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19 months out - I have not posted in awhile. I have been maintaining a nearly 160 lb loss since July. Normal BMI for the first time since 6th grade. Wearing a size 4/6 from a size 26.  To be hone...

NORMAL BMI - For the first time since briefly when I was 13 my BMI is normal. I am 38 and had surgery on 8/1/12. I weighed in at 263 lbs. Today I weigh 145 lbs. I wore a 26/28. I just bought a...

6 month update! - Ok so I am almost to 7 months. On the day of surgery I weighed 263 lbs. Today I am 175. My workouts vary from 2 to 5 times a week. Need to be more motivated. I have significantly r...

Storm Anxiety - Who knew that I would now not be able to eat when I am extremely anxious.  This is going to be fun for getting my protein and fluids in.    Everyone stay safe!

Almost halfway there. - I turned 38 today.  Who knew when I celebrated my birthday last year and probably ate myself into a food coma that I would be 75 lbs lighter and enjoying a half of a burger with no...

Applebees - I went to Applebees for lunch and ordered the perfect thing.  I got a side order of grilled shrimp that came in this tiny dressing sized bowl.  it was 17 g of protein and yummy.  T...

Dreaming of food - I had a dream last night where I ate a huge piece of cake at my niece's birthday party and I didn't dump!  I do not need to test that in real life.

NSV - Went to try on jeans today.  I was wearing a 26/28 when I started this journey last February.  I tried on a 22 (too big), a 20 ( well maybe) and then an 18 PERFECT!  The only "new"...

NSV - I was able to put a folder on my lap today at work and write on a piece of paper. I have a lap!!!!!!!

15 minutes on the treadmill - I just got back on the treadmill for the first time post surgery.  I had been walking around my house and outside for the last 2 weeks.  I didn't have much pain with regular walkin...

Tylenol - So the P.A. at my surgeons office said that I could take children's liquid tylenol Of course it is not on the label.  she also said I can crush regular tylenol.  I am just wonderin...

Whey vs. soy - My post surgery program states that  ideally protein supplements will be whey.  Does anyone know why this might be better than soy?  EAS has some carb control RTD shakes that meet ...

Changing behavior - Friday night has always seemed to involve takeout or eating bad at the end of the week in our household.  Even 9 days post op and the brain knows it is a pizza night.  It is defini...

Diabetes - I would love to hear how other diabetics have done.  Just had surgery on 8/1.  I have been diabetic for 20 years and have been on insuliln and oral pills for years.  My lantus has ...

I DID IT - Finally had surgery on 8/1.  Came home earlier today.  Sipping on fluids and abdominal pain.  Thank God they took the drain out.  Now to get rid of this gas.   I know that in a yea...

Surgery on 8/1 - Hi!  I am new to the site and having my gastric bypass on Wednesday.  I have been doing the preop diet for almost 2 weeks and have lost 14 lbs. a total loss since I started this jo...