14 months

good morning everyone yesterday was my 14 month mark for open rny  down another 2 lbs  still no complaints and no complications  i would do it all over again if i had to -- this surgery is only as difficult as you make it  *the rules are basic *protein first *drink plenty of water or flavored water *minimal caffiene *no soda *watch your carb intake *watch your sugar intake *eat plenty of protein  - can't stress that enough  *exercise -- ok so i don't exercise -- but i do have a busy lifestyle  *chew your food until it is the consistency of applesauce in your mouth and chances are you won't get sick  *don't drink while eating -- stop drinking a 1/2 hour before and *don't drink for a 1/2 hour after -- this will stop you from filling up on liquids before you eat and won't wash the food out after  *take your vitamins every day - the ones that your surgeon tells you to take - not the ones that everyone is taking - your doctor is looking at  your bloodwork - the person on the internet is NOT looking at YOUR bloodwork *there is no magic pill for hair loss - hair is made up of protein - eat your protein - it's easy - don't ever complicate it  *find a surgeon you TRUST - not just any old surgeon off the internet or in the phone book - shop around - ask questions  i have enjoyed my new lease on life - i brag about my surgery and my weightloss  most of all i love walking and breathing at the same time -- oh and my jeans ;)  love love love to wear jeans!! sweat pants are an option now -- not a must  good luck to everyone in thier journeys  Jeanne -- the best of luck to you tomorrow!! i know you have the best surgical team around and they will take very good care of you :)  take care all  roberta

AMEN!!  you have said it all and said it well. way to go and lets all continue this way forever hugs, jacki

YOU ROCK SISTER! HOW THE HECK ARE YOU?   I GUESS U CAN'T MAKE NEXT WEEK'S MEETING, HUH? THE LADY FROM PENNSY. CALLED AND IS WRITING AN ARTICLE ABOUT ME....  SHE IS SUPPOSED TO SEND IT TO ME BEFORE SHE SENDS IT OUT TO LOCAL AND NATIONAL MEDIA....  I DID NOT WANT MY STARTING WEIGHT IN PRINT!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Roberta, You are an inspiration to all of us!!!  You have done so well!!!!  I hope for continued success in your life.  You go girl!!!

Way to go Roberta!  Awesome post!!!  Keep it up! Pam

Hi!
I can't believe you are still losing and you aren't exercising...that's truly amazing! I had my 14 month surgiversary this month too. I haven't lost anything since November and I exercise at least 5x a week. My appetite has increased alot but my metabolism is so fired up! I have a fatty liver now I think from taking lipitor and having diabetes, otherwise, I feel great!