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This board is 100% my support system! My surgeon has in-person classes and a FB group, but I'm a private person and didn't want to run into anyone I might know. I love this board, and I hope you will too!!

Thanks so much! Biggest benefit is definitely the way I'm able to move, run up a flight of stairs, carry in groceries without huffing and puffing. Basically the things that non-obese people take for granted! Favorite snack is greek yogurt, esp Dannon light n' fit caramel apple pie. Best NSV is hard, b/c there have been so many. I would choose buying clothes off the clearance rack. The reason being is that clearance rack clothes always seem to be size S or XS. Now I'm small enough to get the great deals! LOL!

So glad you like it!! I got mine last month, wish I had gotten it sooner!

I’m thrilled to have reached goal today! Coincidentally, it happened on the anniversary of my initial consult with my surgeon. I’m down 100lbs and feel lighter than air! Pics are below! For those that wonder about loose skin, yeah I gots it! I’m having PS to remove it, but I’ll take the loose skin over fat any day! Tried to show what I look like with clothes on, with shirt pulled up and with loose skin untucked out of my pants! LOL!

I went into my initial consult not really knowing much about either procedure. After the nurse gave her presentation, I knew that I wanted the RNY. I had mild GERD, and was concerned it would get worse with the sleeve. After I joined this board, I read a lot of stories about members having a revision from sleeve to RNY b/c of GERD which reinforced my choice. So far, so good!! I'm very happy with my surgery!

Starting BMI was 40, and current is 23.

Don't know why it's not showing up, but here's a cut and paste: Pre-Op Diet -12; M1-19; M2 -7; M3 -10; M4 -7; M5 -7; M6 -9; M7 -8; M8 -9; M9 -8

Congratulations!!! You are killing it! You will be in ONEderland before you know it!

You are doing great! My monthly stats are in my signature, if you are interested!

I'm so sorry this has happened to you! I think it's time to find some new friends! I know it's hard to socialize during Covid, but do you have any hobbies or interests that would lend to joining a club? Gardening, hiking, skiing, cycling, golf, etc? If you could find some friends with non-food involved hobbies, then you would eliminate some of the problems. Likewise with dating, instead of going out to eat or to a bar, how about going hiking, skiing or playing mini golf. Just trying to think of a few ideas!

My mom doesn't know about my WLS, but every time I see her she says "I hope you don't want to lose anymore." She's been saying this for the last 20lbs. LOL! She's a bit of an a$$hole sometimes! LOL! She's been commenting on my weight (too thin, too fat, etc) and my body type ("You are soooo high waisted" "Your boobs are soooo big") my entire life. I basically say "BYE" and leave when she starts up with her nonsense. I haven't really seen many people b/c of Covid, so fingers crossed that everyone is kind!

No worries! Get those liquids in! When you move on to solids you will feel restriction!

Get the Renpho scale from amazon. It's awesome! Best of luck to you!!

My “going to Aldi” outfit!

Scored these at Aldi today. They are both delicious. 80 calories for 2 tbsp but can easily make a serving out of only 1 tbsp and make it just 40 calls!

Greek yogurt! So many yummy flavors! Apple Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Strawberry Cheesecake, etc!

Thanks so much everyone! I'm hitting the grocery store today and bringing this list with me!

I feel like I've tried every shake out there, but have yet to try a protein bar! I'm going camping and hiking, and am thinking that protein bars might be an easily portable lunch to throw in my backpack. Any recommendations? Preferably something that is yummy, and won't make me poop my pants (no bathrooms on the trail)! Thanks so much!

Hope they can figure out what the problem is, and get it corrected. Please keep us posted! Good luck!!

I'm 9 1/2 months out and still doing approx. 600 calories per day. Sometimes I go a little over if I eat out, etc. I'm nearing goal, but still in weight loss phase for now!

Dannon light n' fit greek yogurt has a pumpkin pie flavor. Also, you can cook pumpkin or butternut squash and add pumpkin spice to it. Basically any flavor your are craving can be re-created with the right spices!

Congratulations!!! You are doing great, and should feel very proud!!!

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Ricotta cheese (bake it with red sauce and mozz cheese or to have sweet eat it cold with vanilla extract & splenda Greek Yogurt - so many varieties and flavors Scrambled eggwhites w/ cheese Refried beans w/ cheese

Sugar free popsicles are good. They are yummy and take a while to eat!