Hey Surgery twins! (december surgeries)

Okay all, how are you doing? Weightloss, exercise, eating, suppliments.

I had my surgery 12-1-05. Since then I am happy to say im down 77 lbs.,go to the gym five days a week, water arobics twice a week,and I am doing very well on my diet. Shawney

Great job! I need to get off my butt and go exercise...lol

Hello all. I had my surgery on Dec. 8 and am down 63 pounds. Long way to go-but I did have a wow moment yesterday-getting into a size 20 jeans-tight but I got the zipper up!! Now, if I could only walk in them-LOL. Anyway, I'm still plugging along-I try to excersise 6 days a week-and watching what I eat. I have some problems with food-not able to eat most fish, or chicken-but certianly capable of scarfing down the crackers and munchie mix. Today, I'm heading out to church with my family and we're supposed to be having chicken breast for dinner-so I think I'll try a small piece and see if I do any better.

Hello, Had my surgery 12/20. So far have lost 72 pounds. Have gone from a size 26 to a size 18. Exercise 4-6x per week (cardio and weights). Have had a pretty smooth ride as far as food goes as long as I avoid meat (it sticks), dairy (nausea) and too many carbs (I dump). I am getting all of my vitamins in and consuming around 80 grams of protein a day. For me personally I can't imagine being able to get anywhere near the amt. of protein I need daily from food alone. I simply can not consume enough food to meet my protein needs at this point. I do notice a direct correlation between my rate of weight loss and protein consumption. The days I do 80+ grams I lose more weight. If I slip down to 50-60 my weight loss slows. Glad to hear everyone is doing so well. Paula T 279/207/150

After 3 months you should be able to eat meat - if not, you may have a stricture. You'd better check with your doctor. A stricture does not have to be complete but it can be a tight opening that won't allow meat to pass because the scar tissue pushes up. I have had to have a couple dilations and now can eat about anything. I also had a staple that interferred with food passing through. If you want to get all your protein in, check with your surgeon. It's nothing to fix! Diona

I am doing well. I had surgery on 12-27-06 I am down almost 80lbs since surgery. My eating is not the best. I have to start getting more protein in. I work out at curves at least 5 days a week, walk a mile the other two days. My vits could also be better. All things I am working to imporve. Melissa

Hi December People! My surgery was 12-14. I started at 240 and have lost 50#. I haven't been at 190 since high school almost 30 years ago. I haven't done any formal exercise yet...... getting ready to. Ugh.... I hate the excuses myself. Eating is good. I can eat crackers and crisp foods even though it isn't the best choice. Chicken and fish is great. I have cut back on cheese for the calorie content. I use protein supplements daily to get my protein in. I couldn't eat enough to get it all from food. I am trying to boost my protein from the initial 60 g per day to a more steady 80-90 as suggested by so many people on OH. Great success to everyone! Vicky

Hello there I had my surgery 12/16/05 and am now down a total of 63lbs I walk and ride my exercise bike every day and water aerobics 2 x's a week. I am doing great on my diet I was up to 100 g protein per day and my Nut said back down to about 78 perday.. I get all my water plus some. I dont dump anymore because ive learned my lesson.. its hurts youchy.. Over all Im doing Fantastic.. and Im loving life!! (((HUGS))) Dori

Hi I am doing pretty well. Had surgery on 12/16 with a weight of 338, as of today I am down 80 pounds! I started out at 30/32 and today I am a 22. I thank God for the surgery. The ups and downs. I could do better on the vitamins and protein though. I am starting to see hair loss. I try to exercise, if not everyday with Walk Away the Pounds, I am exercising every other day with one of Denise Austin videos. Life is grand on the weightloss point... JaNae 338/258/175