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Hi All!
So I got back from Vacation on the 14th and have been so busy that I forgot to update! Here's how my trip went...
I did a ton of walking and had a super hard time getting enough Water. However, I did carry a bottle with me at all times and drank while waiting in lines. I wore my Garmin Vivosmart the entire time and in 7 days I walked a grand total of 45 miles!! I still can't believe I walked that much, my feet however did believe it. lol
The food choices weren't as difficult as I thought they would be and Disney had a lot to offer that was healthy! Which made my life a lot easier!! I did cheat a little and have popcorn, but oh well. I'm not going to beat myself up over it. Since I walked so much, I had to make sure that I kept my Protein up. I could feel when I did not eat enough Protein. So my advice is to bring Jerky with you in your bag. I was on the Disney Dining plan, which of course was WAY too much food, but it came with our package for free. Now, I will say if its you and your husband I would get a Dining plan for your husband because we were able to split every single meal and both had plenty of food. I think that would save money plus no one would be starving! I did not ask for the children's buffet's since I had the dining plan, but honestly I doubt they would let you.
I had a super great time and slept like a rock every night! Oh and not to mention lost 10 pounds while on vacation! Not too shabby if I do say so myself! lol

Hey everyone !
I've been reading almost every post on here and I can't help but feel the love and support that's going on!
It's getting me so mentally prepared and EXCITED.
I'm from Canada so I know our health system is a bit different but I am in a bariatric program to get RNY. I still have several appointments to go through and then eventually get a surgery date several months down the road but the journey has already begun.
Making small changes each week to better prepare myself for the other side ☺ looking forward to chatting with some of you guys !!!
Any other Canadians in the house?

Awesome!! I'm a Disney freak so in glad you had a great time!!

Sorry to say that if you plan on going to Ohana's, you will have to pay full price because they charge based on age. I called and asked Disney World customer service on that one before I went. They will however allow you to order from kid's menus where available without giving you any trouble. I steered clear of the buffets because there wasn't much return of investment if you know what I mean haha. Hope you have fun! Track how much walking you do with a fitbit or something like it! It's really fun to see the distance you cover and calories you burn!

I'll be in DW the week of Thanksgiving. I'm wondering if the buffett would allow us to pay a child's price.

I am going this December before my surgery. I would love to know that website.

We just returned from WDW and had a great time! Even though it was 90+ degrees and high humidity, I really was not sweating. And, I could keep up with my long-legged, tall husband! I was able to ride all the rides I wanted. My biggest challenge was figuring out what to eat in restaurants and dealing with all of the take-home meals in our condo! LOL!

So, I am 12-13 days post op from RNY.... I have such a weird taste in my mouth?! It is driving me crazy.. It makes Water taste weird and just an overall bad taste in my mouth.. It appeared around day 7 after surgery and has yet to go away! I have brushed my tongue a ton to no avail.
I would like to know if others are having the same problem as me or is it just me?

Does it kind of taste like nail polish remover? Or bitter? And is there kind of a coating of the awful taste in your mouth? It's called ketosis. Your body, in it's new weight loss, is releasing ketones which can cause that awful taste. I'm a month out and still taste it occasionally, but it used to be so bad that I'd feel like puking in the mornings.

Yes still there at 5 weeks out????

OMG OMG OMG!! Not at all what I expected to hear this afternoon and this just made my weekend! It was just resubmitted on Tuesday and got approved for GB RNY today. I am sooo happy and excited and nervous wrapped into one. I think I'm still in shock!! Thank you all for listening to me and giving me your sound advice. I totally put it in the back of my mind and out of my head and I got the call! I got the call!!! Thank you thank you lord for giving me a chance to get "me" back ❤️????????????????????????????????

For those of you craving Reese's Peanut Butter cups. Someone mentioned on a thread that they make Protein Drinks with chocolate Protein Powder and a spoon of peanut butter blended in. Then, someone said you can get peanut butter powder. Most of the fat has been removed. You can put some of that in with chocolate Protein powder and have a splendid drink. I found it at my local supermarket. They even had several brands to try. It even has Iike 4 or 5 grams of protein. And they have one that is peanut butter and chocolate. You can also mix with Water and make a sort of paste with it if you think whole drink sounds yucky. Figured it's worth a try.

Let's get this party started!
I'm Alexis, from the New Jersey shore, sharing my house with a 5 year old Great Dane and two cats. I'll be 31 next month (August 18th for those inclined to give gifts ) and have been banded since February 3, 2003. I was banded in NYC at Lenox Hill Hospital by Dr. Marina Kurian. The hospital was great, Dr. Kurian is amazing, and my surgery went off without a hitch. I'm a restaurant manager and just love my job, as tiring as it is!
In October, I weighed 345lbs. Somehow managed to lose 25lbs before surgery, despite many, many last suppers at the likes of Wendy's and McDonald's. Yes, Virginia, I AM a fast food freak. Although, not so much anymore. As of my last doctor's visit on July 11, 2003, I weigh 259lbs. So, if you count from my highest weight, I've lost 86lbs. Went from a size 28 to a size 18 and I'm not nearly finished!
I just can't say how much this band has done for me. Simply put, it's given me my life back.

Thank you all!! My surgery went well! This was first surgery ever and I was scared to death. The first day was rough but has gotten a lot better! Those gas pains are something serious.. lol

Thank you all!! My surgery went well! This was first surgery ever and I was scared to death. The first day was rough but has gotten a lot better! Those gas pains are something serious.. lol

Good luck!

I'm so happy for you! You'll love it here on the other side! Congrats!

I hope all is well with you. Wishing a great recovery!

On my way to the hospital to have surgery! I'm so nervous and excited!! See yall on the flip side!

Im having surgery Thursday and have planned to only take a week off. I'm having the RNY too, I think it will be doable but everyone is different. If you message me after a few days of surgery I could try to give you an idea as to how I'm doing so you can kind of gauge it.

On my way to the hospital to have surgery! I'm so nervous and excited!! See yall on the flip side!

On my way to the hospital to have surgery! I'm so nervous and excited!! See yall on the flip side!

I can not believe it!!! After all of the problems I have had and now I finally got approved!!! Thank the Lord! My surgery is next Thursday 9/24!!
I can't quit smiling!

On my way to the hospital to have surgery! I'm so nervous and excited!! See yall on the flip side!

On my way to the hospital to have surgery! I'm so nervous and excited!! See yall on the flip side!