LisaMergs

Sweet goodness. Look at you!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Man! What an accomplishment! I hope you're proud of yourself! I sure think you're doing a FINE jobb Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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Welcome! You will find tons of info on pre op and post op just by searching the boards, too. I'm guessing you've had your initial appointment? One thing to know- ALL of us have different docs ( well, you know what I mean), and nutritionists. So that means you may ask a question and get many differing opinions. The KEY is to always consult with your team, follow their guidelines, and POST op, make adjustments that suit YOU, your weight loss, and contribute to your overall success. Many a debate has occurred on these boards relative to caffeine, soda, Protein types, you name it. What works for some isn't always true for another. Just spend time researching, learning and assessing who you are now and where you see yourself a year, two years, ten years from now. That is what pre-op is for. Hope that helps! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

As an aside, I do these exercises not only at the gym, but home, too. An ever-present need to prevent arm flab. Hell. Women have been using Soup cans for these exercises for years! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's right! You live in Chicago?!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You're cooking, right? Cuz you know, I eat ALOT Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hand weights- I'm going to try and describe this- Stand over something - maybe a desk, or countertop- and plant one hand firmly on the surface. Take the weight in your other hand, and begin with your arm bent 90degrees, and now extend it back behind you. Alternate to other arm. Another one is to use hand weights with your arms down at your side, and extend them out away from your body- so you will be palms facing your legs, and then lifting the arms away from you to the side, so that your arm is even with your shoulder. Those are two- is suggest a good Google search- or if you go to the gym- ask a trainer. Resistance bands are awesome too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was "allowed" at 3 weeks. I "allowed myself" at 6 days. Black, hot and yummy. Haven't looked back- and enjoy too many each and every day, along with iced unsweetened sun tea- with lemon, of course Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know if mine is the "family health plan" I have BCBS PPO IL Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Suburb in Chicago- Park Ridge- it's one of several they have built in and around Chicago. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yup. Live here, been there. The avocado salmon bomb is the perfect sleever food, too.@@LisaMergs Girl. I don't eat fries! Meant the curry SAUCE on your wings! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm open to a new team- the Chicago Bears continue to be a disappointment. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Give me college ball any day over the pros. Big 10 Family here, but grew up with a dog named "Sooner"... My dad went to OU Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I looked at the website. Couldn't see going unless 1) it was in my backyard Or 2) was in a city I really wanted to visit. Anaheim is neither. The conference is 2 days- and while some things look "ok"' not worth the travel. IMHO. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Didn't even know those things existed. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

(Sounding like Homer Simpson) Mmmmm. Curry fries. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Even better... CURRY fries. Think amazing fries covered in a sweet and spicy curry gravy. I need a cold shower just thinking about them. Ummm. Yeah. That too. There is NOTHING like a good curry fry or the sauce, itself. Hey @LipstickLady- Thinking those wings would be AWESOME with Curry Fries sauce. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh goodness. I'm not having an issue reconciling the loss by still feeling heavy, but I {think} I understand? You have been a wonderful cheerleader here for so many of us. Allow us to return the favor!!!! No where will you find as much acceptance for what you were "before" or where you are "after". Consider us your "baby steps". Well done dear- well done!!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'd suggest that you stop one bite before feeling like you can't have another bite... Or you may be looking at everything you ate a second time- or in pain, which is worse. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

(Sounding like Homer Simpson) Mmmmm. Curry fries. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you have your gym membership already as soon as you feel like you can get out, then by all means go! You can't lift or do resistance work yet, but you can get on an elliptical, treadmill and recumbent bike. Begin your commitment to it ASAP. Don't overdo it!!! Be careful listen to your body but start the habit ASAP. By the time you're cleared to lift things again, you will already be in the groove! Welcome to the other side!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lol. Yes yes yes. So much more flexibility - one of the reasons I started yoga ASAP after surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Guys ever notice the resemblance between Roethlisberger and Will Farrell in Elf??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I need to taste those soups. Have the Unjury chicken and still- at 5.5 mos post op, still enjoy them. Thanks for the info! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It'll come!! I promise!!! Dang decade dances I call them. Just tipped into the 170's. Next stop 160's!! (Btw- I don't pay attention to the numbers In between 9-0!!! They go up and down day to day until they don't! Lol) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What an accomplishment! Congrats and welcome to onederland! Isn't it a nice neighborhood??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App