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    How do i get back on track

    Joannis50, I'm Krista in Nevada. Had RNY on Feb.8,2012. My Nutritionist told me that she learned to empower(sp?) herself by saying to herself that she "chooses" not to eat certain food. Rather than saying to yourself that you can't have or are deprived of a certain food. This has worked for me...
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    newme55

    Hi Blackjack, I am Krista and I had gastric bypass (RNY) on Feb 8th, 2012. I have lost 63 lbs total. 30 since surgery. I have very few food that my stomach wants to accept, so I stick to those foods and drink 2 Bariatric Advantage Protien shakes per day. When did you have surgery and what type...
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    Baby Steps!

    I know from sharing with others NOT to try to progress foods faster than directed. I will be on full liquids until Wednesday. I start smooth foods then. I have to watch the clock to know when to ear. I too am never hungry. Before....I was ALWAYS hungry! I've learned the difference between HEAD...
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    Baby Steps!

    Hi Gayle, Yes, I am on full liquids the first week home and then I go to pureed for the next two weeks then SLOWLY add smooth foods one at a time then regular foods one at a time. I was told to listen to my stomach and it will tell me what it wants. I cant wait till I can have scrambled egg...
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    Baby Steps!

    Hello and welcome to our forum...i am Kris from Reno NV and I just had surgery on 2-8-12. I am now on full liquids and doing very well. How are you doing?
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    New from Michigan

    Welcome Mary, My name is Kris. I just got my surgery date for Feb.8th. So excited. I am having the RNY bypass. I looked them all up on the internet...pros and cons and decided that the RNY was best for me. I agree with Letrell...you choose. Not the Doc. There are more complications with some of...
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    Anybody out there?

    I'm Ready and waiting.... I have lost the 14 lbs that was required before surgery....so I am ready and waiting for approval. Will keep you informed. Thanks for all the support. Kris
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    Anybody out there?

    Hello, My name is Kris. My chart is going to be submitted for approval today! How are you doing after your surgery on 12-1-11? I am having a RNY also.
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    Anybody out there?

    Hi Jennifer!! Hi Jennifer, I am Kris. My chart is getting submitted today for approval! Hopefully I can have surgery before the end of January. Good luck to you on 1-20! I will keep you in my prayers. Lets Keep in touch. I am having the RnY bypass. What are you having? I have identified my...
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    Anybody out there?

    Thanks for getting back to me. I started at 280. Now I am 271. Waiting for medicare to approve surgery. I am a retired Registered Nurse. We take care of everyone but ourselves...I was also a yo yo dieter. Always gaining more back than what I lost. They (WBI) have not told me what they want my...
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    Anybody out there?

    Hi Tom, I'm Kris. WOW...you have lost alot of weight! Way to go! I have heard that there are emotional changes that come with this surgery? Any problems for you?
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    Anybody out there?

    Im new and would like to connect with people who have gone thru same surgery. Am on my preop liquid diet now. Surgery has not been scheduled as yet. Thanks to all of you who have answered me. I came to a big realization tonite....It became clear as a bell to me what the difference is between...
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