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There is a site called bariatricfoodie.com or also there's a free bariatric cookbook from Georgetown... You can just search it and it should come up. I use a lot of vegetarian recipes and then add in tofu or veggie crumble. I'm a big van of spaghetti squash... And I also I do each some legumes... Occasionally chick peas or whatnot.

I am in that category then. No starches in my diet, for the most part. You get creative with recipes

Well, my one year surgiversary was yesterday... and it passed with no one saying anything. Granted not a lot of people know, but my partner... daughter... mother etc... not a word. I've lost over 150 lbs in this last year... and nothing. Hurt my feelings... and I can't say it to anyone, so saying it here... *sigh* makes me sad...

That was awesome!!!! I am over 400 lbs. I got the Vertical Sleeve 4 1/2 weeks ago May 28th. You are an inspiration. My doctor felt i needed the Gastric bypass. But due to scar tissu from my c-section. He did the vertical sleeve. I am hoping for great results. HW 482; SW 442; CW 434.

I was a similar start weight and did the rny.. I've lost a total of 254 lbs since .. and 200 since my surgery one year ago tomorrow.. Hoping you do wonderfully!!

You will be in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry to hear this.

Surgery went well, no complications I had the RNY done. I've lost over 150 since the surgery itself and 200 + from my highest. Still losing and hope it continues until I am down to my goal weight. Let's see

What's the required length? That's an odd requirement... :s

I did the same. Dropped a bunch then seemed to stall. When I asked about it, I was told your body gets sort of shocked, and hangs back a second. . Most people experience it, but then it picks up again third week out. I was sceptical but, was true.. so hang tight, your body will catch up, trust the process

Thanks you may be right, its too bad though, I have such trouble getting in my Protein. .anything would help

Hi everyone! Wondering if any of you have had these surgeries, if so, after what amount of weight loss...what type? Are you happy with it? Pics (if that's not to personal)? I've lost a lot, (over 200) and am concerned about it... also what (if any) did insurance cover?? Thanks in advance..I know it's super personal. .

Thank you! I'll check that out, I believe there's one in the mall close to us..

That's a great idea! Embarrassed to say I didn't know that was something they did anywhere. . Going to have to get out there and look though...

Thank you for responding I will try and do just that. We are new to the United states (Canadian here) so it's been odd trying to find anything for my kids even, but for me, I'm right lost ! Plus, not knowing my size and not liking how things fit. Totally different experience. I guess I just have to get my head in the game and do it.. not let it intimidate me... or try to at least... *sigh*

Almost a year out from my RNY, lost a lot (200+ from highest weight) having such trouble finding clothes and feeling confident wearing them. Any ideas where to shop? What clothes styles work? I'm lost...super overwhelming. I have heavy legs, and a tiny waist, walking into stores I have never fit into.. just ugh... any help. ..??

Man.. sounds rough. And at this point theres not much thats tmi haha.. anf ya that's what they told me as well, can't see hernias on scans.. only scopes. I have had 2 scopes and did have a hiatus hernia prior to surgery. The Dr this morning thinks a scope would be helpful for me..

I'm hoping it settles for sure.. thank you... hopefully your pain is figured out too... why don't they prep you for all this??!

They've done a CT and blood etc... nothing is jumping out at them. Next step is endoscope, and ruling out whatever they can. Dr said it may be nerve and scar issues from surgery site. Not good regardless.

My surgeon had me drinking Protein Shakes for breakfast and lunch, then lean cuisine for dinner to get my weight down quick. It wasn't fun, and prob wouldn't be good for a long period, but you are in this for your long term health... I went along with him, lost almost 50 and had my rny done. I also have hypothyroidism and weighed similar to you to start

If you wanna chat let me know... anything I can be helpful with I'm here in the end, trust yourself and trust the process. .

I'm fairly new as well, and grew up in your area. Moved to Washington last year and had the RNY last August. . Haven't had too many problems and still losing Wishing you the best of luck and if I can help at all let me know

I don't have a gallbladder. . Had that removed long ago. Pain is on the central left, and stretches out. Went to the hospital last night, it got so bad. No answers.. other than it may be an ulcer.. gave me some meds to help with that... calling the gastrointestinal guy for a scope today. :s

I've been dealing with horrible right through my tummy and around to the back, quite frequently and not surrounding meals... just random pain... anyone else have this happen?

Thanks @@PChayy05 I'm sure you'll do great

I'm at the 10 month mark... down 148 lbs from immediately prior to surgery, and and 254 lbs from my highest weight

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I'm taking two Multivitamins, folic acid, and two calmags daily, alone with Vitamin D 3 times weekly, and B12 injections monthly. Plus IV Iron infusions as needed. But to be fair, I have had absorption issues long before the surgery.