Jilllorraine

I am 3 months postop.. I have lost 64 lbs and went from a size 20 to a 9/10. I feel great! There are days I want to throw the scale away but overall I did this surgery to be healthy! I had a hernia repair and prior to surgery was on all kinds of heartburn meds. For years I suffered from heartburn.. and not just a little! I always had acid in my throat! Ouch! The surgery corrected that immediately! I had no idea I was in that much pain from gerd! So.. the surgery for me not only helped me feel better about myself, I actually am in no more pain and the stomach meds are almost gone. (I still take a prilosec once daily to try to prevent an ulcer) loving this new me!

I have reached the 50lbs mark..have about 50 to reach my goal! I don't have a lot of pictures of me before surgery.. but the pumpkin patch picture was about a week before surgery. I had lost a little on the pre surgery diet..

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Thank you all for your kind words! I originally posted these pictures in December. Now here we are in April... wow where did the time go?!. I am now 6 months out and feel great. I am down 88 pounds with 3 pounds to lose for my goal. I went from a size 20-22 to a size 4-6. I exercise and try really hard to stick to my diet. (I have always loved loved loved bread.. so there are some days I will eat some!) We have to remember that we still need to live and have a wonderful life! I am (still) addicted to the scale and weigh in daily. I don't expect to see a loss like before...but I don't want to see a gain either! When I do see a gain, I know I need more Water and more Protein and exercise. Keeps me on track!! Good luck to the ones I see with surgery dates! My only regret is not doing it sooner! I have had a wonderful time.. if you have any questions please feel free to ask... Or you can private message me!
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I have reached the 50lbs mark..have about 50 to reach my goal! I don't have a lot of pictures of me before surgery.. but the pumpkin patch picture was about a week before surgery. I had lost a little on the pre surgery diet..

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You look so good! Look at those tiny little thighs!

You look great awesome job

Wow you look absolutely amazing!! Thanks for sharing

I have reached the 50lbs mark..have about 50 to reach my goal! I don't have a lot of pictures of me before surgery.. but the pumpkin patch picture was about a week before surgery. I had lost a little on the pre surgery diet..

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I have reached the 50lbs mark..have about 50 to reach my goal! I don't have a lot of pictures of me before surgery.. but the pumpkin patch picture was about a week before surgery. I had lost a little on the pre surgery diet..

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Wow, you look great, but you were also very pretty in the pumpkin patch pic. Congratulations on your success. My surgery is scheduled for 6 May 2013.

You look fantastic!! I'm having the gastric bypass on May 14. I'm so excited and ready. I hope I'm a success like you. I'm 264 lbs and a size 18-20....your a great inspiration. Thanks for posting.
Surgery date: May 14, 2013

I have reached the 50lbs mark..have about 50 to reach my goal! I don't have a lot of pictures of me before surgery.. but the pumpkin patch picture was about a week before surgery. I had lost a little on the pre surgery diet..

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I have drank Decaf coffee since surgery too.. love my coffee in the mornings!
I now mix 1 cup of milk w/ 1 scoop of chocolate Protein shake mix with a cup of coffee... one way for me to get 21g of Protein in and it tastes like a mocha! Mmmmm...

I agree with bbdoodle! I have not told many people about my surgery either. I am actually only 4 months out but have lost 75 lbs. I was on the smaller end of the spectrum for surgery as well. Its funny we say small.. I was 223 lbs and 5'1. So when I first began this journey and told some close friends what I wanted, they were upset and very negative. I decided at that point this was MY journey and no one else's.
When I get asked how I have lost weight I simply say that I watch calories and exercise. I am not lying. even tho I feel like it! I feel great and can't worry about what others are saying.
Good luck to you!!

I only told a few people about my surgery, very close friends and co-workers and close family members. If someone compliments me on my weight loss I say "THANK YOU" if they ask how am I doing it I say "diet and exercise". The people that I did tell about the surgery were 110% supportive of my decision. You really don't owe anyone an explaination on your personal business. My fav. response to people who ask very private questions is... when they ask a uncomfortable question... you answer with "why do you ask" or "why do you want to know" your questions with a question puts them on the spot just like they made you uncomfortable. You keep private what YOU want to keep private. If someone is negavtive with your choices that is their problem not yours. This surgery works for YOU.. thats all that matters.

I'm confused. You eat no starch or carbs? My Dr has strict orders that I must eat a starch at every meal. Said starch is what gives us energy.
Not saying my way is correct, but its correct for me... it is saying that diet plans are different with every Dr. Be positive! We are all here to support each other.
I am able to eat popcorn. However, I need to be careful with huls.

Tylenol cold and flu

I am 3 months postop.. I have lost 64 lbs and went from a size 20 to a 9/10. I feel great! There are days I want to throw the scale away but overall I did this surgery to be healthy! I had a hernia repair and prior to surgery was on all kinds of heartburn meds. For years I suffered from heartburn.. and not just a little! I always had acid in my throat! Ouch! The surgery corrected that immediately! I had no idea I was in that much pain from gerd! So.. the surgery for me not only helped me feel better about myself, I actually am in no more pain and the stomach meds are almost gone. (I still take a prilosec once daily to try to prevent an ulcer) loving this new me!

I am going to continue to work on getting more cals and Protein in! I have been drinking more milk or Decaf coffee with milk and protein.. trying to get something in! I would love to have another 4 lb week!! How awesome!!!! Great job!

Sorry I meant down to 194.8.. Bad habit of being the twos

I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others, but I am just curious. I am 3 months out and down 64 lbs. (Total including my preop) I am 5'2 and weigh 158 lbs. I have about 30lbs I would still like to lose. My weigh loss has slowed down tremendously! Which I am OK with as long as I still see progress.
I have read most people lose most their weight during the 1st 6 months.. so hopefully I have a few good months left! these last few weeks have been killers!! I have been exercising more so maybe I will tone up and not see it on the scale! (Wishful thinking) However.. I feel great and am happy with my loss so far.

No diabetes, cholesterol and high blood pressure meds for the last 7 days [after surgery only three weeks ago]
In addition, the 20-something year-old, smoking-hot receptionist at our office told me that I was "looking fit" [i am old enough to be her father]. It was a nice complement.

I am 3 months postop.. I have lost 64 lbs and went from a size 20 to a 9/10. I feel great! There are days I want to throw the scale away but overall I did this surgery to be healthy! I had a hernia repair and prior to surgery was on all kinds of heartburn meds. For years I suffered from heartburn.. and not just a little! I always had acid in my throat! Ouch! The surgery corrected that immediately! I had no idea I was in that much pain from gerd! So.. the surgery for me not only helped me feel better about myself, I actually am in no more pain and the stomach meds are almost gone. (I still take a prilosec once daily to try to prevent an ulcer) loving this new me!

Funny! But I remember ordering at fast food joints.. my giant greasy meal came with a diet coke! . Haha! GROSS!