Rhyzell

You look GREAT! Well done!
Rhyz

lThank you! I appreciate your post more than you can know.
You look awesome!

Took this pic last week at work.

I have a hard time finding this feed on my android so I don't check it as often.
Amanda

Hang in there RJ!! We're with you!! I went shopping yesterday and kept trying for the wrong size because have no idea what my size looks like. UGH! We CAN DOO THIIIIIIS!

Hey RJ!
You are NOT the same "fat guy" no matter what the camera says! It is not all about the camera either, a photographer can make you look larger or smaller than you are depending on how they set the lighting and the pose. Compare the pics to ones that were taken a year ago, and I am sure you will see a HUGE difference.
I have a family pic scheduled for tonight - I'm sure I will be looking for support tomorrow!
Carol

Have you called your doctor? I did the same thing with my band and it wasnt until I went in and fessed up that the gain stopped. After seeing my dr I maintained for 7 months before revising to rny. There is something about the accountability and not wanting to let people down that got me in line.
Oh and track your food and exercise it helps every time. In my experience it is the magic behind wls. I like to recommend myfitnesspal.com.
You can do anything you set your mind to.

Onderland finally hit today!!
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I like to look at it this way...
You had three french fries. You did not go eat an entire plate of them. nor did you eat an entire cake. I think as long as you are watching in moderation, and enjoy a treat every once in a while... I don't see it as a bad thing. When dieting before, when I would eliminate certain foods and not allow myself to indulge, that is what led me to over indulge and binge. I had 1 peanutbutter cup last night. I did not eat an entire bag.... nor did I want an entire bag, that is a great feeling!
DON'T beat yourself up! We've come a LONG way

DISCOURAGED???? Girl you are rockin this RNY thing like a champ. Be patient it will move. Don't Get freaked out, i agree with you fiancee you may need to back off the recording thing for a week. It may be stress that causing the stall. Let us know how you progress
RJ

Best. Of luck with the surgery . Just be prepared mentally for what's coming. The physical aspect of the journey is easier than the mental reconditioning of a life time of learned bad habits...in my humble opinion.
STAY FOCUSED ON THE PRIZE ....it is so worth it. Your life completely changes for the positive if you truly are committed to being successful. If you ever need us we are just a post away :-)
The liquid diet is not for the faint of heart. Just don't cheat and you will get past it. Anyone can do anything necessary for two quick weeks when the reward is SO GREAT..
Have a great day!
RJ

So today I turn 39 and feel like I'm just really starting to live life. Went shopping last night for a dress to wear tonight and what an experience. I've lost 72 pounds so far and just can't register how much smaller I am. I guess it takes the brain a minute to catch up to the changes. I am now in a size 14 dress from my all time high of size 22--that's four dress sizes! I was amazed and didn't leave the store depressed over that fact that nothing fit. I can see how people transfer their food addiction to a shopping addication Thanks for all the support you guys show on this board it really helps!

Tonight i may have experienced true bliss :-) Found a salad tonight from Trader Joes that i could eat with no" issues "
kale with edamame, cherries, sliced almonds, scalions, cherry tomatos and a very light and tasty creamy pepper vinigrette...... yum
16 grams of Protein to boot !!!

Awesomeness!
SD: 6/10/13 HW 305/SW 259/CW 199.8/GW 150 <br />Sent from my SCH-I605 using RNYTalk

One less medication to take as of today! No more cholesterol meds!

I love having our group! To hear your struggles and to Celebrate with you when you reach your next goal. I am so cheering and praying for each one if you as we reach our goals and set new ones. Also the freedom we are finding as we shed those pounds and take back quality if life!
We are awesome!
HW 343 SW 326 CW 245 GW 177 (98lbs gone) woohoo

Almost 5 months and I am down 86 lbs. I have 36 more to go. Yay me!
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So i got very brave today and purchased a digital bathroom scale to help me better measure my progress and keep me focused .
I promised myself a week or bi-weekly weigh in so i don't drive myself into a obsessive compulsive tailspin. Fortunately for me i threw caution to the wind and hopped on the scale (Please note this has been my mortal enemy for decades) and to my surprise i am down another 18 lbs! Yipee . This puts me ahead of my goal to be in the 200"s for Thanksgiving.
As of today's glorious date i am down a total of 145 lbs since i started this program 1 year ago
At this rate i should be ( God willing and the Creek don't rise ) at my goal weight of 180 Lbs by May of 2014.
Thanks you God for letting me find Dr.Richard Ing and the entire team at The Bryn Mawr Hospitals Bariactric center.
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Hope everyone is have a Beautiful Sunday.
RJ

I'm 4 months from surgery today and I'm down 80lbs!
Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 252

I'm 4 months from surgery and I'm down 80lbs! To commemorate, here are some before and after.
Surgery: 6/26/13 HW 370 SW 331 CW 252

I did it! Today is my 4 month mark and I'm in ONEderland!

Excellent news and congratulatioND on getting so much acomplished in 4 months you look fantastic.
RJ

I just realized today that I no longer hate my body. RNY 6/3, 65 pounds down. Now that's something.

Yay!!! Me too!! Lol!! 179.4 this morning. Phew... that was a long month. Lol. Keep up the good work!