1st official weigh-in

@25 days out and I was - 42lbs! I got moved up to the soft diet now (yay, Thanks Erin!) and I got those nasty drains out also. Thanks Dr. C! Don't feel like aliens inside of me no longer. And water is starting to taste like water again! garage got broken into while gone, didn't have much in there, except Nick's bike. Happy Holidays,

Hi Vickie, It's great to see that you are going well as a post op. Congratulation on the 42 lb loss. Keep up the good work. Georgeann

Thanks Georgeann, recovery is still a bit slower than the average, but I'm getting stronger every day. I actually woke up craving a protein shake? How strange as I haven't been able to get one down yet, so this should be interesting...lol

Hi Vickie, First of all..CONGRATS on the weight loss! I know you had a rough time of it at first so I'm glad to hear things are getting better and I'm hoping you think it has been worth it. I"m sorry to hear about your garage being broken into. I'm glad more wasn't taken! Merry Christmas and keep up the good work. I hope to be close behind you as of 2/7/5! Denise

Thanks Denise! very rough time in the beginning and still have my moments. Mostly because I am weak, tire easily but can't nap. Thanks about the garage, yep I figure if they feel they need it more than we do, have at it and G-D is watching, so things will work out in the end. Merry Christmas!

Wow Vickie, That's great weight loss! Sorry to hear about your son's bike. I bet he was pretty upset. People are s heartless stealing children's toys. I'm jealous (it's a good jealous, of course) that you're on a soft diet. I am really looking forward to that. Right now I am having pureed stuff. I do what I can to make it flavorful, but I really miss chewing. Chew something for me if you think about it. LOL Hugs, Jaimee 320 (highest) 280 (on surgery day) 250(19 days out) 140 (my goal)

I know WoW Jaimee, suprised the heck out of me and Dr. C, that's what he said also to my weight loss - WoW. (good to impress the dr huh?) lol Rotten people will get theirs in the end, right now my son is bumming for sure, it's his only mode of transport besides the school bus, something will work out. Your soft food diet is just around the corner Jaimee, hang in there! My 1st soft was baked chicken w/a lil bit of my favorite salad dressing to keep it moist. (2 oz) and a bite of smashed taters. Happy Holidays, Vickie 348 (very highest over a year ago) 318.8 (1 week before surgery) -30 lbs 279 (25 days out) -42 lbs 168 (Dr's goal) only -111 to go! 150 ( MY GOAL) and I'm dreaming! 130 (what insurance says I SHOULD Weight) OK yeah right lol

You are doing so well. I am 5 months out and 40 lbs away from goal. I am the same for three weeks now and alittle worried. I am happy u r feeling better. I felt so badly for you. It gets a little better every day. Keep up the great work,Love Cindy

Happy Dance for you!!! Keep you the great work!! Blessings for a wonderful *skinny* Holiday! Tonya

Thank you Tonya!