Marathongirl

I'm so happy to have some new "pals"! Thanks for adding me!

I definitely have a snack in the morning, especially after a workout. I will eat yogurt, low fat string cheese, some deli meat... anything to keep my glucose levels up or I get really hungry!

Hey there! I use MFP and my name is Lilchickpea. I'll look for you!

I had a 3 month waiting period. However, I started at the surgeons office. I had a visit with their nutritionist every month, where I was weighed, talked about the surgery and healthy eating habits. I didn't use my PCP or a case manager. The surgeon documented everything and sent it all to my insurance company.

The way I got through it was to chew a piece of sugar free gum. It would satiate my mouth. Or, you could try and have some fruit with every meal. I remember when I couldn't drink that much water too. It would make me feel full and sick (which is why they want you to drink a lot!) I hope you get the hang of it soon. I'm even telling my friends and family who are trying to lose weight that its probably best not to drink while eating.

I was on both of those too at one point. I want to go off tegretol, but Pdoc is a little nervous about it. He says I'm doing so well that he doesn't want to rock the boat. I'm happy you're doing so well. Glad you got rid of all that extra weight too! He was just keeping you down!

Congrats! You're going to kick it in October! I have quite a few friends who do triathlons and I know they're not easy. Good for you! Thanks for keeping me encouraged!

I was taking Spinning (or cycle) class before surgery. They told me I could go back to that after 2 weeks. That's heart rate up, sweating like crazy. However, everyone is different and you may not feel like really getting into some serious exercise. The day of your surgery you are up and walking the hospital. So, walking you definitely do from the beginning. It's really up to you and your surgeon. Good Luck!

That's wonderful! I remember when I tried fish for the first time, didn't go so well for me either. Now, I am able to eat just about everything (3 months post-op). Keep up the awesome work!

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Wow! Your doctor wanted you stop your psych meds cold turkey. Brave doc there. Please be careful. Just stopping them like that can cause a lot of problems. I hope you'll be okay!

I took all my psych meds while in the hospital. I took everything in pill form. It didn't bother me at all.

I wasn't thrilled w/quinoa alone so I mix it with brown rice. You can make a nice quinoa/brown rice salad by adding chopped nuts, dried cranberries, chopped red onion, parsley, and a little lite or fat free dressing of your choice. I like Cesar, Italian, or balsamic vinaigrette. :-) I loved it! But, I'm kind of a bland eater. I sautéed some spinach and garlic together and threw it into the mix. It was pretty tasty.

Hi greensleeve, My surgery weight was 289.2. So I have lost 53.6 lbs in 3 months.

First picture was in 2012 I weighed over 300 Had Gastric Bypass March 17 2014 Second picture June 15 I weigh 236 and am wearing an 18

Jolene, where can you buy the Nioxin shampoo?

You are going to be so glad that you did. Especially over the summer when its too hot to go walking outside. Keep us informed on the progress you're making!

I have left the size 20's in the dust and am now in the teens!!! I use to wear a 26 pant and now I'm wearing an 18w comfortably and a regular 18, but tight. I can run a full 2 miles without stopping in 26 minutes (my best so far). And, in church I can kneel without my butt touching the seat. Sometimes its the little things we never think about, but when they change we are so ecstatic! Surgery was the best decision I have ever made!

That does scare me! However, you're right, I wouldn't take back having my surgery for the world. I went from a 26 and am now in an 18w. I feel so awesome. I'm just happy to know it grows back! Thanks for your help.

You look awesome! Keep up the great work!

left over salmon with some teriyaki sauce, quinoa and spinach. It'll be my first time with quinoa, so I'm hoping its good!

I have bipolar and take an anti-depressant, anti-pyschotic, and an anti-convulsant. I've taken celexa for over 6 years and it's the only one that hasn't bothered me yet. I do think these meds keep me from losing as quickly as some others, but I need them!!! I would talk to your doctor and see if it truly is the lexapro that is bothering you. Remember, it's better to have a little physical pain, than mental (but just my opinion).

I bought a Taylor "Biggest Loser" glass scale. It goes beyond 300lbs. Its been great so far. Had it a few years.

I haven't, but that does sound good. Hot air popcorn has only 30 calories a cup.

It is intimidating... all those big burly guys working out with the weights and those lil skinny minis on the treadmills. I understand. A long time ago when I was in college, I gained the freshman 15. I wanted the weight off but was scared to go to the university gym thinking that everyone would laugh at me, or think look at that fatty (if only I could weigh that right now). However, I read in a magazine that most people are worried about what they are doing with their workouts and feeling self conscious themselves. You walk in and do your thing! Most gyms have a trainer help you out the first time you're there to make you comfortable. I love the gym. I couldn't live without it now. Many people will respect the fact that you are there trying to make a difference instead of judging you!