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weight regain - I am 8 months post surgery and have read numerous articles that suggest around the 1 to 1.5 year mark patients can expect weight gain.  Has anyone experienced this?  If so, how muc...

chia seeds - I have heard lots of good things about chia seeds (for consumption not for the pets)    I know they are very high in Omega 3 and 6.  Does anyone take them?  Are they flavourful?  ...

clinic - What a wonderful afternoon yesterday - I spent it at the clinic with kinesiologist, dietician and nurse.  Lots of changes since my surgery.  Wow! It was informative as always and ...

losing locks - I have been researching the correlation between rapid weight loss and the loss of hair.  I understand it is very common and have learned that some clinics prescribe zinc.  My ha...

running outside ( yes, you read that correctly) - Last October I joined the Running Room - Learn to Run Clinic (I am more of a brisk walker than I am a "runner").  After 10 weeks I am still the caboose girl, meaning I am dead l...

workshops - I think Mike may have posted this information in a previous post but thought it was worth posting again.  I firmly believe that KNOWLEDGE is POWER and the more we share the ...

10 HIGH protein snacks - A close friend of mine, a certified dietician specializing is diabetes and I were discussing food, in particular SNACKS that I can munch on at work that will hold me until suppe...

treats to share - I have always loved to cook and since my surgery I have become the master of experimenting with protein powder.   Honestly some "experiments" were delicious like the recipe belo...

43 - I didn't weigh myself on the anniversary of ny surgery but at my last weigh on I was down 43 pounds.

MEET and GREET - Hi Everyone I recall rumblings about a meet and greet in July and then never heard anything else.  Does anyone know if one is scheduled for August?  September?  If so, where...

I have been walking everyday. :) time to add another goal

1st weigh-in post surgery - Met with dietican and nurse today. All is well. And I weighed in at 216!! I don't seem to have the ability to update my health tracker with my phone. :( but I know what the scale ...

:) - I had my surgery on 3 June 2013. I have my two week followup appt today. Will post more later.