Checking in

Down 1.7 lbs for a total of 41.6 lost. Feeling pretty good - though I find I get a teeny bit nauseated by the time I finish my protein shake. Interviews are going well.

I am so glad that you posted this message. You and I had our surgeries around the same time--mine was 3.8.2007--and we have lost about the same amount of weight. I am down 40 pounds from my surgery weight. Lately, I have been concerned with the lack of weight loss now that I am six weeks out. I know there is no average amount of weight loss for this time frame, but I was getting concerned that I was not on par with where I should be. Seeing how much you have lost in a comparable amount of time has truly calmed me. I know you were just checking in, but you just made my night!

You are doing so well, Randy. I'm so proud of you! Glad to hear the interviews going well. Anything look particularly promising? Rachelle

Well, I kinda hope that things work out so I can stay on with the friend I'm working with now. There's a practice up in Sussex County that I liked on the first visit; I've got a second interview in about 2 weeks.

Yep, I'm down 41 pounds too after 2 months and a few days. I've noticed that if I don't work out every day the weight comes off. If I work out everyday my body kind of stalls. I weight the other day and an even 245. I had that feeling today too after the protein shake -- drinking Atkins. I was so nauseated I didn't eat lunch today and just drank a little water. I had the foamies though, but by dinner time about 7 PM I felt a little better and was able to have some dinner. Glad to hear interviews are going well.

I've never done the foaming thing. If I eat too much, or too fast, I start with painful hiccups; after about 3 minutes, they turn into heaves, then . I find I have to drink the protein shakes MUCH slower than my water, iced tea, or other clear beverage. If I go too fast, I get nauseated.