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I am at the beginning of the journey, still pre-op so I appreciate the advice about exercising and starting early, I am a kinesiologist so exercise is my thing and I have really worked hard to get myself into a spot pre-op that would allow me to be active post-op. I wanted to jump in on this discussion because it is such…

Great to hear from you! glad everything went well, As a pre-oper here, hearing about how well you did pre-op helps, I will likely not get down 100 lbs before my time but I am down 20 and have ramped up my activity, lots of walking, elliptical and I even started swimming. I believe that the prep sets you up for the success…

I have used this site on several attempts over the past few years, it is a great site and there are many success stories and great support. This go round I have mostly kept away from the forums just because I have been so busy, I haven't had time to active aside from logging my food, but your post caught my eye. I have a…

Thanks for the feedback, you all make good points, I am just really eager to do everything I can pre-op that would give me a leg up post-op. ATXHeather you mention getting protein sample packs, I am sure I can find some but do you have any suggestions? where did you go to get the sample packs? I have a blender and a food…

good luck, I will keep an eye out for your next post,

Well I have to say I am a little surprised (pleasantly) that there have been so many who have not faced negativity. You all bring up good points. For me I am pretty open, especially talking about Obesity because its part of my job (obesity research and university teaching in health science/kinesiology) I know the…

I can't say that I have had a similar experience but there is always hope. By the sounds of it you were not ready for the change when you had it done (and perhaps your docs could have noticed that and made other suggestions until you were ready), if you are now that is great. With all WLS you have to remember that it is…

It really is a personal thing....It really depends on how you understand the numbers and how you use that information. You first need to realize that weight will flux up, down, or even maintain, regardless of how well you are eating and how much you exercise and that is normal and OK. The number on the scale does not tell…

All great tips, Thanks All. I especially like the survival kit in the car, I am sure that will come in handy. I have a food scale and measure my food, I have done this a lot and worked with dietitians so I am confident in my abilities and it is now becoming a natural thing for my wife to do as well. I appreciate the other…

Thanks everyone, It is comforting to hear from others who have been through bypass or other bariatric surgery. My wife has been on a tear for a little while, She is eating so clean and healthy and has been making a point for the whole family to be active. It has really been a big help, I hope that it continues, she claims…

Thanks Rob, My wife has gotten on board with me as well and has lot some weight, she is walking everyday, using the elliptical more than ever, and she is eating clean along with what I am doing and there is lots of positives, I think that is really motivating for her. I think she just looks ahead and sees me dropping 60…

BMI and Obesity are the basis of my research,

This is a particularly important topic for me as it is the basis of my PhD thesis as well as my current research. I never weigh myself, I encourage all those around me to not weigh themselves. Weight is a terrible indication of anything at an individual level. it does not tell you how healthy you are, it doesn't even tell…