steph1558

McDonalds is convenient and very affordable too. Sorta how I got this way

Hi There
Wow 72lbs that's truly FANTASTIC!!!
It's a shame that u had that experience @ the doctors
How about focusing on other ways to measure your weight loss success
1.Tape Measure
2.Clothes
3.Jewelry
4.Sticking to the WLS Rules
5.Photograph yourself
Given what u have lost so far to get to goal will happen by maintaining the Rules
U will get there keep up the good work :-)

I had my babies on Monday. Eva (4.07lbs) and Aida (3.13lbs). They were born at 34 weeks after my Water broke. No problems except learning how to eat and gain weight!
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This mornings weigh in gave me such motivaton to keep on going! I now weigh 299 for the first time in at least 16 years. I simply could not hold back the tears!! It has been a journey, but I must say a very easy one so far. I have had no sickness, I am feeling great and have really started to embrace this new lifestyle with joy. I look forward to my morning workouts, I actually look for extra walking to do around work too! Never in my life would I have thought I'd look for ways to exercise!
I just cannot express how over joyed I am this morning!!

Today I jumped on the scale and I'm down to 209! 4 months ago I was 287, and my highest was 330. It's hard because some days I don't see the difference but I would never change a thing! Through the ups and downs I am so happy with my decision to have this surgery!

photo: june 2011 400lbs vs october 2012 300lbs!
surgery date august 9th 2012, total weight loss of 110 lbs!

All I see are people who who would have it all over again in a heartbeat. Anyone regret having the surgery that had it more than 6 months ago?

Congrats Dee!!
I can't wait until I can wear my jeans tucked into knee high boots and not look ridiculous. Not this year but next!!

I was 399 when I was referred to the program, I lost 30ish lbs in the 2yrs I waited for surgery, 25lbs on the 21days of Optifast pre-surgery and am now an amazing 330lbs! (3.5wks post surgery)
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Sounds like you might need a different boyfriend

me down 75 lbs. 5 months out...before pic is previously posted in this thread

I'm 3 weeks out and haven't told many people of the journey I started and today I saw a few friends I haven't seen in a while and they were like wow! Have u lost weight? I can't tell the difference but others can and it feels phenomenal Had to share.
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I think we need to remind some of our members about the rules we have here on RNYTalk:http://www.rnytalk.com/index.php?app=forums&module=extras&section=boardrules

This is me June 14th 2012
(my daughter's 2nd birthday party)
weighing 375lbs

This is me July 23rd 2012
(two weeks into pre-surgery liquid diet- at family reunion)
weighing 360lbs

And this is me August 25th 2012
(two weeks post-op)
weighing 330lbs!
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Hi all. Sorry I've been away for a couple of days---back to work! So, here are my suggestions for you:
Pre-Op: Hang in there! You can do this! It's a long haul during the liquid diet, but it truly is for your benefit. Get all your last minute questions ready for the surgeon.
Hospital: Wear something very comfy for surgery day and plan to wear the same thing home from the hospital if you can. (less to keep track of while you're there). The hospital should have most everything you need but you might want small items of your own toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, etc) as the hospital ones are, well, medicinal and pretty generic. Remember your phone and charger. You won't need alot else besides possibly a magazine or book to read--more while you're waiting and less after surgery. While recovering, you'll be busy walking, being checked by nurses, and sleeping. You'll NEED the recovery time in the hospital just to rest. Chapstick would be a good thing to bring along and also don't forget any feminine or incontinence products you might need as the hospital's are AWFUL if you have to get one from them. If you get nervous or anxious with medical procedures, ask your surgeon to prescribe something (like Xanax) for you to help with this. Most gladly will.
Post-Op: Give yourself at least a week of doing nothing but resting and being at home. Plan to have someone there to help you for at least the first few days. Know that you will leave the hospital at least 5 - 10 pounds HEAVIER than when you went in. Don't worry! It's all Water and Fluid retention and will be gone very quickly. Also, don't be surprised if you have itching across your abdomen as you heal. It can be crazy itchy. Some are helped by Cortaid Anti-Itch spray and others are helped more by Benedryl Anti-Itch spray. The one that helps you most will depend upon the cause of the itching. If it's just healing itch, the Cortaid will help. If there's a bit of an allergy/histimine reaction (to either the sutures, the Steri-strips, or the bandage adhesive) then the Benedryl will work better. Speaking of bandages, when you have bandage residue on your skin (and you will!), use a cotton pad with baby oil or olive oil to remove the last of the stick stuff.
Those are the things top of mind for me. I'm sure others will have input to add. To those of you going in for surgery in the next few days, best of luck to you! You'll be fine.

I had lost about 20 lbs already in the first pic. Down a total of 70 lbs now.

9 month ago, I started my life changing journey. I am currently 117lbs less. I a able to do thing like Zumba, play at Bounce U with my kids-even play on the house and obstacle courses with them, walked a marathon, was able to ride some roller coaster rides, walk 3 miles in 45 mins. I still have a long ways to go. I have faith in myself and wonderful support. My support comes from my family, friends and you guys. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I have been slowing down on the weight loss now. I do have to say frightens me a little. Yet, I believe this is normal. The rest of it is truely up to me to excercise. Thanks again

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the Protein advice. My surgery is set for August 27th so I am reading up on what works/doesn't. I'm 42. I thought I wanted the band but my doctor convinced me that RNY was the way to go for my size and other health conditions. I am glad that is what I decided to go with. I started my 2 week Optifast diet today. So far it's okay but I'll see how I feel in a few days of being on this. I haven't found anything that I like yet. The chocolate premade shake had a metallic taste, I thought. Anyway, glad to be here and to see all the tips, and advice.

I want to walk into a "non plus sized" store without having the salesclerk looking at me funny and buy something tight, fancy and not black!

Winter is coming. This year I hope to buy an inexpensive coat rather than the $250-300 ones sold in a plus sized store.

My surgery was June 21 and I hit 50lbs today!!!! So proud and had to share. Now I get to book that facial and massage I promised myself when I hit this milestone!!

Buying new panties that are so cute

I want to be 125lbs I'm 161lbs now

Once cleared, I plan on training for next years Avon Breast Cancer Walk in San Francisco. 33.9 miles. I did it in 2009 (while weighing280lbs) and since then have had surgery on both knees and now my RNY. I can't wait to feel the difference when I don't have so much to carry with me.
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I too am afraid of failing, but feel like after all the work and tears I've put in to have this surgery I won't allow myself to. My worst habit pre-op was fast food, and now that I'm almost a month out and eating healthy I've gotten all the MSG and saturated fat out of my system and don't really want to eat unhealthy anymore (regardless that I'd get sick if I did anyways). It's all about starting and keeping good habits in the beginning so after a few years post-op when you're able to eat larger quantities and more unhealthy foods that you choose not to. The gastric bypass is not a cure for obesity, it is quite literally a "restart button" that allows you to get thin and not fuck it up again. Welcome, you're going to do great :]
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgerversary: 6/11/12