Trayjay33

Wow! That's an incredible transformation, you look great. Congratulations.

Have they considered your gallbladder as being affected? Could you ask for an abdominal scan to make sure your gallbladder is ok? Also, tests to make sure your pancreas is functioning ok.

I'm sure you will do well on your journey. I'm happy for you, RNY is one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Hello, It must be difficult feeling that you have reached the end of your journey and have not accomplished your goal. But, there are several things you can do to help regain your momentum in the weight loss process. First, realize you have lost 75 pounds in the past year! That's a huge accomplishment and since you have done that you can go further. Set a new weight loss goal with reason why you want to reach that goal. For example, do you want to fit in to a smaller dress size before summer, get off of a medication, manage a chronic medical condition more effectively. Only you can decide what will motivate you to get back on track. The way you lose the weight is how you initially lost the 75 pounds. Things that work may be to start tracking your food and liquid intake. Use a food tracking device like My fitness pal. Eat protein first, fill up on meats, eggs, eat non-starchy, low carb vegetables. Even though you may be able to tolerate higher fat, higher sugar foods know that they will not help you reach your goal. Try to exercise as much as you can. This doesn't have to be running a marathon or circuit training but walking around the mall or park several laps. Even doing stretches can help burn calories. I wouldn't consider myself a seasoned mentor but October will be 3 years post-op and my weight has been stable overall. I have times where I crave chocolate, potato chips and just want to sit around and not move. I know what the outcome will be as I dealt with the morbid obesity for years. This is a second chance and I will do all I can to make the best choices to keep the weight off or take weight off that I have regained. I hope you can reach out to your Surgeon's office for extra support as well. Best wishes.

You look awesome, congratulations.

You look really good! Great job!

@@Lulu_RNY, congratulations on your recent surgery . The initial surgical process was not the issue it was the post-op support surrounding complications. I'm glad things have changed for the better. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wanted to update my post as it seems things have improved at Saint Francis Hospital. I went for a follow-up appointment and had questions several weeks after that appointment. I was very impressed with the care I was shown. While I was in the office I noticed information posted regarding Nutrition classes at a grocery store for post-op patients. These changes are commendable. I feel better about the hospital once again and my surgical team in general. Trust is important so as of right now I would recommend Saint Francis to those seeking surgery and with post-op support.

I have had issues with low Iron levels even prior to surgery and it actually has not been too bad after. I have had to get iron infusions at certain points due to the inability to tolerate oral iron supplements. I will suggest green leafy vegetables which are high in iron such as spinach and broccoli. Also, organ meat such as liver as well. Those work well to bring up iron stores and the vegetables help with constipation that iron supplements seem to help cause. Hopefully your iron stores go up soon. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Looks good to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would suggest you just get back on track. Congrats on your upcoming surgery.

Colace is a liquid gel tab it should be ok to take whole...

I'm glad the health issues have resolved and you both look great!

This is my first time seeing your post but good job turning things around!

Wow! Looking great, congratulations on your success and enjoy the new you. [emoji322]