I can't believe we're finally on the losers bench! Congrats to everyone on this side of the journey. Keep us updated with your progress.

Our April first peeps are Deana Wright, MissMeagan and Nella. Ladies, tell us everything!

I've lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! I cant believe it. How should I celebrate????

CONGRATS!!!!

I am also down 100 ponds as of today!!!!! Beyond excited. I'm on my way to get a 1hr massage. Couldn't hv worked out any better. Yeah us!!!!!

I've lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! I cant believe it. How should I celebrate????

New outfit!!!!!

I've lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! I cant believe it. How should I celebrate????

Congrats girl!! Buy your self something new, like a purse or jewelry! That way when you lose more, you will still be able to wear it! Awesome job!

I am also down 100 ponds as of today!!!!! Beyond excited. I'm on my way to get a 1hr massage. Couldn't hv worked out any better. Yeah us!!!!!

Yay for you! Keep the pounds rollin off! And enjoy your massage!

So why do people always want to come and visit when you're sick or have had a surgery? Today my mom, sister, cousin and nieces are coming over. All of the family that doesnt hunt basically. Otherwise no one ever comes over. Just puts added stress on me to clean up extra good when im not feeling the greatest as it is. My family doesnt care but I do. Still dealing with this incredible leg pain which I cant begin to explain. Barely made it through my shower, glad hubby was there to help afterwards. Wish I or the dr had some answers. Dont even know how I will be able to sit in the car to get to their office on Tuesday. Hope this gets resolved soon. Cant live the rest of my life laying on my bed.

Just a shout out to all these April peeps...A bunch of us have been facing stress, surgery and big moves, yet we keep on track. Kudos to us on our journeys! We rock...

You guys keep me going! I tell everyone that has had or is having the surgery to join a group like this, but our group rocks!

I've lost 100 pounds as of this morning!! I cant believe it. How should I celebrate????

Congratulations! I agree with Dori, jewelry, a piece that you can continue to wear. If I was a tattooed person, I would say Tattoo! LOL! I'm thinking about getting one on my shoulder or back that keeps shrinking. ????

Went home to see my family. Dietary...not doing so great. They feel the need apparently to "feed me" and all the southern comfort type food is breaking my will power. I'm weak and have had some. At least with my pouch I can't hold a lot but it still doesn't help I feel so guilty for my indulgence. Movers packed my scales so I don't even have that and my parents scales are circa 1980 I swear and I'm not sure are correct. Holidays coming makes me terrified I'm gonna be weak. I never expected to totally abstain from everything for the rest of my life and wanted to gradually get to where I could somewhat eat "normally" at times but I'm scared this weak this soon is setting me up for losing that thin line of control rny has given me for my food addiction & emotional eating.

Went home to see my family. Dietary...not doing so great. They feel the need apparently to "feed me" and all the southern comfort type food is breaking my will power. I'm weak and have had some. At least with my pouch I can't hold a lot but it still doesn't help I feel so guilty for my indulgence. Movers packed my scales so I don't even have that and my parents scales are circa 1980 I swear and I'm not sure are correct. Holidays coming makes me terrified I'm gonna be weak. I never expected to totally abstain from everything for the rest of my life and wanted to gradually get to where I could somewhat eat "normally" at times but I'm scared this weak this soon is setting me up for losing that thin line of control rny has given me for my food addiction & emotional eating.

I understand what you mean. I have only just begun to be tempted by foods I haven't had since per-surgery. When I spoke to my doctor at the 6month checkup, I told him I was starting to get hungry more often, especially at night, which may cause me to snack. He said to eat more protein, yogurt, etc. like you, I've been living on yogurt and the mostly forbidden food, cheese. Heading to my relatives on Thursday, facing that Mac and cheese, deep fried turkey and smothered green beans, I'm getting a little nervous. I'll be thinking about you, Alaina, because you are a very strong person, and I know we can do this!

I understand what you mean. I have only just begun to be tempted by foods I haven't had since per-surgery. When I spoke to my doctor at the 6month checkup, I told him I was starting to get hungry more often, especially at night, which may cause me to snack. He said to eat more protein, yogurt, etc. like you, I've been living on yogurt and the mostly forbidden food, cheese. Heading to my relatives on Thursday, facing that Mac and cheese, deep fried turkey and smothered green beans, I'm getting a little nervous. I'll be thinking about you, Alaina, because you are a very strong person, and I know we can do this!

Thanks! You can be my accountability partner! They cancelled my 6mo check up cause a new surgeon came in so I'm glad u told me about the extra protein. I too find the late night hunger coming up.

Went home to see my family. Dietary...not doing so great. They feel the need apparently to "feed me" and all the southern comfort type food is breaking my will power. I'm weak and have had some. At least with my pouch I can't hold a lot but it still doesn't help I feel so guilty for my indulgence. Movers packed my scales so I don't even have that and my parents scales are circa 1980 I swear and I'm not sure are correct. Holidays coming makes me terrified I'm gonna be weak. I never expected to totally abstain from everything for the rest of my life and wanted to gradually get to where I could somewhat eat "normally" at times but I'm scared this weak this soon is setting me up for losing that thin line of control rny has given me for my food addiction & emotional eating.

Scary, isn't it? My family wants me to make pies...like 6 of them... I really don't want to bake pies or cookie...just the smell gets me going. I plan on being on here a lot to get support. Can you sit down with your family to explain? Can you get some safe food to eat? Stay strong, you got this!

So my family visiting yesterday went great. It was actually nice to see my family. I even got to me my second cousin Lola Lea. She is one month old and a doll!! Couldnt hold her cuz of my back but sheayed next to me on my bed and we talked!

Weight was up 4 lbs today at 219. Dont think ive been eating much but I think my fluids havent hit the mark in a few days. It hard when you have to lie down so much. Hope everyone is having a happy Sunday.

Went home to see my family. Dietary...not doing so great. They feel the need apparently to "feed me" and all the southern comfort type food is breaking my will power. I'm weak and have had some. At least with my pouch I can't hold a lot but it still doesn't help I feel so guilty for my indulgence. Movers packed my scales so I don't even have that and my parents scales are circa 1980 I swear and I'm not sure are correct. Holidays coming makes me terrified I'm gonna be weak. I never expected to totally abstain from everything for the rest of my life and wanted to gradually get to where I could somewhat eat "normally" at times but I'm scared this weak this soon is setting me up for losing that thin line of control rny has given me for my food addiction & emotional eating.

We all go through this. Just gotta be strong and remember WHY you wanted RnY in the first place and keep that forefront in your mind! You can still enjoy the comfort foods but in smaller portions just follow your surgeons plan. Mine is 3 meals and no snacking. You got this girl; I have no doubt!

I understand what you mean. I have only just begun to be tempted by foods I haven't had since per-surgery. When I spoke to my doctor at the 6month checkup, I told him I was starting to get hungry more often, especially at night, which may cause me to snack. He said to eat more protein, yogurt, etc. like you, I've been living on yogurt and the mostly forbidden food, cheese. Heading to my relatives on Thursday, facing that Mac and cheese, deep fried turkey and smothered green beans, I'm getting a little nervous. I'll be thinking about you, Alaina, because you are a very strong person, and I know we can do this!

Have those foods you want and crave but just one portion. If we refuse to eat the things we like, we will never be successful. Just gotta refuse the second and third helpings or the grazing all day. We have worked too hard to blow it just beacuse the holidays are near. Look back at some of the old pksts and what we went through. That'll remind you to be strong. You can do this!