In my search for more protein, I stumbled upon this new item in the store: PayDayPro. I am absolutely crazy about them! However,here are the facts: 15 grams of protein, 240 calories, 19 total carb, sugars 13 gr. I have a difficult time getting protein in because I do not eat eggs or regular dairy due to intestinal problems. I do drink 1 Carb Countdown yogurt shake in the am which is 100 calories and 13 grams of protein. Can anyone tell me whether one or two of the PayDayPro bars per day would be a major problem-- are they too high in calories and carbs? My lunch and super consist of usually 5 shrimp or 3-4 oz of meat and vegetables. Thanks! Tootsie

Thanks for the info. I know that I'll have a scar, but judging from the thigh lift scar, the doc will do a good job of hiding it. My concern is the pain and the lenght of time in the compression garment. What was that like for you?

All I can say is WOWWWWW!!! I had to look at your old face shot to even know who you were...lolol YOu look amazing and so much younger!! I need to have my photo updated on this message box but I have lost the email so hopefully I will find it again to have it fixed. Julie S.

I had my TT/hernia & muscle repair on May 16th. The first few days were the toughest. My incision never gaive me one ounce of pain....the only pain I felt was from the hernia/muscle tightening. The first day of pain was awful until my doc gave me Valium(some people get flexoral(sp)) for the muscle spasms and it was all downhill from there. I had a lot of back pain due to walking hunched over for 2 weeks but that is to be expected and the drains are a pain in the butt but very necessary. I got my 1st one out after 1week and my 2nd one out after 2 weeks which must have been too soon. I developed a seroma that needed to be drained 2x...no big deal though. I feel wonderful and started losing again after I had it done. I have pics and email me if you would like to see them. My incision line is not perfect but I will take it over the 6lbs of fat and skin I had before. I wish you all my best... Julie S 265/139/135 5'3

I started at 333 - now 184, so I am down 149 pounds. Hope to lose another 24. Terri