Gail S. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

I had my RNY six and a half years ago. I heard about regain, but like others said, "That won't happen to me." For 6 years, I was logging my food, exercising regularly and weighing myself to stay close to my target weight. On July 3rd I went for a run i


Gail S. uploaded a new photo 7 years, 4 months ago

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Looking for new breakfast ideas - What do you usually eat for breakfast?  I get in what I call food ruts. I'll eat the same thing for breakfast and lunch for weeks & possible months then I'm sick of it and need so...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Need Some Monday Motivation! - I'm 4 years post-op. I lost over 100 pounds and had easily kept it off - until now. A huge lifestyle change caused me to gain ten pounds. Ten pounds isn't a lot to some people - my...

Gail S. uploaded a photo 11 years, 6 months ago

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Gall Bladder Problems - A few days ago, I thought I had really bad gas. I was popping gasx more than I should, my abdomen was distended and I was in pain. I was at the beach with a friend and told her I n...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Amusement Park & Learning About Myself - I always hated amusement parks. I hated the feelings I would have while waiting on line: Will I fit in the seat? Will the seat belt or safety bar close? I hated feeling like my fat...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Rant about the scale - I weigh every week or every other week just to make sure I'm on track. I log all of my food in myfitnesspal and work out at least three times a week. I know I'm doing all the right...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
Unjury Protein - I ordered a container of  Unjury for the first time. Does it normally not have a scoop or was it left out of mine? What do I do with no scoop?

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
What do you do with PB2? - I bought PB2 for a protein bar recipe. Besides the recipe, I don't know what to do with it. How do you use it?

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Another food dream, Ugh! - I just woke up from a dream where I had eaten 5 hamburgers! I honestly feel guilty and fat & it was just a dream! I think it's all stemming from me being scared to gain weight back...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Do you dream about food? - I haven't had a soda since before WLS. Last night I had a dream that I was drinking an icy cold Coke while saying, "I really shouldn't"  It was so realistic...I feel like it really...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Real Housewives of NJ - I know this show was on Sunday, but I'm just catching up with my DVR. Was anyone else bothered by how Caroline spoke about her daughter, Lauren, needing to lose weight? I get it...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Does Dumping Syndrome Stop? - Does dumping eventually go away like the malabstorption? I'm 22 months out and I've noticed lately that I can tolerate a lot more sugar than I used to be able to handle.

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
work- out songs - Hi Everyone! I know there is an exercise forum, but I always love and appreciate the advice I get here so...   I'm updating my ipod and I want to know your favorite work-out song...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Snack Slump - Need New Ideas - What are your favorite high protein snacks? Not bars or shakes, real food. I can't look at Greek yogurt anymore. I've eaten so much of it in the last two years. I need new foods! H...

Gail S. uploaded a photo 12 years, 1 month ago

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Any Body Bugg Users? - I'm considering getting a Body Bugg. Does anyone use one and what is your experience with it? Is it worth it?

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Protein in Coffee - I know I've read about people putting unflavored protein powder in their morning coffee to help up their protein intake. I tried it and the protein just clumped up in the hot coffe...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
NSV - Last Sunday , I went zip-lining! It was exhilarating! I loved flying through the air! I loved not worrying about weight limits and looking ridiculous. I love being thin!

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
"Bounce back" after 1 year? - I went to see my WLS surgeon for my 1 year check-up and he said, "Great job. Now be prepared to gain about 20 pounds this year. It happens to a lot of people." I'm determined to no...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Revision more painful? - I had a brachioplasty a month ago. On Monday, I had a revision on my left arm. The PS said I had three separate hematomas. He took out the hematomas and some more skin. It was done...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Are you obsessed with the scale and ticker? - I never weigh myself more than once a week. I know what a slippery slope the scale can be, so I limit myself to once a week, in the morning and naked. Sometimes I go longer than a ...

Gail S. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Starbucks - What do you get? - They have lots of different sugar-free syrups, milk types and drinks. I love coffee, but haven't ventured past iced coffee with milk. What do you like?

Gail S. uploaded a photo 12 years, 7 months ago
About Me
New York, NY
Location
25.8
BMI
RNY
Surgery
06/30/2010
Surgery Date
Aug 17, 2005
Member Since

Friends 15

×