Hey Kathy, check your title...what's the RMB???? hahahah.....

Being an L&D nurse, I can highly recommend the IUD.  It's a great birth control method for people that already have children.  Most people do not gain weight and it should really help with your anemia issue.  Try it, what do you have to lose?  If you're not happy, you can always have it removed later on.  My friends that have them have not gained weight at all.

We've added 4 new people since this post came out.  Anyone else interested?

Thanks for the offer Tracey-I'll certainly let them know.  Unfortunately with these knees and hips I can't join you but I am very proud of you for doing it.  Can't wait to cheer you on as you run the marathon. 

Are you struggling to get rid of some regain or having a hard time maintaining your loss?  If so help is on the horizon.  We have a PRIVATE OH message board group that has openings for a few new members. 

The requirements are:
- no newbies-you must be 2 years out
- must be willing to support others as well as work on your own issues.
-you must actively post and participate. (There will not be a "required #of posts per week" but if you haven't posted in a month, you will be removed from the group.
-anything said on the board is to remain on the board.
-we will have a Monday Morning weigh-in that I would REALLY like everyone to participate in.
-no rants/raves will be tolerated: no political/religious posts (unless they directly relate to your weight loss journey), no personal attacks, etc. I will personally monitor what is said and block any post I consider offensive or not "healthy" for the group.
- We also have our "train" where we can talk about our daily lives so we continue to grow as friends.


If you are interested in joining, please either post here or send me a PM and tell me a little about your situation.   I will choose about 5 new members now and will probably add more later.  I just don't want the group too grow to fast all at once so if you don't get chosen this first time, be patient I will hang onto your info and add more soon.  I will need your email address to send you an invite.  I'm looking forward to hearing from you!!

Woohoo John!! 

Honey, I've been at goal for a couple of years and sometimes I still feel fat!!  Because you started at a higher BMI than some of us, it might take a little longer for everyone to notice.  I started at 250 and people didn't even notice til I lost 50 lbs.  You are doing an amazing job and the weight loss shows it.  Hang in there and before you know it, you'll be buying new clothes every month.

Congratulations!!  I didn't use Dr Nick but he has a great reputation so you're in good hands.  I also didn't have the sleeve but I have 2 friends that did and the pain was minimal and easily manageable with pain meds. 

Of course you want to eat~you're convinced you'll never eat again, lol!!  We all went through that feeling.  I was terrified that I wouldn't be able to find anything to eat cuz I'm so fussy but it turns out I can eat anything I want just smaller portions.  So take a deep breath and hold on for your dear life cuz this is gonna be a wild ride~get to know you're local thrift stores cuz you're gonna be shopping for new clothes every month for the next year!!

My woohoo for today is that I will be hiring a housekeeper to help me. Got one interview today and another one on Saturday.

Woohoo John what a success you are!!  I'm no longer on the other board so I'm glad I got a chance to congratulate you here.  Keep up the good work and post here once in a while so I can keep up with how you're doing.  I'm very proud of you for working on those last few pounds.

Kim, I'm looking at being a vendor again this year in NOLA.  I can't find vendor info anywhere-let me know where to look or send it to me when you have time.  I actually will probably need 2 booths this year so let's get lots of people registered!!

First off, you've come to the right place asking for help.  Secondly, alcohol does not stretch your pouch but it can lead to cross adddictions and add unncecssary calories to your daily intake so I'm glad you are alcohol free.

I'm 3.5 years out from RNY and at goal so let me tell you what I do:

Vitamins:
WM version of adult Centrum (Swallow it whole-I don't crush any of my pills)
Sublingual B-12-2500 mcg/day (your's is probably plenty)
Super B complex
Zinc-50 mg day
Vitamin C-one chewable daily (500mg I think)
Citracal Petite Calcium (MUST be citrate, not carbonate) 2 every day.
Vitamin D-2000mcg/day
I do not take iron cuz my levels are good.

When is the last time you had you labs done?  They should be done every 6 months.

I eat approx 1200 calories a day.  I focus on LEAN SOLID PROTEIN so it keeps me full longer.  In order to lose weight, go back to the basics-WATER-at least 64 oz a day.  No drinking for 30 min after meals, solid protein first, avoid slider foods that get digested too quickly and don't leave you feeling full.  CLEAN all the JUNK out of the house-if it's around, you'll be tempted.  I keep a snack basket that contains snacks that are 100-150 calories each and PLAN them into my day.  The key is to plan your meals, log your food and be accountable for everything that goes into your mouth.  Back to basics...you CAN do it.  (Hope this helps).