Congratulations!!! What great results. Could you please post a sample of your daily menu. I am still drinking the shakes because I can't seem to get my protein in any other way. Thanks.

I had my surgery the same day as you, and am also down 86 lbs. I really haven't had the urge to eat. I feel sick to my stomach all the time when it comes to food. I am finally on the rebound of comlications I had, but am still lacking the energy/ Keep in touch it would be nice to have someone that is going through the same stuff as me around the same time to talk to...

I forgot to mention that Ive lost 100lbs and my surgery was on June 4. I havent had any complications, but I dont drink protein drinks because they make me nausea. I havent had any milk or ice cream either, because Im scared im still lactose intolerant like before surgery. When I used the protein drink with water, then with milk I felt sooooo sick. I substitute by eating fish, red meat, chicken, tuna and eggs. I havent lost my hair, but my nails dont grow like they use too. I drink alot of water! I forget to take all of my 10 vitamins n meds a day, but I guess Im doing ok. I try to atleast remember my one a day vitamin. Im flooding in my old clothes, they are all falling off of me. I purchased some new clothes today, but not too mnay because they wont be fitting long. Im losing an av erage of 20 lbs a month. Hope thats good..I feel great. I also started working out in the gym. Good luck and I would love to hear how other are doing at 5 months

To get off a plateau, try changing things up a bit. Drink more water, eat only protein for a day or so, exercise more, etc. It sure sounds like you are doing great though! Don't sweat it!

Hello All, I have not posted any messages here and now I am wondering why the heck not? I had surgery on June 26th 2003 and feel so awesome. I am down 65+ lbs. and only struggling with one thing! PROTEIN!!! I just can't seem to get enough, my hair is falling out by the masses too!!! But all in all I would do this a hundred times over if I knew things would work out the way they have. I feel so totally different after just 65 lbs it is unbelievable. I started in a size 24-26 top and bottom and am now in a lg/xlg top and sizd 18 bottoms!! YEAH!! It feels great to be able to buy the clothes I always thought were cute and could never fit into. I don't exercise much, which is not good but I do what I have time for and I guess that's what counts right? I have people I know through work or mutual friends who have'nt seen me since before surgery who don't even recognize me now and wow is that the best feeling ever!!!!! I wish everyone who has had this surgery or is contemplating having it to have the same success that I have had, I feel better than I ever imagined. My type 2 diabetes is under control with no more medication which is the best I could have hoped for. I have'nt had acid reflux or heartburn since before surgery. My family is so supportive and I wish everyone could have that and I know some of you all don't so please feel free to e-mail me at anytime if you are looking for a shoulder, some advice or just a question, K. Be back soon!!!!!!!!!! The happiest "Loser" ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!