My update

Just wanted to update everyone. I had my first follow up 5 days out and my drain was removed. Since then Ive been on no pain meds. Im now 2.5 weeks out. My highest was 394 the day after surgery with a BMI of 56.5. Today my wt was 345 and my bmi dropped below 50 ..it was 49.5. I was so excited. I plan on going back to work on the 9th. I could go sooner but just wanted to take the time off and clean house. I now have energy that I havent had in years...so Im making up for lost time and my husband is helping so much. Feels great to be alive now. Im never hungry, I eat becouse Im supposed to...guess Im lucky for that one. The only time I have a really hard time is when Im watching commericals on tv and think about how great that food would taste or someone is eathing in front of me and I smell it. Im eating 3 meals a day of full liquids...2 items of 1 oz each. Ive found the most important thing is getting in your protien and moving. I drink Profect 2x a day and a milk type protien drink once a day. I do take my vitamins as perscribed also. 3 flinstones a day, 1 pepcid (to prevent ulcers) calcium/mag/vitD...2 not taken with other vitamins to aid in absorption. B-total 2x a week. Mariah 394/345/299 for now....170 ltg

Congrats girlie that's soo awsome!! your disapearing before your own eyes!! Keep up the great work and keep in touch!! Sondra

Great job Mariah!! You're doing wonderfully! Keep up the great work! Wendi

Keep up the good work, your doing great! Janet

Its great to be on the loser's side! Marleen