losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
1 year & 4 months out. Ran my first 1/2 marath - Yup I did!  Shocking because I never thought I'd run 13 feet again in my live but I ran 13.1 miles on Sunday.  I feel great and I'm so happy at what my surgery has given me.  I fin...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Signed up for my first 1/2 marathon! Advice??? - I've signed up for my first and found a 16 week training schedule that takes me right to the big day on 9/30.  I had RNY 6/6/11 and was wondering if there is anything different I s...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Signed up for my first 1/2 marathon! Advice??? - I'm using a 16 week training schedule that takes me right to the big day on 9/30.  I've been running 3 miles and the schedule slowly builds me up to 4-5 miles during the week and l...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
NSV - Ate steak!!! - June 6th will be my 1 year surgiversary and I've been very careful to avoid steak since I struggled with chicken for so long.  For the last several months it just feels like things...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Confused about iron - Kelly??? - I've been buying carbonyl iron +c and I'm having trouble finding that form even without the c.  I went to Whole Foods and there are so many forms of Iron and I don't know which are...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Anyone else completely protein shake free? - Since 6-7 months post op I've been protein shake free (they make me gag).  I'm getting all my protein from greek yogurt, cheese, meat (my main sources).  I didn't think it would be...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
10 months out and today 100 pounds down - Just weighed myself this morning and I hit 100 pounds lost.  WOW!  Is all I can say.

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 11 years, 12 months ago
Reflections 10 months out - I've lost 98 pounds and have a little more to go (vanity amount).  If I didn't lose any more weight I'd be okay with that too since I feel and look 100% better.  I am religious abo...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Tramadol for menstrual cramps - I'm not liking it since it makes me feel jittery and just "drugged".  Besides it only takes the edge off and doesn't work as well as advil did.  Perhaps I could ask for a higher do...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Cauliflower crust pizza - Going to try this....wanted to share if any of you are looking for an alternative. http://www.eat-drink-smile.com/2011/04/cauliflower-crust-pizza.html

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
How long did it take to lose the last 20-30 pounds - Hi Everyone.  I'm 8 months out and noticed the weight loss has slowed A LOT and I'm having to really watch my calories and increase my excercise.  How long did it take you to lose ...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
NSV: Night time XC Skiing!!! - Went out last night with a couple of my neighbors xc skiing on snowmobile trails with headlamps.  OH SO MUCH FUN!  Its been 15 years since I last did this and I had forgotten how m...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
The 7 month stall. Remind me again??? - I have been eating the same all along and have been consistently losing weekly.  Of course my weight loss has been a lot slower as I get further out but its been consistent.  Since...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Protein muffins - I can do bread in small amounts and if you can and want some protein in it then try this recipe I created.  I had the Kelloggs Protein Plus cereal but couldn't find a muffin recipe...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Can anyone explain this? - I heard from the Bariatric Center that RNY on average helps you shed 60% of your excess weight.  How come it seems like many people on this board (including myself already) are abo...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Does your pouch do this?? - Seems like I go a few weeks where I can eat very well and tolerate most items.  Then it will be a few weeks of not wanting to eat much, no interest, everything feels heavy or hurts...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
try this recipe if you have trouble eating chicken - I have to be careful with chicken.  So I made this slow cooker coconut curry chicken.  I used boneless skinless chicken thighs since those are easier for me than breasts.  Let me s...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
what's a good bra for saggy DD boobs??? - I tried on all the brands at macy's that were the molded cups with underwire and then went to Victoria's Secret and loved the showstopper bra but not the price of it.  I may just g...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
My bariatric center told me I can swallow b12???? - Uhm this is making me concerned.  I thought we didn't absorb it.  I happened to call to get a script for the nasal spray.  Told them the sublinguals are making me gag.  They said j...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
NSV...Found my collar bone today. LOL - Yes, I have one.  I haven't seen or felt it in quite some time.  I happened to run my hand across my shoulder and there it was.  It startled me!  I love it.  Can't wait for it to s...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Anyone do the b12 nasal spray? - I'm thinking of calling my doc to do this instead of the sublinguals.  How often do you have to do the spray?  Isn't it once a week instead of taking the sublingual daily?  And wha...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Egg white protein vs Whey protein shakes - Do you like the egg white ones?  I'm looking to try Jay Robb egg white protein.  I usually drink Jay Robb since I tolerate it the most.  I want to avoid that "protein" taste.

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
I dumped on that????????? - Mid afternoon snack is always 4-6 ounces of greek yogurt, 3-4 splenda packets, and less than 1/3 cup of Kashi berry crisp (3/4 cup has 10g sugar so I had no more than 4g).  Today I...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Anyone hide their surgery from relatives??? - I'm 4 months out now and I told my family long before I got the surgery that I was going to do this.  I knew they'd be supportive and they have been.  My husband's family I knew wo...

losing-jennifer posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Attachment to the fat clothes? - I've been piling up all the clothes that are getting too big for me and they were just taking too much space in the corner of my room so I knew I needed to get rid of them.  I fill...
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