Sara O.

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Happy Surgiversary month Sara!

18 months postop with pics! - 18 months ago I was given a great tool to begin a journey I never imagined I could take. I started at 224 pounds, which is a lot at 5'2", and now happily weigh in at 133. My BMI...

Swimsuit picture thread! - Since Summer is in full swing and people are still going to the beach and pool I thought it was time for a swimsuit thread! Post those pictures! :D   5'2"  HW: 224   CW:...

Off my birth control and its already helping my we - I've decided to get off my birth control because I believe its been stopping my weightloss. I've already dropped to 131.5 from 133-134. Its not much but its a start.

First cold postop--what can I take other than Tyle - It started with a simple sore throat. Now I have a full-on cold. Sore throat, aches, congestion, and all-around feeling miserable. I have liquid tylenol cold&flu and halls to so...

NSV size 4 jeans - YES!!! OMG YES!!! I fit into a size 4 pair of jeans from Old Navy! Woot! Can you tell I'm excited?   I got the jeans off the clearance rack as an incentive to work hard...

Back down to 132 and finally losing again - I've been struggling with my fluctuating weight for all of 2013. I dropped to 129.5 one day and then shot back to 130 then 131 and out of nowhere I was 134-136. Finally I'm losi...

Constipation and other related issues causing me p - I'm 14 months postop and still battling constipation/hard stools and the pain that comes with it. I recently started taking a fiber supplement(capsules) to make me more regular ...

Job interview next week! Need advice! - I have a job interview at a restaurant next week for a hostess job! I'm excited and its a great place. My family goes there all the time and some of the employees who I know per...

OT--Woke up in the middle of the night and... - My hands were heavy and it was like I was paralyzed. It was like when my legs "fall asleep" when I sit for too long in the same position. It took what seemed like forever just t...

Can we ever donate blood postop? - I think I may have asked this before right after my RNY but I'm not sure. I got a call from the Red Cross today about their blood drive on my campus this friday and I'd love to ...

Types of protein and what is best absorbed - I've been testing out different types of RTD protein shakes and protein bars from the Vitamin Shoppe and to be honest I never know if I'm buying what my body can absorb. Bel...

Size 6 jeans! NSV! :D - I can now wear size 6 jeans! :D  

Finally got under 130! SV! - As of this morning I finally broke out of the 130s! I currently weight 129.5 and am so happy I could dance!

cottage cheese - Anyone have ideas about how to make cottage cheese taste better? Any recipes or stuff that can be added? I find it so bland but its a good source of protein. Please help! Thanks...