Yet another Kathy-initiated Maysters poll!

*Almost 12 weeks post-op *Most of the time I'm feeling wonderful! Today I've been a little nauseous *No medical issues *Favorite foods - filet mignon (medium), shrimp *Least Fav - protein shakes, tried 'em all but only drink them if I have to *exercise - usually walk a few times a week, free weights/arms at home, crunches *disappoinments: that I didn't do this any sooner *Wow moments: I'm getting a lot of them. All my skinny clothes fit and it's weird to think it won't be long that I'll have to buy newer ones. Today I went back to school to get my classroom ready and I have NOT seen any of the faculty/team since last summer. They were floored and just coudlnt' believe how I loo****ep thinking to myself, "Wow, and I've only lost 50 pounds!" Thanks for the fun questions.

How far out from surgery are you? Almost 12 weeks How are you feeling?Normal finally! Any food or eating issues?Not lately, knocks on wood Any medical issues related to the surgery? 3 EGD's (scopes) Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op?Claussen Baby Dills Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Most meat especially Pork, chicken, and tuna. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Carb milk with carnation sugar free instant breakfast, love the strawberry Least favorite protein supplement? Carbolite, someone told me it was great bought a bunch before surgery yuck! What are you doing for exercise?Going to the pool! Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? Saggy skin, ughhh! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Getting into the "plier" jeans!

"Plier Jeans!" That's what my son calls them, too. When he was about 6, he walked in on me laying on my bed, with a pair of pliers, trying to pull up my zipper on my jeans... Ever since then, he always asks me "Are those 'plier jeans'?"

How far out from surgery are you? 3 months on the 9th How are you feeling? Pretty darn good! Any food or eating issues? Since I'm not hungry, I forget to eat. That's a wonderful change! Getting in all of my protein, water and vitamins. Any medical issues related to the surgery? Ulcer that's healing, and a Vitamin K deficiency Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? I love Carb freedom Yogurt smoothies, South beach high-protein cereal type bars, Low Carb Slim Fast, and grilled chicken Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Eggs, and Pizza (tried last night and got sick) Least favorite protein supplement? I don't really care for any except for the Slim Fast low carb shakes What are you doing for exercise? Not enough.lol I walk most evenings, park further away when shopping, walk at the local mall, use my treadmill and try to lift weights at least 2x a week. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? No, not really. I'm thrilled with it! What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? I hadn't been to my son's playgroup since surgery, so when I showed up last week, some of the mothers didn't recognize me! I loved it! Also, while shopping for a dress for a funeral recently I bought a size 14!!! I haven't been in that size in a LONG LONG time!! Take care, Ashleigh -50 lbs since surgery!!!

How far out from surgery are you? - 10 weeks How are you feeling? - Good. Any food or eating issues? - I cannot eat more than 1.5 ounces of dense protein (i.e. chicken or fish) at a time; otherwise, I will get too full and vomit. I still cannot tolerate fruit Any medical issues related to the surgery? - not really. Lots and lots of gas and diarrhea, and I tire very easily. Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Piping hot clear chicken broth (feels soooo good in my pouch!) Nice soft, flaky fish melted cheddar on melba toast or crackers Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? - Pasta makes me sick and herbal teas are disgusting. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? - Canned Atkins shakes, but they make me sick sometimes. I jsut add a bit of strawberry extract to a vanille shake and it's delicious! Least favorite protein supplement? - everything else. What are you doing for exercise? - I workout 6 days per week - either 50 minutes of cardio or 30 minutes of cardio and 20 minutes of weight training. Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? - I am extremely grateful for the weight I've lost overall. I hope to be emerging from a stall that lasted nearly three weeks. Although I've lost 55 pounds (12 preop and 43 postop), I wish I were moving down in clothing sizes, but I'm not. Still in 24's and 3X's. What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? - Weighing less than 250 for the first time since I was 15.

Why thanks, Vicki! I try to ask questions that lets us compare where we are with others without having to compare the pounds lost since I know that isn't a good thing since everyone's body loses at such different rates. Kaathy

How far out from surgery are you? 12 weeks How are you feeling? Incredible Any food or eating issues? Really can only eat soft foods Any medical issues related to the surgery? ZERO Favorite food(s) now that you are post-op? Yogurt, cream cheese Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Chicken kills me Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? UNJURY Chocolate Least favorite protein supplement? ATKINS Shakes What are you doing for exercise? swimming and walking Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? NO What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Have gone from a size 32 to 24 Dress and a size 9 shoe to an 8 and heading back to a 7.5 which I wore at the age of 24 and a weight of 140!!!!!

How far out from surgery are you? I'll be three months out on the 10th. 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? Loved steak before....still do. Least favorite food(s) - food doesn't agree with now that you are post-op? Potato salad sits a little heavy. Not that I eat it alot, but the couple times I did I didn't like the way I felt after. Favorite protein supplement and the way you prepare it? Don't use them. Least favorite protein supplement? N/A What are you doing for exercise? Walking Are you disappointed with anything related to your surgery/weight loss? No. What has been your greatest Wow moment thus far? Getting into clothes I haven't worn in 8 years or more. Being told I look younger!