Bamabander

I am 2 years out with 101lb loss and 10lbs till I hit my personal goal (already hit the doctors goal.) I will tell you that I have plateaued numerous times, and they can last weeks to months at a time. Switching up your calorie intake can help, as well as exercising. Speak to your nutritionist, keep a diet journal. I am a strong advocate of myfitnesspal for calorie tracking. Sometimes if you do not eat enough calories you will plateau, same of you eat just enough to maintain. So try to be aware of what you are in taking. Good luck and don't let this discourage you! It takes time to get into the groove of things. You've been doing great so far so stay positive

Oh my Yes!!! Ruth's Chris...Buffalo Mozzerella Caprese, Filet Oscar, sweet potatoe caserole, creamed corn, chocolate mousse pie and a great bottle of Pinot Noir... I've gone back twice since surgery and now I split a meal with my 12 yo daughter, little bites of sides. I still love great food but I love wearing smaller clothes much more!!!!

Oh thank you for speaking up... I was getting tired of arguing with the pharmacist that he had to give me xyz drug because I someone else on LBT forum took it...
You have probably saved my life!!!

Good luck! I think you will find the seminar will answer a lot of your questions. I don't think insurance will be a problem as long as your policy covers WLS. I think your BMI is 51-52... Doubt you will need any co-morbids due to that!
I can tell you it was the best decision I ever made.. Just wished I'd do e it sooner!

**avid Runner

I had a similar moment today... I exchanged hellos with an avid, drop dead gorgeous size 2... And she gave the nicest smile when she said it... It really made me feel less embarassed about the sweat pouring off my body! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the help! I'll add ya back now!

OMG, I'm FAT GIRL! I purposely run at 4:30 AM to avoid being seen by the "real" runners. I feel so inadequate but I love to run no matter how slow. I will keep my head up and not be ashamed what I choose to do is an accomplishment and I should be PROUD! Thanks for this, hitting the running path tomorrow in the DAYLIGHT!!

I can not stand most Protein shakes!! I can't get them down... The smell and taste are EWWWW! The only shake I can get down and enjoy are the Premier ready to drink. They have them at Sam's club and costco. 30 grams of whey isolate protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar.
The pre-op diet is by far the worst part of this journey... Just keep on track and it will be over before you know it!

My first thought was umbilical hernia, but as Bamabander stated it could be something else. Definitely have your doctor take a look at it to be sure.
Not to scare anyone but I just had emergency surgery for a strangulated hernia 3 weeks ago and it can be very very serious. If the pain level stays the same, you're not vomiting, don't have a fever, and are still having BM's then I'd wait until your doc returns to have him check it. But if the pain gets more intense, go to the ER.
Best wishes.

I can not stand most Protein shakes!! I can't get them down... The smell and taste are EWWWW! The only shake I can get down and enjoy are the Premier ready to drink. They have them at Sam's club and costco. 30 grams of whey isolate protein, 160 calories and 1 gram of sugar.
The pre-op diet is by far the worst part of this journey... Just keep on track and it will be over before you know it!

How many cups of romaine lettuce equals 100 calories??? I'm pretty sure that would be hard to eat, at least in one day!

Agree... I prefer the oil one, not the creamy! It is so good! Reminds me of Olive Garden salad dressing! Love it!

ok just needed to tell SOMEONE who "gets" it...I weighed in at 199.5 this morning. Wow, finally under 200!

Hi KAH!
I'm not doing as well as I expected either. I've had a couple set backs.. The worse is I've had an air cast in my foot for 5 weeks... 1 more and it comes off. I'm down 28 total but hadn't lost in 4 weeks until this past week. Got a 2nd fill and am down 4 pounds In a week. I wonder if my plication is tight enough? Wonder if there are different sizes surgeons do??
I feel that with my new restriction and getting back to exercise I should have a good month, I bet you will too! Glad to hear from you!
Carolina... You are rocking it! Way to go! Miss talking to you too!

Bunny... Way to go! Great loss!

Hi KAH!
I'm not doing as well as I expected either. I've had a couple set backs.. The worse is I've had an air cast in my foot for 5 weeks... 1 more and it comes off. I'm down 28 total but hadn't lost in 4 weeks until this past week. Got a 2nd fill and am down 4 pounds In a week. I wonder if my plication is tight enough? Wonder if there are different sizes surgeons do??
I feel that with my new restriction and getting back to exercise I should have a good month, I bet you will too! Glad to hear from you!
Carolina... You are rocking it! Way to go! Miss talking to you too!

You should be eating 1 cup of solid food at each meal three times a day. Stop eating when you feel full don't eat if you are not hungry. Eat your Protein first.

Love me some Chic fil A, and I could give a rats you know what, what their choose to support. It is a private company and this IS AMERICA!
Now, back to our regularly scheduled program....