profile and have has similar food demons since the surgery. I spent a good portion of the weekend watching the travel channel where they traveled to the top pig out places, best burgers etc, talk about self loathing. Why did I torture myself? Good luck and keep up the good work. Christine

Great weight loss. Hey, go to the travel channel where the guy eats things that crawl just before being cooked.......yuck. I am on pureed with introduction of more solid foods a little at a time. I am six weeks out. I had tuna yesterday and today. I used to eat the whole can now...I have four more of my mini meals of tuna! It is not the white solid tuna...it is Bumble Bee Tuna Sensations Tomato and Basil. I love it and am so happy I can eat it again. I lost lots of weight prior to my surgery so it is coming off slower than you. Linda Oct 8 97=272 Oct 8 99=291 Mar 30 06=334 Apr 18 06=340 May 18 06 336.6 Jan 1 07=337.8 Mar 1 07=327.2 Apr 2 07=323 Jun 6 07=316.4 Aug 6 07=312.4 Oct 10 07=284.2 Jan 1 08= 263 Jan 6 08=259 Jan 9 08= 253.3 Jan 16 08= 247.3 Jan 23 08= 245.5 Jan 30 08= 243.7 Feb 6 08= 239.4 Feb 13 08= 231 currently 229.8 but hey wait til tomorrow morning when I satisfy my curiosity again...