Hiya Everyone!

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Heather,

Best wishes to you for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Mary

Thank you sooooo much! Your before and after pics are amazing! I hope I look as good as you do someday!
Any advice for me?
Hugs

Heather,

My biggest piece of advice would be to develop good habits early on. I remember one of my early follow-up visits with the nutritionist. I told her about my latte habit at work. We had a machine that made great lattes and I was having at least 2-3 a day at work. I thought it was great as I was getting in more protein. The nutritionist cautioned me about the habit I was establishing, pointing out that while now it was a latte at 10:00, as I progressed and I was able to eat more it might progress to a choice that wasn't as good. It wasn't that I couldn't/shouldn't have the latte, but I that I should be aware of which habits I was establishing early on in my recovery.

If you have time, I've written more about my journey on my blog www.losingforlife.com. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.

Mary

I see what you mean... I'm going to try my hardest to establish those good habits. I'm going to try not to cheat, not to push the envelope. I'm going to give it my all. I know this will be hard work, but I know that the rewards are just going to push me to work harder and harder. I'm not saying I won't have the occassional cheat or whatever, but...I'm really going to try to make good choices. I hope it'll work! =) 

Speaking of lattes....have you tried the AchievOne drinks...they are 120 cals, 5 carbs and 20g protein...and they are yummy coffee drinks..I tried Hazelnut today....yum!  =)

Hugs!

Hi Heather!!

This site has been such a help to me -- both before and after surgery.  Your surgery date will be here before you know it!  It's good to have your Mom to help you along this bumpy journey.  My Mom is looking to have her surgery the beginning of next year--unfortunately we do not live anywhere near each other.  You're lucky to have each other for support.  I wish you good luck and a speedy recovery!!

Best wishes!
Pam

Yes, I am very lucky to have my mom--not only for RNY info and support, but just for Mom support in general, too!  =)  I'm sure it will help your mom to have advice and info from you when she has her surgery. =)   It's really nice to be on here and talk to people from all different areas, who have had so many different experiences with their surgeries. Do you have any advice for me?
Thanks!
Hugs!

You seem to have a terrific relationship with your Mom -- me too.  My Mom has been a great support for me.  As for advice,I'm pretty new at this.  I guess I don't really know what to add to the previous poster -- she had some great stuff there!! I didn't do before pics and I'm going to have my hubby start taking measurements for me. 

I'll be thinking of you on the first.  Take care!!

Yes, I think I will do some before pics and some measurements. I enjoy seeing other people's shrinking photos so I need some too! hehe =) Plus, hopefully it will serve as motivation. =)
Well, have a great weekend!
hugs

Hi Heather I'm here for you!! BTW...PM me with your last name so I can help you arrange for your anesthesia


Jane