1 month check up today!

Actually it's been 6 weeks since surgery, but they couldn't get me in sooner because of the Doctor being on vacation. Anyway, she said I'm doing very well, I've lost 16% of my excess body weight and 48lb. She OK'd me to eat anything I can tolerate, so I had my first two bites of salad at lunch today, and boy did it taste good! One thing that surprised me and I know every Doctor is different, is she doesn't want me to drink anymore protein drinks, wants me to get it all from food now. She said they've found that after 4 weeks your body gets lazy and it slows your metabolism so you don't loose as fast if you continue using the drinks for your protein source. I still have to go back to the hospital Friday so they can scope me again to see about my stricture, but this time it'll be a piece of cake I'm sure. Hope everyone else is doing well! Janet

Hi Janet, Congratulations on your 48 pound loss!!!! Your doing great. Good luck on your scope Friday. Let us know how it goes. Take care, Diana

My doctor is the same way - solid food after 6 weeks and no more protein shakes. Which I am thrilled about, since I don't tolerate milk very well. I haven't had surgery yet, but I am mentally trying to prepare myself for the protein shake period while knowing that it will end soon enough! Congrats on your amazing weight lose - I'll bet that is soooo encouraging! Pam

Wow! You are doing great. Congratulations. Loris

Thanks everyone! Pam - The best protein drink I've found is Unjury ... the chocolate is really good, and the unflavored you can add to anything. Janet