Amy, Daredevil Extraordinaire

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This dress is already way too big for me! Crazy!

6.5 months after surgery. Down 83 pounds and wearing a size 12....

So Sick of the Sanctimonious Bullshit! - Wow, two new forum nannies in one day! While I find these threads highly entertaining, my eyes hurt from all of the eye rolling I have to do while reading them. For the health and ...

PSA: A Good Bra Makes All the Difference! - I went to a great bra shop in Hollywood to seek out a good strapless bra. (I haven't been able to wear strapless because I have serious, serious support issues -- I never thought I...

RNY to DS Revision Craziness - "He is an excellent surgeon.  I am his first revision of this type." I AM BAFFLED!!!! WHY would someone use a surgeon who had NEVER done an RNY to DS revision before???? From wha...

Attention = Discomfort? - I hung out with an old friend from high school last night who happened to be in town for business. He’s married and I have a boyfriend, so I thought nothing of hanging out wi...

Six Months Today! - Today is my six month surgiversary! I've lost 75 pounds so far (67% EWL)! I only have to lose 13 more pounds to leave the "obese" range and enter into "overweight" territory. And 3...

Low-Carb, Gluten-Free Cauliflower Pizza Crust - http://www.fitsugar.com/Low-Carb-Cauliflower-Crust-Pizza-Recipe-30739512 One of my FB friends posted this link. The pizza looks good! I would put pepperoni on it instead of grape ...

DS Ostrich - In nine days, this woman is having a revision from RNY to DS (the most complicated revision from what I understand). Apparently, her surgeon is not known at all to have expe...

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Flexible Spending Plans - I received reimbursement for my year's supply of vitamins from my flexible spending plan. Just wanted to share what finally worked for me. I set aside $1,200 for 2014 just f...

NSV - Laptop - Hey everyone! I'm working from home today. So I was sitting up in bed with my work laptop, working away. And it dawned on me: My laptop was actually IN MY LAP! What? I h...

Slippery Slope - Confession time! I’m not perfect. Whew! That’s a load off my mind! Haha jk Seriously, I beat myself up when I’m not perfect with my eating plan. Th...

Attn: Member Services - With the rollout of the new OH website, there are still several issues that have not been addressed. I've sent emails about each of these problems, but nothing has changed yet, ...

Duodenal Switch With Single Anastomosis - Anyone heard of this procedure: Duodenal Switch With Single Anastomosis? I have no idea what it means, but just wondering if anyone has heard of it or had it done. http:...

Down 50 Pounds! - I woke up this morning to discover that I hit the 50 pound mark! I am so happy! This Thanksgiving was really tough. I soooooo wanted the macaroni and cheese, the mashed potatoes...

What if? - So, I let the cat out of the bag last week. Before then, not many people knew about my surgery (just my mom, my boyfriend, and a few close friends.) Last week, I visited my dad ...

(TMI Sorry) Blood in Stool - I noticed a little bit of bright red blood in my stool this morning. Of course I panicked because I've never had that before. I'm not experiencing any pain whatsoever, so it sur...

Bariatric Tongue?? - I've seen people talk about a "bariatric tongue" and I have no idea what that means. It sounds really gross. Do you guys know what that means??

Here's one from the main board - According to the post labeled "Weight Gain", If you have RNY, you WILL gain your weight back, you will not be able to sleep, and you will become an alcoholic.  Discuss. 

Thanksgiving Ideas? - I'll be taking side dishes and desserts to the family for Thanksgiving like I do every year, but this year I want to add something that I'll actually be able to eat. I know if I...