Devi_Diva Member

wow! You are indeed a inspiration. Thank you for sharing your story.

Hi and welcome!

9 months out I too have had many stalls, but all in all I am down just shy of 100 lbs. Have heart :)

Hi fromWinnipeg, Manitoba!

Thanks for posting! Great feed back and food for thought.

I am 9 months out and have realized like so many before me warned: the hunger returns. Grazing is a killer, as is drinking my calories in say fancy iced coffees. I find using MFP for accountability super helpful. I also “fluid load”. Fluid loading is a win win. Sticking to the no eating and drinking within 30 – 60 is also…

I had other surgeries before RNY and typically have a very high tolerance to pain, or so my nurses told me. But post op RNY I had unreal pain for the first 8 - 10 days. It was absolutely wicked. Like I was questioning myself “what have I done?". Once I got over the first two weeks it was all gravy. 9 months out now and of…

I am lucky I have never had issue with water. I typically get in 10 cups plus other fluids. Having said that my water bottle is always infront of me. If I forget it one day I fall short on my goal. Some people find setting a watch timer helpful.

I am in Old St Vital, and could use online support for similar reasons. I have 6 children and do childcare. My partner also is a truck driver.