Weight Warrior

Congratulations , Im soooooooo happy for you :-)

Hey speaking of being thankful on this day, I have been active in this forum since before my surgery and have not seen the creator Mandee80 on here in months. Does anyone else know is she is posting ? If it were not for her we would have never teamed up. If your out there Mandee80 thank you for getting this RNY June 2013 Forum started . I have meet the most awesome & committed people in this forum and wanted you to know you made a difference in this mans journey. Happy Thanksgiving RJ

Thats awesome news about your parents and thier reaction. Happy " No PIE" Thanksgiving!!! :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. we all have been given and earned this new chance at life be thankful and enjoy your family and friends today. RJ

I know myself well enough to know if there was a way to cheat I would fond it and feel horrible later , So based on my BMI amd my past history I chose RNY, The right tool for the right job!! I work well with a regiment so between the restrictions on intake and fat,calories,carbs coupled with the surgery and the great job my team did of helping me break my bad habits. this is a winning combo to a healthy life long change In my opinion the surgery what ever one chooses is worthless if you are not ready and willing to make the changes in your life that will lead to health and happiness. RJ change

So i had a meeting at our technology center down the street today and while i talk to the people in this building several hundred times a day i only see them twice a year at best. people were floored at the diffrence in my apperance. my meeting buddy Jon made me laugh he said he felt like the ugly one on a double date...ha! so im pretty full of my awesome self tonight. it strengthened my resolve to crush the rny thing and nail my goal weight by my surgerversy.

UK-RNY , Sorry to hear about this experience , I had RNY and I take it you had the sleeve so i am unsure if this applies? at six weeks i was told to measure everything because the nerves in the pouch were severed and you cannot judge the sensation of fullness properly. As to your lack of regularity I have been adding a Fiber additive ( sugar-free orange Metamucil) to my vanilla flavored Protein shakes since day one and it keeps me on schedule like the trains (TMI so sorry ) I also tried tried Chinese take away about 3 months out . I had General Taos Tofu 3 or 4 small chunks and i was happy as a clam . Next day tried the same amount for lunch and it stuck like a car in rush hour traffic .. It was horrible , since then i have been unable to work up the nerve to try any again. I hope this is not permanent , I love Chinese food. Have a great day , RJ

Deck the halls with lots of smaller clothes ...fa la la la lala la la la 5 things i am thankful for? !. Being the healthiest i have been in 20 years. 2. Having and awesome family and friends who are Mucho supportive. 3. The entire team at Bryn Mawr Hospital. They have prepared me!!! 4. Findings all of you , seriously! you all have helped me in ways you are not aware of. Thank you from the bottom of heart. 5. For my parents. They instilled in me a single mindedness that has served me well in getting this far and will get me to my goal and keep me on track for the rest of my days walking this earth ,Thanks Don & Sue Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and stay away from the pies and carbs :-) God Bless RJ

Congrats....woooo hoooo ! so happy for you. its an amazing feeling huh?

God bless you Carol , well said , Excellent post

Thanks Rhyszell, Im not as freaked out like I was that day anymore . I reflected on how much progress ive made and im 1000% better than i was this time last year ... so life is awesome again :-)

Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations

Sorry to hear this, Keep us up to date on your progress.you will feeeel better shortly . Just think what 2014 will bring :-)

just stay focused and push past this my doc surg says this happens with every RNY patient just keep on keepin on ...

Kristi, I am with ya here sista, the mobile app kinda sucks! RJ

Team June, Thanks for those much needed words of support and comradeship I think the problem was I was not measuring my daily goals , Fitness pal , Pedometer , Bathroom scale. I guess even-though I know i am doing well i still need the measurements to verify and reinforce my conviction. one day i wont need to track as religiously as i was but apparently that day is way in the future today I feel better about what I'm seeing, Just had one of those days... back on track to awesomeness. Thanks Again RJ

I know this journey is only beginning and ive made more progress in the past year than i have made in 30 years . but why do i hate the camera and what it sees ..... I'm down 155 lbs and half way to my goal , but today had some pics taken with the family today , And all I see is a fat guy , am i totally F.U.ed for the rest of my life .. Solid but could use some support RJ

Best Decision you have ever made for YOU!!. The first couple of months suck but thats just getting use to the change in the way you eat and the overall change in your life. I know its hard to get your head around but you will doing things you haven't done in years ... oh and you smile, ALOT!!! congratulations on the approval , If I can be of any help with advise or support look me up. RJ

Is any one having issues with the mobile Android app. i think they made the change to take our mind on food and foucs on this FUed app.......not a big fan of this new site yet ....are all of the junies here and has everone checked in ! how about a roll call, ill start Media Pa......Present!

Holy Crap , I thought all of you were gone forever. Glad this was an option ... missed everyone :-)

I am so happy for you. My day is made :-)....Have a great time in Vegas

Woo Hoo...... congratulations

Happy Sunday Junies ...... i have added fish oil to my vitamin supplements at a friends recommendation. It helps the heart, brain & skin. And while my heart & brain are strong and solid , my skin is.....? awesome! give it a try it actually makes a difference. RJ

Baby powder seems to making a huge difference.