Its starting to happen!!

Today was my 2.5wk. check up and I've lost 18.8 pounds!!!!!  This was from my pre-op visit on 4/29/08 til today so in 3.5wks.!  WOW!!!  I only had to do a LD for one week pre-op so I only lost 5# but I am very pleased with 18.8#!  Its been very easy for me transition from puree to soft (mechanical) foods now.  I am able to eat a variety of foods.  Dietician urged for more protein which has been my struggle. She said even if its another glass of milk at night or yogurt.  She also suggested protein bars?  I am a bit leary to eat those...any one suggest a good brand?  I DO need some snack ideas for my upcoming travel plans to California. I can't wait to see what the next few weeks and even first month bring!! Yippie!!!

congratulations on the loss.  This is just the beginning!  There are very few protein bars that I will eat because I am not a big fan of the taste of them and the thought of soy, YUCK!!  But I love the South Beach Living High Protein Cereal Bars - YUMMY!  140 calories, 15g carbs, 10g protein.

oops, I forgot to tell you, I like the Peanut Butter flavor bars... YUMMY

It only gets better from here! You are in for the ride of your life. Congrats

You have a great attitude.  This is one strange and wonderful ride we're on.  Enjoy the rapid weight loss and work that tool carefully.  I have not found any protein bars I like, except I will eat a few bites of the muscle milk light bars, I can only eat a few bites, otherwise they gross me out so much!  I prefer to get my extra protein through shakes and drinks. Congrats on your loss!!!!!

Marylou....you were SO SO right about the South Beach Healthy Living PB bars!!!! I bought a box yesterday just to try (need snacks for upcoming trip) and they are SO SO yummy!!! The one bar really fills you up and its a good crunch which I've missed. Have to take small nibbles and chew that til its almost liquid but oh so good!