Ok-here's what I had. I know I'm a day late-but ...oh well. I still like to read what others are eating-gives me good ideas. B-Atkins breakfast bar L-(went out to Old Country Buffet after church)==some fruit salad, fresh berries, 1 bbq chicken leg, something called "spinich Marie"-, it was good, a little ff no sugar ice cream. D-protein shake made with frozen strawberries.

Yaaaaaaaayyyy for you. I put mine in the coffe, milk and cocoa every morning. Thats the only way I can stand it. Does your Doctor want you to take protein for life. Mine wants me off but I feel I need at least one protein drink a day to get it all in

I found the article below on my surgeon's website. It is very informative on the role of Vit C. I found some easy to take Vit C at the health food store - small tablets. It is by Nature's Life C-500 Complex. 250 Tablets. VITAMIN C Vitamin C is a nutrient essential for the health of our cells. It is found only in fruits and vegetables, and it is in highest quantities in fresh, uncooked foods. Vitamin C is one of the least stable vitamins. Cooking can destroy much of this water-soluble vitamin from foods. Foods In Which It Is Found: Citrus fruits (oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, and grapefruits), acerola cherries, papayas, cantaloupes, strawberries, peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, asparagus, parsley, dark leafy greens, and cabbage. Why We Need It: C is in charge of the formation and maintenance of collagen, the basis of connective tissue found in skin, ligaments, cartilage, vertebral discs, joint linings, capillary walls, bones, and teeth. How Much? How Often?: PostOps need 1000mg of Vitamin C each day. Supplements should be taken as time-released or at four-hour intervals. Vitamin C is used by the body in about two hours. It is usually out of the blood within three to four hours. Other Considerations: Smokers don't absorb vitamin C as easily. Nor do people who are ill or taking antibiotics, cortisone, aspirin, or pain medications. Signs of Deficiency: In a word, Scurvy. Muscle weakness, tooth loss, bleeding gums, and easy bruising. Signs of Toxicity: For most purposes, Vitamin C is non-toxic. Diarrhea is a common sign of Vitamin C saturation. Special to WLS Patients: Vitamin C assists in calcium absorption and can increase iron absorption.

Surgery date 12/05/05 Starting weight 337 Current Weight 263 Loss so far 74 pounds!! I went clothes shopping for the first time yesterday and had a blast trying on everything. I haven't been able to shop at Fashion Bug or Walmart for at least 5 years but I wear a 2X now. I found so many cute tops that I had to keep reminding myself not to buy too much because it won't fit in a few months. WHAT A GOOD FEELING, could have danced in the middle of the store.

surgery date: 12/13/05 start weight: 334 (with clothes) current weight: 255 (without clothes) approx loss so far: 75 lbs