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New pain -  Hi everyone. I am 20 months post op. I have developed a small bump under one of my scars that has been tender to the touch and slightly painful. I was hoping it would go away on i...

another surgery questions - I have to have a tonsillectomy due to repeated bouts of strep. Is there anything I should know about anesthesia or recovry or anything? I am 18 months post op.

Does anyone feel skinny? - I know that I have done pretty well for myself - Today is my surgiversary of 1 year and 5 months and I have lost 174 lbs. I am definately just about done losing and am only 12 lbs ...

Does anyone feel skinny? - I know that I have done pretty well for myself - Today is my surgiversary of 1 year and 5 months and I have lost 174 lbs. I am definately just about done losing and am only 12 lbs...

14 months post op diet questions - I am 14much months post op and down 163 lbs. I do have some more too lose and I was wondering if anyone had like a diet plan that works for them? An idea about calories and/or carb...

Skinny -  When did everyone feel skinny? I am not quite there yet but is it a number or a time frame or something in your mind? Can one feel skinny at say 150lbs and someone else at 175? 

i just realized - That  I am only 30 lbs from my goal weight!!

alcohol - What's the best drink post op? I am going out to dinner with the girls. Is wine better than martinis? I know I can't drink beer - which I really like but any suggestions?

10 months post op - I am 10 months post op today. I feel fantastic.  I realized how much my life has changed when I was playing tag with my nephew yesterday.  This is the best thing I have ever done w...

What size is everyone wearing? - I am so happy to be in a size 14 jeans.  Today I tried on a dress that was a 12 actually.  I can't remember the last time I was in anything smaller than a 16.  At the height of my ...

Mindset changing - Its so crazy how you realize one day your whole mind set has changed and you didnt even realize it. I dont fear sitting in chairs.  I know I am going to fit.  I dont dread walk...

33 weeks post op (w pics) - I am 33 weeks post op today.  I have lost a total of 122.4 lbs and have gone from a 26/28 to  14/16 - teetering on fitting into a 12 - which is nuts cause i can't remember the last...

Starting to think I'm not a "fat chick" - Hey everyone - I am 6 months post op (yesterday actually) and I have started to realize that my mindset is changing.   We don't have stairs in our apartment but we went away...

blood work concerning - I am 6 months post op.  The dr is concerned cause my Alkaline Phosphate (sorry if I mispelled) is very high.  During my 3 mo appt it was 210 and about 5 months it was 160 so it wen...

6 months post op update (pics included) - On June 9th I will be 6 months post op.  As of today I have lost 103.6 lbs.  Today for the first time I really had a hard time with food.  I had some food stuck and I'm just not fe...

myfitnesspal.com - anyone else use?  Come find me!!

(a little over) 5 months post op - Hello all - I had my RNY 12/9/10.  I am about 24 weeks post op and I am at 97.6 lbs lost.  I don't really know where I stand.  I am getting in between 60-80 grams of protein a day ...

myfitnesspal.com - Does anyone use this?  Look me up! If it goes by email - I am [email protected].  Also check me out on facebook!  I may be private but hit me up on here and I will check you o...

(almost) 5 month post op pictures - On the way to the hospital   20 weeks (& 2 days) post op - 87.2 lbs down. 4 ...

almost 5 months - not sure if on target - I had my surgery 12/9/10.  I am almost 5 months out.  I can definitely tell a difference in myself.  I still have "fat girl" tendencies tho.  Like asking for a table at a restauran...