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I am married, a full time nurse, and a full time mommy to 3 kids (3 yr old twins and a 16 yr old). I just joined MFP within the last 2 months to try and get myself back on track. I had gastric bypass surgery about 5 yrs ago, lost over 100 lbs, and since the birth of my twins, gained back about 30. I NEED motivation!!!
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I agree....increase your protein and make sure you're taking your vitamins! I was slacking in both areas, and when I started to take my vitamins again, and started eating more proteins, my energy started coming back. I also work out in the morning before work, and while it's a pain in the butt to get up before 5am to do…
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The ONLY regret I have had since my surgery in 2007, was not waiting the full 18-24 mths after to get pregnant, like my surgeon suggested. My body wasn't ready for a pregnancy, it was still adjusting to all the weight loss. And while I only gained 30 lbs during pregnancy, and had a relatively healthy pregnancy for carrying…
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My husband and I started dating about a year and a half before I had my RNY. He knew me at my heaviest. I had been looking into the surgery options before we got together, so he knew all along what my plan was. He has always been my biggest supporter. He has pushed me to get back into exercising and eating better because…
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I had my RNY 9/24/07. Highest: 270s Day of surgery: 263 1 year post-surgery: 163 Lowest: 159 Current: 192 I had 100 lbs lost on my 1 year follow up appt (a month before my wedding). My surgeon suggested I wait 18-24 mths before I got pregnant (I didn't listen and got pregnant with TWINS 15 mths post-surgery). I gained 30…
