Gemini_at_36

Maine

Hello everybody, had surgery oct 17, 2011. lost 134 pounds. Last time I weighed my self it was a while ago and it was 188. Weighed myself today because my scrubs in my thighs were getting tighter. I only gained 2 pounds....why is the major change happening, I know about shifting and stuff but this much shifting, what the…

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Hello everybody, I signed up in this group when only 23 members were present. Now we have 72! This is awsome. I just want to let the new post ops know, it is worth it. I am 15 days shy of 2 months, back at work, wearing smaller scrubs and everyone is telling me how good I look. Most important I feel good, no ankle…

Hi Shell, welcome. I had gastric bypass but i know one girl here who did have gastric sleeve done. She moved recently and will have internet 11/14. Her sleeve was very recent also. I'm sure she will join when she can. Keep up the great work. Oh yes, I forgot to mention. I had gastric bypass 10/17/2011. It's been…

welcome jooles, hehehehe. I joined this group when 11 members started. It's amazing now there are 20 of us. Have you picked a surgeon? Seems to me you are doing so well. Definately will keep you in check, you have done alot of support for me. thank you:flowerforyou:

And the not ideal home situation is always a big problem. It's not a bore but if you need to vent please feel free to email. My home life is much better now but it definately has been a rollercoaster in the past, some of it dealing with my 15 year old daughter. Good luck!:flowerforyou:

Sleep is very important to feel overall well. When a person is sleep deprived, you are just plain tired, cranky, and all the good effort that you want to put into being fit sometimes goes down the drain because you are just plain tired. Cravings sometimes kick it into high gear. Do you work shifts? Have you tried…

You are always welcome to vent, hope it helped. Plateus (sp?)do happen, sometimes you just need to give the body a rest. Try something simple like walking for a few days. Eat your calories. See what happens. Good luck! Obviously your wife has noticed the change so be happy. And you have made an impact on your daughter,…

You are a true inspiration...Thank you for sharing your story here with this group. Do you have any secret ways of getting rid of batwings and the skin inside the thigh area. Just started losing after gastric bypass 10-17-2011 and curious on how I can help this skin out. Thanks in advance:flowerforyou: And good luck on…

Thank you all for responding it really does help. I'm doing adkins because I've tried 5 different other brands, powders and ready made shakes and they just gagged me. I'll try again but with a blender now. :flowerforyou:

Awsome work! But how do you place the pictures, great presentation too.. Good luck:flowerforyou:

So excited for you, if you have any questions please let me know and if I can be any support to you please let me know. I had gastric bypass october 17, 2011, I am 24 days post op and still learning, but I've lost 25 pounds in 24 days and wearing 4 sizes smaller (started official weight loss in april 2011.) Good luck,…

Your body thinks you are starving it. When you increase calories it thinks okay, you're feeding me, you can loose more weight now. Good luck!:flowerforyou:

You are an inspiration, keep up the good job!:flowerforyou:

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OMG you are awsome and truely an inspiration. Did you have trouble with excess skin like bat wings and inside thighs, any recommendations. Very nicely done, I like the holding snake picture. You look sexy! Enjoy life.:flowerforyou:

Okay I stand to be corrected, is this a serious thread also, but geez, look at all those posts by others, I feel like a baby.:flowerforyou:

I agree with you. I log on here daily but I don't always comment on each person. Besides if you have alot of friends, how can you comment on everyone? You would have to be sitting at the computer all the time. I think you did right in making this statement. Chin up child. Enjoy life. :flowerforyou:

OMG to you and hello, you have done so well. It is extremely hard work and you need to remind yourself daily. I lost 68 pounds prior to my gastric bypass and although it's different now, it is still work. You sound like you are feeling and looking better. Did you take pictures throughout the weight loss? Try to do a…

OMG to you and hello, you have done so well. It is extremely hard work and you need to remind yourself daily. I lost 68 pounds prior to my gastric bypass and although it's different now, it is still work. You sound like you are feeling and looking better. Did you take pictures throughout the weight loss? Try to do a…

Above all make sure you stay hydrated, gingerale, popsicle, jello, pudding, all sugar free or no sugar added obviously. Then how about some protein drinks to give yourself some energy. Good luck feeling better.:flowerforyou:

You, me, and all the other people in the world greater than 25 years of age.:flowerforyou:

Hi Sharon, you are definately in the right place. I have met some wonderful people who have been in my shoes and know exactly what I'm going through. Good luck and have fun!:flowerforyou:

I have to respond although I am 13 days post op gastric bypass. Whatever you decide it has to be for you. Yes you are going to hear about individuals who had a hard time or it was very emotional. And yes you may be that person also BUT if you don't have the band done, what is your health going to be 3 years from now. Can…

Awsome post! What do you do for muscle toning upper body? Any suggestions to get rid of bat wings? Thanks in advance.:flowerforyou:

Kashi products are always a good try. Nuts. Jello and pudding snacks -- the one with no sugar or no sugar added. In addition is buying a lunch bag/box that has a cooler made into it so you can do both. Good luck here and with school.:flowerforyou:

Sounds like you are very motivated and you have come to the right place. Medical school and healthy -- that is hard to think about in the same sentence but you can do it. I'm only taking one class at a time for my family nurse practitioner degree and working full time. Good luck!:flowerforyou:

Does your cat and dog usually get along without the catnip? Mine don't--the cats have the upstairs and the dogs have the downstairs.:flowerforyou: