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Just looking for a little support on my journey to weight loss. Had surgery in Dec and lost 35 lbs. Thought it would be fun to share my journey with a fellow central new York loser. Need advice on protein shakes and exercise.

I am 13 months out and have been in a stall for two months. I was wondering if anyone has a few tips to move this along. Two months seems like a long stall. I have lost 80 lbs since surgery and 12 before the surgery. I feel great but am ready to take off the next 40 lbs.

I did ok with my goal to walk 10,000 steps and even did a little exercise bike. But I have been in a stall for six weeks. Back and forth with 2 lbs. My goal this week is to get to the gym and get on the treadmill. Hope to get the scale moving again. I will never give up. Happy trails to all!

I made a cake yesterday and tasted the icing and cake. Later in the day I did not feel good. For me I am going to stay away from sweets it is not worth it. But with that said, sometimes it is not easy to stay away from cake and other sweets. Do what works for you as we are all different with our tolerance to sugar after surgery.

I need a little help with the exercise part of my weight loss journey. So I am excited to be part of this group. My goal is to exercise everyday and slowly build up to 10,000 steps a day with light weight lifting. Current weight is 198 and hope to be down 10 lbs. by 12/24. I have lost 87 lbs since my 12/16/14 surgery. Well gotta go and get those steps in. Happy trails to all!

I am almost 6 months out from RNY surgery. I have a constant achy pain in groin area. Just wondering if anyone has experienced this? I am going to call doctor but was hoping there was someone who could shed some light on this annoying pain.

I would like some help with making homemade protein shakes. I am 9 weeks into my journey of weight loss and feel great. I have lost 35 lbs.! But I really am getting tired of Boost. So anyone in weight loss land have some yummy recipes? Thanks and looking forward to your replies.

I take collace and metamucil. One teas collace and two teas metamucil per doctor. My surgery was Dec 16. My nut said bran cereal also helps. It is definitely getting better.

Having some hair loss after my surgery. What shampoo and should I continue to color. I do have my hair colored in a salon. I also started taking Biotin. Any suggestions?

This has happened to me and now I pay attention when I sit down for a meal. After years of mindless eating, need to remind myself to eat slow. I hope this helps.

It will get a little better everyday. Someone in my support group told me listen to what the doctor and your support team tells you and stay the course.

Hi! Dr. Mecenes did my surgery on Dec. 16. I spent two days in the hospital and was out of bed five hours after the surgery. Walking very slowly down the hall. I had rny gastric bypass surgery. Right now I am feeling tired with minimal pain. I try to sip my Water every 2 minute and getting the Protein in is getting better. I was very happy with Cayuaga hospital and the staff on the step down floor were amazing. I went to many support meetings before the surgery and this helped me a great deal. Dr. Mecenes is an excellent surgeon. I felt the whole experience has been very positive. Today is day five post op and the more I try to move the better I feel. Maybe just a short walk through the house. I am taking about 2 tbls. of motrin in the morning and 2 tbls. before I go to bed. Would love to hear from you and maybe we can encourage each other through this amazing journey. Happy Holidays!

Thank you for you reply concerning insurance wait after submitting. I also have a small herniated disc in my back. I was told by members of my suport group that my back will feel better as the weight comes off. Good luck with your surgery and I will keep in touch.

BCBS new York silver plan. Submitted Oct 3 and still waiting. Anyone going through this with the same plan in New York. Ugh!

Doew anyone know how long it takess after you submit ?Anyone

Thank you! Ugh still waiting! Good luck with upcoming surgery and let us know how you are doing. I go to support groups. Their advice to me is follow the doctor and nutritionist plan and you will have much success. Yippee!

You truly are an inspiration! Thank you for giving back. I am six weeks into my journey, and I plan on following all your posts. I want to focus focus everyday. Every time I here a tip I know I can use for the future I write it down.

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