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I will be three weeks post-op tomorrow from my gastric bypass revision. It still seems surreal that I had that surgery almost 16 years ago. It served me well; I lost half my body weight, I have not...

I had my hiatal hernia repair and bypass revision on Wednesday; today is Sunday, and I am surprised at how good I feel for just having had major surgery. I have pain, but it's not as intense as I'v...

I went to the class required by Dr. Stowers in Frisco today. I appreciated that the nurse, nutritionist, PA, and surgeon were all there to talk to us, go over things with us, and take questions. It...

Hey y'all! I have been scarce around here the last four years, but I've been a member since....I think 2004? Long time. :)

I had my surgery in 2006, and lost 147 pounds. After all this time, though, I've gained about 100 back. Not being carefu

I'm doing ok with this liquid diet. I wasn't as hungry today (day 3) as yesterday, so my body must be adjusting to it. 

Also got new glasses today. I like that they're clear and that I picke...

I'm six days out from my hiatal hernia surgery with revision. I am on full liquids until the day of, which began yesterday. I drank lots of water, protein drinks, and some coffee. Dropped three pou...

Hey friends! 

It's been too long. That's part of our journey, it seems, that the longer we are out from surgery, the more disconnected we become from the very things that gave us the informa...

Hey everyone! I am taking 30 mg of Cymbalta a day to help with fibromyalgia pain. This is new; I've only been on it about 6 weeks.

I am 11 years out from my RNY, but have been working on getting rid of regain. I am eating and drinking perfectl

Well, I did ok yesterday! Had four protein drinks, plus a meal of grilled chicken and veggies sauteed in spaghetti sauce. 

Lost a pound since three days ago. Maybe water loss, who knows. But...

I just posted a new blog update here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/members/stephanieintx/blog/2017/09/24/restart-anyone-want-to-c

How is everyone doing? I know, I haven't been here in quite some time. I get away from the bariatric surgery state of mind, living daily life as busy as it is, and then when I see the scale creep u...

Today's temptations at work were fudge, key lime pie, Nothing Bundt Cakes mini-bundt cakes, chocolate-peanut candies, and Butterfinger easter eggs. ~sigh 

Hey friends,

I am fighting the battle again, after letting some weight sneak up on me! I am going to be 10 years out in a few months, which I'm in shock over, really. TEN YEARS. Ten years, man. TEN YEARS!!! (remember that scene between Jeremy P