RNYKristin

Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. I rather not snack. But there are some days that I am actually hungry. I test my self by drinking water and chewing gum to see if it's really hunger or head/boredo hunger.

I think it is bordeom hunger. I am sitting at a desk and when there is downtime, which there is alot of, I just feel I need to snack. Some days though, I am actually hungry, so I am looking for wide range of Snacks, that benefit! I am trying to get in the habit of drinking more and chewing gum in replace of actully eating.

So, I am finding myself eating carbs and empty calories with little to no Protein at work. I need easy to hide, go to Snacks that will help me see results on the scale. Perferably, ones that don't need to be refridgerated. I mean, it can be, but it's hard for me to get to the fridge after 4pm when I am maning the desk by my self. However, I am open to ANY and ALL suggestions!!!!!!! Thank you!

Hey all! So I have started, well yesterday, doing the 5 day pouch test. Anyone doing it now? Thinking about doing it?

Ok! Here is the link. http://wlsjourney2012.blogspot.com/

Well...I am started the 5 day pouch test. It has been a real challenge. But I think it's going to be all worth it. I made an initial menu and then I had to do some more research to see what others did while do their 5dpt. I am writing in my blog about it. I am not sure if we are allowed to put our blogs on here, but if you are interested in ready my blog, please let me know and I will give you the link.

Yeah I was thinking about doing the 5DPT test again to get my restriction back and to detox my self from the carbs and all that YUMMY stuff. I have GOT to do something. If I am going to start that, it will be on Monday. That way I can be grumpy and irritated at work and not at home with my girls and husband.

Hi, So maybe you can give me an idea what your day consists of meal wise and exercise. Thank you, Kristin

Hi, I had my RNY 2 years ago July. I just gave birth to twins in Feb. I gained almost 40lbs and have successfully lost almost most of it. However, I am now at a MAJOR stall and having a HORRIBLY difficult time getting back into the swing of things as a WLS patient. I tried to do the 5DPT but having newborns and being sleep deprived, I was in the worst mood and didn't feel I could take care of my girls well enough, so I stopped. I believe I need to do it again, I did it once before and it worked wonders, I am just afraid of failing again and not being the best mommy I can be. I was apart of a different support group on FB, but that turned out to be so much drama, although, I did learn alot from them and it was helpful, I just couldn't stand the consitant battle between people and the disrespect, so I left. Now I feel alone. I feel like I have no one on my side and no one that can help me get back on track. My family doesn't understand because they can eat whatever the way and not gain freaking weight. UGH! Any ways, I am reaching out for help. Can someone please help me get back on track. Can someone please be my go to person, be my advocate, my mentor. PLEASE!!! Thank you, Kristin

I am struggling with managing school, home and WLS. I did good the first week of school, made sure I brought enough protein, I worked out 3 times at the gym that week. And here we just ended the second week and I feel like a failure. I have slacked off on the protein, on the working out, even my homework. I am thinking it's contributed to my PMS, but now I feel anxiety coming on about managing everything in life. How do yall do it? The ones who are months and years out. I am almost 11 weeks out. I bought the book "Before & After, Living and Eating after WLS" but it hasn't come yet. I am thinking I need to buy the WLS for dummies book, I sure do feel like a dummy.

Thats what my husband said, since we release estrogen when we lose weight it just might be a huge hormonal imbalance issue. I have had a headache for the past 2 days, been on my period for 3. Ugh! Well, it looks like it is pretty common to have messed up periods after surgery. LAME!!! Thank you everyone for your reply. I feel better knowing that i am not alone. But I hate that we have to go through all this. Being a woman sucks sometimes. LOL.

Before surgery I was always late on my period, and when I would start it would start off with dried blood looking color. Well I am 7 weeks out as of yesterday and I have had 2 periods. They have been on time, heavy and very VERY painful. Is anyone experiencing this or experienced it? Is it normal? Should I be concerned? I have history of PCOS.

Thank you!!!!

First goal of 50lbs gone FOREVER!!!! Whooo hooo!!!!! Feels amazing. Ever since I got cleared to work out harder, I have been feeling pretty freaking amazing. I am sore. But it feels good!!!