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For the first 4 months I was loosing about 5 lbs per week, now it has slowed to about 1 lb per week.

I am down 80 lbs, had surgery on January 6, 2017, feeling pretty good.

Hi Kiki, I also find the protein shakes/powder to be disgusting, so I drink Fairlife milk. It has almost as much protein as the many powders and I find it to be reasonably good. You can find it at most groceries stores and it is no more expensive than protein.

The puree diet is very hard but I have been able to find ways to eat it. This Friday I will move on to the soft food, which will be better than pureed, but still not great. I really cannot offer any good advice with respect to pureed foods, it is just wrong on so many levels that find it hard...

I have 14 days to go until I can bid pureed goodby, I trust I will never partake again. I am really looking forward to soft food phase as that offers you food that is in its original form factor. The pureed phase has been very difficult and find it really hard to force it down but something...

I have only been on the pureed food for a couple of days now, but what is helping me is to think of it as soup and not pureed meat. I use some BBQ sauce or Taco sauce to give a flavor that is more appealing. Seasonings can also help to flavor it up and make it more palatable. Also, remember...

I can only speak for myself, but I am now 7 days’ post op and I am off all of my diabetic medication with the exception of my long lasting insulin but the dose for that has been cut in half. I had an appointment today with my nurse practitioner and she said that the long lasting insulin will...

Hello Everyone, I am now 7 days post surgery. I am feeling pretty good, pain is minimal and I went back to work yesterday. I am down about 27lbs since beginning my pre-surgical liquid only diet. I begin my full liquid portion of the diet tomorrow so looking forward to having some soup.

Wondering how long to plan to be out of work post-surgery. I am having the RNY laparoscopically, and I am trying to give my boss an idea of how long I might be out of the office. I do computer work with little to no lifting or physical activity. Any ideas?

How much is too much Protein post-surgery? I have a family history of kidney disease and I have diabetes so I am as concerned about getting too much protein as I am about not getting enough protein, anybody have any thoughts?

Hi Chantal, thanks for the support, I appreciate that. "Best thing I ever did", is something I hear a lot from those who have gone forward with the life change, my wife and I sure hope it offers me the ability to do the things I used to enjoy.

My surgery is scheduled for January 6, 2017. I am SUFFERING!!! through the protein liquid only preparation now and it is really hard for me, but I will make it because I have to. Doug, how are you doing with your run up to surgery?

Hi Cortney, I am scheduled to have by pass on January 6, so I am getting close. I would suggest, with regard to the gym, stay with the weight machines as they take a lot of the danger of hurting yourself out of the equation. Free weights require a spotter to assist if you cannot return the...

I am scheduled to have my surgery on January 6. Very nervous and worried about what the future holds. I have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, and of course obesity. My family has been devastated by diabetes and I have lost my grand father, father, and brother due...