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Sounds like a chat with BF needs to happen and also sounds like your doing everything right. Maybe start counting calories and see what your intake is and then go see a dietician/nutritionist for some ideas:) This isn't about being wrong or right, it's about experiencing your new body and seeing how it works, be kind to yourself my dear, you've made a lot of courageous changes in the past few months. <3

Omg! That sounds amazing! Never seen it but have found black bean hummus and wasabi edename hummus! Both fantastic!

Suuuuuuuuper!... So this evening in a rush to eat I ate my food faster,... Much faster then I should have and you guessed it... Dumping occurred.
Silly silly move Mr. Potato Head!... My poor wife who had never seen me dump before was concerned so I took this as an opportunity to teach her as to the finer points of dumping.
The good thing is that it wasn't the food as te moment I felt better(which was about 5 minutes later, the benefits of being a fast dumper) I was able to return to my meal and finish it off without any problems once I slowed down.
Oh well, live and learn ... And learn some more, or again

Happy birthday! Congrats on your loss,what a great gift!

Today is my 50th birthday! I am 10 weeks post op. I am down almost 50 pounds. I feel as good as I did at 35. I have more energy than I have had in a long while. This surgery was the best thing I could have done for myself. It's not been easy and I have had ups and downs but it is all worth it. I'm so looking forward to the rest of my journey. Happy birthday to me! :-)

Hey Guys & Gals! I'm new to this site, and I must say I am already loving it. So much info and support. I have not received a surgery date. I am having to do the 6 months medical side first, Thanks alot Cigna! lol I have 3 appts. (months) left. My Surgeon is looking towards November for Surgery, I am excited. I've done my sleep study, endoscopy, psych evaluation (apparently I'm just fat, not fat and crazy) hehehehe.
I am looking forward in my journey, and the new me and I would love to share my journey with you guys as you share yours. Any advice or tips to prepare or anything you want to share with me is greatly appreciated!
Is there anyone here from the Charlotte, NC area or surrounding areas?
TTYL, L

I found this at the grocery store today. Now I'm sure I could by chicken and cut it into servings. But these are already 2oz. I was so excited! (you know it's the little things that make me happy).

Don't reward yourself with food..... You are not a dog!!

I agree with Jewel. This is a new start. I had RNY in 2/2004 but took on bad habits after losing 130lbs and gained 80lbs back. So I'm on my 2nd chance for a healthy life and I AM going to be successful. It's a mind set. The cooking can be learned. Lots of great cook books and food network is a great help. Websites are helpful too.
This site is a great support. We all want to succeed and are here for each other! Welcome!

Amazing job!! Congrats!

I like the Oh Yeah! Premade Protein shakes. They have several flavors. I get them at The Vitaman Shoppe. Also another premade called. RTD51. It's 51 grams of protein. I like the chocolate.
You just have to try a few until you find something you like.

Size12 jeans!!!!

My weight loss center has requested that the drugstore in the hospital stock the unflavored.

Walk walk walk. It will help with the gas. And soon the gas will be gone.

So I had my phys eval today went good lots of weird questions but but I'm pretty sure I did just fine :-) also got a appt to see the nutritionist but not till aug 29 that's far away to me :-( then I can do my 2 week pre op diet then after that everything is sumbited and I can get my surgery date. My insurance is tri care prime south so it will get appoved pretty quick...so hopefully ill get my rny next month

Same for me. I just eat the amount in supposed to then stop. My surgeon today told me to eat more solid foods. However I am 6 weeks out so I am allowed chicken and steak etc.

Saw the surgeon today and I guess I lost track of time. Here I was thinking I'm 2 months post op. but I'm only 6 weeks. Lol. I know I know. Technicality.
Anyway, I am down 24lbs and he asked me if I felt full. I told him now. He told me I needed to start eating more solid foods. Like chicken breast. ( not the mushy chicken salad I make). And steak. Etc. I have been a little scared to try it.

Ok this isn't exactly pizza, but it gives your taste bid a kick, easy to swollen, and light calories!
So, slice a tomato. 1 cm thick. Sprinkle salt, pepper, garlic and mozerella cheese on top and put in the oven - broil til your liking!! Yummy!!

On Friday I could button a pair of jeans I could hardly get over my hips before surgery!

Went to two kids theme parks last week. Fit in most rides comfortably and walked all day without a problem!

I will be excited to buy the cute bras that someone my age (27yrs old) should wear...not the granny bras.

I found this at the grocery store today. Now I'm sure I could by chicken and cut it into servings. But these are already 2oz. I was so excited! (you know it's the little things that make me happy).

On Friday I could button a pair of jeans I could hardly get over my hips before surgery!

I've always been bigger than my husband so when I tried on his t-shirt today and it fit....I was excited. It was almost too big!