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Favorite/Easiest food to eat after gastric bypass
I would just like to hear what everyone's favorite food and easiest foods to after RNY (obviously not immediately after because of the liquid and pureed diet) I know the generics, but I would love your opinion! I'm having RNY on May 13th :) I'm talking about foods to eat once you are able to eat solids. Thanks!
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Labor Day Challenge
Time for the next challenge! All these challenges have been very weight oriented (which is awesome!) but I think it would be great to start getting some other goals in as well. Weight goals are excellent for all of you that are still on your weight loss journey, but there are also a very large number of people in this…
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4th of July Challenge
New challenge time! This one is for the 4th of July. Let's hear those weight goals! It would also be awesome to challenge yourself on some exercise goals too! It's the only way we'll help keep those pounds off and to get/stay healthy! Even if it's just walking for 10 minutes 3 times/day, it's better than nothing! Push…
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OMG...
I can't believe I am saying this, but today is my one year surgiversary! I can't believe it has been one year already! Time flew! I am living on cloud 9 right now about my health. It's fantastic! I had my 1 year post-op appt with my surgeon (who I haven't seen since 1 week after surgery) and he walked in the room, stopped…
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May 1st Challenge
Well, here goes the next challenge for May 1st! You can join any time you like whether it's now or even a few days before May 1st! For those of you that haven't participated in a challenge yet, we all make a goal of what weight we'd like to be at by the time the challenge ends. So this one is May 1st :) CW: 169 GW: 160…
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Need buddies!
So, I fell off the Couch to 5k wagon back in September because I started my kickboxing classes and have been consumed with that. I plan on doing a few 5k's this Spring/Summer so I need to get back to it. I'm going to start the C25K again today. Anyone else interesting in doing this with me as well? It's an awesome…
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March 1st Challenge
It's time for our next challenge! We had a lot of participants in the New Year's challenge, let's try and get more for this one! March 1st will be our goal date! Good luck to you! CW: 175 GW: 160 Let's do this! Feel free to join this challenge at any time before March 1st :)
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Recipes
I think it would be a great idea for us to share some recipes! I always need some new ideas for my kitchen creations! I try to eat mainly chicken or turkey for my protein, and after a while it gets kind of boring. New ideas would be great for all of us I think. This is one that I found today that I am going to try out this…
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New Year's Challenge
Guess what time it is! The Halloween challenge is over so I think it only makes sense to have a New Year's challenge to end on New Year's day. 2 months from today! Who's in? CW: 198 GW: 185 Can't wait to see how many of you join this challenge! The Halloween challenge had an awesome turn out :)
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Wedgie-free workout undies?
So, what have you found to be the best undies to wear while working out for women? TMI, but I use just regular undies during my kickboxing sessions and they ride up my *kitten* constantly. It drives me nuts! I hate constantly yanking it out during class. I want wedgie free underwear made for working out. Any…
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GNC Cyber Monday sale!
I just thought I'd share with all of you that GNC is having a 40% off sale, today only! Enter code CYBERBOT at checkout :) I stocked up on my Quest bars!
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6 month checkup
Well, tomorrow is my 6 month post-op checkup already! I'm extremely excited and super nervous at the same time! I'm excited to see what they say for the body measurements difference and the side by side pictures. Also will be impatient to hear how my panel comes back. Hopefully things are looking way better. I know I've…
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Halloween Challenge!
Who is up for a new challenge for Halloween? There was a previous Labor Day challenge that obviously is over now. Anyone interested in a Halloween challenge? It's 8 weeks away! I'm going for it! CW: 212 GW: 192 Good luck!!!
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Couch to 5k
Hi everyone! Hope all is well in your world :) After lots of research and reading a ton of reviews, I have decided to start the Couch to 5k training program tonight! I'm pretty pumped about it. Have any of you ever used this tool? I know it has terrific reviews, but I would love to hear from some of you on here about your…
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Do you wear shoes for kickboxing?
If so, what have you found to be good kickboxing shoes? I know lots of people go barefoot, but I'd prefer shoes :)
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Iron Supplements
Hi all :) So I go in for my 3 month post-op checkup and at that point I have to start taking iron daily. Are there any iron supplements you would recommend? I have heard a lot of issues with constipation and burping up a nasty taste from iron pills, so I'm trying to avoid that as much as possible. Any info would be great.…
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Hair falling out question
So, I've hit that point my hair is falling out. Not a ton, but it's noticeable, especially when I shower. It's pretty minimal compared to some people. Anyway, the point to all this is I want to dye my hair. I haven't done it in over 2 years. But I finally got bored with my hair (more white is starting to show through too…
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Post-op Plateau
So I'm seeing that it's pretty common to hit a plateau after surgery, but how long did yours last? Just curious. I lost 16 pounds the first week after surgery, 6 pounds the 2nd week, and I haven't lost a pound in 4 weeks now. This 4 week plateau is awful!!!
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Post RNY question
I am now one week post RNY. Everyone warned me that I would become extremely lethargic. I have now hit that wall and omg I feel awful. I barely have the energy to get up and go to the bathroom. It's really hard to motivate myself to get my fluids, but I'm drinking my water and small amounts of protein every day (it's all I…
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Here it comes!
So, that time is about to come! I have my RNY on Monday morning at 10:30. Today is my last day of work for 3 weeks which makes me even more excited! lol I'm more excited than anything, but come Monday morning I'm sure my nerves will be going crazy. Wish me luck! I also want to thank everyone I've met through this group for…
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Post Surgery Cookbooks
Hi everyone :) I am pretty new to this forum and will be having RNY on May 13th (soon! yay!). I am curious if any of you have tried any of the cookbooks made specifically for post RNY patients. If so, what would you recommend? Or even ones you wouldn't recommend? Thanks!!!
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Zumba Fitness vs Just Dance
I would love to hear your opinion on which you think is more fun! Zumba Fitness or Just Dance? I've been looking to purchase Zumba Fitness 2 or Just Dance 4 for my Wii, but I can't decide which one to get! I know that any cardio workout is good for you, but I want to do one that is a ton of fun! I've read both of them are…
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Gastric Bypass
I'm fairly new to this site and I'm also on the road to being approved for gastric bypass. 4 months down, 2 more to go, then surgery. I have been overweight my entire life and have tried pretty much everything with no luck. I've lost small amounts then gained it all back quickly. So now I've run out of options and…
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Healthy and delicious cookbooks?
I absolutely LOVE to cook and I'm looking for some healthy cookbooks! Any suggestions? Looking for recipes that actually taste good too! What cookbook(s) would you recommend?
