Congrats getting to the 177.

HW 368

LW 172.2

TW 170.8

Hi everyone!

Well I'm finally out of the 180s!

Next goal is 174, which will take me out of the obese category for the first time in my life!

stats:

HW: 378

LW: 180.8

TW: 177

goals: 174, overweight BMI !

Hope everyone had a good week!

Wow, Diane! Welcome! You are killing it as a pre-op and your dedication (and good sense) will help you immensely as a post-op. If you can eat 600-800 calories now, then I see major successes in your future. I remember right before surgery (I had surgery almost 4 years ago, as a 36 year old female who was 5'4" and 351 lbs) I also dreamt of being comfortable in an airplane seat and being comfortable in restaurant booths. I didn't even realize the hundreds of other NSVs (non scale victories) I would have - crossing my legs, wrapping the standard size gym towel around my body, shopping in any store, walking up a bazillion flights of stairs and not dying, not sweating from just walking outside for 3 minutes in the summer...the list goes on and on! You're in for a great ride!

And I am with you - spice it up! Unjury chicken flavor protein shakes may help you a lot when you are on liquids, or Isopure unflavored protein powder added to broth. I also loved part-skim ricotta cheese warmed up with Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. If you're a coffee gal, try the Chike iced coffee protein powder from amazon as well.

And re: kill for a pork chop, there are many ways of eating post-WLS but most of us here eat all cuts of meat (some may agree with you early on, some not until later) but eating pork, beef, bacon etc can totally fit into your macros. A bit of fat keeps you full and as long as you focus on protein, specifically dense protein, you can totally have a pork chop! Just not a pork chop, a pound of mashed potatoes, a side Caesar salad AND two bread baskets ;) (what many of us had as a pre-op lol).

Welcome and good luck!

Amazing loss. You are on your way. Enjoy the ride. The scale will move again. You may just be in the infamous three week stall -- right on time.

Hi all,

I am 20 days post op today. I moved into puréed foods this week!

The scale hasn't moved in several days, but I think that's because I am having bowel trouble. I got great advice on the Ontario board, and am hoping to have some painless movement, and regular movement again soon. That will also likely get the scale moving again.

Mall in all, I'm still thrilled with my overall loss to date. I never would have lost this on my own!

HW: 308

LW: 280

TW: 278

Wishing everyone a great week!