heather5565

Hi Chrystee I really hope it all works out for you and your hubby realizes what an amazing gorgeous loving wife he has! And I hope you continue to be proud of yourself and your accomplishments. And I really hope you continue to feel attractive and build that self esteem. Cuz ... we can see your BP profile picture and woman, you're a hottie! Also, I love your haircut. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Hahaha like literally.And it's orange, which for some reason makes it even more repulsing Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Oh god!!! I forgot about that one! Yep tried that one too. That one was the most disgusting one EVER So gross Like seriously... sooooo groooooosssss Just think everyone. .. all of this reminiscing about shit diets that don't work... we will never have to do them again! Or spend anymore money on said shit diets!!! We are all doing it a healthy way and have tools to keep it off!!! Go us Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

This is an incredibly amazing, emotional, inspiring, and everything else kind of story!Just awesome Thank you for sharing ???????? Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

My craziest one too. Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

I treated myself to 4 new bra's today! I was told like a month or more so ago that I am "too small" to shop at Pennington's anymore but then just haven't gone to a regular sized store yet to get them.. but today I did! So pretty! Kinda sexy too! Heehee Deeeeeesperately needed new bra's! That's the only clothing item that I have not bought since starting this journey. So imagine me wearing the same bra I was wearing 81 pounds ago. Gross thought, I know. haha I donated a sh*t ton of clothing yesterday and then bought a few items from a consignment boutique as a treat. I like treats. Treats are fun. ☺???? Another treat I'm going to "splurge" on is ordering a special handle bar to attach to my road bike. I can't wait to use my road bike as a way smaller and healthier Heather! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

I ask "why" too! Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

LOLBest response so far Sent from my SM-G900W8 using the BariatricPal App

Keeps us posted on what the doc thinks Sent from my SM-G900W8 using BariatricPal

Yikes! That does sound scary! OK so I'm only 5 months out but recently I have had some stomach pains and I originally thought it was a leak or a stricture or my gallbladder. No leak No stricture Gallbladder all good. BUT my doctor prescribed me Pantoprazole (or Tecta) - it's for acid reflux. Ironically, I was on this medication for years pre surgery and I actually chose the RNY because it's supposed to cure acid reflux (or GERD) instantly. Anyways as soon as I took my first pill that night the pains went away and haven't returned. Weird, right? I'll describe my stomach pains: Feeling very bloated & it was a twisting like sharp pain right around my umbilicus. Maybe you've developed Reflux? Maybe you have gallstones?

I too track every bite I take on MFP If you want to be my mfp friend I'm HeatherKNelson Or heather5565@gmail.com Maybe I have to eat less. I don't think I'm really eating a lot haha I measure everything. I do have a Protein drink ever single day for Breakfast with .5 cup of milk. I am only doing that to for sure get my protein in. I do notice that is where almost half of my daily calories go to tho... so maybe I'll have to cut back on that somehow. Many thanks to you both

Hi all, I am just about to hit the 5 month post op RNY and I am asking advice on how many calories I should be at by this month. I've been trying to stay around 700 calories but I have noticed in the last month or so that this is increasingly difficult. I am hitting more like 800-950. I can't seem to stay around 700 anymore. What do you think I should be at or around? Where were you at 5 months out? I have noticed a slight decrease in the speed of weight loss since I've been eating 100-200 more calories a day but it is so hard to stay at or around 700 nowadays! HAHA Another question: when did you start increasing your calories? Can you give me a little bit of a play-by-play of how many calories you consumed daily for each month out please I am interested in seeing what everyone's responses are to this. I have no idea if I'm eating too much, too little or just right at this stage I do workout regularily if this means anything More info on moi: RNY surgery Sept 21, 2015 total loss to date: 74.4 lbs any ideas, advice, suggestions etc is much appreciated Thanks in advance Heather

Week 21 and down 74.2 lb and hit ONEDERLAND! Whoop whoop!!

A weird NSV that I noticed yesterday. .. I can't ride the recumbent bike anymore because it hurts my sitz bones! (Sids? I don't know how to spell it) All I know is that it hurts my ass! Lol Buh-lieve me, I still have a bum... it's not like it's really tiny or anything! Lol Maybe some day tho!

Your weight loss has been a huge success! What a measly 14-15 pounds in the grand scheme of things! I bet you look FANTASTIC and will hit your goal soon I wanna see pictures!!!!

Yum! This sound good! So How'd you make them...? Bake them?

My doc told me that the mini is relatively new and there no long term studies on it and how successful it is far out. I had bad acid reflux so I went with the full GB and it was cured right away. Hope you are happy with whatever decision you make Good luck!

Island Girl - Elton John

I was kinda thinking it was stretched sleeve too.

I must've too! Darnit! It sounds like it was great entertainment.

Same here.

Isn't it something like 80% of people gain the weight that they lost, back? Maybe it's even 90%... Either way - I know it's a small percentage of people that keep it off by doing it the "natural" way. So most likely your sister will gain it back, or at least some/most of it. The odds are kinda against her. So when (or if) that happens, you'll still be small, healthy and happy. Who knows, maybe then she will look into surgery! You didn't waste years with yet another yo-yo. You are smart to nip this in the bud now.. why wait? I wish I did my WLS in my 20's, it would've saved me many years of being uncomfortable in my own skin, being ashamed, humiliation, pain, and who knows what else! You're doing what's right for YOU and your future self and health. Doesnt it make more sense to do it now verses years down the road when you're way older and lost out on so much stuff due to your weight? At least now you don't (or may not) have weight related issues.... yet.... why wait until you develop these issues and then deal with your weight?! Think of all the misery and money you're gonna save by not getting obesity related health problems! This is a very responsible grown up decision, a decision a 27 year old is very capable of making! Good for you and good luck to you!

This is awesome!

199.6 Hit my goal! Yay! Thanks for putting this challenge together

Thank you! I'm sure you do tho!