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3 months (and a couple days) postop with Pics - Missed posting these a few days ago because I was out having fun! The NSVs have been numerous from being able to do multiple fitness classes in one evening, to riding the rides ...

Backpacking food? - I have a lot of experience lightweight backpacking but haven't gone since last summer. I'm almost 3 months out and am having challenges figuring out what to bring for supper this c...

Need recommendation for dumbbell workouts - Does anyone have a recommendation for a good beginner dumbbell workout? I'm looking for a book, poster, website, etc. I travel for work and while the machines at my Y are great, I ...

Another NSV - I was sitting in the living room this evening when my sweetie walked in and stopped short. I asked what was wrong and he said nothing, but he has never seen me sit with my legs cro...

NSV and travel challenges - I'm in Orlando this week doing some training at the Disney Institute. I planned ahead and packed protein powder and protein bars for breakfasts, snacks and lunches if needed. All w...

Who needs crackers? - Look what I found at Walmart! Yummy and crunchy but they do have a very strong flavor so be prepared. Three Parmesan crackers have 7gms protein, 6gm fat and 0 carbs. http://www...

7 1/2 weeks postop w/ Photos - I'll be on the road next week so took my 8 week postop pics a few days early. I'm happy with my progress so far with an average of 5 pounds/ week weight loss.  It might not be t...

4 weeks postop w/ pics! - HW 318, SW 303, CW 279 (24 pounds lost since surgery) Preop: 4 weeks postop:   Taking it day by day and started on solid food yesterday.     ...

The trouble with Miralax - This past weekend, I took a dose of Miralax for the first time, finished about half of it and started to get dumping type symptoms - cold sweats, severe muscle cramping, dizzy, lig...

Best thing I bought preop - I was thinking today about the stuff I bought to prep for surgery and there are two things is use daily. Blender- I don't think the brand matters much, everyone seems to like wh...

First NSVs - I'm just under 3 weeks out and didn't really expect to have an NSV yet, then I had two this am! First, I pulled a pair of jeans out of the dryer, put them on and by the time I got ...

Chocolate shake too sweet? - I got to that point this am but I had to get the shake in so I added a half teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and it took the edge off the sweetness and made the shake taste mor...

Simple meal for you and a loved one when you're on - Hi, I'm still on clear liqs post surgery and came up with an easy way to get flavorful broth for me and make a quick supper for my sweetie with enough for tomorrow too. Two ...

One week today - This time last Tuesday I was patiently waiting to go to the OR and today I am back home from Mexico, down 13 pounds from 7 days ago, getting all of my fluids in without issues a...

Mexicali Losers Bench (long) -   Had my RNY done yesterday, and I don't think it was any worse than my hysterectomy. We arrived on Mexicali on Monday afternoon, after winding fast trip from San Diego. i h...

It's time! Almost on the bench! - We are in mexicali and are being picked up in two hours to go to the hospital. I'm wide awake despite the Ativan I was given for last night. Alamater Hospital is clean and everyon...

A week and a half to go - I've done my research, laid out all my stuff to go with me, made arrangements for someone to stay at the house to take care of the mail, the dog and the chickens. I even saw my ...

Which weight? - So, I'm going to Mexico in a week and a half for my RNY, just saw my personal MD and got weighed. My questions is, since I obviously won't be seeing my surgeon at regular interv...

Next flight......Mexico - Sitting on a plane traveling home after a long week and realized, since I don't travel by plane anywhere next week, my next flight will be to Mexico. So hard to believe I have been...

What to warn my sweetie about? - I am trying to prepare my sweetie for what to expect for the first few weeks after surgery and would appreciate any suggestions. He'll be coming to Mexico for the week with me and ...

Great trays - review - Hi, I bought a couple of these ice cube trays and they work great. I saw them cheaper at Kitchen and Company and any silicone tray would work, these are just a nice size and fre...