Surgery: Oct 19th Weight before surgery: 260 Weight now: 208 LOSS: 52#'s I can eat red meat and chicken. Haven't tried any sugar of any kind. I know I don't eat enough protein. I don't drink any protein drinks. Hair loss is minimal so far. Feeling great!!!

hi there presurgery 283 5feet 8 inches current weight 233 total loss 50 on the nose i think 50 is great!!! went from 24/26 to 18 some 16. I eat just about everything. Steak is great i get it from a butcher and make him cut it into slivers and takes all of 1 min to cook. Every three days i have a steak and milk day to get in as much protein as i can. I find though that I dump on too much sugar. Cranberry jelly really did a number. I am good with milk tolerate it real well thank heavens as i love my milk. Chicken is good too although i have to be real careful or it gets stuck. There isnt anything really that has caused me misery although i am careful with refined sugar. I find though that i am mostly consitpated alot and that every week or so i have the dumping thing soooo i guess in a painful way its keepin it in check. Anyone else going through this? Excersize I started snowboarding with the kids. Ive the bruises to prove it too!!! Got a seasons pass and getting to hill at least 4 times a week. WOW things. Im starting to like shopping for clothes again. Im wearing makeup again and doing my hair. People are really noticing a difference. I am starting to get my energy back!!!! I no longer feel like a fat slob!!! Im not skinny yet but ill get there. Im not having that thing with seeing a fat person in the mirror if anything sometimes I think i am smaller than I am. Who would have thought it guess some vanity is starting to creep in...how woulda thought it. I can get into any booth and I am amazed how far away the table is. Hair holding steady no bald patches yet. thats about it for now congratulations to all of us we come a long way baby!!!! kindest regards deborah gale

Surgery Date: 10/20/04 Pre-op Weight: 383 Current Weight: 321 Total Loss: 62#'s Feeling great, have some good and bad days, I can eat pretty much anything except carbs (potatoes, rice, pasta) they make me feel really sick even in small quantities. I do eat shrimp, fish, steak, ground beef, chicken has to be in some sort of sauce or gravy or else it gets stuck. I have only thrown up once since surgery and that was w/ a minute piece of breaded fi****ake in 1 protein shake or bar a day and get in a minimum of 40 oz. of water daily, and 1 cup of 1% milk. I have 1 cottage cheese pretty much every morning, a high protein lean cuisine or weigh****chers carb control for lunch and dinner is usually some protein w/ veggies, I snack (when I feel the need) on cashews, cheese, and luncheon meats. If I haven't had a good eating day I will end the night w/ 3/4 of a cup of high protein Total and 1/2 c of 1% milk. I still haven't been told I can have fruits other than 1/2 a banana every now and then and I still am not allowed to eat salads. I am craving sushi but was told to stay away from it for at least 6 months. I am so greatful to this site, all of you and everyone that has supported me. I think we are all doing fantastic and I just want to enjoy every day of it!

Hello everyone!!! Surgery: Oct 18th Weight before surgery: 318 Weight now: 258 LOSS: 60#'s I guess we all go through the feelings that we are loosing too slow, I know I do!!! I joined the gym this week, and I hope that gettin into an excercise routine will help me out w/the weight loss.....I know it's hard not to compare, but we should all be proud of our accomplishments I eat alot of fish, chicken, as long as it's grilled or bake - I can eat it good, I haven't gotten sick, thank God, I also eat alot of steamed and raw veggies.....I'm working on the protein - my Dr. does not recommend protein shakes....he wants us to get it from our meals.... I also eat plenty of cheese!!! I am still afraid to try meat other than chicken, haven't had any, but I really don't crave it...... Wishing everyone the best in their journey, and well hopefully weight loss will increase for me- by the next update! maggie

Hello all, Surgery Date: October 19 Weight before Surgery : 314 Weight today: 255 Weight Loss :59 lbs I usually eat yogurt for breakfast and drink the low carb milk with unjury protein. Lunch is usually baked chicken, tuna salad or veggie soup. I love to eat crackers with peanut butter for a snack. I eat alot of chicken I'm kinda stuck on buffalo wings, I eat fish and pork tenderloin, I just a chicken taco with a low carb wheat tortilla it was GREAT, I eat alot of cheese and pepperoni. I having problems with water though I usually only get in about 40 oz a day. My doc says it will get better. I also drink milk with protein when I get home from work. I'm still not allow to have salad yet until next week I can't wait. Well good luck to everyone