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"You're Heather's sister? She's so pretty with her long curly hair and you guys don't even look alike. I would have never thought you were sisters." My sister had long dark hair with green eyes, and I was a blonde haired, blue eyed girl with freckles.

You guys are awesome! I LOVED some of these responses. I get it next week, so I will let you know what I decided to do then.

For me, I went about it a sneaky way. I don’t feel that everyone needs to know about my health issues and my choice to have surgery. So, since I was having a hernia repaired at the same time, I simply told students and coworkers that this was the reason I was going out for surgery. I explained that I would be on a modified…

If it were New Hampshire, I could help you. Vermont is only a few hours away, but I am of no help there.

My plan was: 2 weeks liquids - with a focus on protein shakes 2 weeks pureed - think baby food texture 2 weeks soft - think scrambled eggs 3 weeks of slow intro of solids with soft - no beef, pork, or hard to digest foods 4 weeks of all foods - one new food allowed per day To give you some hope, I went on a cruise just…

I'm a little late jumping in here, but I agree with what everyone has said so far. WLS IS SCARY! Regardless of which surgery you choose, you are making a permanent change to your body. I did a tons of research before seeing a doctor, a ton more after my initial appointment, and still do follow-up research 6 months post op.…

I'm in! SW: 220 GW: 200 It is reaching a bit at my current wl rate, but I think I can do it! Im going to start training for a 5K where I actually do some running, so that might help!

Good for you! Good luck on this journey!

Hope this helps...my husband, who is also very overweight like I was, was nervous about the surgery. He knew that it would change things as I cook most of the food and now eat minuscule amounts. He was also concerned about side effects and how I would do post surgery. It is a life changing experience, but it doesn't have…

Thanks Babs!

Here is food for thought: I love my personal chiropractor, AND I love my husband who happens to be a chiropractor. They are not the same person. I agree with many of the statements here that argue you need to find what is best for you individually. Being married to a chiropractor has shown me a whole different side to the…

I do this as well! Makes great chicken enchiladas and soups. I eat a portion of the chicken with steamed veggies on the side. I also use Chipotle for a dining out meal, in a bowl, no rice, extra beans, veggies, protein, cheese, salsa, and guacamole and I only eat 1/3 so I have it for leftovers. At home, I always have fat…

Fantastic progress! Good for you for still setting goals and increasing your weight lifting.

Good luck! Keep us posted as you get home since I am sure you will have questions and concerns. You will do great and it really will change your life!

Most of this should be answered by your surgery team, as each of them have different requirements. That being said, I went back to work after three weeks. I felt pretty good after about a week, but I needed a lot more sleep than normal. Also, since I was on the liquid phase for the first few weeks post-op, I had to adjust.…

I have a similar story to Annwaytt69. I initially was interested in the gastric sleeve, due to absorption concerns, but went with the RNY bypass instead. I had type 2 diabetes, acid reflux, and at my highest was 325. The doctor and I spoke about all three types (lap band being the third) and based on my medical history…

Easiest for me when I could eat solid foods, by far seafood was the best! I still eat shrimp weekly, as it is a go-to protein source. I also love any fish. Scallops were also a great choice for me. My basic go-to items are Fage yogurt for breakfast, cooked shrimp sprinkled with Old Bay's seasoning served with cocktail…

Welcome to the group! You could not find a better resource than this group of people! We all have had different experiences, but combined, have great stories, successes, and struggles to share! Good luck on your journey!

I don't have cookbook ideas, but I have used and still use many recipes from Eggface. Shelly (Eggface) has some great recipes for different stages and for everyday life. here's the site in case you are interested: http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com Good Luck!

So I'm late in joining this, but I'm in. Starting Weight: 229.6 Goal Weight: 199 or lower It might be to much of a goal, but I see family at the end of June who have not seen me in three years, so I'd like them to be shocked!

Oh yeah, the gain post surgery is disappointing, but do you best not to worry and try to stay away from the scale. I was shocked at my 2 weeks appointment to find I had dropped 20 pounds. Remember it is not the same for everyone, but the weight does come off. Really, stick to your eating plans, and try not to rush it. Your…

Hey Twisk! I remember being very excited/nervous the day before my RNY surgery 12/12/12. You will find great support on this board! Good luck tomorrow and each day thereafter as it is a huge change! For me, it has been so worth it!

Wonderful NSV! I love those little moments when you realize just how much you have changed. It's great!

I am almost 4 months out from RNY bypass, and I eat 800-900 calories daily. I use the Laptop Lunches Bento Boxes to measure out my food for the day, and then eat that. It really helps me keep focused. I am bad at logging my food here, but not at actually counting my calories and such.

I, too, wanted the sleeve, but was convinced that the bypass would be better for me. I had issues with reflux, diabetes, PCOS, and I was 325 to start. I had surgery 3 months ago and have lost 81 pounds overall since the beginning of the process. The eating is really not an issue, as you quickly learn what you can and can't…

I slice it thinly, and cook it with pancetta and onions. Add in dried cranberries and some almond slivers at the end. So, cook the pancetta in some olive oil. Remove pancetta from the pan (so it doesn't burn) and add onions and cabbage in batches so it cooks until tender over medium heat. Add the pancetta and cranberries…

1. When was your surgery? December 12, 2012 RNY Gastric Bypass 2. Where from? (don't need to specify city or anything just general state or country is fine) New Hampshire 3. Your Dr.'s/dietitian's stand on soda after surgery? Don't drink it..unless flat and then diet only. I avoid it. 4. Your Dr.'s/dietitian's stand on…

It took me a month to start to feel normal, but even then, normal was different. I slept and drank as much as I could those first few weeks, and then the third week, I started moving more, but stayed home. By week 4, I was back at work, but home daily to take a nap right after work. Somewhere around weeks 5 and 6, I…

I hope that I can be as successful as some of you. I am three months out and have lost 75 pounds (some before surgery, some after), but still have 95 pounds to go. If I keep losing 10 or so pounds a month, I should be there by my one year surgeriversary. Here's to hoping!

I just can't get over your amazing transformation! You have put in the time exercising, stayed on track with eating, and look fabulous! You are such an inspiration to me and to others on this board! Here's to you reaching those additional goals this year! I have no doubt that you can do anything that you set your mind to…