Hi Diana! I give you credit that you can consume all of that in a day! For me this is an average day: Breakfast: RTD 51 Protein Shake (51 grams) Snack: Protein bar (15 grams) Lunch: Lean meat and a green vegetable, if I can eat the veggie Snack: Protein bar or cheese stick Dinner: Lean meat and side veggie or Protein shake, depends how I feel Snack: Sugar free popsicle Water 50-72 oz a day Exercise 3-4 times a week 45 minute cardio - light weight lifting or 1 hr of dance.

Thanks Becca. This helps. I often read and post on the January board, and they are all into shakes and protein bars...it makes me worry that I might be eating too much "normal" food. I am glad to see that you too are eating real foods only. I also enjoy salads,fruits,veggies and a few treats now and then. Diana

Nice profile and pictures. I had surgery Dec 9 and have gone from BMI 55 to 39.5. I have 4 lbs to my 1/2 way point. That will feel good. I am a Christian too...it looks like they got rid of the christianity forum.... that is too bad. I got this surgery as an answer to prayer... like Abraham I stepped out into the unknown, following and trusting God to take me to the land of milk and honey and He sure has been faithful. I have lost a bit more than 84 lbs, my 31 yr. old daughter had it in Nov in the midwest where she lives and she has lost 121 lbs and is smaller than in High school! Praise God for his grace and help. Have a good week Pam

When I was about 3 months out, my surgeon ordered the following: CBC w/Diff, Chem 18, folate, and Iron Studies (whi*****lude, ferritin, TIBC, Iron saturation, and iron level). I didn't have my protein checked because I average 70-90grams/day (doc wanted 65-70). Unfortunately, most PCP's are not trained in WLS. What you could suggest is that he/she get in touch with a surgeon who does the surgery. The "good" surgeons will be more than willing to educate. Another suggestion is to give him the link to this website or any/all informtation that you've obtained. The PCP's I've dealt with are skittish about taking on WLS patients mainly because they're (the docs) hearing all of the bad stuff related to the surgery and just aren't knowledgeable. Good luck with the appointment. Hugs, Beth

I had my lap RNY in Mexico and my PCP is not trained in WLS. At this stage what type of blood work needs to be taken? Any other advise would be great!