Hi there... I had gastric bypass surgery July 2013. I were not always committed, but am now the last few weeks so committed and totally ready to loose the last of my weight... I would love to make som…
Good Morning! Now that we are officially in winter and some of us have to deal with being snowed or iced in, wanted to check in and see how everyone handles it? I know for me personally, it's hard som…
As the surgery becomes real for me, I am feeling like this is the most selfish thing I have ever done. My change is going to have an effect on my family, some positive some negative for them too. I am…
Hello All, I am 26 and need to lose a lot of weight. I have done a lot of research and feel like getting the sleeve is the right thing to do for me. My surgeon highly recommended that I do the bypass …
I'm suffering through my first bout of stomach flu, and I'm 1yr post RNY. OMG KILL ME NOW!!!! I'm on day two. Day one: I drank a protein shake...or should I say that I just borrowed it? I haven't thro…
Im 2 months post op today. I seem to be struggling with getting a consistent weight loss. I walk about 3-4miles per day according to fitbit, I eat around 800 cals per day 100g of protein(dr said 100g …
Hi there, So it's been quite some time since I last posted--coincidentally about a similar sort of topic! I'm about 10 1/2 months post op. Weight wise, things are good. I've lost 114 pounds since my s…
I didn't want to steal the thunder from anyone elses' progress threads, so I created this one for anyone who wants to share their current/past progress. Post em if you wanna: . . . . From my (The oran…
My RNY was Jan 20, 2015. In September, 2015 I was diagnosed with an ulcer located just past the anastomoses into my small intestine. This developed while I was already on Prilosec, and Zantac. After l…
Hi everyone, I am 7 weeks out from VSG surgery. I have been teaching my protein goals, but am curious what everyone restricts their carb grams to each day? Thank you.
I don't know who believes what or celebrates what...but... Happy Holidays to you all! I wish you the very best of luck in your food facings the next couple of weeks! Remember, one bad meal doesn't mak…
Hi all, I had VSG on 11/14. I'm eating soft foods from a very strict list provided by my nutritionist and I don't want to cheat in any way. At work I've been taking an intense training class, 1 week a…
For months before I even started talking to my VSG surgeon, I was getting Green Chef deliveries, one of those food box subscription services where they send you a box of ingredients with recipes each …
I'm a recent Aldi convert. I could never do all of my shopping there, but found some products to try at a great price that have become staples in our household. Fit and Active No Sugar Added Raspberry…
Curious if anyone has had hip bursitis? For a couple of months now my right side of my hip has been bugging me. When I sit upright in a chair like I am now I am fine but when I lay down to go bed or g…
Been feeling really tired and run down over the past week or so. Not sure if it is due to the time change we had, my whirlwind trip to NY or what. My head is starting to feel congested and just not up…
It is great to see that this group is growing. It is fun to see where everyone is from and maybe when they had their surgery, or when they are looking to have surgery. I am in Colorado and I had the S…
Is it strange that I deliberately chose one of my worst pics for profile? I guess maybe I want to see where I go from there! I'm so excited that I'm starting this process. 1 week check up tomorrow!
Hey there! My name is Lena and I had the gastric sleeve on 12/16/14. My highest weight was 278, I was 250 the day of surgery and at my lowest I was down to 167 with my goal being 160lbs. It seems like…
I've done my 6 months as required by my insurance, had all the tests and visit with the psychologist. I have lost 45 pounds. I got denied last week. It was awful. The insurance company wanted a weight…
Anyone have plastic surgery and get it covered by their insurance? When I get down a bit further I want to have a consult. Just a couple places I want gone!
I did it! I was sleeping Monday morning. The first night was rough I can't lie... dry heaves, asking God why did I do this? Second and third nights we're better. Today is the 4th day and I'm hangry. M…
