Dbanks

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Rny 4/17/13

Kristlynngirl,
im starting back up also, im letting things take a natural course. if they bring it up so be it. but i figure somewere along the line this will come out.
Dont lie but then again you bring it up when you feel comfortable. as fars as cocktails and lite fare just go for virgin drinks or just tell them you do not drink! ( but not in a judgemental way :-)
the pizza thing is tougher, ive just been using the " im really not up for pizza" and order something that fits my nutritional needs ( this is a very tough nut to crack) i am finding that if you keep the conversation engaging and flowing people dont pay attention to what you are not eating!
Good luck with this let me know how your doing. Dont settle for any jerks!!! There is someone out there at this very moment searching for you and could care less about the rny. Have a great day.
RJ

To piggyback on DLBanks, I am Rhyzell63 on myfitnesspal.com ... It is a great tool!
SD: 6/10/13 HW 305/SW 259/CW 222/GW 150 <br />Sent from my SCH-I605 using RNYTalk

Just found this thread. I also had my surgery 6/11 and was just wondering what everyone is eating. Getting bored of fgreek yogurt

I friend is picking my son up from school so he can go swimming then she's grilling Us spicy chicken wings and jalapeño poppers wrapped in bacon...low sodium it shall not be! But she's taking care of my kid and cooking me dinner, not a snowballs chance I'm saying no!
HW 312, pre-op (RNY) 255, current weight 200.6

You look awesome. Congrats!

Girl I have been praying for you!!
Drink a ton of Water and go super low sodium for a day.
Im rooting for you!!

My current goal is that I want to be down 200lbs by my birthday, in January.
I will be 22, Down 200lbs, and in the 200's.
I have 82.9 lbs to lose in little over 4 months.

My next goal is to lose 1 damn pound so I can be under 200. I'm about to start cutting off toes.

So many... I use a normal towel after I shower instead of a beach towel. I use a normal public bathroom stall instead of the handicap stall. I cross my legs all the time. I don't sweat as much. I am never out of breath. I can run up the stairs at my house instead of hanging on the banister all the way up. I'm in single digit clothing. I don't dread being in a picture... In fact I'm front and center now. So many more.... I smile all the time now!!!

My favorite NSV ... I'm able to buckle my seat belt without lifting my butt/hip I can just click and go!
I wear my watch and it slips up and down my wrist.
.::SurgeryDate 7/25/12::.

Yep some non surgery victories :-D Friday I went to the movies with a friend and was able to put both arm rest down and still have plenty or room in my chair :-) Now my niece can hug me and wrap her arms all the way around me :-) oooo... Was able to wear a REALY cute pair or wedges all day :-D Okay I wanna hear some of y'all's now :-D

My 1st goal is to be down to my wedding day weight by my 12th wedding anniversary which is September 29th. I am pretty sure I am gonna make it. I am at 207 now. I was 199 when I got married. I was 269 on day of surgery which was 5/16/2013. High weight was 279.

I guess I've been lucky. I haven't had trouble with anything I've tried. Lately I have been eating a lot of salad but always with a Protein - usually chicken, steak or shrimp. I also do a lot of yogurt and cheese. eggs work well for me. I don't like bread anymore. It doesn't make me sick but sits really heavy. I can occasionally do a flatbread or tortilla.

Hey all you Juners, i have to share this with you.
I work up in a brave mood after purchasing new specs for my ever changing new look. i went cloths shopping in a non- big and tall shop for the first time in 20 years and actually found cloths that fit....shocked the hell out of me.
bought 2 pair of Kaki pants and several polo shits to get me till christmas ....maybe :-)
my cheeks hurt since ive been smiling so much today. i know i still have a long way to go but ill take this victory and savor it for a little while.
im feeling like a bad ass today :-)
RJ

shoot! I hit the send button too soon! My A1C is 5.8, down from 8.9 a year ago! I need a little more exercise because my HDL was too low, but other than that.... all good! So very happy!

I agree with this, absolutely!! I was VERY quiet about it before surgery. Now I don't really care who knows. I believe the more support the better! I feel great - nobody will ever convince me that the decision to have RNY was mistake. Given a chance, I think most people are willing to help and support.

End of my first week back teaching and my colleagues and students have been so amazingly supportive! I am so grateful to all of them. If anyone asks me directly how I lost the weight I tell them I had surgery to help me not only lose weight but cure my HBP and sleep apnea, and that I am on a very strict food and exercise plan. They have all been wonderful. The more support the better!

I found them at Walmart. They're made by Mediterranean Snacks and are gluten-free
Oven baked Lentil Crackers w/ sea salt
Serving sz - 1 oz (box is 4.5 oz)
Per serving:
Calories 110
Total fat 3gr (0 saturated fat, 0 trans fat)
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 200mg
Total Carbs 16gr
Fiber 1gr
Sugars 2gr
Protein 5gr
Ingredients: Lentil flour, corn flour, potato starch,vegetable oil (olive oil and/or sunflower oil and/or palm fruit oil), milk Protein, pea flour, sugar, milk cream, sea salt, leavening.

I guess my post didn't complete. Left off the words from my picture.
I finally made it to Puerto RIco! It feels great to go out in my bathing suit and not be embarrassed! Here is a picture from our balcony.

Felt good today to take my size 4X shirt and hold it up to me. My husband even said out it on for a giggle. It felt so big.
So all my larger clothes went on to the bag off to donations tomorrow
I did keep the clothes I wore the day of surgery as a reminder.
Feeling this good and down 50lbs (1/3) I can wait for more!
HW 345 SW 326 CW 276 GW 176

That is so amazing! I got emotional reading it. Keep up the incredible work
Preop weight 389 current weight 327 that's 62 lbs lost since RNY 6/11/13