Yet another Kathy-initiated Maysters poll!

How far out from surgery are you? How are you feeling? Any food or eating issues? Any medical issues related to the surgery? Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Least favorite protein supplement? What are you doing for exercise? Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far?

How far out from surgery are you? It'll be 11 weeks on Friday. How are you feeling? Just plain terrific. Any food or eating issues? No. Any medical issues related to the surgery? No. Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? I just had some fresh beef bologna...it was awesome. LOL! Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? I had some lactose issues early post-op but those appear to be gone. I had terrible gas pains from some movie popcorn - my first attempt at trying a few morsels so I'm skipping it. Think I had some dumping symptoms (or so my surgeon said) from a high protein, low carb cereal...had pouch and intestinal pains for a while after eating. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Nectar Lemon Tea made with filtered or spring water and ice cubes. Least favorite protein supplement? Don't like the pre-made bottled stuff - Isopure. Nope, not for me! What are you doing for exercise? I'm walking/jogging a few times a week. Need to be more regular with that. Right now I'm doing physical therapy 3 times a week for my back (had back surgery in May and still have some residual nerve pain in my right leg). And I do sit-ups, push-ups and upper body stuff at home with 5 lb weights. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? My weight loss is fairly slow. 8.5 lbs the second month and I believe 3 so far this month. One big issue for me is that if I eat carbs (not many) the scale jumps up. What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Fitting back into my size 16 stretch jeans.

How far out from surgery are you? 10 weeks today!! How are you feeling? Right now? A little sickish, but overall I'm fantastic! Any food or eating issues? Just sugar in large quantities, nothing other than that. Any medical issues related to the surgery? Nope! Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Cottage cheese! Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Mushrooms Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? I love the LUNA protein bars in Smores. Least favorite protein supplement? Any of the Nectar mixes... What are you doing for exercise? I do Abs of Steel every night and am trying to get a regular routine at the gym, but I might start doing these workout DVD's instead. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? Just that I didn't do it sooner!! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? There have been many! When my fiance hugged me, was able to put his arms all the way around me w/room to spare....Wearing clothes I haven't worn in years....Seeing peoples reactions to the weight loss....But most of all...How I feel about myself is the greatest WOW moment...Realizing that I have confidence and am proud of being me is the best! ~*Becky*~ May 17th, 2005 -60lbs!!

How far out from surgery are you? 12 weeks tomorrow How are you feeling? Great overall...although I have some bad days. Any food or eating issues? Yep. I can't. I get one solid meal per day because I haven't tolerated solid foods well at all. Soft foods fine, solid foods, not so much. I get . So...two liquid meals per day for me. Any medical issues related to the surgery? Stricture. 3 dilitations. Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? string cheese, beans, SF popsicles. Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? cottage cheese (I used to love it!) Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Nectar Lemon Tea mixed with Crystal Lite Lemonade. Tastes like sweetened lemon sun tea (a bit thicker...but same taste). I like the pre-mixed Isopure. It's a little sweet, but I water it down sometimes. Least favorite protein supplement? Nectar berry mixes. What are you doing for exercise? Walking 1.5-2 miles each morning, and then doing 20 minutes of exercise bike, then 20-25 minutes of resistence and weight training on my lunch breaks. Walk everywhere on weekends (to library, to grocery, etc). Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? That I can't eat! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? My weight loss in general. It's been a great trip!

How far out from surgery are you? 10 weeks How are you feeling? Great Any food or eating issues? Nope Any medical issues related to the surgery? Nope Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Cottage cheese (never cared for it much before.) Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Cauliflower Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Isopure Zero carb creamy vanilla (I like to make a frozen blueberry, frozen banana, yogurt shake with it.) Least favorite protein supplement? Isopure Prepared Protein drinks...too much of an after taste! What are you doing for exercise? Walking and swimming. Have only been doing it 3 times a week, want to increase this to 5 times. I'm not released for any weights or ab work for 3 more weeks. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? No. It has went much better than I had anticipated. I feel very fortunate! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Fitting in theatre seats with no problems! Lori 384/323.5/170

How far out from surgery are you? 3 months tomorrow How are you feeling? Mostly pretty good - still feeling lazy sometimes Any food or eating issues? Lactose intolerant - sometimes chicken is hard Any medical issues related to the surgery? Still have reflux - just no acid associated with it! Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? CHEESE!!!!!!! Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Chicken is sometimes hard and can't tolerate lactose Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Vanilla, it's so flexible - I can add any kind of fruit to it. Least favorite protein supplement? Dunno - I only do the ones I like, LOL! What are you doing for exercise? Walking mostly, but occasionally go to the gym and do the bike and weights. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? I thought I'd have more energy than I do. I also thought I'd be raring to go to the gym everyday, but it's not happening. What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Mostly hubby's comments. He has only seen me heavy (we married when I was 300 pounds - and I have only briefly been below 300 once since we married) and he's really enjoying seeing my emerging curves, and he loves being able to hold me closer when we hug.

How far out from surgery are you? Almost 3 months How are you feeling? Better than a month ago!! Any food or eating issues? Still catch myself snacking without really feeling hungry Any medical issues related to the surgery? Nope. Praise God. Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Crackers with different spreads. (naughty i know) Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Anything too greasy, especially fast food grease. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Unjury vanilla. Put it in the blender with 8oz of 2% milk...love it. Least favorite protein supplement? Kroger brand...blah!!! What are you doing for exercise? Walking everyday, bicycling a****erfront Park......sex......(hee hee) Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? Wish some of the hanging skin would magically fall off too!! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? how fast I keep running out of clothes that use to fit tight just 3 months ago!!!!

How far out from surgery are you? 10 Weeks How are you feeling? I feel great most of the time. I sometimes have days that I feel tired. Any food or eating issues? Still have to focus on eating slow - especially w/my hubby - he eats fast and without realizing it, I sometimes catch myself trying to keep up with him. So I have to watch myself. Any medical issues related to the surgery? I'm not sure. I had pleurisy when I left the hospital. I often get winded while climbing stairs, or walking inclines, but I can walk 5 miles straight with no problems. I see my Dr. next week, need to discuss that. Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Cottage cheese (onion & chive - on rosemary olive oil triscuits! mmmm!). Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Roast beef & pasta. Stuck stuck stuck! I gave up pasta forever - it just goes down too easy, and before you know it - OUCH! Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? I like IDS Belgian Chocolate mixed with water and Fuzzy Navel Nectar mixed with water - I never get tired of those two! Least favorite protein supplement? Liquid Isopure - disgusting! What are you doing for exercise? Walking 3-4 times a week (3-5 miles at a time). Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? Not a thing - no disappointments here! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Had a few of them, but I really think it has to be the surprises of finding that I fit into a smaller size - again! Clothes that I wore 10 weeks ago I have already given away, now I am almost ready to give another set away!

how far out from surgery are you? Monday was 12 weeks how are you feeling? I feel great for the most part any food or eating issues? None yet thank god any medical issues related to the surgery? No favorite foods now that you are post op? egg beaters(was never much of an egg eater) least favorite foods- cottage cheese! yuck favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it?2 scoops Unjury chocolate with skim milk, some ice cubes, 1tbsp of decaf instant coffee, one packet of splenda all blended up and wa la, a mocha shake. least favorite protein supplement- atkins advantage shakes what are you doing for exercise? on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays I alternate walking/running on the treadmill for 45 minutes(you should see how drenched I am with sweat when Im done but man it feels so good) are you dissapointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? I thought I would lose more than I have and I didnt know that I would ever have to worry about constipation so much but Im making it, one day at a time what has been your greatest wow moment thus far? I work in a grocery store and had told a lot of my customers that I was having the surgery so now when they come in they go on and on about how great I look and how happy they are for me. I recently bought some new clothes since all my clothes were just hanging on me and I was beginning to look like a bum and was so happy when I could fit into a size 18.

How far out from surgery are you? ~ 10 Weeks today! How are you feeling? ~ Wonderful! Any food or eating issues?~ Not as long as I remember to chew my food... Any medical issues related to the surgery? ~ Nada Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? ~ Shrimp! Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? ~Red meat. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? ~ Nectar, Iced Tea or Lemonade, mixed with Crystal LIght Least favorite protein supplement? ~ Just about anything milk-based What are you doing for exercise? ~ 45-60 minutes cardio (treadmill and stationary bike) 3-4 times a week, nautilus equipment 3 times a week Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? ~ Wish I were done! No, really, wish I were losing more sizes. What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? ~Getting into a pair of size 20 jeans that I haven't worn for so long their almost back IN style!