I had my surgery oct 7th 2004 I was 382 and am down to 319 at the moment. so far the only major problem is keeping somethings down and finding a protien powder I like I just ordered some unflavored stuff I also had a small complication after surgery and tore it open anded up going back to the hospital and a couple days latter as the area hurniated (sp) so back to surgery and another day in the hospital. and still healing from that surgery almost there they said I had to heal from the inside out. so there is the 2 second update.. about me

Mine is exercise, exercise, exercise...and hopefully build more confidence in myself.....would love to find the man of my dreams in 2005! Ann

The frozen fruit is enough and then it doesn't add any more fluid just flavor. I just strawberries, melon, peaches a mixed bag works great. Have fun.

I do do a lot of milk and cheese.. but at my starting weight I needed over 90 grams of protein a day. I just can't manage that much. But I like the fruit idea! I'm thinking of buying some ripe babanna's a freezing them to use in smoothees. Maybe with some cottage cheese and yogurt and vanilla. I bet it'd taste like chessecak! Sandi

I was away awile, internet troubles. Im actually in London right now at my mothers so she can take me to Detroit on Wednesday to see my surgeon. My surgery was Oct 21st. I cant get in any protein drinks. I throw up. Ive tried so many different kinds. I dont get all my liquids in either. I try and usually get in about 40 oz. I dont think Ive ever hit 64oz. I can eat a few things now. A few crackers, yogurt, mashed potato, a lil cheese, pork rinds(at least they have a lot of protein), and 1/2 an egg. I used to be able to eat more, like tuna and meat but now I cant. Hopefully they can fix me up so I can feel better. On a good note, aside from being a bit tired, and the possible damage to my muscles, I am down 52 lbs, last I checked, and feel good. My back feels better, no more GERD, and I have an actual jawline, lol. I just read what most of you are eating and I was wowwed. Im really looking forward to eating. Not sure when I can get online again, but Ill try to update. Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all!