New to Board--5 weeks post-op

Hi, Everyone! I had my Roux-en-Y laparascopically at OHSU five weeks ago and have lost 35 pounds. I started as a size 24 and am now an 18/20. I tried on a dress that was 1X (rather than 3X) and was amazed that it fit me! I am now almost at the point where my physician says its okay to begin serious aerobic exercise (at 6 weeks post-op) and am looking forward to that. Has anyone else begun to exercise, and how is it going? I have just ordered the New Whey Protein Bullets and can't wait to try them. I have been finding it rather difficult to get as much protein as required, and hate the thought of my hair falling out because I can't get it all in! Later, Heather Portland, OR

Congrats on the weight loss and the clothing changes. Jodell and I have had recent fun in trying on new sizes of clothes that wouldn't have fit in our dreams a couple months ago. We also bought some of the new whey. It has lots of protein, but is very thick kind of like cough syrup. Welcome to the board! --Dave

i think the trick with the bullets for me is to find the least amount of water poosible to mix them with to make them palatable so i can drink them relatively quick. i don't see how some people can drink them straight. blehhhhhh.

I just bought a few of these yesterday to try, thanks for the tip about the water, I have one with me here at work to get in at some point today. Before, I was doing the protien powder as a morning shake for breakfast, but got bored with the taste after about two weeks. I will let you know what I think about these so called magic bullets!! Georgeanne -46 lbs and 26.5 inches!!

Hi Heather. Good for you on your weight loss....wonderful. I am cleared to do any exercise that I choose. I must say though, I'm a liitle wary of participating in abdominal exercises. The thought kind of gives me the creeps...as if I might pull out my ligaments or something. Take Care And Continued Success~~ Diane