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Hi Vikki - Hope you're feeling good and continuing to heal. Here's my stats: HW: 322 SW: 303 Month 1: 279.4 Month 2: 267.3 Month 3: 261.7 Month 4: 243.1 Month 5: 238.6 CW: 230.5 Total weight loss: 92.5 (Six-month surgiversary on 8/19/2015) (Note: I haven't really been exercising as much as I can/should! Working on that...)
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OMG - you look amazing, my friend! So proud of you!
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That's great!
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Hi! Nashua Nutrition offers samples for $1.95 of a bunch of different protein powders. Syntrax Nectar also offers single serve packets. I think you can get those on the Nashua Nutrition website, too.
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So sorry for your loss, Lori. We're all behind you and know you've got this!
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Give it time. It sucks now, but it'll go away. Hang in there!
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I had it right after my surgery, but it went away after a couple of weeks. Are you a fairly recent post-op?
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I didn't get Chapstick from the hospital and was so glad to have it. I brought slippers, but they gave me those socks with rubbery soles, which worked really well! I didn't use much of anything else I brought, except my iPhone. It was a godsend - I played music on it and it really helped drown out all the noise and let me…
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Thanks for all the suggestions, guys! I am trying to do a protein smoothie with fruit and yogurt to mask the taste so it's tolerable. I'm trying to get them in everyday. (I've tried so many brands of protein powder - pretty much hate them all, but Body Fortress from Walmart is doable.) Glad I'm on the right track with the…
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Went hiking today for the first time in many years and it was GREAT!
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Hi - had RNY 2/19/15. Welcome - I just added you!
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Congratulations to you both! Keep up the good work!
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Good luck on Monday! I'll be sending good thoughts. You will do great. And I agree, walk as much and as soon as you can!
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I'll say it again - SO, SO proud of you!
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Hi! Welcome - congratulations on your decision to have surgery again. I know that couldn't have been easy. I had RNY on 2/19/15 and am so happy with it so far. I'm down 78 pounds and feel a lot healthier. This is a great forum for advice. Be patient with yourself - you'll get back up to speed in no time! Good luck on…
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Great job! You look fantastic - congratulations on all your hard work. BTW, that swimsuit is adorable!
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Hi Jen! I'm also Jen. I had RNY on 2/19/15. It's the best decision I've ever made. I've lost over 70 pounds so far - I feel better and have more energy. I also think this is a great group - welcome and good luck on you journey! Adding you as a friend.
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2/19/2015!
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Hi - had RNY on 2/19/15. Welcome! Just sent you a friend request.
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So great! Very inspiring!
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Congratulations! Very inspiring!
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Hi Tina - just added you! This is a great group - good luck with your progress!
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FABULOUS!! Great job!
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I use Bariatric Advantage Ultra Multi Vitamins with Iron. They're capsules and I take three a day. Then I also do three Calcium chews. This has worked much better for me than the chewables, which I despise.
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Hi - welcome! I had my RNY on 2/19 and have lost close to 58 pounds so far. Very happy with my journey so far. Just added you. - Jen Loveshoe - that's an awesome idea about getting a separate small plate in restaurants!
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I'm sorry, this imagery just made me laugh out loud. Maybe it's the 13 years of Catholic school...
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OMG! You look amazing! Great job - very inspiring!
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Welcome!
