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  • You are doing wonderful! Keep up the great work Erin... it's paying off :wink:
    in 6 Mth Surgery-Versery Comment by rachellouise_2003 February 2013
  • Thank you all for your responses. I'm gonna give some of them a try and see if I can find something I like and that doesn't make me gag. :happy:
    in What is your favorite protein supplement???? Comment by rachellouise_2003 February 2013
  • I was told to wait atleast 18 months after WLS... preferably 24 months. I guess that is just so you get through your honeymoon phase and your body can support the baby. I have heard of a few people that had trouble before WLS getting pegnant, but got pregnant easily after WLS. I am hoping that will be the case for me also…
    in Pregnancy after Weight Loss Comment by rachellouise_2003 February 2013
  • My dietician told me yesterday that caffeine could cause strictures, or ulcers. Also causes increased appetite.
    in Do we need to stay caffeine-free? Comment by rachellouise_2003 February 2013
  • I can't say from personal experience, but I do know from a professional experience that.... 1) once you become smaller it will be easier for you to become pregnant 2) it is normal to gain 20-30 lbs per pregnancy. Gastric bypass is suppose to be used as a tool, as long as you use it this way there should be no reason why…
    in Post-Op RNY Stressing Over Future Pregnancy Comment by rachellouise_2003 January 2013
  • I too was diagnosed with PCOS and have been TTC for years. I have went thru multiple fertility drugs and treatments without any success. I also will be having gastric bypass surgery, although right now I am still in the pre-op diet/exercise plan required by my insurance. Not only am I having RYN to become healthy but also…
    in pcos, ttc, weight loss surgery Comment by rachellouise_2003 January 2013
  • Hi. My name is Rachel, I am 28 years old and live in WV. I have not had my surgery yet, I am still in the 6 month diet plan ( I have 3 more months left) It already seems like it's been forever, but I know my journey has just started. I'm always looking for MFP friends that want to encorage and motivate each other, if that…
    in Tell your story! Introduce yourself Comment by rachellouise_2003 December 2012
  • Thanks, I never thought about creating an album of before and afters. Sounds like a great idea
    in Newbie Comment by rachellouise_2003 November 2012
  • Hello. My name is Rachel and I live in West Virginia. I am currently in my 6 month pre-op diet plan, where I have to go to the dr. once a month for weigh in and discuss my diet. I am only on month 2 so I still have a long journey ahead of me. I am very excited about this journey though. I have always been a big person and…
    in Introductions! Comment by rachellouise_2003 November 2012
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