joyfulinga Member

Hi Myrtle, yes I am still active on here. You can also email me at joyful61@aol.com.

Mine is the Trinity symbol - Father, Son and Holy Spirit on my left back shoulder.

It is my understanding from my surgeon that I need around 70 every day forever. Check with your surgeon or visit a dietician/nutritionist for post bariatric patients. They can tell you for sure.

It certainly can. I was tired a lot and had absolutely no energy. When the doctor tested me he found that my iron was good but my B12 was nearly nonexistent. If I dliligently take my B12 (it dissolves under my tongue) I do not have the issues. I also had very low Vitamin D and Folic Acid. I now take these daily to…

My motivation is to wear all the slim clothes I bought when I weighed much less. Pumps are also a strong motivation because it sounds like we have matching granny shoes (no offense to you real grandma's).

When I was nursing my 3 sons, my doctor told me to drink lots of fluids to sustain a good milk supply. I was on a 1,200 calorie per day diet and it didn't affect my supply at all. Try lowering your food to 1,500 and see how it goes. If it goes well, drop it to 1,200 and see what happens.

You are doing WONDERFUL! Such a pretty girl and I bet you're just as pretty inside too!:smile:

Start: 228.8 GW: 226.8

I had gastric bypass surgery in June 2008. My oldest son passed away suddenly in Dec. 2010 and I just didn't prioritize my health. I have experienced regain and am working to keep it under control. My surgeon stresses the limiting of carbs. It is pretty strict. I also have to get a minimum of 70 grams protein daily. I…

I'm in....2 lbs. lost is better than 2 lbs. gained with Halloween candy! Wahoo!:love:

I love new friends. On a positive note, don't be too hard on yourself....you caught it at 4 lbs. There are a lot of us that wish we had "got it" at 4 lbs.