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Hi! Today I hit "Onderland!" I weigh 199.6! I'm so happy. I'm there by a mere .4, but I'm there! I almost cried. So happy I had this surgery.

Hi there. I have IBS, not IBD, so I'm not sure if this response will be helpful. When I eat per doctor's plan, I am fine. I still get flare ups from the same foods that caused it before, but with the addition of embarrassing accidents. I would still have the surgery had I known, but probably more cautious. Also when I'm stressed it kicks in which also leads to accidents. My sisters have both suggested I wear a diaper but I can't bring myself to do that. I hope this wasn't TMI, but I thought I'd be honest. Good luck!

Hi! I'm almost 4 months out. I have lost 58 pounds, but I'm not sure how much I lost pre op, so that's total weight. I have 32 pounds to goal and am losing about 2 pounds per week. I had a stall in October for almost a month then found myself grazing through the holidays! I think the grazing is so destructive for me. I took two weeks off for Christmas and lost 8 pounds! Apparently I deal with work stress by grazing! I'm happy to see the dramatic difference it was making. However, I also dealt with a real long stall following the program as specified. I think our bodies go through adjustment periods. We may not drop pounds but we seem to drop inches. Either way I'm sorry you are going through this, but sticking with the plan will yield results! Best wishes on an end to your stall.

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I hate stalls! So many posts on this forum about this very thing. I had a four week stall in October followed by my grazing through the holidays. Focus on getting your protein in, your water and move if you can. I found exercise to be super helpful icing the darn scale! Good luck!

This is hard for all of us. The other posters have given you great advice. Find a protein powder that works for you, and blend with your favorite fruits. I love the Isopure vanilla mixed with sugar frees frozen berries from Costco. It makes a delicious smoothie with 24 grams of protein. Experiment until you find a protein powder you like.

Walking is the cure, but it will take time. My worst day was my first day home from the hospital, Day 3. You will start to feel better! Hang in there!

Hi Carol! You are doing fantastically! 70 pounds is amazing and you are so close to your goal! Yeah!

Hi! I had my RNY on 9/22. HW: 268, CW: 208 Goal Weight: 165 5'10 Just wondering how your weight loss journey is going. I don't remember how much weight I lost before surgery, but I think I've lost 55 pounds since surgery. I've had a few stalls that lasted a month, lost some more, stalled some more. To be honest I wasn't sticking to the rules. Now that I am tracking, measuring, exercising, I'm losing again. I'd love to hear how you are all doing.

Hi! I had my RNY on 9/22. I'm down 55 pounds. I stalled from Thanksgiving to about two weeks ago. I finally started to lose again. I began exercising and tracking my food. I seem to be able to eat as much as I want and only stop because I know I shouldn't. I'm never physically hungry but battle my head hungry chronically. I'm tracking calories, exercise and protein, mostly without denial. It amazes me how I can try to fool myself about portion sizes and grazing doesn't count. When I really track, portions and every morsel that enters my mouth, I'm good. This surgery truly has been a gift from God for me, but it hasn't cured my obsession to food. I'm working on that one day at a time.

Hi! I'm 3 months post op, and can eat anything too. However, I wasn't losing, and was doing a lot of grazing. Since I'm back on track? Down 57 pounds, three dress sizes and there is no stopping me! I had to really become accountable to me. I have a good tracker, focus on my protein, and occasional carbs. It's working.

great advice from your doc! Take the time! Figuring out when to drink, what to eat all takes time.

i agree with the other folks posting. Day three was my hardest, but it got better every day!

I just discovered Flatout Light Flatbread. I'm using it for sandwiches. It has 90 calories and high in protein. Delicious with turkey and veggies. Great for lunches.

Just around the corner!