Brenda S.

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Stall...so annoyed! - A month! My scale hasn't moved in a month!!! What do I do to get the scale moving again? I can't exercise because of a large hernia, but they don't want to fix the hernia until I...

I made it!!!! - For the first time in 15+ years, my weight starts with a 1!!! Yes indeed, I made it to ONEderland!!!! I am SO excited!!!!

Brain malfunction? - Anybody else's brain having trouble catching up to their progress? Last summer I had lost a considerable amount of weight and felt great about myself. Well, I gained it all back p...

My 3-month appointment and some encouragement - Let me start by saying that I was very disappointed after my 6-week appointment.  My dietician told me that at that point, most patients had lost 20-50% of their excess weight. ...

NSV - It seems like it took a long time to change sizes in my clothing, but I went from a loose 26/tight 24 and bought some size 20 and 18 shorts from Old Navy. The 20's are too big and ...

Kind of like a baby... - At what point did you stop counting your surgery date (the pouch baby) in weeks and switch to months ? I had surgery April 9th. I still count in weeks, but I guess technically I'm...

Anything other than Tylenol??? - So I posted a while back about my knee getting hurt (displaced patella). I've been taking Lortab, but I don't want to stay on a narcotic a long time. Tylenol doesn't come close to...

How much sugar? - If you are a dumper, how much sugar makes you dump? I know everyone is different. I've never dumped, but I've never eaten anything with a considerable amount of sugar either. I bo...

Hurt my knee - now what?? - So I was doing great. Doing body sculpting and Zumba 4-5 days a week at the gym. Last week I chaperoned a youth ministry trip to Atlanta. It was a great week with LOTS of walking.....

Frustrated... - I see so many on here losing their weight so quickly. I'm jealous. I know...don't compare... It didn't come on overnight... How do you get past the lack of patience with weight l...

Back to the gym - So I've only been walking outside or on the treadmill (and did a 5K on Saturday).  I haven't set food in the gym for almost 2 years...until today.  It felt really good.  Tomorro...

My first 5K - Well, apparently it was a big 5K day!!! I completed my first 5K today too! My hubby and all three kids did it with me. It took us an hour, but at just under 6 weeks out, I'll ta...

Premier Protein?? (X Post) - I love the RTD Primier Protein from Sam's, but my dietician does not. She told me to change. I know they are a protein blend, but I've seen a LOT of people recommend them on her...

Protein Shake gurus??? Primier Protein? - I love the RTD Primier Protein from Sam's, but my dietician does not.  She told me to change.  I know they are a protein blend, but I've seen a LOT of people recommend them on h...

My first whine... - I'm frustrated with my slow weight loss. I know I need to add exercise. My question is, how do you have the energy to start exercising. I'm 3 weeks out and still feel so tired all ...

Swallowing pills? - The taste of crushing pills and taking them is horrendous!  I take my Biotin whole, and it's fine.  It's a very small softgel.  Do you think I could just cut my other, fairly sm...

Acid reflux - My surgeon has me on 2 Pepcid per day (am & pm). I'm still having reflux. Can I take a chewable Pecid Complete too? Has anyone else had this problem?

Premier Protein - I love Premier Protein shakes from Sam's, mainly because one gives me 30g of protein.  I know we are supposed to have mostly whey protein, and in the ingredient list it says "pr...

Surgery tomorrow!!!! - I finally made it. It's my last day of the pre-op liquid diet. Bowel prep is over (thank goodness!). I'm down 10 pounds since I started liquids! Now the reality is here. Surgery t...

Hi! I'm having RNY with Dr. Lord just ahead of you on 4/9. I live...

Wating...only 3 more weeks! - I'm SO ready for my turn!  I want to join you all on the loser's bench!  My surgery date is April 9.  Anyone else having surgery that day or around that day?  Send me a friend r...

May I recommend a book? - Hi all, I see a lot of the same questions, comments, and struggles here day after day.  I LOVE that we can all come here for support.  What a great group!!  I recently ...

Hernia & RNY? - So I noticed last week that I have a lump in my groin.  It freaked me out.  I now know it's a hernia.  I've had umbilical hernias before, so I'm sure that's what it is.  Has any...

I finally got a date!!!! - They called today, and told me my surgery will be April 9th at 7:30am. I'm so excited!!!! 50 days...not that I'm counting.

Ready and waiting... - I've done everything, and now I wait. I just had my upper endoscopy on Friday...the last step before pre-op diet and surgery. I'm ready...NOW! At least when I get a date I will ha...