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Surgery 7/10/12 Hw/sw: 286 Today's weight 134 Minus 152 lbs and loving it! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Hw 286 Sw 271 Cw 141 !!!!

At 11 months out and down to a size 8/10 I still feel like at least an 18/20. Hopefully after reaching goal and staying there for awhile it will catch up. It's very common and I think different for everyone. I can tell you that exercise does help make you more conscious of your new size

By a week the post op gas will be gone. But I'm 11 months out and still get gurgling constantly and gas almost daily. Gas x helps a lot!

I just got a generic bullet and a small food scale. Decent measuring cups are another plus. Don't spend too much bc you won't use it for long! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

The further out you go, the more you can tolerate. I am 8 months and can tolerate almost anything besides bread and rice. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Absolutely! It does get better with time but will always be a huge part of your life! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Thanks, Chris! You have been an inspiration! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

At 8 months (surgery was july10) I have lost 136 lbs and have reached my goal of not being overweight! I think I'm going to go for 15 more lbs but can't explain the satisfaction! During the pre phase the psych told me that to expect to lose 100 lbs in the first year was unreasonable. I would love to go tell him my numbers!!! It's a great feeling to not stand out unless you want to and know that when people look at you they see you, not your plus size!!! I will never regret this decision

Marinated baked chicken breast with roasted sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli. Yum! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I've just said that I had weight loss surgery and started exercising. Some ask more questions. Some don't. But no one has ever been negative or judgmental. Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Honestly at 8 months out I still get terrible cravings but now for red meat or veggies and fruit. No more sugar and bread cravings! But trust me I started in July at 286 and am 154 today for 132 lbs lost. The cravings are tough. Stick it out and you will get great results!

I am a vet. I remember basic well. She will end up looking back on this as a great experience and appreciate your support. Hang in there and remember she doesn't want you to cheat your diet!

It's head hunger. It feels just like the real thing. It's hard but try to relax. It will get better just don't cheat!

Never seen that but as long as you are getting your 64 oz it doesn't matter how. I tend to get more in the evening.

The elliptical at my gym! Jamming to my favorite songs with no one bugging me and thinking how much more fun life (and certain grown up things) are when you are smaller and in good shape! That endorphin high is great!

How are you? Doing any better? Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

no sugar added froyo milk, regular yogurts...thank goodness not cheeses! and of course any other things with refined sugar added that totals over 10g per serving.

With my new self and a new year I got the courage to try online dating. I am talking to two guys I really like. They both want to meet in person. Both suggested drinks or dinner. I want to be honest and not hide anything so should I just tell them that dinner probably isn't the best option (because I still can only eat like 1/3 to 1/2 cup) and drinks are basically out of the question! Is it really a big deal or am I making this a big deal? Should I just tell them before the date or not? Thanks

Thanks. Yes 2013 will be a great year!!! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

http://yourlighterside.com/2009/05/recipe-the-original-cauliflower-pizza-dough-2/ It's yummy and btw congrats on being 2lbs to goal weight!!!! Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Cauliflower crust pizza with turkey pepperoni yum Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Sometimes I think people don't know what else to say. I think they think it is a compliment because they aren't comfortable saying "I'm glad you are having surgery because you are/were really overweight!" Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Im a RN and went back to work in three weeks. My doc said I had no restrictions. I just found it very tiring and difficult to stay hydrated. If you can go back and do your first week at half days or something similar it would prob be a good idea.