GrammieJ

I am just starting this process and am already completely confused by the variety of Proteins, Vitamins, etc. that people recommend. Standard advertizing gibberish from the manufacturers and the possibility of "fake" reviews on sites like Amazon don't help either.
I can very much see relying on a BariatricPal Store to meet my needs later this year when I hope to get surgery done!

Since all those who have commented on this page either were having or had surgery about the same time as I did. I am checking in to see how we all are doing?
I am down 41 lbs as of last Thurs. for my 2 mo. post-op. Still have another 117 lbs to go to reach my goal, so down one size in clothes, off half my insulin and half my blood pressure dosage, and now can walk with a cane instead of my walker for most stuff. I feel great, only have had a few "dumping" incidents and they are mild, lower abdominal cramping and then diarrhea only. It teaches me though each time it happens. My nutritionist wants me to taper off what she calls "slider" foods. I'm attending two support groups and plan to join an online one as well. It seems to help. I keep my food journal online with My Fitness Pal and love that I don't have to calculate anything. It does it all for me. I do have my moments, being a night owl, eves at the computer and watching tv, not sure why, but I get hungry. Being retired, I am a very late night owl, so that is my hardest time now. I just made a huge investment in a recumbent elliptical exerciser so am looking forward to beginning to improve my strength and stamina. I like that it has 18 different levels of exertion which is good for my poor knees. Once I'm thin, if they still bother me I'll get knee replacements as I don't have any cartilage left in them after carrying my heavy weight for too many years. I'm feeling optimistic, loving my new life and so looking forward to being more active and pain-free for the 1st time in a long time. Just remind me when I post something negative in the future to re-read this post. lol. Hoping all my fellow newbies are doing as well as I am. Isn't starting life over amazing?

Yes, would definitely be interested in seeing what was offered. Not so much into the automatic delivery per month.
I buy chewable Calcium from Celebrate, and also buy Bariatric Supplement=chewable Iron. I would also be interested in recipes. I buy Premium Protein Drinks from costco so not much interested in that unless you can beat their prices.
Thanks!!

We're highly contemplating opening an online store on BariatricPal that will sell discounted Bariatric Nutritional Products. We'll most likely stock all the big brands plus some others we feel would benefit the community.
Would this be something that interests you ?
Which products do you use most ?
Would you be interested in a monthly auto-ship service ?

Washington State Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Support groups are very important to weight loss surgery success. They can help you flourish on your journey to complete wellness. This group is welcome to pre- and post-surgical patients of all surgery types. This an opportunity to meet others who are on the same path, educate and support each other through sharing ideas and tips, social & fitness activities and educational speakers.
Together we have a wealth of information and using support groups as a tool along with your surgery you can increase your success in achieving maintenance and overall well-being.
Join us and get inspired!
WHERE: Lyons Den Café
WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014
10415 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 892-8954
TIME: 3:00 PM
Finally, it is happening for the Seattle and the outlying areas! Please pass this information to anyone you think would be interested in attending this initial meeting. For questions, contact hosts Kay Feather at kayfeather304@gmail.com or Michelle L. at lotus_mimi@yahoo.com
If you are unable to make this meeting but are interested in staying in touch about future meetings, please contact us.

GrannieJ and jenbaby75, if you are willing to drive down to Bothell a casual meetup WA STATE WLS Support is taking place at Lyons Dens Cafe Sunday 3-5. More deets to follow.... :-)

I am in the S everett area also. Pre-VSG. I would love to meet up with locals for fun!

Just a reminder this happening this Sunday!! A Seattle-area BariatricPal Local Chapter Meet-up. Hope to see a good turn-out!
WHERE: Lyons Den Café
WHEN: Sunday, November 16, 2014
10415 Beardslee Blvd, Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 892-8954
TIME: 3:00 PM
For questions, contact hosts Kay Feather at kayfeather304@gmail.com or Michelle L. at lotus_mimi@yahoo.com or 206-227-2063

Hi Cheryl. I had RNY surgery on Dec 8th too. As of today, I am down 32 lbs, no dumping or real side effects other than I get tired more easily. Started soft foods Dec 24th. For past 2 days I have hit a plateau, may not be drinking enough Water? Also because my starting weight was so high and I have arthritis in both knees, I have not been able to start exercising yet. Time to dust off my "Sit and Be Fit DVDs and walking laps inside my house to start slowly. I am in Everett, WA north of Seattle. What area of the country do you live in?

I am in Mountlake Terrace and still pre-op. I would love to participate or even be an organizer as I go through this process. This is Snohomish County, where I live...

I'm in Everett, I'd love to participate.

So excited today! Had surgery on 10/23 at 240. I was 207 at Thanksgiving and stayed there until Christmas. I was so frustrated and couldn't believe I had my stomach removed and STILL wasn't losing. In the meantime, I dropped about 1.5 sizes during that month and as I read about what it really means to lose and regain Water weight, I felt a bit better.
And now for the amazing part-- after the month long stall, I am now at 195 today! I am down 12 lbs in less than 2 weeks following that long stall! So hang in there and follow your program and you will break through it!

Wow - so many people here with the same story I have!! I had my surgery Nov 10th, 2014. Lost almost a pound a day for the first few weeks then almost completely stopped losing since! I've only lost 5 freakin' pounds in the past month - and for only my second month after RNY, that seems really pitiful. It's very hard not to be very discouraged and feel like my surgery didn't "work" at this point. I've tried adjusting my calorie intake up and down - and neither is moving that darn scale. I don't really know what I can possibly do different, so I will keep doing the same thing and expect some results soon. (Isn't that the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results? )

Hang in there! I am in the same stall and we will get through it. I keep busting my butt at the gym and following my program knowing it will pay off sometime in the future. Logically, we all know stalls happen and is a normal part of the process. Unfortunately, it does not make it any easier when we are in the middle of it and it always seems so so long! Hang in there and the scale will start showing your hard work again soon!

I understand why and I'm okay with it (besides, I lost another 1/2 inch off my waist this week). Just grousing about it, though - I want to see the numbers move again!
Also, for those of you who didn't tell anyone, maybe you were right. Everyone around me is so nice about things, but they all keep asking me how much I've lost now, and I really don't want to give them the same number I did a week ago!!