kristy3k

wow... I hope it all works out for you. You have gotten some great advise here.

thanks for the info

It can be done... Have faith and patience!!

So busy running errands tonight that I almost missed this post.... woohoo girlie!!!!!!

good job girl... you deserve this happiness!!!

I had to have to this filter. Hurts like hell Im not gonna lie. I cried thru the whole proceedure. I opted to leave mine in as I didnt want to go thru the pain of having it taken back out. Research I have done online and when I discussed with surgeon lead me to believe that was okay. I have a pretty nice looking scar on my neck and am 8 months out with no other issues with the IVC filter.

welcome to the boards.

Congrats girlie!!! The best is yet to come!!!!!!

Chinese was my absolute favorite. I have tried rice... and no way does my pouch like it. So I dont even go there. But will be interested to hear what some others have tried.

What you are feeling is perfectly normal. course 6 days out I wasnt cooking anybody anything so kudos for that. I hit that stone wall about 2 months out and boy was I pissed. But for me it was going out to dinner after a ball game and all of them being able to eat whatever they wanted. Then had to remind myself... I made this decision, I am the one that is fat... and deal with it. It does get better. But I will say it time and time again... our minds are our own worst enemy. Hang in there honey!!!

encouragement found on my fitness pal: I want to run and not jiggle Wear a slinky dress and not wiggle. I want to see light between my thighs And buy boots in normal calf size. I want to dance and have fun And not be "Right there - the fat one!" I want to still be rockin' skinny jeans When my kids are in their teens. I want to be fearless when I'm nude And have a charming, sunny attitude. I want to go on a cruise and lie on the beach And fly on a plane without buying two seats. I want to turn heads when I walk in the room To my husband, be the sun and the moon. I want a healthy, happy, long life And be a better mother, best friend and wife. melbatoast917 aka Jackie Anne Wilson Edited by melbatoast917 on Wed 08/08/12 11:34 AM

welcome to the boards!!

look for anything high protein for sure. I love greek yogurt, mini baby bel lights, string cheese, chili, and almonds

For constipation...sorry musical.... try smooth move herbal tea. I drink a cup every other day. It's all natural and really helps!!!

I have faith in you Ava. Please find someone to go talk to. I lost my dad a year ago and I had to talk to someone... I had turned to eating again to cope. Talking to a therapist helped so much. You can do this!!

Good job honey!!!!

welcome to the boards... glad to see you here.

think I have seen some posts on this before... dehydration???

Ellie... Dave is always preaching about staying away from the dang scale... ha!! I know I am a scale addict and have admitted to it more times then I can count. Been noticing your weight loss... cant believe you dropped to the 180's so fast... dang girl seems like you just hit onederland!!

great thread. Ellie hit the nail on the head. Some days I feel great and some days... its like Im still at 340. Then today I caught myself saying... ok 8 more pounds til onderland maybe then I will notice a difference... I have said this before... the mind can be our enemy.

Pretty toes.. Good job

Jenn congrats... Doing a happy dance with you!!

Jenn.... Congrats girl.. Doing a happy dance right there with you!!!

Great job girl!!!

Research isnt conclusive but google it or talk to anyone that has gained back weight after gastric bypass and they will most likely site one of the two or both. How much is carbonation worth to you? I for one wont risk it. It's a personal choice for each of us... but only you can weigh the options.