3 month appt. and profile

I finally started a profile today! I had my 3 month appointment today and he said I am doing great! My weight is 257- my start weight was 324. The only thing he wants me to do is start keeping a food journal to keep better track of my calories and protein. I've been doing it all in my head and he said he wants to see it. He reccomended 2 books- one for counting calories and one for protein, so I went to Barnes and Noble tonight and got them. So all is good in the hood! Now if I can just get through that cruise without eating I'll be just fine! Oh- and he wants me to start weaning myself off the protein shakes over the next 2 months- and try to get my 70 grams of protein through food only. He said just not to re-order any protein and use up what I have

Great job, May 11th buddy! How interesting about weaning off of the protein shakes. I figure I'll be drinking them forever. Especially since 2 of my meals are comprised of just protein shakes via doctors orders. Hm. I wonder if I'll ever get there. Glad to hear you're doing so well. Julie

My Nut weaned me down to one shake at my 6 week check up, and said basically the same thing - to get it from food. However, she told me that after the healing period, I really didn't need more than 55 grams of protein, or so. I still like to see my number up around 70, though.

Hi Candice! I was just noticing how similar our height and weight is!! I am 5'11"..(some days I feel taller!!) and I started out at 320 and I am now 253 so we are progressing together!! If you get a chance read my profile and I think you will find we have alot in common!!! Congrats on your weight loss!