Samantha Lightner

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Update! - Hey everyone! I haven't updated for quite sometime. I hadn't had a computer until my wonderful boyfriend decided to buy me a new laptop for Valentines day. So Sweet. I just wanted ...

question about weight loss - Hi guys, I haven't been on here for awhile and would just like some reassurance which you are all amazing at giving, if supposed to be given. Anyways, I started out at my highe...

7 Weeks Post Op - Hey everyone, haven't posted on here in awhile so I thought I'd let everyone know how I am doing :) I started this journey August 2012. I got approved for surgery July 1st a...

5 weeks out - I haven't been on in awhile. But I am 5 weeks out from surgery. I am down 14lbs.. I know everyone loses differently... but something seems wrong.. what do you guys think? St...

4 Weeks Out - Highest weight - 255lbs Surgery Weight - 234.5 Current Weight - 218 29 inches gone! Down 16.5lbs since surgery and 37lbs all together. Couldn't be happier with my dec...

3 Weeks Post Op ! - Its been 3 weeks today, crazy! I went to the doctor today, just for a check-up. Not my weight loss doctor though. I told you all I was throwing out the scales, or at least hidin...

Thank You All - I just want to say thanks to everyone who dealt with my compulsive posts (Not losing weight, "stalls", etc) I am proud to say that I didn't weigh myself today (first time in alm...

how long do stalls last? - Hey guys. I'm only 2 1/2 weeks post op. I have been on a stall since week 1 1/2 (10 days post op) it's driving me crazy. I keep thinking I'm done losing (12lbs since surgery, 33 al...

watermelon? - Yes or no? I ate some and it's so delicious!

okay something's up... - Yep my scale is exactly What's up... I lost 12lbs my first week and gained 2lbs my second??? What is going on? Is this not working for me? Is my few slip ups making this surgery in...

Crazy Question - I am not even close to being to my goal weight of 140lbs, I weighed in at 222lbs today. Started at 234lbs. I know that by my choice I'll get to my goal weight eventually. But I ...

is it normal to stop losing after a week? - I lost 12Lbs my first week. Two weeks is tomorrow and still sitting at 222. Is this normal?

Is it Normal? - So I had surgery July 30th. On that day I weighed 234lbs and today I weighed in at 222.. But I have been this weight for 3 days. I think it's normal but I just feel like maybe I...

Milk.. - So I just want to say thank you to all who replied to my post before this one. You guys really helped me. My next question, how much milk should I drink a day? I drank some last...

Ashamed Making Bad Decisions Only 2 weeks Out - Yep... I am. I am supposed to be on a liquid diet and everyone keeps telling me "stick to your surgeons plan" and I am trying so hard but I am just mourning food so bad that I a...

Question for people 5 months + post op - I am only 1 week post op, (Down 9lbs) So very happy about that. But scared... What types of meals do you all eat 5 months plus out? I know dense protein, etc. But what are some ...

1 Week Post Op - Hey all. I think I am a "lightweight " as I weighed 234lbs going in. My highest weight is 255lbs. Lost weight on 6 month pre-op diet. Anyways, I had surgery last week and was wonde...

I think my new stomach is tolerating to much - I can eat anything so far in small portions.. what the heck?!?!?1 :( Is this not going to work for me? I am only 5 days post op

Sooo I weighed myself 3 days post op - Not what I wanted to see. When I went into surgery I weighed 234lbs and today i weigh 237lbs. I know it's probably from all the fluids etc, but it was kind of depressing.   ...

Eating Out/ Food after RNY - Do any of you ever eat out anymore? If you do,what is your mind set going in?    Eating at home- What's some of your favorite meals to eat after RNY? And also what's you...

3 Days Post Op and... - I am hungry ?! What is up with that? Right now I am on clear liquids until I am released tonight, then my NUT told me I could go to liquid diet phase 2 so then I'll be able to e...

You look so much younger after surgery! And I LOVE your dress~ You...

Rough Time - I am having a really hard time right now. They're stingy with the pain meds up here,for sure. Especially coming from someone (ME) Who has cried every single time they have to st...

I made it! One Day Post Op.(still in hospital) - Just letting you guys know my RNY surgery is OVER finally. I made it guys and Dr. Said everything went smooth and as planned.I just now am able to sip water.. Not really wanting...

off to surgery - No turning back now, well not for this girl anyways.