What's on your Monday Menu, RNYers?

catwoman7
on 7/15/19 5:05 am
RNY on 06/03/15

Mornin' All!

Sign me up for the Keto-ish program, too! (not straight Keto - but adding more fat to my diet). It really is magical! I'm really going to try to focus more on dense protein, too. And exercise. It really should not take much to drop the 2-6 lbs that I'd like to lose! (to get below 150 again, that is)

I'm so happy to hear about your new job, JB! Is it another principal position? Enjoy your month off! I know what you mean about loving every minute of your time off - I've been retired for a little over a year now, and I STILL love every minute of it!

I have my four-year follow-up at the bariatric clinic today (a little overdue). I hate that I'm up 3 lbs from last year, but I'm feeling waterlogged and gassy, so it's temporary - but of course it'll probably still be there this afternoon when I get weighed. Although I doubt he's going to care about 3 lbs. I do, though. Not much else on the agenda other than finding one or two more sofa pillows for the porch. I love all the bright colors!! I still need a lime green and a red one.

QOTD: I don't notice NSV's very often anymore - but the other day I sprinted up a couple of flights of stairs and it crossed my mind that I never could have done that four years ago. I would have slowly ascended the first flight and felt like I was having a heart attack once I reached the top. Two flights? Never. I would have searched for the elevator.

4 years 1 month out:

B: protein pancakes with 1/3 C plain Greek yogurt, diced peach, and SF cinnamon syrup, coffee with half & half

MS: protein shake

L: I may just have a protein bar - I'm afraid of eating anything that will make my weight go up more before than appt! (although maybe my leftover marinated chicken strips on zoodles will be OK - there's not much left of it - and not much sodium in it, either)

AS: L&F yogurt

D: finally, I can have something with sodium. Maybe a Beyond Burger on a thin multigrain "bun" (looks more like a thin English muffin) with light mayo, lettuce, and tomato. I LOVE these things!!!

ex: I'm thinking yoga this morning plus a Body Pump class this evening

have a great day, all!

Queen JB
on 7/15/19 9:15 am
RNY on 07/20/15

3 pounds is great. You should be very proud!

  • High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
  • High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
  • Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
  • Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
  • Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)

catwoman7
on 7/15/19 10:36 am
RNY on 06/03/15

yea - I don't know why I'm worried about this. He's not going to say anything. Ten pounds maybe, but not three. Three pounds could be due to water retention - or constipation - or just normal fluctuation. He knows that. I'm already one of their star patients since I'm at a normal BMI level - many don't make it that far - esp those who started out as heavy as I did.

Queen JB
on 7/15/19 11:56 am
RNY on 07/20/15

I had to admit to a 9lb gain and that was just from a year ago--I am up 15 from my lowest. But they were very kind and supportive. No shaming. Phew!

  • High Weight before LapBand: 200 (2008)
  • High Weight before RNY: 160 (2015)
  • Lowest post-op weight: 110 (2016)
  • Maintenance Weight: 120 (2017-2019)
  • Battling Regain Weight: 135 (current)

Theduffman27
on 7/15/19 6:10 am
VSG on 11/19/14

Good morning JB and menu folks. Happy Monday. The weekends go by so quick!!! I am getting closer to completing the propane fireplace mantle. I had purchased the insert a few years ago at a garage sale and Joddie decided it was time for me to dress it up for use on our deck/under the gazebo and will move it back in the garage to take the chill out in the winter. Pics below.

Accountability - meh....

QOTD - I enjoy going places now and not worrying about being the biggest guy in the room. Went to a couple of grad parties and it is nice to not even think twice about what type of seating will I have etc....

B - two egg omellette

S - Salami and cheese rollup

L - ham salad

S - cukes and ranch

D - Grilled burgers

E - gym night.

Stay healthy my friends.


  1. Pre- Surgery/ Type 2 Diabetes, High BP and Cholesterol, treated with 6 medications, including Insulin. Post Op- low dose BP med 2022, Mounjaro 10/2023

HW - 299 , Consult day weight - 277, Day of surgery ( 11/19/2014) - 259,LW - 178, GW - 195, CW- 194.2 - reached goal

Emiepie
on 7/15/19 1:34 pm
RNY on 08/11/14

It's coming together so nice!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Greateight
on 7/15/19 6:19 am
RNY on 08/29/18

Good morning, everybody!

I am in a great mood today because it's Hero week! Every day will be a different Hero workout. Today was called Brenton. Not a bad one to start the week with, relatively short and mostly crawling, hopping and Burpees. I got it done in 15:39 without a vest.

I was running early until I got home. First, it was That's it for the Other One from Los Angeles 1967 on the radio and Phil Lesh was just shredding his bass lines. Then I wrote an overly long reply to Beth. Oh, well it looks like I am driving today.

QOTD: "Angie" workout (100 pull-ups, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats). About 48 minutes, which is not a fast time at all.

Breakfast: Turkey meatballs and cottage cheese

Snack: Protein bar

Lunch: Chicken

Snack: Jerky (need to re-order)

Dinner: TBD

Have a great day, all!

Jim Age 58 Height 6 Feet Consult Weight 344 SW 289 Pre-Surgery -55, M1 -25, M2 -16, M3 -21, M4 -10, M5 -5, M6 -1, M7 -4, M8 0, M9 +4, M10 -4

Emiepie
on 7/15/19 6:58 am
RNY on 08/11/14

You are a rock star!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

Teenie
on 7/15/19 7:34 am - Pittsburgh , PA
RNY on 12/19/17

So miss a great workout keeping fingers crossed to be able to increase activity. I do live vicariously through your gym work outs. Thank you for sharing.

HW 299 SW 290 CW 139 GW 140 2/08/2019 OPERATION: Surgical Hernia with excision of total surface area of 55 x 29 cm of abdominal skin.

Emiepie
on 7/15/19 6:52 am
RNY on 08/11/14

Good morning! Off and running on calls already. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. Thank you for all the good vibes and prayers for Twinkie on Friday, she seems to be doing well in her meds.

Accountability: Not Tom bad just a few extra BLTs

QOTD: being able to run

TSS: 4 years 11 months

B: SF latte, Eggbeaters, turkey sausage links and 1/2 an orange

L: Albacore lettuce wraps and baby carrots

S: SF almond milk latte, Buddig turkey, and carbmaster cottage cheese

D: Turkey burger patty with cheese, sliced fruit, and 2 squares dark chocolate

ES: Low carb pita with butter and SF jam, Homemade Greek yogurt with SF syrup and ¼ cup fiber cereal

E: An hour stair climber and 40 mins of elliptical

V/W: On track

Totals: Cals:1423 Protein:127 Carbs:97 Fat:65

Have a great one!

RNY 8/11/14 with Dr. Kelvin Higa PS Lipectomy 4/12/17 with Dr. John Burnett HW291.4/CW165/GW150

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