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Greetings from the beautiful Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. I so agree with those who've mentioned *journaling* . . my weight loss journey has been somewhat different than that of many here . . it was "surgically-induced" in January 2013. Weight loss surgery is certainly not for everyone - but, for me, it was (what…
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still no luck and no help . . s'okay . . I gave it my best!
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Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in January 2013; it was (for me) the best decision I've ever made! I believe - with all of my heart - that the surgery will extend my life expectancy for a significant number of years! At this point, I have five more pounds to GO/GOAL! I don't know that the change in my (ol' grandma) face is…
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Of course.
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Most of us have/had different dietary restrictions based on surgey types and our doc's orders. Can you add sugar-free/fat-free pudding mix (or Jello powder) to your yogurt to vary the flavor? I, too, did pureed black bean soup and pureed chili beans after my R-n-Y. The key, for me, when I found myself focusing on food was…
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As I see it, there are a number of positives here! First of all, you arrived at the gathering *PLANNING* TO TRACK YOUR FOOD - the plan was sidetracked by the environment and the sheer number of choices. Secondly, YOU 'FESSED UP, TOOK RESPONSIBLITY FOR YOUR CHOICES/DECISIONS and JUMPED RIGHT BACK INTO YOUR ROUTINE! How…
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You've undertaken an amazing - and transformative - journey. Congratulations on your success!
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My Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery took place on January 15, 2013. Yes, there were MANY pre-op consults with a wide variety of specialists and lots of lab work. As part of my pre-op process, I was required to attend a bariatric support group meeting - what a blessing that turned out to be. I've not missed a single monthly…
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I have no qualms about using my "children's menu, please" card . . it took me ONE post-RNY trip to a restaurant to realize that absolutely no one is looking at me - or watching what I order/eat. As long as the restaurant is okay with an adult ordering off of the children's menu - I call ahead to find out - I'm ready to…
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You're lovely, my dear .. and unlike this "almost 64 year old grandma" who had Roux-en-Y gastric bypass on 01/15/2013 - you have young skin that has bounced back!! So happy for you!!
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If anyone is attracted to me, based on body type/size/shape - forget it - I don't do shallow. My *measurements* DO NOT define me as a woman, as a partner or as a friend.
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I had my RnY on January 15, 2013 . . I am far from an expert - HOWEVER, my medical team is extremely firm about pain issues. Unless there is something wrong . . you should not be feeling pain and extreme pain signals the need for intervention. It is very odd that ALL of your doctors would be out of town at the same time -…
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I live in an Olympic Peninsula (WA) town where the most "popular" gym in town is the YMCA. I began my M/W/F gym routine shortly after having had Roux en Y gastric bypass surgery (January 15, 2013). - that surgery most likely saved/extended my life! At sixty-three, 5'2" feet tall, morbidly obese (that is no longer an issue…
