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Agree, sugar is empty calories, makes one feel like "crap", and makes one hungry (so can artificial sweeteners). And remember, alcohol is just another form of sugar...

Everyone's doctors are a little different, generally I'd say do what they re on end as that's what's worked for them and what they're expecting when you show up. In my experience, the hard part was getting to the surgery - afterwards I wasn't hungry and felt prepared for everything I experienced. Over two years post op,…

I had RNYGB in Nov 2014 and have lost ~150 pounds. The weight loss resolved many co- morbitities: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, GERD, and significantly improved sleep apnea. With respect to pain, I suffered from knee and lower back pain, and sciatica, due to the weight and arthiritis (I'm 56, so not surprising).…

RNYGB in 2014 - down 130 pounds and holding. No problems with nutrients, yes I take vitamins everyday, but I'm not taking blood pressure, GERD, or cholesterol drugs everyday - I'll take that trade. I don't feel limited in eating anything I want to eat, but have learned to want mostly produce and protein. At two years I'm…

I had surgery in the fall, and found butternut squash soup in lot's of menu's and a great go-to food when out with others - really, any creamy soup or soup with broth that you can "drink" works. Cottage cheese plate could work as well.

I focused on (1) avoiding anything with more than 6 g sugar per serving, and (2) generally avoiding processed carbs - bread, rice, pasta and potatoes. Two years post op I'm less stringent, but still focus on (and now prefer) produce and protein.

I'm hitting facing up to being in maintenance myself. Two years out from RNYGB, HW 350, now 200, which is up about 15 pounds from my low a year ago. Working out daily and loving it, but letting carbs (especially sweets) creep back in. Need to get back to basics, I know I can't take my success to date for granted. I need to…

It gets better; I used sugar free jello and pop cycles to indulge myself. Be sure you're drinking 64 oz water daily, that helps fill you up. And post-op you won't be hungry, so it won't be a problem. It's all worth it!

Weight lifting is paying off. Medical tech trainee asked "is that arm relaxed?" as she was sizing me up for a flu shot. Took her six jabs to get it in. She was horrified, I was fine...

The weight lifting must be paying off. Got a flu shot today. "Is your arm relaxed?" Asked the tech. Took her five attempts to stick me successfully. She felt bad, I didn't mind.

I had RNYGB 20 months ago, I lost steadily and rapidly for 10 months - total loss of 150 pounds. It stopped pretty abruptly, but I was also pretty close to a reasonable maintenance weight. I'm lighter than I ever thought I could get to again, but now that I wanted to lose another 10 pounds - and I've slowly (1/2 pound…

Perhaps try going back to basics. For me, if I cut out carbs I find the cravings and "head hungry" go away - bread, rice, pasta, sweets and alcohol...every time I let them creep back in I regret it. Produce and protein keep me satiated. And I still keep shakes and low carb protein bars handy as mid-morning and afternoon…

I use either "cross training" or "Calesthetics - Vigorous" to record activities that aren't specifically listed (In my case it's kettle bells).

Welcome - it's helpful to have this community to reinforce the good habits and forgive yourself on those occasions you need too.

Welcome to the other side!

I'm trying to run again, not sure knees can take it. I can get my heart rate up to a vigorous level using a treadmill, increasing pace and elevation. More satisfactory for me than elliptical or stationary bike. Weight training and core work is helping.

Awesome! I'm 18 months post op, down 150 pounds to roughly what I weighed playing high school football (I'm now 56). While I think I could lose another 10-20 pounds, and I'm still "overweight" according to my BMI, I'm thrilled to be where I am. I never weighed less at my current height.

Good luck! Most people are deficient in D.

Congratulations!

Hang in there, keep pushing. It's worth it.

I do crave sugar more now (almost two years post op). What I do is enjoy some desserts/sweets, but only what I plan and I write it ALL down and count it. For example, I'll plan to have ice cream after the movies with the family - I look forward to it, enjoy it (although if I eat too much I'll feel yucky). What I don't do…

I didn't have a sleeve, but I suffered from severe acid reflux for years before my RNY 20 months ago. I've had NO reflux since having the RNYGB.

I'm interested in others experience as well - I'm 19 months post RNY, down 150 pounds. Spending 1 to 1 1/2 hours a day on stength training, kettle bells, and aerobic machines. Recently worked up to jogging intervals, and now my body is saying it's time to start running in earnest again. I also thought I'd never run again…

I didn't at first, as time goes on I sometimes do and I'm better off not giving in - it usually passes, especially if I make a healthy choice and stay satiated with protein, and stay hydrated (fill up with water or tea!). If I have one candy from a co-workers candy jar, or one chip from the bowl on the table, it will…

Great job!

Great work! Keep it up! Very inspiring!

Salmon, white beans and salad greens. My noon staple - produce & protein.

Inspirational photos everyone!

Celebrate!

Excellent!