Well after playing with the same 3 pounds since Thanksgiving i have finally made it to Onderland this morning!! Wooohooo!!! I haven't been this weight since i was a senior in highschool. 21 years...

I don't measure in a measuring cup but weigh everything. I am only able to eat 2 ounces of food at one time. Anymore than that I am so uncomfortable and sick. But I am guessing everyone is different...

the first pic was taken in April months before surgery but i was dieting at the time and i am at around 242, blood sugar staying around 2 2 0 with 2 different meds. don't think i am losing much...

I was on 2 - 3 protein shakes a day and one low carb meal, with protein at at least 60 grams a day. Also my doctor does not want us to go over 45 grams of net carbs a day so that equals out to 15...

I am only 1 month out and i cannot say that i am hungry. but what i do get is head hunger and like one poster said the food don't quite taste the same as before and you can eat so little so you...

Hi and welcome!! I am 39 and have no heart problems that i know of. :) Yes you have to chew chew chew and then chew some more. if you don't you will be very uncomfortable for a while after you...

hmmm. are you eating your protein first? that is the first rule and it is so hard for me because sometimes i want the vegetables first but i need to eat my meat first.. i keep telling myself that...

Congrats on a smooth post op recovery!! I wish everyone had our luck with no problems post op. Welcome to a new way of life of eating and enjoying life!!

Everyone is different but i can tell you my post op stuff. I had surgery Thursday Sept 13 at 7:30am or so. i went home after lunch the next day and was driving the Sunday and shopping at walmart. ...

You are doing an awesome job!!!! Keep up the good work!! :))

Well i guess it all depends if you are going through insurance or self pay. I am self pay so from the first time i talked to the nurse to get the info and my first appointment till my surgery date...

You look awesome!!!! You are such an inspiration to us all!!