Hi, my name is Heather.

I'm from Sacramento Ca. I had the RYN Gastric bypass on 8/22/16.

My starting weight was 357

My surgery day weight was 300

Today I weight 260

I am wanting to find new friends who can relate to my struggles, my achievements, and goals.

Seeing as how we all have done this there must be a very good reason to your decision.

Mine personally I want children, because of my weight I had very abnormal cycles, which made it impossible to conceive my Doctor suggested weight loss and I felt like I tried everything. So this surgery seemed like a great option for my husband and I.

Please tell me.about you.

Foods you have tried.

Foods you can't handle.

Your favorite Proteins.

Meal ideas.

I would happiness share mine as well

Tried food: Beans, cheese, oatmeal, wonton soup, ultra lean hamburger with cheese, pickers, sherbert, vegetable stir fry.

Foods I can't handle: sugar, greasy food of any kind, Protein shakes, applesauce, Pasta, eggs, any type of bread.

Favorite Proteins: Alvarado, fish, nuts protein packed Cereal.

One oh my all time fave is: spaghetti squash. With Alfredo sauce and canned chicken I know it's sound eeeeeeew buts trust me you'll love it

Before and after shot

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Hi Heather I'm Nicole

I'm from North Ridgeville, OH. I lived in Walnut Creek, CA at one time.

I had my gastric Bypass on 9/20.

Starting weight: 319

Surgery weight: 293

Current weight: 276

I finally did this for myself. I have a three year old and 15 year old. I wanted to be healthier to do things with my kids. When I explained to my little one why mommy had surgery so she could play with him more, he goes "Oh, that will be good." Lol. I also just want to be able to go places and feel comfortable. Not look around to see if I am the biggest person in the room and feel ashamed when I realize I am. I am seeking comfort in my own body.

Only being a few weeks out, my diet is fairly limited.

Tried: Rotisserie chicken with FF Greek yogurt and curry (yum!), no bean chili, lean ground turkey and chicken, FF refried Beans, FF cottage cheese

I haven't found much I can't handle yet. Had a sensitive stomach prior to surgery, so I am trying to be very careful.

I found a great WLS cook book on amazon. Tried the teriyaki turkey burgers last night (puréed for me), and it was fantastic.

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Hi Heather I'm Nicole

I'm from North Ridgeville, OH. I lived in Walnut Creek, CA at one time.

I had my gastric Bypass on 9/20.

Starting weight: 319

Surgery weight: 293

Current weight: 276

I finally did this for myself. I have a three year old and 15 year old. I wanted to be healthier to do things with my kids. When I explained to my little one why mommy had surgery so she could play with him more, he goes "Oh, that will be good." Lol. I also just want to be able to go places and feel comfortable. Not look around to see if I am the biggest person in the room and feel ashamed when I realize I am. I am seeking comfort in my own body.

Only being a few weeks out, my diet is fairly limited.

Tried: Rotisserie chicken with FF Greek yogurt and curry (yum!), no bean chili, lean ground turkey and chicken, FF refried Beans, FF cottage cheese

I haven't found much I can't handle yet. Had a sensitive stomach prior to surgery, so I am trying to be very careful.

I found a great WLS cook book on amazon. Tried the teriyaki turkey burgers last night (puréed for me), and it was fantastic.

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Hi Nicole,

I'm always looking for new recipes, I'm on pintrist like crazy ????. I'm glad over meet you. I've felt very alone, but thanks to you I found a friend.

Heather

Sacramento CA

RYN 8/22/16

Hi Heather

Just wanted to see how things were going for you

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Hi Heather

Just wanted to see how things were going for you

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Everything is getting better, I'm trying to find new hobbies to fill up my time instead of the eating lol. How about you?

Heather

Sacramento CA

RYN 8/22/16

Hi Heather

Just wanted to see how things were going for you

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Everything is getting better, I'm trying to find new hobbies to fill up my time instead of the eating lol. How about you?

Heather

Sacramento CA

RYN 8/22/16

I am doing much better. Dehydration is no joke, lol. I have been sewing to take my minds off things. I am making a Marshall from Paw Patrol costume for my son. If you're into crafts at all, that may help. Or as a lot of others say, walking, biking, etc, heh.

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You look amazing! Congrats on your success! Good luck with your hobby search

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Hey Heather! I'm in Sac as well!

Had RNY on 10/3/16. Still on pureed foods, so I don't have a ton of ideas on what I'll not be able to handle - so far only eggs have given me problems. My favorite is refried Beans right now.

Would love to chat and help support each other if you're interested. Hope all is well!

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