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Need some advice on how to get back on track... - I am a year and half out. I lost 110 lbs , but since the winter/holidays I started gaining - I am up about 7-9 lbs and starting to feel so out of control. I don't overeat, but do e...

Had my 6 month follow up today - I am down 97 lbs!!! I am so thrilled! All my labs were good except for low Iron (which we knew it would be). Any other 6 monther's out there? I would love to hear how your journ...

self sabotage...why do we do it? - I have found the last 2 weeks I have been having self sabotaging behavior. Not to an extreme extend, but one to get me worried a little. It seems like the more compliments I get...

SWEET ONEDERLAND!! - The scale didn't move for 3 weeks, and finally it happened!! I am 198 lbs. this morning!! WONDERLAND! I have not been here for 19 years! I feel so great. (I wanted to be under 2...

Loving my journey!! - Sweet victory this morning! First, I step on the scale like every morning- I am at 200.4 lbs (down from 293- 5 months ago). Then I go to put on some grey pants, they are way too...

Rny and teeth problems... - Ok, I want to hear it from my OH friends. Did RYN cause problems with your teeth. I was on facebook and wls peeps were blaming having WLS for their dental problems. They went on...

The scale is at a halt :( - For the last 2 weeks (give or take), the scale has not been moving :(. I know this is normal in my journey, but it is still so frustrating. I am amazed at how much I have lost s...

2 NSV's this week!! - 3 1/2 months out and I found I can cross my legs while sitting AND put on a pair of size 16 pants this morning (thinking they wouldn't fit!!- and they did!) WHOOT WHOOT!!

3 month check up - I just got done with my 3 month check up! I am down 72 lbs! 10 inches off my waist!! I am amazed and so excited.

Loved the scales this morning... - I reached my 1/2 way point! 67 lbs down and 67 lbs to go! I can do this! Such a wonderful Christmas!

You look fabulous!!

Can I hear a WHOOT WHOOT? - This morning I stepped on the scales and I am down 60 lbs!! I am so amazed at this whole experience so far. I feel so great already...and am almost 1/2 way to my goal.

Question on NSAID's - I am having an ablation on the 10th of December. I just was told by the OB nurse that the meds they give me before the procedure and after are NSAID's, and a pretty high dose. W...

5 week followup with surgeon - And I'm thrilled to say I am down 40 lbs, and 5 inches off my waist!!!! I am so psyched! I feels so much better already.

granola bars?? - Just wondering: I am stuck at work and forgot a snack- I do have a granola bar- I am 4 1/2 weeks out, is it too soon to eat it?

Caffeine? - I am almost a month post op. I have not drank any caffeine so far, but today I am soooo tired, I feel like I want coffee. Will it make me sick, or will it be fine to drink a cup...

I'm home from the hospital -  And things went well. I am sore, but not too bad. they were able to do it laperscopically with 6 incisions. I was able to tolerate what they gave me...but the popcicles and jello ...

My surgery is TODAY :) -  It's my turn today :) I am very excited. Pretty calm and ready to get the show on the road. I leave my house in about 1 1/2 hrs. Please slip in some prayers for me, my surgeon, an...

Surgery tomorrow!! -  Any words of encouragement or prayer will calm my spinning head!! I am excited, but getting really nervous. Surgery is set for 12:30. 

Surgery is on MONDAY... - I am having a hard time focusing on work...My mind is racing on all that I wanted to get done before Monday. I need more time in the weekend