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I had the sleeve in Feb 2014, I lost from 267 to 198. I had horrible reflux and I gained to 215. On Nov 14, 2016 I had a conversion to the RNY. in the 9 weeks I've lost down to 190 with is about 25 pounds. It has gotten rid of the reflux for the most part and I feel better in that regard. Its more difficult to eat than it was with the sleeve but then it's a more difficult surgery and I'm 3 years older than I was with the sleeve. I'm having good results but I find it more difficult to come up with foods I can eat. I know further out it will get easier but its difficult going through the process.

My surgeon's office encourages Crystal Light for those of us who don't like plain Water. I also like the sugar free kool-aid drops. They are my favorite.

thank you so much for this. I've been struggling lately and this puts a lot of "stuff" into perspective for me. Wonderful insight into the real problems of obesity and over eating.

When I was 260 pounds I hated shopping. It was so difficult to find anything to fit or anything that looked decent. Shopping was a chore. Though I am not at goal weight yet, I am small enough that it is much easier to find things in regular stores and I can get things on sale at bargain prices. Now I love shopping and when I get frustrated, bored, upset... what ever... I find myself medicating by shopping. I can see it as a problem If I don't figure out how to curb the shopping. I'm out of closet space and I have way too many shoes. I have substituted one addiction for another. I hope I can get a grip on this one.

Yeah, I've had the same experiences. I love the new reflection and I'm starting to have an addiction to shopping. This being thinner and healthier is so much fun.

Everyone relax. Most people have these same experiences and feelings. If it was as easy as sticking to a diet and never cheating, none of us would have ever needed the surgery. If you can stick to your pre surgery diet and exercise it will enhance your overall success and jump start your weight loss. Just do the best you can and stop beating yourself up. Drink your water and try to drink some protein drinks so you develop a taste for them and start walking every day. The rest will take care of itself. Wishing you all luck with a successful surgery and an easy time of healing. See you on your losers bench.

Excellent post and great food for thought. I'm only 4 months out so I'm still honey mooning with my sleeve. Congratulations on your recommitment ceremony, it's a great way to stay actively engaged in the marriage. My hubby and I have been married for 35 years and we'll be celebrating our anniversary on a Grecian Island as we lie on the beach and enjoy doing nothing. Good luck and thank you for the post.

I agree with @@LumpySpacePrincess, assigning labels to food only serves to complicate things for dieters. Food is either nutritious or its not, we choose which ones we eat. By assigning a label to the food, it then labels us and with the struggles we already face, being labeled is the last thing we need. I was not offended by the picture but I was offended by the statement that Parisshel made that the woman looked mentally impaired, again another unnecessary label The woman is obviously obese and carries a lot of her weight in her face, by no fault of her own. The photo was tongue in cheek...She had chips on both her shoulders, temptation whichever way she turns. I agreed with some of the items on the list and disagreed with others but all in all a good article.

I had been researching WLS for the last ten years and attended many seminars but just wasn't ready to pull the trigger. About 10 years ago my boss' wife had WLS and she put together a packet of information and sent it to work for my boss to give to me. I was embarrassed and humiliated. I threw the packet in the garbage. Now, I had already been thinking about WLS but to have it flung in my face just didn't seem right, it was very uncomfortable. I think that is how it would be for most people. If there were some brochures or something we could anonymously (sorry can't remember how to spell that) leave around for people they might then be more comfortable receiving the information but when it's face to face it just feels more threatening. Now that I've had the surgery, I think its the best thing since sliced bread. Do I share it with others? NO, I'm still very private about it but if I had brochures to leave behind... I'd do it.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Exactly what I needed at exactly the right time. Wonderful article.

Great article. Very helpful and very accurate. Thanks.

Good luck. We all have to go with whatever works for us.

Happy Hanukkah!! Good to see that you are planning to remain strong and stick to your diet. Have a wonderful thanksgiving.

All of you are looking so good. Keep up the good work.