Ericka K.

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I made it to ONEDERLAND! - I'm 9 weeks post op and have made it to ONEDERLAND!  I had a check up with my surgeon today and he is very pleased with my progress.  I lost 14 pounds in the past month, which f...

measurements - I started to do my measurements weekly when I weigh myself.  That way if I dont see the scale move I can hopefully see some progress in my measurements.  I have a quetions thoug...

NSV - I'm 32 days post op. I just bought a size 14 old navy boyfriend cut jean. Before surgery I wore a size 20. I'm on top of the world right now.

30 day surgiversary and 10 pounds to onderland!!!! - 30 days ago I made the best decision to better my life.  I'm weighing in once a week and at 30 days I lost 2.5 pounds this week.  Not too shabby for starting at 230 pounds.  I'm...

corn on the cob - It is the season for delicious corn on the cob.  I'm wondering if this is something I will be able to enjoy in moderation again?  How long did you wait to try it?  I'm thinking ...

Gulp/Straws - I figured out today I can gulp fluids again!  WOO HOO!  This will make getting the fluids in a lot easier.  I can take a good 3 swallows consecutively with no issue.  When did y...

3weeks out...did my first stupid thing. - I made cheesesteak stuffed peppers for dinner. I planned on using shredded chicken instead of steak but couldn't find it. So steak it was. Had a small half of a pepper with 1.5 oz ...

best place to buy Syntrax - I called the Vitamin Shoppe (because I forgot to stop by) and they don't have individual packets for sale.  I'm weary of buying a 2 pound container of another protein powder.  D...

First Plateau? - Today I am 3 weeks post op. I think I've hit my first dreaded plateau. I had been losing about a pound a day. I took everyone's advice and didn't weigh myself since Thursday. Thurs...

Feeling Frustrated - Im 17 days post op today.  I have only lost 11 pounds.  Granted I came home from the hospital 5 pounds heavier but still.  I have no appetite but I am still getting in my 60 g o...

recipe help - I found a recipe for ham and cheese egg muffins.  The problem is it has white flour in it.  I'm going to post the recipe below and ask if anyone has an idea of how I can modify ...

no appetite - I have absolutely no appetite.  I know I have to eat but there is nothing that appeals to me right now.  The thought of drinking another protein shake makes me dry heave.  My nu...

Energy Shots - I gave up coffee before surgery but on days I was dragging I would have half of a 5 hour energy or SK Energy shot. Is this something I can still do after RNY?

First NSV 11 days post op - I got out of the shower this morning and wrapped the towel around myself.  Nothing new there.  Until I looked down and realized the bottom half of the towel didn't have the gap ...

newbie dumb question - Sorry but I need to know....What is a NSV?  I see it in a bunch of posts here.  Yes, Im a newbie. 

Yeast....ugh - I have an allergy to adhesives so when my incisions started itching I wasn't really shocked.  I itched around them of course (I have dermabond on them) but last night it was unb...