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I was told to stop losing weight by a friend! - Today, one of my coworkers asked me if I'd reached my goal yet but I haven't. I'm still 26 lbs to my goal.  She said that I look great the way that I am and that I should try an...

A different kind of comparison photo - I was putting away some clothes and realized that yesterday was my 8 month surgiversary, so I get out my outfit that I wear every month for my update photo that my dear husband ...

I was interviewed by the hospital! - Back in February, I entered a contest sponsored by the Carolina Hurricanes and Rex Hospital. You had to write about what you are "pumped up" about and I entered my weight loss j...

Started my journey with a news article one year ag - And at this point in my life, I weigh 100lbs less then I did when I read that article!  I am so GLAD I read that article and got the wheels in motion to change my life and my li...

"You must feel so much better!" I feel - "You must feel so much better!"  I feel like myself! I've had this exact conversation with everyone who knows me and sees the difference surgery, gym and eating has made in ...

NSV: Flying is so great now! - Hi all!!! I had to share my experience this weekend.  I flew North to see friends and it's the first time I've been on a plane in a year.  Now, I never needed the belt extender,...

Three months post-op and some observations - On 9/11, I had RNY and am so glad I did it!  After 3 months (plus the 2-week protein drink diet), I'm down 65lbs!  I'm quite excited over this, but have some thoughts: -Havi...

T2D is gone but not high cholesterol - Although I'm thrilled that my type-2 diabetes has gone into remission my endocrinologist informed me that my cholesterol is at 286 I'm really bummed and hoped I wouldn't have to g...

Have you tried the "Fit Freeze" Protein - I bought the vanilla flavored one from the store at my doctor's office.  They have vanilla, chocolate and strawberry and figured I could doctor up vanilla better then the others...

chocolate calcium chewa - I bought a 60 count bag of chocolate calcium chews and I tried my first one and can't stand the taste!!! It seems I can only tolerate the lemon(?) Ones cause although the caramel i...

those who've had surgery a long time ago... please - I'm only two months out and lately I've had the worst constipation I've ever had in my life!!! I've tried citrucel and it didn't work.I've been using the store brand of benefiber f...

Almost 2 months post op... clothes and other peopl - Hi!  So I've been losing weight steadily and my pants are super baggy on me. I've gone to Goodwill and found a few things that are good to wear now and in the near future, howev...

Having trouble with food "getting stuck" - So far, I've been doing pretty good with most foods.  I'll be 3 weeks post-op tomorrow and have been in Phase 3/4 for about 1 1/2 weeks.  My first problem food was a hamburger with...

2-week post-op today went well - I met with my surgeon today for my 2-week post-op appointment and it went well.  He asked me about my eating habits, have I been hungry, have I been drinking.  He said I needed 50g...

I've had a great week this week... - ...and I'm going to work 1/2 day this PM.  I've been out of work almost 3 weeks and I'm bored stiff! (I had knee surgery on 8/30 also).  I've got my snacks, drinks and meal planned...

Can you dilute a protein shot? - I just attempted to drink a New Whey Protein shot and could only get it 1/2 way down. It's just too syrupy.  I attempted to have it with my creamy soup but it was too much and I co...

Riddle me this Batman... - ...I know most of us will remember that phrase ;-) Here's my question... I'm in Phase 2 and it says to have 4oz protein shakes as snacks.  So this morning, I decided to prep 3 s...

It really is nice to have a store just for us at t - They carry many of the Baritric Fusion products and lots of other high protein drinks and foods and powders. I picked up some: Vanilla protein Powder Unflavored powder Whey ...

Had RNY on 9/11 and having lots of low sugars - Before surgery, I was on meds to maintain my Type 2 diabetes and my counts were always between 90-130 with occassional lows and highs.  Since surgery a few days ago, I'm having tro...

It's the little victories that count the most - I slept ALL NIGHT in my bed!  I'm so tickled by that!  Yes, it was only my 2nd night home, but 2 nights in the hospital wasn't the best sleep by any comparison.  It felt so good to...