I haven't really lost anything during my 3rd post-op week, but I can tell a difference in the way my clothes are fitting- maybe tmi but I need to buy some new undies!!!

I lost about 20lbs the...

Your progress is amazing! Congratulations! I am only in my 3rd week...hoping to be a success story like you around Christmas-time :)

I'm in soft foods now and I've been eating things I make with FairLife milk- it has 20 grams of protein per cup. So, sugar free pudding mix, Carnation instant breakfast, mashed potatoes, oatmeal,...

That's wonderful! My husband and I are going on an Alaskan cruise next June for our 25th wedding anniversary. I am looking forward to having an experience like yours, for the first time ever....

I had the same thoughts and I'm quickly finding out that I haven't given up anything but quantity. I thought I would die a few days ago when my husband was cooking chicken parmigiana and I couldn't...

That sounds amazing!

The first couple of days were awful...I think it was the Lortab (pain medicine) that was to blame though, ironically it made me feel worse than if I'd taken nothing at all. I felt like I had a...

It took me a few days to get back down to the weight I went into the hospital- my immediate pre-surgery weight was 284 and I came back out at 290!!! But it has melted away non-stop now over the past...

woohoo!!!

I had some of the same thoughts, but now just a week after surgery, I am already so glad I went through with it. Here is an anecdote that you may find comforting- Last night my husband made chicken...

Maybe instead of a hospital bed, look into getting an abdominal binder. I was given one to use in the hospital and could have brought it home with me if I'd wanted it. Best wishes for your surgery!

You can buy those drinks at Sam's Club and at Costco. Are you near Tallahassee? (I looked at the "find me on the map"). My husband & I lived just off Buck Lake Rd. until we moved back to the midwest...

Sandra, I am feeling a little sad about my shoes too. I live in the upper midwest, so I have shoes for all seasons, and I will probably shrink myself right out of all of them. It's always been a...

Suzjsan- I had surgery last Tuesday and today (Wednesday) is my first day back, so only 8 days. However, I am a community college nursing instructor so my job isn't physically strenuous at all, at...

I have always disliked the flavor of sugar substitutes- now that I can only "eat" a couple ounces a day, I am not wasting time on sugar free jello and the like. Try some regular or protein-added...

Since surgery just 8 days ago, I found that one of my favorite blouses is too big. I noticed sitting in a meeting today (first day back to work) that it was just about to my knee. That got me...

I felt horrible the first 2 days after surgery. Today is my 3rd day and I started out feeling rough but I feel so much better now. Just getting up, taking a shower, getting dressed in comfortable...

I had the vsg surgery (and hiatal hernia repair) on Tuesday, July 11. I came home on Wednesday with no complications, but I felt pretty horrible. The incision pain was not too bad, but I had a rotten...

84 pounds-that is fantastic! Keep up the great work!

Best wishes for tomorrow! It's the first day of the rest of your life :)

That is really wonderful. I have lots of jewelry that I am looking forward to being able to wear again too!

Thanks for taking the time to reply! Looks like you're doing very well. Our starting weights are similar. I hope to be as successful as you've been.

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My name is Jill and I am still in the investigation/contemplation stage. I imagine that I am like many of you in that I've tried all sorts of diets: Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers,...