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A few years ago I read that people trying to limit caffeine could simply drink HOT water as it seemed to be almost as satisfying as tea or coffee. I tried that, and it is very true for me. I keep a hot pot near my desk and sip hot water all day long, and it's been relatively easy to keep up the water consumption.

How exciting! I'm glad for you. ;)

When I eat bread, pasta, or rice, I feel like I'm filled up all the way to the back of my throat, and I'm miserable for hours. It turns out that nothing I crave tastes good enough to tolerate that discomfort. I have wound up having only the tiniest of bites of those items WITH other foods. Also, meat gags me unless it's…

My hair is falling out at an alarming rate, so I hope the Biotin I started taking a couple of weeks ago works! I don't know what else to do.

I was 3.5 months from the idea of it to the actual surgery. Guess I should be thanking my lucky stars for my insurance and my overall health going in!

Congratulations, and stay in touch!

I like to weigh every day, too because during the years I ate whatever was in front of me, and I gained 30 pounds "without knowing it," I stayed completely away from the scale. By weighing frequently, it keeps me from rationalizing away a series of big mistakes in food choices by telling myself they won't matter. Gaining…

Well said.

This can be a very lonesome endeavor, but being on MFP, I NEVER feel as isolated as when I try/tried to do it on my own. Also, I can ask questions and read others' blogs, and I can obsess about my program, my progress, my foibles without my loved ones having to be dragged into it.

Lost on vacation! :) A dream come true. I guess it's a matter of making good choices and staying as active as possible. Recording it on mfp is secondary. Thanks for your thoughts.

At first I had so much shame that I couldn't lose the weight and keep it off alone, that I refused to tell anyone at all. I didn't even tell my husband I had gone to the informational meeting! My attitudes were completely outdated and negative, and I didn't want to think of myself as "one of those people" who "resorted" to…

You look great! I'm proud of you, too. :)

I love this comment. It's a great trade (the health), isn't it.

Ramsey, Minnesota (a northwestern suburb of Minneapolis)

Stupid here...what's a FitBit?

I know others have posted this notion before, but if I watch calories, and don't get enough protein or water, the scale just stalls in the same spot.

Ditto on the plateau queen...feels like I stay the same forever, and just when I'm beyond frustrated, it drops. Please feel free to friend me, too. :)

My bariatric team informed me that will be taking vitamin supplements for the rest of my life, but I figured that was a lot easier than carrying around an extra 140 pounds. :happy:

The clinic I used for my RNY holds an informational meeting a few times a month that is open to the public. I felt anonymous as I listened to the information that described the different procedures, and I listened to testimonials from their patients who had had the surgeries. It was a great way to learn without any…

Mother's Day - I was vacuuming out my elderly mother-in-law's van as a gift to her, and while I was bent over, my three year old son casually said, "Mom. You have a fat butt." Broke my heart.

Stef, I cannot reply as a post RNY patient, because I'm only six weeks out, BUT I can respond as a 54 year old woman (from Minnesota) who has lost the same 100+ pounds TWICE and gained them all back plus, TWICE. For me, through both losses, the closer I got to a 'normal' weight and size, the more 'normal' I told myself I…

I hear you. Who would have ever thought we would jump for joy over weighing 200 pounds? :happy:

I quit slowly by drinking a bit less each day, so I didn't get the headaches. Took me about 6 weeks to get off pop and caffeinated coffee.

I had to lose 18 pounds, and I thought "if I could lose weight on my own, I wouldn't need the surgery!" It turns out that I WAS able to do it with the help of the nutritionist. I also replaced lunches at work with protein shakes and veggies which I think helped tremendously. My doctor explained the reasons for needing to…

Laura, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your voice of experience on these posts. Thank you for taking the time to share with us. pat

I can thank my dear mother who came and managed the household, so I could just rest and take my meds. ;)

They only kept me overnight! Did I get the bum's rush, or was it because my RNY was done laproscopically?

I couldn't be more thrilled to read these posts. I've been drinking Body Fortress Whey Protein shakes that leave a nasty after-taste, so I'm beyond thrilled to have some new ideas. Thanks!:blushing:

How exciting! Have a blast.

Thank you! It's so nice to know there are others out there who get it.