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Ok, as we roll into February, many of us will hit our 6 month post ops. How about as each of u**** our day we share how we have done and some mini wow moments we've had? Everyone in?

My weight loss has began to slow down. I try and not let it bother me. I was so wanting to get to 100 pounds lost by the end of March but at the rate I am now losing it will probably be summer. Surgery date: 8/3/07 Surgery Weight: 250 Today's weight: 170 Total lost: 80 pounds

Hi Jessica! First, I want to tell you that you're doing great!! I also wanted to tell you that it's ok if it takes you a good long while to drink a protein drink. You don't have to drink it down in a few minutes. Take as long as you need. We are supposed to take in LOTS of fluids during the day and our protein drinks/smoothies/shakes are all counted as part of those fluids. So, if you just set it aside and drink it when you feel up to it, it's ok . As for making everything you eat protein related, yes I have definitely been prone to do that. But I'm finding that I NEED to eat other things too. If I don't get enough fruits, vegies, and fiber (which is often) then I get extremely constipated. I've been dealing with constipation for the past 2 1/2 months. I hope it's not permanent. I was told that with the tremendous amount of protein we're taking in, we also need to get fiber and even be on a stool softener to keep us poopin'. Good luck and GREAT JOB!! God bless!! Brenda

I missed last week's weigh in. But, I'm back now. Surgery date 08/07/07 Surgery weight 201lbs Current weight 144 Total loss 57lbs this week 2lbs Just wanted to share that I'm 19lbs to goal!!! I can't believe I'm actually seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.