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I have tried and hated the pill, depo, female condoms and even a diaphragm...I have a copper (hormone free-as hormones wreak havoc on my mental stability) iud and it has been the perfect choice for me. I have a daughter and want another child but we just weren't ready to try again so soon after we lost our last pregnancy, then I got approved for surgery (after TWO years) so it worked out perfectly for me! I have also heard good things about the nova or nuvo ring which is a hormone laden flexible ring that sits in the uterus but I think you have to get it changed every 30days by your doctor...seems a little demanding, but I am not a fan of uterine exploration, let alone monthly excursions!!?? Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Hell yes! My personal fave is Avacado hummus!! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

I am addicted to mine! It was hard to get used to but as long a you make sure to at least put it on EVERY night (even if you take it off in your sleep) it soon becomes second nature! I feel the difference everyday and it is so soothing now it actually helps me fall asleep!! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

thegastricbypassvegan.blogs Amazing recipes! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

ANAZING! Good on ya lady!! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

When I am CRAVING chips/crunchy I have 1-2 crunchers (gerber?) they are like cheesies for babies, they have very little fat/sodium/sugar ect but take the edge off when I feel I am going to crack, I have also had a tiny bit of nutella on toast for the chocolate cravings...so far so good Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

I am in the same boat, the largest of my five incisions is still crazy painful and has yet to fully close (let alone heal!?) Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

It is so wonderful to see results so soon! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Obviously the effects of stress are detrimental to even the healthiest of people, but I am dealing with insurmountable stress lately and the effect it is having on my health (especially) since the surgery. I have found that my appetite is either gone or my brain tortures me with visions of choclate dipped bacon covered cake! I have also noticed that in times of stress I can physically feel my pouch hurt, I am worried I am developing an ulcer...the point of this rant is to ask of anyone knows the risks associated with stress in regards to being so fresh from surgery or even stress relief tips? In the past I have dealt with self injury, drug/alcohol abuse, and of course the go to EATING. Clearl I have overcome all of these negative coping mechanisms. It bubble baths, candles and music just isn't cutting to to tonight...I Ben tried some comfort food (rice pudding) help!? Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Thanks, I was in rough shape when I posted that but am doing a LOT better today! I am just biding my time till I can start auquafitness again (2.5 weeks post-op) I am usually an all around happy person but I total collapsed unde the weight of everything happening lately. Thanks for the support Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

This is me June 14th 2012 (my daughter's 2nd birthday party) weighing 375lbs This is me July 23rd 2012 (two weeks into pre-surgery liquid diet- at family reunion) weighing 360lbs And this is me August 25th 2012 (two weeks post-op) weighing 330lbs! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

.obesityhelp.com/magazine/RestaurantCard Will be "making" mine tomorrow and having my surgeon sign it with the stamp of the clinic I am registered with Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

I have little alarms set on my cell to go off every four hours (time to eat or drink protien shake) so I try to drink one 500ml bottle (standard old bottle o water) and it takes my mind I wanting too mindlessly munch as I am still spending a lot of time sedentary in front of tv and computer... Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Amen sister! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

This is the number one fear I have, I am a self described food addict and have very little will power ESPECIALLY when I know I "can't" have something, I did the same stupid thing last week and ended up I the ER with a pulled muscle from puking which I turn upset my healing incisions, the only real advice I can give is to cut the portion down, even if you do want/need to eat the whole item, cut it into several small portions and jus snack on it over a couple hours. I HATe the idea of havin gone through all this pain and suffering JUST to undo it with weakness to food Good luck lady ! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

It just occurred to me that I havn't actually said what I am stressed about, which may help clarify the level of frustration and anger leading to stress so severe I am having physical ailments, eleven months ago I was suffering, literally, from the height of my battle with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. I had a seizure in my bathtub while my daughter was (thankfully) asleep in her crib, I was so scared I called the children's aid society to help me take care of my daughter while I went to the emergency room....(it turns out the seizure was caused by the pain meds i had been prescribed for the fibro) long story short it was decided that my daughter was to remain in care until after surgery, well now it's after surgery and they continue to make exscuses to keep from me, everything from them wanting me to take more time to heal to the newest and most horrible accusation that I am addicted to morphine-despite the past 11months of CLEAN drug tests and the fact that I have only been given 40tablets which have lasted me over TWO weeks!! I am just so angry and frustrated and it is taking a toll on my recovery...sorry for the huge sob story...just needing some positivity before I develops an ulcer or something here!! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

I adore cottage cheese! Simple fresh and packed with protien! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

Yet another benefit of RNY is what a cheap date I am now! My hubby loves taking me out/treating me now cause I can't drink anything and usually stick to the cup-o-soup option! I love going out and it has been fun finding new restaurants that serve the type and quality of food I am now permitted, plus I think my guy has gotten quite fond of my relying on him during the healing process, never one to ask for help he gets the biggest dumbest smile on his face when he hears "baaaaabe...I need your help.... " how did I ever get do lucky <3 Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

SALAD! Big crunchy loaded salad! Caesar, Greek, Fattoush, Garden, any old kind of salad! Sent from my iPod touch using RNYTalk

i find that very few things i used to like taste very good at all, however things i never really enjoyed that much are blowing my mind (crustless quiche, steamed veggies ect)