Great idea! I forgot about that one.

I buy the south beach diet wrap kits and eat the chicken out of them. It is really moist and easy to chew. Baked Tilapia is really easy to eat too. I put seasoning on the filet and broil it in the oven. It is really moist and easy to eat too.

I am 7 weeks out and have lost 51 pounds.  I started at a size 22 and am down to a 16.  The one thing I have really been struggling with is exercise.  I want to and I ususally have every intention of doing it but am still really tired all the time.  Some days are better than others and I will be overflowing with energy and somedays(like this whole weekend) has been me ready to fall asleep if I sit still for too long.  On the positive side, I have been getting a lot more male attention( I am doing my best to not let it go to my head) and family that hasn't seen me since before my surgery say they hardly recognize me.  Food wise, I have been trying to stay proactive.  I am a single mom and I try to prepare a weeks worth of food in advance so that I am not making bad decisions for when I should be eating.  I was having some trouble with food getting stuck and vomiting but I think I have it under control now.  A couple things that have saved my sanity though have been light orange juice( I craved the golly out of oj after my surgery and sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do)  Wendy's chili, taco seasoning, balsamic vinegarette, and cheese.  I have been in love with the balsamic vinegarette for all things chicken and who doesnt love a little added low fat cheese for flavor and protein?  As far as water, water itself upsets my pouch but flavors like crystal light, propel, stuff like that do ok, I just make sure I carry something with me at all times.  I know I don't get all my protein in like I should but the bariatric nurse even said that right now she is more concerned about my fluid intake. I hope everyone else is doing well and as far as would I do this again...in a heartbeat.  I may have some trials now but I already feel like a new person and I am quickly becoming the person I should have been for a long time...the person that was hiding behind the food and the fat.

I am not allowed to have salads until 6 months out. I wish I could have them. I really miss having a salad with grilled chicken on it.
Emily

I am averaging 800 cals\day with 40% from protein. The nut said that is right were I should be. Last month I was only at 600 and had to go to bed immediatly after work because I was so weak. The 200 cal made a big difference! Still lost 20 lbs this month!