7 week update

I went in for my check-up yesterday. (7 weeks) I am down 52 lbs. since surgery. I am now 401.5 lbs. I considered stripping naked right there on the scale to see if I could bring it down to 399.9, but I resisted. I am also down from a 6X to a 4X in pants and my shirts are getting way too big. I need to see about taking them in. I am still struggling to get my water and protein in. When I talked to my doc about that he reminded me that I have a very small pouch and said to just keep working at it. Basically everything is going very well.

Keep up the good work.

FABULOUS JOB Kaycee!!! Excellent weightloss! I am so relieved to hear of someone else who is still struggling to get their protein and water in. I am doing okay with my water but protein is another story. I have tried so many different protein drinks and can't get them down without upchucking. I'm trying protein bars now but still can't seem to get my total intake up to 60 grams for the day. I'm really foundering! Anyway, I just wanted to congratulate you ... it sounds like you're doing an amazing job! Deanna

The best protein suppliment I have found is Profect, 25 g. in just 2.9 oz. Does't taste too great but I dilute it a bit with water and put it over crushed ice. Not yummy but quite managable for 25 g.of protein. This seems to help me alot.

have u tried the bottled isopure.. their ok.. 40 grams in 20 oz. tends to leave your mouth feeling like protien is in it. the best I've tried is the isopure powder dutch chocolate.. (chocholic here). It just like chocolate milk. take one scoop 25 grams with 1 cup of milk (10 grams).. you can drink it cold or heat it up like hot chocolate. I do that for breakfast and late snack everynight.. I get 50 grams just from that.. not to hard to get the last 10 to 30 grams in dependng on your doctors recommendations.

Hi Kaycee Great news I too have problems getting in all the water & protein so it's good to know I'm not the only one, and that your doctor isnt concerned either. I had to laugh out loud when I read the bit about stripping down That's my way of thinking! Just imagine though how you'll feel next time - almost a certainty that you'll be down the number.

Wow Kaycee, that's an awesome loss so far! I, too, am having a very hard time getting in all my protein and water. I'm going to try some of the suggestions I've seen on here to try to help now that I'm 6 weeks out. Can't do the Profect...it makes me want to ! Good luck on increasing those things and keep up the good work! JAMI

I dilute my Profect down with water and put it over crushed ice. That really helps. I mix a tube of it with about 5 oz. of water. It is still only 8 oz. to get down and it is not nearly as yucky. The ice helps too. I am all about the crushed ice these days!

outstanding job!!! I am 7 weeks as well, and have only done 1/2 as well. you are the bomb!