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I was big with strawberries and Greek yogurt. It didn't cause me any issues with my RNY. The Greek yogurt helped with my Protein levels. Good luck!!

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I'm going to post some before and after pics too! Just in case anyone is wondering.

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It is hard to say. I would say buy leggings and things with some stretch that you can wear while your losing. I'm almost a year out and I started at a size 24 and now I'm wearing a 5/6. The lower your weight goes the faster you'll see your size change. If that makes sense.

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I know this is an old thread but I had my Bypass on 11/2/15. I had a revision from a lap band to RNY, my insurance covered it, thank God! I'm 5'7" and my highest weight weight was 340. I now weight 152. Two more pounds and I will be in the normal weight for my height. It's been amazing! I haven't had any complications. I hope you all are doing great!

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I know it's been so long since I was on here. I had my RNY on Nov 2, 2015. It was a long time between my removal and my Gastric Bypass surgery.

I'm coming up on my year anniversary and I wouldn't change a thing. My weight loss has been substantial. My highest recorded weight was 342. I am now down to 152. I feel amazing. I haven't had any complications.

I'm using an app on my phone and I need to update my profile. I look so much different now.  

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That's so awesome. I'm coming up on my year anniversary and it's been the best year of my life! Congratulations!

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I had to have my Band removed as an emergency procedure. My band was to tight. I went to my Dr and the removed a tiny bit of Fluid and I was ok for two days but then I couldn't even keep Water down and I began throwing up. I went to bed and woke up first thing in the morning having to throw up and all I threw up was blood. This was back in August of 2014. So, even though my band had been so fickle it was a good tool that helped me lose weight..I actually cried, sobbed actually after the Dr told me I had to have it removed. With all my vomiting the band was half way down my stomach and was actually restricting blood from the top portion of my stomach. Its a long story and I made my mistakes. I got my sickest on the weekend and didn't call my WLS office. The vomiting up blood continuously scared me so I went to my hospital.

Long story short, I have decided to do Revision Surgery to RNY Gastric Bypass. I go on the 15th for my final class I will get my surgery appointment set for two weeks from that date and begin my liguqid Protein diet. Has anybody in this group had revision surgery or have thye considered it?

Hey everyone! So, I've had a set back. My kidneys are NOT cooperating and to top it off I have something new (bad new) going on with my back. MRI is scheduled for the 24th. I'm not a happy panda. :*( I'm doing good to walk most days lately.

Anyway, on a positive note, my daughter had her baby on the 16th at 2:35 am. 8lbs. 2oz. 19 inches long. Sweetest thing I've ever laid my eyes on. I even got to cut the cord!

Keep me in your thoughts. Dialysis makes me deathly ill and I'm much too young to have the back I've got. I wanna RUN!! But reading everyone's posts on this thread keeps me motivated to get there. You all are Killing It!!

Happy Hump Day!!

My back and leg got the best of me. Last night around midnight I went for a mile walk with my pregnant daughter. The weather was beautiful and she's so uncomfortable. She's dilated 2cm and 50% effaced, so she's ready!!! and so am I !

Anyway, when it woke up this morning I couldn't get out of bed. Grrrr! I'm limping around now. Just gotta slow things down a bit for the rest of the week.

I may be down, but I'm definitely NOT out!

I hope everyone is enjoying their day!

@@lisacaron Best descriptive answer I've ever read about restriction! This is why I love this site!

Congratulations! Let us know how things go! I love my band, too!

After fills I feel it right away, and usually after three weeks it's what it's going to be. I've had four fills I'm at 9cc's in a 14cc band. I'm super tight in the morning and as the day goes on I feel perfect. BTW...my Dr will only give me a fill once a month. I go in even if I don't need a fill. Love the accountability and that's the scale I go by.

Just a caveat... While it's fun to talk about and it's interesting to see what other bandsters are doing, etc...please don't compare your band size, fill amount, number of fills or weight loss to anyone. I did that at first and it will mess with your head and your game plan. We all are different and have to find our own way. Find what works for YOU! Stepping off my soap box! Sorry!!

Best wishes!

I've been keeping up with my workouts. I took Sunday off B/c we went to the NHRA races (My girl, Courtney Force, won the finals!Yay) but I would hardly say it was a day off. Walked sooo much and this girl forgot the sunscreen. I look so burnt I'm purple. It's going to be so attractive when I start to peel!

Did day 3 today of C25K. I'm signed up for the Color Vibe 5k July 14 and I signed up for the LoziLu 5k mud Run in August. I'm committed. I had a rough day of it today because my sciatica is trying to flare up. Hoping that doesn't happen!

Happy Hump Day, friends!

Yoga and resistance training this morning! Should be a busy weekend, but I'm going to find time to get my exercise in daily. Couch-to-5K tomorrow! I really appreciate this thread you all are so supportive! *hugs*

I know exactly what you're saying. Just watching people eat now amazes me! Giant bites, big gulps of drinks another giant bite...and I'm like wha??? Did you chew that? That used to be me...

Having the band makes you slow down and chew or savor each bite. It gives you lots of time for good conversation and sometimes people watching! I still get a lot of questions like, "Don't you like your food?". Which I respond to by saying, "Yes! I'm just enjoying the company." Corny maybe, but it works.

I love my band and I feel healthier and stronger every day!

So it has begun. Week 1 Day1 Couch-to-5K... CHECK!!!

Congratulations! Keep us updated on your progress!!

Good luck with your fill!my eating after banding was 1 day Water and yoghurt then pureed stuff for about 10 days then 'soft foods' with occasional well chewed toast etc., i dont realy get the full feeling so was wondering if i will with a fill - dont reaally mind liquid and puree for a few days - ive got about another 60 pound to lose = my target is to get to target weight BEFORE the loan for my surgery is paid off in January 2015!!!! i guess st a bit bothered than my band dosent seem to be MAKING me eat less yet if that dosent happen for me i just keep munching and nibblg [/quote

What you're referring to is bandster hell. You have the tool, but it's not at optimal performance yet. It's tough and most of us have been right where you are. You could feel the restriction you're needing to stay on track with this fill. Just don't give up on you if it doesn't. Keep plugging away and continue to try to make healthy food choices until you get to your "green" zone.

Let me know how your fill goes.

I can't wait to meet my goal. Here are my before and progress pic. I love seeing everyone's pics. It's motivating!!

Update: I've been wanting to start running, but I keep telling myself I can't because of my health issues. My Dr. told me to go slow and see how I feel. So, today I downloaded Couch-to-5k.

Wish me luck!

Did my yoga, I'm still pushing myself to do the moderate poses. Geez Louise yoga makes me sweat! My dogs were very rambunctious this morning so I took them on a walk. We were gone for about an hr. I guess I need to invest in a pedometer.

It's overcast and a little humid here in MO. Suddenly I hear Little Orphan Annie singing... The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow. Oh! Geez...that's going to be stuck in my head for awhile. Sorry!!

Good Luck! Be sure to let us know how things turn out for ya!

I was pushed toward RNY because I had so much weight to lose. I had been to a consult with one of the best bariatric surgeons in my area. Here I was talking about all the research I had done and why I chose the Lap Band. He shut me down... he told me he knew what was best for me, RNY. I, too, cried when I got to my car.

I thought about it for a week then scheduled an appointment with the surgeon who gave me my Lap Band. As TMF stated,my surgeon told me I would have to be committed and work hard. It hasn't been easy, but I'm successfully losing and I'm very optimistic that I WILL meet my goal.

This choice is all about you. I'm not saying one surgery is better than another. What I am saying is, this about your future, don't let someone else decide for you!

Best wishes!

@@JessS I didn't after Lap Band surgery, but after I had my gallbladder removed I lost my voice for a week and my throat was sore for several weeks after. That being said, I would give your surgeon a call just to be safe.

Also, have you had heartburn or any acid reflux issues? Or did they do a hernia repair?

Keep us updated!

@@Size66 everyone's experience after a fill is different. In my experience after my first fill I felt a small difference. My Dr. puts me on clear liquid for a day, full liquid for two days, then mushies for two more days. Again, every Dr. is different. The diet after the fill helps your body adjust to the fill and allows time for swelling to dissipate. Sometimes you might not feel any restriction for a couple of weeks.

So, your eating will have to change according to what your surgeon's recommendations are. Then you will have to wait and see how you feel afterwards.

Also, did your surgeon or nutritionist give you some guidelines as far as how much protein/veggies/carbs Fluid you should be eating? I was just curious because you stated your eating is just as it was pre-band.

Good luck with your fill!