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try adding a slice or 2 of lemon to your water it helps with bloating and is a natural diuretic. Hope it helps!

not sure where you live but very large medical facility here in so california will no longer do the banding. the doctors group that I had my surgery through will no longer do the banding. I had gastric bypass in December 2010 and have lost 160 pounds. I take my vitamins as per instructed by my doctor. I actually am trying…

Way to go Carl! I had the surgery almost 2 yrs ago and lost 160. Still keeping it off!! I no longer have diabetes or sleep apnea. You summed it up I was the same tried everything and then hurt my back had 2 back operations and was not able to do any walking, exercise anything that is why I did the surgery. No one should…

I had RNY 12/15/10, I have lost 160 pounds and YES I have kept it off! In fact trying to gain 20 of it back. It was the best decision I made for myself. I will not lie it is work. You have to want to change your lifestyle to succeed. I am almost 2 yrs and just starting to have 4oz of soda and only if I have an upset…

Great Job!

Hi I had gastric bypass 12/15/10 and have lost 160 pounds. I am actually trying to put weight back on and am struggling horribly. I am even having to revert back to the crap foods just to get some weight on. I also went to culinary school so that I could help people like me that had surgery and wanted to keep their weight…

I make my own! Super easy and not as many calories. I bought this book called Very Salad Dressing by Teresa Burns great book. Raspberry vinaigrette only 32 calories in 2 tbsp.

made me smile!!

Good for you! I had gastric bypass 12/15/10 and have lost 160 pounds. It was the best choice for me.My doctors office are stopping the lap band because of too many complications and I know Kaiser is no longer doing lap band. You have to do what is best for you. I know having surgery is scary and you will have a ton of…

Hard boiled eggs are great. I freeze a water bottle and keep it in my lunch bag it keeps things cold. Also raw almonds are a great snack item, as well as string cheese (but high in sodium).

Congratulations I know how hard it is!

I am almost 2 yrs post rny. When I dont get enough water I feel hungry. I just go back to the beginning. The protein shakes and all. I have lost 160 pounds and actually trying to gain a bit back. I don't like how thin I am. Protein, and staying hydrated has helped me. Good Luck and keep us posted.

@shmunster you look amazing! You look 10 years younger! Great job!!!

Hi and welcome! We found that by logging your food has made a great change in what we are eating and drinking. I have converted a few really good recipes for those that are diabetic or just want to lose weight. I had surgery to lose the 100 plus pounds I could not get off and then went to culinary school I know a strange…

Hi I had my surgery 12/15/10 and have lost 160 pounds.

I found that always having a bottle of water near me to drink was better then me having a sugary drink. I also found that by adding a slice of lemon helped to plus it's a natural diuretic.

Just curious does it matter if we had surgery to add our success story?

I would like to join as well as I was starting my P90X program in the am.

LOVE IT MOXIECOWGIRL!!!!!!!!!!

Most dr's want you to lose 10% of your body weight before surgery. So it's not like she has to drop a punch. It is done to help shrink the liver before surgery.

All those that have issues with the surgery are those that have either NEVER struggled to lose weight or that have not educated themselves on the pros and cons of the surgery. Many of these people do not understand the steps we take before we have the surgery. It's not just walk into a place and then next week we are on…

Good for you for making a choice that will benefit yourself. I had gastric bypass on December 15,2010. I have lost 160 pounds and had similar issues as you. I had 2 back operations and was not able to exercise. I tried everything to get the weight off before I had the surgery so those that don't know others medical issues…