3 months since my surgery... Down 43 lbs. I know others have lost much more at 3 months, but I'm pretty happy. My surgeon suggested I should lose 70 pounds my first year, so I'm ahead of the game....

Went for my 12 week check up with the surgeon - actually 11 weeks, but who cares. I weighed in at 198!!! So excited. I started my journey at 245, went thru the six months pre-diet required by my...

I was stuck at 200-201 for 3 weeks. I wanted so badly to get to 199! I upped my activity and boom, it started back down. More fluid, protein, and moving around more seems to do the trick for me. I...

My surgeon recommended Bariatric Advantage - you get a huge bag that lasts forever. I found mixing my own shakes much cheaper than the canned ones. And the tastes isn't bad. 2 scoops in water = 27...

I was down to 200, panting and waiting on 199....four days later I am back to 203. I haven't eaten anything I shouldn't. I drink 80 oz of water a day. I get 40 to 60 grams of protein everyday. So...

I would have floated away on a cloud. :)

Six months is what I was told, also. You will start to lose more slowly after that. You CAN stretch out this new tummy, I was told by my cardiologist they had a sleever come in who had grown his...

I was told Tylenol only, forever. No Aleve or aspirin, forever. I put a big notice inside my cabinet where all our meds are kept to remind me and put the meds I can't take in a baggie with a skull...

I keep a chart, I write everything down that I put in my mouth, including tracking my vitamins and meds. I figure if I ever have a problem, the surgeon's office can look at my chart and see what I've...

Liquids were never a problem for me - I worried, too. I could easily drink all I wanted. Then food happened, and I realized a quarter cup was more than enough. That tummy is tiny now - no worries! :)

I didn't get that "full" feeling until after soft foods were started. Now I know about 1 bite after I have had too much. I am trying to figure out how to know 1 bite ahead of time. The oddest thing...

Hmmm....my surgeon's office said no caffeine, ever. That upset me at the time, cause I LOVE my coffee, but now this looks promising. I may try a tiny cup and see if my head explodes or something.

I voted, but looks like you're still in fourth place. Vote, everybody!!! :)

I am SO running out of ideas and SO sick of yogurt and cottage cheese. Thanks for the ideas!

If you are taking blood pressure meds, check your BP. I was off mine 2 weeks after surgery, mine got too low. B vitamins and protein also vital!

I haven't changed anything at all... Just ate a sugar free ice pop and got the same pain. Weird!

I switched to liquid and crushable pills for a month or so after surgery. You can't crush extended release or coated pills!!! Crushed ones taste nasty, but go down with a little applesauce. I wasn't...

Today is my 2 month surgiversary. Over the weekend, I found that everything I ate gave me pain. Cottage cheese - pain in my stomach. Protein drink - pain in my stomach. I am not eating any more than...

The forums help so much - I read a lot more than I post, but I learn something new every single day. It's a struggle for me to find something I am allowed to eat right now as I am still on soft...

I've been hovering within 6 pounds of 199 for about 2 weeks. I could scream, so I totally get it. A one in front of that weight number will just feel so much better. :)

Oh, gosh, yes!!! I had dangerous D for about a week. Dangerous as in: will I make it to the bathroom in time?? My surgeon let me eat a little low fat Greek yogurt and take Imodium. Call and ask your...

I think giving up caffeine has helped with my anxiety... I drank a lot of coffee and diet coke pre surgery. Also, a big part of our emotions are probably influenced by the nerves in our gut. For...

I think that there is a very emotional aspect to this surgery - that's why most surgeons send us to shrinks first, to make sure we can handle it. We all get a little testy and irritable, but we...

I was on liquids and protein shakes for 2 weeks after surgery - I don't think your tiny new tummy is ready for food yet. And you never eat and drink at the same time, at least a half hour apart.

We had the same surgeon, and I hope I will be your weight in a year! I look forward to not worrying about the scale so much. You look great!