Hi Beth, Hang in there. I had my surgery on 11-1-07 and have been losing weight slowly. Of course people I talked to lost '*tons* of weight compared to what I was losing. I seem to lose only a couple of pounds and then 5-8#'s in a week. I was also worried/disappointed that I wasn't dropping weight quicker after all that I went through to get 'here'. Everyone is different- also- I'm sure you are not really active yet, I know I wasn't until about 2 weeks ago when I started working out again. So for the little amount of foods you are taking in, you are probably not moving around much either. Follow the nutritionists directions... PROTEIN FIRST, protein first, protein first. I was not always doing that and I did notice that my weight loss slowed when I was eating carbs or veggies more than proteins. Good luck and Good Health... sue

A list would be great whenever you get time!

Hey Everyone, Well, I have some questions and concerns. I had my surgery on November 20th. I am having a hard time getting my protein in. When I actually get hungry, I don't want meat. I usually end up eating a cracker or cheese. So, I am really worried about not getting enough protein in. Is it ok to go back to protein shakes? I was not sure since I was post-op. When I get myself to eat meat, I barely eat any. On top of that, lately pretty much everything has been making me sick feeling...Blah... But I am getting tired of the same old things, so what are some good recipes. I feel bad that I am already having these problems and I am barley a month out. I hope I have not been a burden on anyone! I would love some advice! I hope everyone was a wonderful and Blessed night!

I think I've gotten too used to lounging around the house and being lazy for the past 5 weeks. I head back to work tomorrow morning!! It'll be good to get onto a regular routine - which will help me with eating. But I'm going to miss the life of leisure. Pam

Hi Pam, I hope you are home now and on the road to recovery - I too am from MA and had RNY on 11/14/07 - didn't feel like I had surgery at all - have lost 23 pounds and am on regular RNY diet with protein supplements - I am also getting used to this site but have found it very helpful as I go through stages of diet etc. Keep us posted and hope all is going well - Marie