kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

The reality of my new life is kind of setting in. On Tuesday I was laid off from the law firm I have worked at for 19 1/2 years. I thought I was being called into HR for my annual review. After I sat down she told me the firm was cutting back in severa


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

 I'm noticing that my face is really not looking all that great.  While it is obviously more slender, I'm getting bags under my eyes and there is loose skin under my chin through my neck area.  
Do you have any cream/lotion that you use that you h


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I just took 23 shirts, a dress and a shrug out of my closet that are to big. I replaced them with THREE shirts that for now and one that will fit in about 20 pounds. They're stacked on my bed. I'm too afraid to bag them up and donate them.


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Not to get TMI, but I need some suggestions.  I used to be pretty regular in this department, but have noticed in the last couple of months that I am only having a bowel movement about every third day.  I know I need to be going more often.  I take sto


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Food used to be my reward for everything.  Obviously, that had to change.  I now reward myself with a massage after every 25 pounds I lose.  This past Saturday I was down 75 pounds and had an hour and a half massage.  Best feeling ever!!

So wha


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kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

How often do you weigh yourself and did it change depending on how far along you were in your weight loss journey?

I am 7 1/2 months out and I only weigh myself on Monday mornings after I tinkle and butt nekkid.  I'm thinking that after I have


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I've been reading through other threads and have come across people saying that RNY-ers shouldn't take NSAIDS.  What is the reasoning behind that.  I finally looked up what that was and realized that I have been taking Aleve for some aches and pains.  


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Yesterday I was walking the hall at work and turned to go into my cubbie area.  I hear a male voice say - Wow Missy!  From behind I thought you were someone else.  Great job!

Totally cracked me up!  But nice to know that others are noticing my


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I called in this morning to let him know about horrible leg pains/cramps that are getting more intense and frequent. Some kind people on here suggested electrolytes being off. Low potassium. Low magnesium. I asked if he could order labs. He told me to


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

i am 6 months post op and I am having leg cramping that increasing in frequency and pain level. It hurts to the bone and tightens the muscles so much that I can't get my foot to drop down where I can walk. 

I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I think I'm going to be able to get through Thanksgiving okay, but I have to be honest, it's been kind of a struggle since Halloween.  I am able to eat small amounts of sweets - I know I shouldn't but I can.  

My biggest concern is Christmas da


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Right now I am down 60 pounds and in a size 18 pants.  They are baggy.  Not very attractive at all.  I have size 16 pants in my closet but am afraid to try them on.  I'm afraid I'll be discouraged if they don't fit and I have to continue to wear these


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I have to admit that I am a bit disappointed that I haven't gotten more feedback from other people in my life. I've lost 61 pounds in 5 months and while I still see myself in the mirror as the person who started this journey, I honestly thought that o


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I'm four and a half months post surgery. For the last month and a half I've horrible break outs. My skin looks horrible. Some of the pimples actually look like blisters. I'm not doing anything different facially than I did prior to surgery.


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Okay, so I made big progress in my closet over the weekend. I ended up with four big black garbage bags filled with clothes and one big garbage bag with junk to throw away. I have to be honest - I did pretty well, but held on to some things. So, 2 b


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

My goal this weekend is to go through my closet so I can really see what is left that I can wear. My closet is stuff with everything from 18's to 24's. I'm starting on the downside of being too small for 18's. Emotionally, I'm not sure if I'm ready


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I am in a very stressful season of my life.  I don't think there is an aspect (husband, kids, mom, etc.) that are not contributing to my stress.  I adore them all, but I am tired.  I'm four months out and have lost 50 pounds.  I have hit a plateau.  I


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I always weigh in on Mondays.  As of this past Monday I was officially down 50 pounds.  Today was my month weigh in day (the 18th of each month).  I got a little arrogant and thought - I've got this.  So during this past week I had a low carb tortilla


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

I've been "water jogging" in my pool for the last several weeks and have had big loss numbers.  I've been thrilled.  I live in Houston and it's too darned hot to walk outside most of the time.  But I think pool season is coming to an end soon.  Do any


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I must be honest and start off by sharing that I suffer from depression and anxiety, but prior to surgery seemed to have everything under control.  My meds were working and I was in a pretty good place most of the time.  

I am 3 1/2 months post


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I feel like I'm not "getting" this.  I'm trying to eat proteins first but I'm not sure that the foods that I'm eating are giving me the most bang for my buck.  I'm a revision from lap band to gastric and know that my weight loss is probably going to be


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I am following the diet my doctor gave me.  I'm mainly eating protein dense foods first and foremost.  I stop at the amount that I am supposed to, but I am still hungry.  I've been honestly tracking whether I think it is head hunger or true hunger.  I


kaniky posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

My husband is a pilot and we fly frequently.  I'm always uncomfortable in the seats because I don't want to encroach on anyone else's personal space.  I also have to discretely ask the flight attendant for a seat belt extender.  S


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