Hi Ann, I had my surgery on the 30th of October and am down 75 lbs. I take my vitamins most of the time. This means that I generally skip it for whatever the reason twice a week. I prefer the Kirkland brand kids chewables (has adult doseage on back) and also chewable zinc, c, and calcium. All chewable, all yummy. They kinda remind me of eating smarties candy. I take them thru out the day. Like munchies, I also will tote around in the car, fanny pack etc. spray vitamins of all different types so I can just shoot some in my mouth like binaca. I get them from, "VITAMISTSPRAY.NET" I took these over 4 years ago while pregnant and unable to digest without puking any vitamins it was doctor recommended. I drink protien drinks from amway or whoever bought them out because they actually taste good and I also eat the trim vantage protien bars because they both have over 22 grams of protien and no sugar and taste good. As for the gross protien powder, I do have a scoop or two mixed in a blender with 1 banana, 1 container yougart, 1 cup frozen strawberries whole, 1/2 cup milk, and 2 packets of splenda or equal. This drink will last me all day but is loaded with protien and yummy. I am struggling to get in the water but I think for the most part I usually get it in. I too feel like I am pigging out all day... this has me bothered So I am thinking I need to find more stuff to do... keep the hands busy... not sure... I am currently on a little plataeu so I know that I need to increase water and start walking, this usually gets rid of it and weight starts falling off again after that. I also joined the YMCA for the water aerobics. Also I go in once a month for a vitamin B shot for extra energy. I hope this helps. God Bless, Angie

Hello to all of my October Siblings!!! For those of you that have been on this board for a while.. my picture has changed. The one I had been using was the one from right before my surgery (at 310); however, I now have a pic of me at my highest (396) and my current photo. I must like to confuse folks! Anyway, since my RNY in Oct, I've lost 60 lbs. That's -146 lbs since 12/97. Of course, I'm still not satisfied. I want to be losing faster. I'm taking my vits everyday. I haven't had any complications... I haven't vomitted and I don't think I've overeaten yet. I still haven't felt "full", but when I've had enough to eat, I start to feel naseous (sp?). I dump on potatoes and virtually anything starchy. I've also dumped on sugar free candy. I keep track of my daily intake on fitday.com I usually eat between 400-600 calories per day with most coming from protein and fat. I go to the gym and do a weight lifting class about 3 times a week though I haven't been in 2 weeks. I'm going to do the Danskin Triathalon in June in Austin. Let me see what else? I'm down from a 30/32 to a 22 or a tight 20. Keep up the good work!!!! Jackie

Congrats Kelly! Jackie

Marilyn, I feel for ya.... I had 5 dilations!! You are in my prayers. Melinda

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