shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
  • I am 6 and 1/2 years out and up 30 pounds. I am trying to get refocused. My biggest question is how many grams of protein should I consume per day? Do I still follow what I did post op? I still can not tolerate anything over about 12 sugar gra

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago

I am 2 months shy of 6 years post RNY. It took me a year to get to goal and i stayed within 5 pounds for another year. but since 2013 I have slowly gained 25 pounds. I am tired of those cute smaller clothes not fitting right! I am finally in a good f


shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Almost four years post op and the gall bladder is coming out next week.  I would love some ideas on what is best to eat in the days and weeks following surgery.  TIA

 


shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
soy protein vvs whey - I am now almost 3 years out and reached my goal. I am also hitting menopause and have been told to up my soy intake. With the onset of menopause plus othe life changes I have gaine...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Soy bvs whey 2.5 years out - I had gastric by pass July 2011 and  have lost all my weight but recently have gained about 10 pounds.   I  need to start getting back to my protein shakes. I am also going through...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
relationships post surgery - How many of you have had relationship issues with your significant other (married or not) following surgery? Did you begin to feel it was no longer right? Did you get it back on...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
relationships - OK, everyone, I need some feedback.  How many of you have had relationships that have changed since surgery?   It is not so much I have changed, I am just speaking up more for w...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
need advice-first chinese dinner post surgery (8 m - I am thinking the way to go would be go ahead and order the entree, rather than the combo meal that includes fried rice and egg roll.  I was thinking a seafood dish (I can tolerate...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Some People!! - IF ONE MORE PERSON TELLS ME i NEED TO STOP LOSING WEIGHT, i AM GOING TO SCREAM!! Thank you for letting me get that off my chest!  Really, what gives people the right to tell ME ...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
gas 8 months out - So I NEVER suffered with gas after surgery. Why now?? My diet has not changed. Any thoughts?

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
surgery after surgery - I am about 10 -20 pounds away from goal.  I am kinda sorta considering my options of some kind of plastic surgery.  I have lost 65 pounds, so I am kinda considered a "lightweight" ...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
traditional lipo, smart lipo and zerona??!! How to - I am about 20 pounds away.  I am kinda sorta considering my options.  I have lost 65 pounds, so I am kinda considered a "lightweight" by some people here.  I don't have a lot of ex...

shannon0731 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Possible revelation - Something is making me sabotage myself, I am convinced of it.  What is it?   Today, I think I may have found some answers. Now I just have to figure out how to deal with it. I w...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Self Sabotage?? -  This weekend, I hit the lowest weight I have been in the last 10 years think once before in my adult life I have gotten a little lighter but not much.  I have about 10 to 20 pound...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Self Sabotage?? - So we are all out about 8 months.  This weekend, I hit the lowest weight I have been in the last 10 years think once before in my adult life I have gotten a little lighter but not ...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
How much protein, carbs, fats and calories do I ne - I am almost 8 months out. I have about 10 more pounds I WAN to lose, 20 more I would LIKE to lose.  Right now, I am at 65 pounds lost, so as you can see, I am considered a "lightwe...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Hunger--real or imaginary? - I am almost 8 months out.  I would say for the last two months, I have actually gotten hungry.  I do not think it is head hunger--it is an actually feeling.  I drink on average 80 ...

shannon0731 wrote a blog post 12 years, 2 months ago
Time to get it together--again - So I guess I did okay though our extended holiday season (the rest of you finish up with New Years, we go through Mardi Gras!).  and I pushed my limits and did not like what I foun...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
eating and drinking liquids - I have been following the rule of 30 to 60 minutes of wait time before and after eating. Here is my question--I still drink a protein shake every morning.  Do I need to wait the ti...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
WW and WLS--a good match? - I am down to about  15-20 pounds to lose. I was wondering if anyone here has ever tried Weight Watchers as a way to finish off those last few pounds and for maintenance.  I have lo...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Weight loss apps for android / kindle fire - so I got myself a Kindle Fire. I downloaded my fitness pal, and it appears to worry more about calories that I have been told I should do (I am 6 months out).  I am looking for som...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
6 months! - Well, 6 months ago today, I was under my doctor's watchful eye as he preformed the surgery that has changed my life. And how has the journey been since?  I have to say, I truly bel...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
5 hour energy - I have a need to take this. I have taken it pre surgery and had no adverse reaction at all. Just wondering if anyone who took it pre surgery and had no problems, did you have probl...

shannon0731 wrote a blog post 12 years, 5 months ago
About to hit the eating season!! - Next week is Thanksgiving and that is the official start of the eating season. And New orleanians don't stop with New years!  Oh no, we start Carnival Season January 6 with King Ca...

shannon0731 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
4 and 1/3 months out and starting to actually feel - For months now, it was only on rare occasions that I would feel the tiniest bit hungry. but now, I would say I get this feeling daily. Sample menu an day--what do you think?? Up...
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