Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Some days I'm soooo hungry, other days not. - Some days I can't seem to eat enough.  I feel like I'm starving.  Other days I could care less if I eat.  Even on the days I'm "starving" I still eat much less than I did before...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Side by side comparison: pre-op and 1 year post-op - Wow, seeing this really blows me away.  My surgeon's office sent these today.

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Thank you!

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
I can show-off my legs! - They are not perfect but this is the first time I've worn shorts in years!

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Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Has anyone tried Sparkling Ice? - It's a carbonated, flavored, zero calorie drink in several flavors. So far I've had orange mango and black raspberry. OMG, it's good. And such a nice change from water or G2. I'...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Calcium has been low since surgery. Suggestions? - I am 1 year post-op and just got my labs back. My calcium (PHT) is low and I can't get it to increase.  All the other lab values are wonderful.  I take my supplements (3 Citrate...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
One year surgery anniversary - Yesterday was officially one year and I am 3 pounds from goal!  I never thought I'd get this far.  The time went some fast and the weight just fell off.  I hit a 2 stalls along ...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Super exciting NSV....MOVING! - Bad news has turned into GREAT news. I've always wanted to live on the beach.  Now we have the chance.  My husband's GM plant is shutting down next July.  We are putting the...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
5 pounds from goal. My stomach is my nemesis!! P - I don't plan on plastics.  I can cover the slight sag with a bikini bottom, undies, and shorts.  But I know it's there.  The rest of my skin snapped back.  Some of this could be...

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Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
I have lost 80 freaking pounds!!! - I can't believe this!  Seven pounds until goal!  I don't think I'll make it by my one year anniversary but it will be close.  I'm still just in amazement.

Jilly Bean posted a comment 10 years, 9 months ago
I was about 173-175.

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
I wore a bikini today - At a water park and rocked it out!!!!  First swimsuit (bikini,too) i''ve worn in about 7-8 years and it was fan-freaking-tastic!!  BIG NSV. Woot!!!!  

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Health benefits from my RNY -   Before surgery my asthma was out of control. Walking up a flight of stairs could trigger an attack. Now I am symptom free and it's what I would consider "controlled".  ...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Things I've learned about being thin - Being thin is magical to those of us who were formally not. I now actively engage with other people at work.  I no longer wear black and try to fade into the background. ...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
Help needed. *FULL* blown transfer addiction happe - Shopping.  OMG!  I must stop.  The only thing I can think of is that I am giving my husband the credit card.  Thank God we only have one but still....I've cranked up $3 K on it ...

Jilly Bean accomplished a goal 10 years, 10 months ago
wear a swimsuit and not be embarressed

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
My "princess dress" - There is a boutique near my house that I just love.  I tried this on and wore it right out of the store! 

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Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Dumb question - If we can't take NSAIDS because it could cause an ulcer in our remnant stomach (correct?). Why don't they just remove it?  It's just hanging around in there Just curious. Do...

Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Thinning hair? These products helped me (and stil - I thought I was going to go bald after surgery.  My hair loss slowed down a lot since last month.  These really, really helped me.  After washing my hair I worked in some of the...

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Jilly Bean posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Had my first stall at 8 months post-op....FINALLY - I had my first stall at 8 months post-op (in March).  I was stuck for sooooo long at 161.  Finally 2 days ago it broke and I'm 158 today!   AND I tried on an old skirt (size...
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