I was 5 months on the 15th. As of today, I'm down 77 pounds. As far as protein, I'm keeping it to fish, chicken and beans. Red meat and any ground meat is not going well at all. I also drink a lot of skim milk for protein. Sashimi (sushi without the rice) is usually pretty good for me. Bread is starting to be OK, but I avoid it. I also avoid pasta and most rice. I will eat brown rice or wild rice if it's cooked really well. Tuna doesn't seem to be my friend unless I eat it raw. Dumping seems to be pretty much over for me. I just got back from Hawaii had had no problem with pineapple or chocolate or fruity mixed drinks. Never a chocolate fan before, I'm hooked all of a sudden. Can't explain it. I haven't started a workout program yet, but that's coming soon. Thanks for this post!

Oh good luck and hope this does the trick. I am going for my first one on Feb 1st. Finally someone listened when I complained this last time. I can only drink liquids and eat soft foods. No meats. Everyone kept telling me to be patient. But I knew something wasn't right. The good news is it will be done a week before my Disney vacation!! Maybe I will be able to eat something. The other good news is as of today I am down 100 lbs. Please update after your procedure so we can know you are ok. Kris

I think my munchies are coming back.... Daily I have popcorn and my new addiction...Nabisco Oreo Thin Crisps (100 cal) My head games are starting too I believe...Im sad one minute...happy as can be the next...etc... And I catch myself staring at my before picture...like who is she and how did she get to that point....am I still her...will I fail at this and become her again? The compliments are pouring in and the stares are getting on my nerves...why am I not happy at men staring..I mean they should be ashamed of themselves... My hubby says Pam you should feel good....I said no it makes them seem like pigs to me...I mean when I was a Fat A$$ they didnt stare unless I was hidden in the car and when they did I would say....ha wait til I get outta here honey and you will feel silly for glancin my way... Anyway...I feel crazy for not always being happy and feeling like a compliment... oh well just didnt know if anyone elses Head Games have started yet? Have you been stalking obese people praying they hear you tell someone you just had RNY? I pray they hear me and ask me about it...I just wanna run up to them and tell them how to save their lives...Im crazy I know... Then Im looking in the mirror saying am I really a size 12...I recall 19 years ago when I thought that was big...now I feel its perfect, but I wonder if Im just seeing things or if I truly do look this size... LORDY I sound crazy huh? Must be this yucky weather were having...Im in a mood!

I am 5 1/2 months and have lost 73lbs so far. Been at a stall for over a month now with maybe 1 lb a week. Track everything with www.fitday.com and my calories are between 350 and 900 (good and bad days lol) Here is what I cant eat first: eggs, chicken and any milk products but cheese (due to surgery am now lactose intolerant) sugar and can only handle 1/4 piece of bread. Here are my mainstay and favorites with asterisks: *shrimp,* all seafood, *steak, pork,*roast, LOVE brocolli,squash, stir fry vegetables with 2 tbs of rice, *chili, soy milk, and I found SF peanut butter and SF jelly. Love to have an apple with PB,cottage cheese and pineapple, *cream cheese and cheese sticks. I know when I post this I will think of others lol. I drink 1 protein shake a day made of either strawberry white chocolate, vanilla cinnamon, vanilla ice cream and of course chocolate all from this site and many different flavors of their SF syrups for coffee and drinks. Water is a battle and I strive for at least 64oz. Hope this helps, Tanya 252/179/140

Nili, I had my surgery on Aug. 28th and I'm down 50 lbs. I'm 5'7" and started at 240. Size 20-22 and 2X tops and now 14/16 and L and XL tops. It is frustrating but we'll get there - never fear!!!! Sharon