OCTOBER ROLL CALL

Ok October dudes & dudettes, let's all post our info and take a bow for our accomplishments, because we deserve it. Surgery: Oct 11 Starting weight: 334 Today's weight: 223 LOST: 111 Sheryl What's everyone eating? I am still being careful. No red meat, pork or chicken. I have salmon at least once a day. I try to have at least 3-4 servings of fruit and vegi's per day. I get in all my protein and almost always get in my water.

Surgery: Oct 1 Starting weight: 260 Today's weight: 170 Total 90 pounds And in another 10 pounds I will shout it to the board, I can't wait Janice

Surgery: Oct 4 Starting Weight: 402 Today's Weight: 278 LOST: 124 I can eat most anything. I only dump on things loaded with sugar so i stay away from those things. I usually dont get in near enough protein or water but i am working on it. chas

Surgery 10/5 Starting weight: 250 Today's weight: 164 LOST: 86 I can eat everything, unfortunately. For the past several weeks, I have not been eating enough protein, getting fluids or vitamins, but I am happy to say I am back on track and SURPRISE, lost 3 pounds over the weekend. (I was lucky to lose 3 pounds in the past couple of MONTHS!) I am back to eating fish or other protein...I was so sick of meat, I was only eating fruits and veggies and snackign on too many carbs. And I have added 1 protein drink back into my daily menu - usually for breakfast. Oh, and I am taking ALL of my vitamins again. I don't know WHY I go off track - I feel ssssooooo much better when I am doing what I am supposed to be doing! Well - I am off to do my new pilates DVD....

Surgery: Oct 21 Starting weight: 285 Today's weight: 170 LOST: 115 I fit a size 12 jeans, though I really have a hard time believing it! For food, I drink a lot of shakes, water, the occasional Diet Pepsi, tuna, chicken, broccoli, carrots, potato, cheese, cheese and more cheese, Fiber One(God, I need it, lol) strawberries, cucumber, and I eat a little piece of chocolate a few times a week. (bad me, I know) I make soup often, usually a bit of chicken breast, carrot, celery, chick broth, and add some potato and milk for a cream soup or just leave it for regular. Ive had deli meat (fat free turkey) rolled up with a piece of cheddar in the middle, but only could eat 1/2.... hrm,, think thats about it. Oh, yea, Crackers that I put my tuna and chicken salads on, and soy mini rice cake thingies. With tuna and chicken i add mayo, diced pickle, shredded cheddar, mustard, salt, pepper and sometimes a little ranch or cucumber dressing in the chicken. Its super soft and yummy! Debb I can eat egg sometime, but dont enjoy it enough to risk it, lol.

I started at 278 and had surgery on 10/13. I am a really slow loser and had lost 70 pounds but gained two back this week but I thibk it is because it is cycle time any day now. Trying not to be discouraged or compare myself to others but when I read how great you are all doing it gets harder and harder not to!! Congrats to you all by the way!!

Hi Christine! I think you and I have chated before. Don't get down on yourself. Everyone losses diffrently. I had sugery on 10/18 and I am down 73lbs. My biggest thing is If I am getting all my vitamins in and at least 70 oz of water and I'm excersing 3 or more days a week then I'm hitting my goals and not worrying about how slow or fast I'm losing. Make sure to get all your protin in and make sure you are eating more fruits and veggies and less carbs. I feel like I'm a slower loser too but I really have no saggy skin that comes with losing weight super fast. Most important is that you are making yourself a new healthy lifestyle. Email me if you want to chat more. Sounds like we are on the same page. HUGS!!!!!! JENNY Young 282/209/140

Hi! Sheryl, I'm now 6 months out. Surgery: Oct 14 Starting weight: 310 Today's weight: 187 LOST: 123 I am able to just about anything in small portions, salads, chicken, turkey, hamburger, steak, fish, tuna & salmon, various vegetables & salads. Ensure I eat fresh fruit every day, right now I eat about 5 or 7 fresh strawberries, good fiber snack. Still working on getting the water down.

I am doing well... better than I expected! I didn't believe it until I went for my 6 month check up last week! Surgery Date: October 27th Pre-Op Weight: 280 Current Weight: 182 Total Loss: 98 pounds Oh soooo close to the century club!!! But I am in a 14! YAY! And I actually fit into a pair of 12's, but they were tight! Congrats to everyone on their weight loss - everyone seems to be doing GREAT! Hopefully I will be able to post next week - I am trying hard to hit that Century mark by Saturday!!!

Surgery: Oct 18 Starting weight: 358 Today's weight: 241 LOST: 117 I can eat anything except breads and foods with high amounts of sugar. My biggest problem is eating too fast. BAD girl, I know, I am working on it. Hugs and Peace Wendy