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I'm running my first on nov 2nd... Neon. 5k... Congrats to you!!!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Not on anything I have seen date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Are my crypto nite ... Feels like I am being stabbed in the gut!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

You will have long term success and feel empowered just knowing what you are eating daily date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

You look so fantastic!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I think it would be considered in the puréed stage date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I buy the ones at Walmart.. Great value brand . For some reason the crystal light ones hurt my tummy date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Seriously can't drink Water without em!!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I always put mango peach green tea flavor packs in my bottled Water date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

You can do it!!! I swear it has been quite the journey!!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

It won't... Enjoy the cake ... Have a happy birthday and see ya on the losing side in 3 days!!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

First, be sure that you understand that the malabsorption of macronutrients (calories, fat, etc.) is only temporary while malabsorption of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) is permanent. Almost as soon as you have surgery, your body begins the process of growing additional villi and lengthening the existing villi in the non-bypassed portion of the intestine, and by 18-24 months out, you are again absorbing most of the calories you eat (around 90%... The other 10% appears to be permanent malabsorption and appears to be mostly malabsorption of fats). The Vitamin malabsorption, however, is permanent since there a specific places in the intestinal system that do the majority of the work of absorbing the Vitamins and that is the portion that has been bypassed. We still absorb SOME vitamins from our food (and supplements), of course, but it is limited. Most people are able to avoid nutritional deficiencies by having lab work done on a regular basis and adjusting vitamin supplements as needed. Sometimes that means taking high doses of certain supplements (iron and Vit D are very commonly taken in large doses), but it is relatively rare for people not to be able to remain healthy with proper supplementation. If you DON'T take supplements regularly, and don't have lab work done on a regular basis, however, the repercussions can be significant (depending on what type of deficiency). You can easily do an Internet search to see some of the potential physical issues caused by deficiencies in Vit D, A, B12, other B vitamins and of anemia caused by insufficient Iron. Above is from another website but pretty much sums it up!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Such a beautiful story and a great thing to have happen and be able to wear always date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Studies I have seen say it can last 18-24 months. Vitamin malabsorbtion is forever! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

New NSV.. Daughter has been in the airforce for 6 months. This weekend I drove down to spend time with her. We went shopping at the outlet mall. Same size shopping in the same stores. First for us ever and had a ball!! The outfit is tommy hillfiger size. 8 bottoms and med top!!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

You look so great!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Thanks girl. I started off walking really slow. Did a half a mile then a mile... Now up to four miles in the evening and jog 2 miles in the morning. Tried lifting weights and just don't have the passion for it.. Go to for food. In the beginning it was rotisserie chicken because it was so moist. Now I eat every 3 hours. Baby bel lights. Light and fit Greek yogurt I still do a Protein shake in the morning.. Just don't like food in the tummy that early and just mainly protein it up date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

Truly good luck with this. I'm a scale junkie so this amazes me that people can actually stay off of one. I'm at keesler AFB right now seeing my daughter and am about to have a melt down because my hotel doesn't have a scale. Lol. This is the first of many Victories you will have in this journey good luck date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I believe long term success will come from logging food. Studies actually support this. LONG TERM SUCCESS !! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

So pretty!! date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I am thankful for my kids pre surgery. But life did suck. I was a couch potatoe who was moody. I'm a better mom know that the weight is off to be sure. date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I agree with music call your doc adap date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs

I have always said the mental part is the hardest part. Some days I feel really pretty and then I look real close and see all those flaws and have a breakdown. But I can run jump and play like no other and that is a really good feeling date of surgery 02/21/12 surgery weight 340 lbs. current weight 146 lbs