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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...)

OMG - you look amazing, my friend! So proud of you!

That's great!

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.

So sorry for your loss, Lori. We're all behind you and know you've got this!

Give it time. It sucks now, but it'll go away. Hang in there!

I had it right after my surgery, but it went away after a couple of weeks. Are you a fairly recent post-op?

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…

Thanks for all the good advice everyone! This group rocks!!!

Janelle, did it ever get to the point where there were actually bald patches or anything? That's what I'm terrified of!

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…

Went hiking today for the first time in many years and it was GREAT!

Hi - had RNY 2/19/15. Welcome - I just added you!

Congratulations to you both! Keep up the good work!

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!

I'll say it again - SO, SO proud of you!

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…

Great job! You look fantastic - congratulations on all your hard work. BTW, that swimsuit is adorable!

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.

2/19/2015!

Hi - had RNY on 2/19/15. Welcome! Just sent you a friend request.

So great! Very inspiring!

Congratulations! Very inspiring!

Hi Tina - just added you! This is a great group - good luck with your progress!

FABULOUS!! Great job!

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.

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!

I'm sorry, this imagery just made me laugh out loud. Maybe it's the 13 years of Catholic school...

OMG! You look amazing! Great job - very inspiring!

Welcome!