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My name is Linney and I write many blogs on this site, which you may find helpful as you move forward on your journey. I also have videos for your viewing pleasure as well. This site was just updated, and I've been writing for quite some time and want to reach out to newbies like yourself...

Please restore my blogs?

Can my blogs please be restored so they can help all on this site? Are they all gone? Are you going to put my blogs back on the site?

Hi Jendmiller, It is an exciting time and an event to look forward to as you move in a different direction of your life! The changes that you slowly become acclimated with, will gradually become a new lifestyle habit. Each day as you work on the new you, your mind, body, and spirit will...

Many times we THINK we're hungry since eating was a habit for us and nothing more. It takes time on this journey to undo our mindset of what was a pattern for so long in our minds that had made us obese to begin with, and many people, who had this procedure, often need to seek a therapist to...

That's awesome, and it's exciting as well.....Get ready for the journey to begin, and give it all you've got! Passion for success is key!!!! Visualize yourself looking and feeling good. Just imagine an active and healthy lifestyle! It can and will be yours for the taking! This site is...

Hi aMarineswife, Welcome to the forum. Two weeks pre-op from my surgery date, I had to drink three protein shakes per day and three protein bars as well. I was not introduced to a bariatric foods starter kit, but was given a wealth of information from my Nutritionist about each phase of the...

Hi LindaR, Usually your Surgeon's office should be conducting an informative seminar that would give you all of the options that their practice offers. In addition to finding out what you would personally feel most comfortable exploring as well. I had a see a therapist as part of the protocol...

Welcome Mysticcherokee! Absolutely! We all can relate on one of those subjects you've mentioned. It's great to see that you're taking the necessary measures to ensure a healthier life for yourself, and you'll be amazed how quickly your health issues may in fact disappear in a short period of...

Welcome and no worries!! You're in a good place with great people, who all share a common bond, which is battling the obesity disease! One day at a time will turn into a new you!

Welcome to this wonderful site! There's many awesome souls who are willing and able to assist you and are cheering you onward and upward! Best wishes and much success to you!

Hi Janet, I would call what you're going thru as "buyer's remorse" what did I just do? Oh the nights I wanted to cry my eyes out!!!! We took this road in order to be a healthier and happier person. We decided it was time to live out our lives pain free. You'll go through times where you won't...

Hi Marshalee, In the beginning of this journey as you move into the "soft-food" mode it's hard to get all of your fluids and foods down since the size of your stomach has changed, and it takes some time for your new and improved stomach to accept and adapt to the changes as well. Your Surgeon's...

Thanks Ralph, you offer some sound advice as well...:-)

Greetings Alicia and welcome to the forum! I'm very pleased to hear that you've decided to take action on your weight, your health, and your life! I see that you've chosen to have the RNY Gastric Bypass procedure, which will not only change the way you eat and drink, but also this special tool...

Hi Jan and thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you've watched the videos as they will assist and inspire you on your journey! Everyone is different when it comes to sagging skin. There are some factors to consider such as genetics, how much weight you have to lose, were you ever athletic...

Thanks Cheyenne! This was fun to do and it will help other people who are considering WLS as an option to maximum health and wellness. Love ya too, Linney xxoo

Me too! Glad to have you as a friend!

Thanks for checking it out! I appreciate your input, you're looking good too! Linney

Here's a brief new video was just posted about embarking upon weight loss surgery. The trials and triumphs. http://youtu.be/yCSj8P8z9UM