Hi, Kevin. My journey started at 333 pounds in June. I had to lose 30 to have surgery. On Oct. 18 I went into surgery at 303. Today I weigh 252 pounds. I've lost 81 pounds so far. The coolest thing is I am now 19 pounds away from saying goodbye to the 2's and saying hello 1's! I had an infection in the main incision where the stapler goes in and out, but I've recovered nicely and feel so good. It took awhile for my stamina to come back..still can't stomach the vitamins.

hey everyone kevin here i had surgery on the 2nd of oct and as of today i am 359!!! down from 450 when i had surgery so i have lost 91 lbs can you believe it? grand total since i started it all last january i have lost 191lbs!!! i am so excited!! post your weightloss and let me know how you are doing and keep up the great work!!! you are awesome!! kevin

I have not tried it yet but going to...I keep hearing about a product called "Nectar" sounds quite like the isopure thing. Its more like crystal light than a protein shake but is loaded with protein. I have looked it up on line and you can buy it direct.

I eat 1/2 cup portion at one time. My doctor says 1/2 to 3/4 cup depending on what you are eating. My doctor allows soup but doesnt want me to use as a mainstay because it does not stick with you, but I do eat split peas or navy bean soup which i make in batches and put in ziploc 1/2 cup containers so I can grab and go. You realy should never feel "full" like you use to just satisfied. I rarely am hungr so I just eat to get my protein. I do rarely eat fruit or vegetables beause I can not get my protein in if I do that. I have stalled twice now and from what I understand it can be from not enough calories. Basically if your goal is 80 protein grams a day I usually end up under 700 calories. Hope this helps.

I went to see David Cassidy in Enid, Oklahoma for his Christmas concert. I screamed and jumped like a kid again...and when he held my hand..I just about died. I can die happy now...;)