Isn't it amazing????!!!! CONGRATS! I'm having a "shock" moment today myself - I'm 8 days post op, and it appears (if my home scale is correct) that I'm down 14 pounds from my surgery prep weight (not including the fluid gain and loss, as you said). I'm already out of the 400's.....something I've struggled with for literally about a year. Keep it up! The loss is quite a motivator, isn't it?

Hi Renee, How much have you lost and did you have the gastric bypass or lapband? My doctor told me not to do shakes yet because I did not need them. Just protein!!!! Thank you, Janet:jump:

Way to go...You have lost alot.:cool:My doctor had me eating mashed potatoes, cottage cheese, saltine crackers, peanut butter, chicken noodle soup without the chicken, applesauce starting my 5th day. I had gastric bypass....DID YOU? I have been able to add eggs my 7th day...OOOHHHH they are good!!!!!! I was told not to try shakes yet. I think that will come next week(my 3rd week). As of today I have lost 14 lbs. Hang in there... Janet:dance:

thanks for your encouragement. I guess you're right. I should just keep on doing what i should be and it will come off. Trace

I'm 2 1/2 weeks out now and in the first week all I ate were the shakes, chicken broth and water. It's VERY important to get the protein in. I was and still am using a product by Nature's Whey, I found it very easy to drink, not chalky and tastes good. Available at my local health food store. If you can't deal with what your using make sure you find one you can. Protein is the key to this! You do not want to lose muscle and your hair. Good luck! Renee