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Ok, these darn antibiotics every other week due to infections since the hysterectomy has finally caught up with me. I have C. Diff. Would like to know if anyone on here has experienced it so I'm more prepared. Gen :-) 12/15/12

I literally had to sign my name. That is how different I look. My IDs look nothing like me now. Gen :-) 12/15/12

I was on the way to my BF house Sunday and was running late. Of course was I going a little over the speed limit (8mph) and got pulled over. I gave the county boy my drivers license. He said this doesn't look like you. I said I've lost a lot of weight. So I gave him another form of ID which still doesn't look like me. He made me repeat my birthdate a few times. Had me sign my name. When all was said and done, he said well if you want I can write a ticket but I will just let you go with a warning. That's a no brainier. So I didn't get a ticket. However I thinks it's time to get a new drivers license. LOL Gen :-) 12/15/12

Welcome back. Yes the selection is much greater. There probably is a lot of stuff that I could eat but haven't tried. It is difficult once in a while not trying a food I used to love, but I force it out of my head. It isn't easy but I do it. Are you working out? I noticed that working out helps a great deal too. Gen :-) 12/15/12

As for stalls yep I hit them ALOT now. I'm at 157 and will go up to 158.8. So I know what you mean about stalls. But to tell you the truth, I'm perfectly happy with my size right now. Although I'm half way between a size 12 and 10 pant so I need to get into that 10. Dress size is 6 or 8. I'm very content. Very happy and I only hop on the scale maybe 1 time a week. I'm not letting that scale not moving get to me. I'm just so happy to have been given another chance at a healthy life. Gen :-) 12/15/12

Sammi, you are looking do good. Do me and yourself a favor. I know what loneliness is. Had 3 years of it. But since I've worked on myself, I've became more happier and it shows. I get so many comments from guys and girls. From girls, it's I like your hair, love that shirt, etc. from guys, you're so beautiful, etc Don't rush it because just as you stop looking for it it will find you. Or he will or you'll find each other. Jeff and my meeting was a chance meeting and on our first date we went to Buffalo Wild Wings and talked for over two hours before we even ordered. After we ate, we still sat there and talked for over another 2 hours. A chance meeting when your not expecting it is all it takes. I told Jeff he hit me like a ton of bricks cuz I never saw him coming, that is a very good thing and you know what??? He told me that he loves me and it just keeps getting deeper for him. It is the sane for me. Never give up cuz he could be just right around the corner!!!!!!! Gen :-) 12/15/12

Im not Gal but I'll respond. Some people might be able to tolerate them. Case by case basis I believe. Also things change, you might tolerate it now or not later or vice versa. Gen :-) 12/15/12

I'm so happy for you snow. Thanks for the update pic cuz you look absolutely great!!! Keep it up :-) I'm just so proud of all of us. Thanks to all you who keep posting. We are all kindred spirits Gen :-) 12/15/12

I'm 5'6 as well. Down 77. Current weight is160 and I had a goal weight but I'm thinking it might be too small. When I started out, I wanted to hit 130 but I might bump it up to 140. I got my results back from my bladder test. It is normal thank goodness. So just one more complication I need to have cleared up from the hysterectomy. I started working out after work today. Before hysterectomy, I worked out after work. But after, I thought I would go before. But I would end up not going due to time. So I'm back in the wagon, still getting 80+g protein a day. I have dabbled with foods such as a toasted English muffin. I also had a slice of mushroom thin crust pizza. Stomach handled it well. I hope working out again 5 days/week will help me lose these last 20lbs. Snow, is that you in that pic??? Wow what a difference. Awesome!!! I wished more Decembers would pop on here and give us an update and a picture. I am loving my new life, my boyfriend is more than I could have ever asked for, and my family. I am so grateful for this surgery. I feel great, look great and it shows in so many more areas of my life. Definitely more confidence!!! Huge plus. Gen :-) 12/15/12

You look awesome. Gen :-) 12/15/12

You look great :-) Gen :-) 12/15/12

Thank you for the compliments on my daughter and I. I was stalled for about 2-3 weeks. It was actually ok with me. I think my body needed the little break. Then over the last 2 days, I lost 4 lbs. I have met someone. He is such a good man. I think that all the pain I've endured the last 3 years w the ex, led me to him. I've been keeping it under my hat til I knew it was the right time. So I guess the time is right :-) My daughter met him and his daughter this last Sunday. I met his daughter (19 yo) on Saturday. Everything went well. He makes me smile and laugh all the time. He is so funny and loving. Gen :-) 12/15/12

My daughters Junior Prom. I chaperoned. Gen :-) 12/15/12

I haven't been to the gym :-( There has been so much going on and honestly I think depression got the best of me last week. I've stalled:-( for a week now and need to get back out exercising. I think it's good that we do post our bad days or week or two, as well as our good ones. That way everybody knows it is a struggle at times for all of us and as long as you come to these boards, you're never alone in this endeavor!!! Gen :-) 12/15/12

Janice you look absolutely amazing!!!! You look like your full of spunk now. Welcome to your new life. Live happy and revel in your accomplishments!!! Gen :-) 12/15/12

I had a robotic lap surgery. I had to have everything taken, right down to the lymph nodes due to my precancerous state. The problems I'm having isn't from the hysterectomy itself, but improper placement of the catheter. The tried to replace it 3 times to no avail :'-( so right now I am able to go off antibiotics for a week and then I get the pain in my bladder and a UTI. It is ridiculous. I have a cystoscopy set up for next Friday. The will have a looksy into my bladder to see what damage was done. Hopefully nothing major. If its permanent, lawsuit will be coming around. Also, if you can postpone til after finals, that would be better. You will need 2-3 weeks and that is w the robot assisted laparoscopic surgery. You'll have the gassiness again, ugh. Plus for me it was heck of a lot more painful than the RNY. Probably due to complications. Just tell them to make sure they place catheter properly. Good luck. I will have you in my thoughts!!! Gen :-) 12/15/12

:-( get better. A had a very bad week too and it totally wiped me out emotionally and physically. Gen :-) 12/15/12

I found this recipe a friend posted on FB: Yummy!!! If you've met or have come close to your protein for the day this would be a delicious treat for those of us who are zucchini lovers :-)

Yesterday I was taken out for dinner by a lovely man. We had Icelandic Cod. My first fish since I was a kid. As a kid my stomach didn't accept fish. It does now, woohoo. Gen :-) 12/15/12

You look great :-) Gen :-) 12/15/12

Half of a Chicken Fajita. 1 spear of Cucumber, a slice of cheddar cheese. Gen :-) 12/15/12

You'll do great on the boards :-) Gen :-) 12/15/12

Very awesome congrats Nicole!!! Gen :-) 12/15/12