PaulB

Yes I have lost weight I left the hospital 10 days ago at 288 this morning I was 261. Ok 20 lb was due to IV fluids so I will only count 7 lbs.

IM still on a liquid diet till 8/14. My question has anyone gotten to the point they just had to have something besides jello or sugar free pudding. I'm 5 days away from purée. If you cheated what food did you cheat with ?

Bekki03 yes we have read that one too. My wife has gone all out on not just my new life but the hole family's life to eat healthier

Having read everything I could get my hands on to about RNY I have come across a books called Weight Loss Surgery for dummy's & Weight Loss Surgery Cookbook for Dummy's . Out of all I have read I find these two most helpfull. And as close to what my doctor prescribes . May be others starting their Journy may want to read the first one and the cookbook well can't wait to try some of the recipes in it. Just my Opinion.

Hang in there it will be here be for you know it. When my doctor gave me my surgery date that 6 week went by in a flash. As for liquid diet you should have everything you need in your home already with the exception of a no sugar protein drink. Again hang in there you'll be ok Good luck

Carnation instant breakfast (no sugar added) taste about the best.and what my doc recommend.also ESA Whey powder chocolate is high in protein and taste good my opinion. As for books weight loss surgery for dummy's is a great book they also have one weight loss surgery cookbook for dummy's cant wait to try some of the recipes.

I'm 9 day out from surgery and some days my butt is dragging other days I feel like I could run a marathon .Im told to hang in there it gets better

PS a woman like that would ruin a good man

There is a deference between skinny and health. We all want skinny me to. But to be health and live to see my 11 year old boy grow up get married and have his own kids. That's what I want. And to be skinny. Sorry I'm a hypocrite LOL

Good luck you will be fine

Every insurance company is different so the only thing to do is jump though what ever hoop they send at you. In the end it will all be worth it. It took me 11 months from start to surgery and I would do it all over again.

Research,Reserch,Reserch got any questions just ask. This Fourm is full off people that have been though it and will answer any question you got. They will give you moral support a shoulder to lean on and a ear to bend.Just Ask Good luck on your new Journey

Still trying to figure out what I want or what I want to do. I'm not big on roller coasters ,new skinny jeans would be nice, But I think what I would like to do is to take a second Honey Moon with my wife to Hawaii and be able to walk down the beach shirtless and not be ashamed of how I look.

I smoked in the past 9 years ago never knew they did a smoke test. Good luck hope it works out for you

My wife just ask me what I wanted when I reached my goal weight of 165 lbs ????? Has any one given any thought as to what they would do when thin that they can't do now. Or set a prize for them selfs for losing all the weight

8 days after surgery I'm back to pre surgery weight the rest is all down hill from here

You are doing the right thing not just for yourself but for your kids if you have any. And your family that loves you and would like you to be around for a long time. We play the what if game. if you Belive in your Doctor you will be just fine. Chances are you are not his first Gastric Bypass and the team that works with him will take good care of you. Trust in your Doctor You will be fine Good Luck can't wait to see you on this side

I'm 52 and have been a truck driver for 35 years most people think I'm scary my wife says I'm a marshmallow. I was fine up till the day of surgery then started the what if game. 8 days after surgery I'm still here I have the best Doctor (ready for his name) not kidding -Dr Gandhi from Rochester,NY General Hospital. You will be fine trust in your Doctor

I to had surgery on 7/30/12 welcome. Hungry yes and no my brain wants food my pouch has all it can do to get though 1/4 cup of jello or pudding. But I do have cravings for pizza and Kraft Mac & cheese so I must be healing good.but then my pouch starts to flip flop when I look at what my boy is eating. I'm told this will pass that it's all in my head. If you need any questions answered just ask this Fourm is full of well informed people Good luck and hang in there we will be on solid foods befor you know it

Congrats it will be here before you know it

I know of one person that had the sleeve done and at time of surgery he was over 440 lbs to day he's is at 205 and still losing. He has also turned in to a gym rat . Total change of his life. Sleeving from what I learn is done now on people over 400 and now on people that are on the light side of being heavy . But I am no doctor so my advise talk to yours they do know what there doing.

My drain came out after 4 days and is slowly closing a week later it does not hurt now or when they removed it. If you need one you'll be just fine. Good luck

Glad to hear your doing great my surgery was on 7/30/12 am feeling a lot better . Hope everything goes good with the rest it will work out for the best in the end.

Good luck we can't wait to see you on this side

I to came home from the hospital with (yes) 20 lbs of Fluid gain from IV'S. 6 days Later I'm down 9 lb and losing everyday the swelling in my legs and feet are going down slow but going down.