Oh good one...water is definately a factor. I easily get in 80g+ of protein a day...but I start every morning out with a protein shake that gives me 34g of protein. I think my fat grams are around the 65g....depends on what I eat that day. I do know that my carbs have been up lately...but I've been eating more fruit...so it's natural carbs...not the refined ones. I still don't really eat bread, tortillas (ocassionally), rice , or pasta (rare occasions). As for water I get in at least the recommended 64oz...but usually get in around 80+oz. Thanks for the input. I think I'll make an appt. with my nutritionist to see how on track I am... Kristy Oh...I still want to see how others are doing too!!!

Those are the reasons I've heard...for myself...once I've eaten...there just isn't the room in my pouch and the few occasions I've forgotten and taken a drink...it hurts me...so that's the main reason why I don't drink with my meals. Kristy 254/146/140

I am wondering about how many calories you are all taking in a day. I seem to be taking in on average 1200-1300 calories a day and am starting to wonder if I'm eating too much as my weight loss has really stalled...so... 1. About how many calories do you take in on an average day? 2. How many times a day do you eat? 3. How many of those are meals and how many are snacks? Thanks a bunch!! Here are my answers... 1. about 1200-1300 calories a day 2. 6 times 3. 3 meals and 3 snacks Kristy 254/146(still...)/140

I have to say, I havent lost nearly as much as most of you have. I am down 88 lbs which puts me at 221 and in a comfy size 18. I would surely like to lose at least 40 more lbs or get to a size 14. Unfortunately I have not been following a regular exercise plan and don't always make the best food choices. I haven't gone back to my pre-op habits, but find it hard to get all the protien I need. I love my fruits and veggies and if it's handy that's what I prefer. Any way I am so happy I had this surgery. I have never in my entire life been thin nor do I expect to be. I simply want to be healthy. I have only one regret and that is that I didn't get the surgery sooner. Even at 221 I am very content and if the weight loss stopped now I would still be happy. I may not be skinny or thin but my health has dramatically improved and I feel so much better about myself. My husband loves what he sees and that makes me feel good. I thank Dr. Tom and all his staff at Surgery specialists of green bay for giving me a new and happy life. I wish all of my AMOS family the best of luck and all the happiness you can handle. As always, LOVEY

My Dr. says most people start drinking some with meals, but you are better off waiting 45 minutes, because you want to get all the nourishment out of what you eat (protien) I can't eat and drink it makes me sick, plus I promised myself I was going to do what my dr. says, I want to be as healthy as I possibly can. Just listen to your Dr.