Ellody

Everybody in America is an immigrant except Native Americans, some by choice, some by force
But we're here now and need to be heard
God bless us all
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I had lost about 20 lbs already in the first pic. Down a total of 70 lbs now.

Just had my doc do a BUN and CREATININE and then a lipid panel and great news!! Not really dehydrated and best part........
I'm off my Lipitor!!!!! LDL down from 164 to 104 and total cholesterol down to 150! Thank goodness I pulled myself off Bp meds cus that is now steady with consistent reads in the 122/76 range!
Sweeeeeeeeeeetnessssss!
Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Oh well I won't be doing that. The last time I was biteing and sucking I got pregnant.

Yay it's my one month surgiversary!
I'm back to work and the mom taxi is busy as ever and I'm feeling great!
Have lost 39 lbs so far!!!
And the best is still yet to come

Update:
It wasnt in my mind. I had the endoscopy done & infact it turn out that my stomach closed,and they had to make a small opening to aloud me to eat after 24 hours of liquid. I hope this is the end,and all my issues will be gone.

Listen... someone without the surgery who is eating damn near nothing and healthy and works out vigorously will be lucky to lose 10 lbs in a month. I've been losing abput 20 lbs a month, you're doing great
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

Universal Studios and go on all the rides that I couldn't fit in and got embarrass :-(
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I went back to work after 1 week. I made my lunch the night before with 1/4 cup meals of high Protein (or whatever you can have). I use tuna or chicken salad or Beans. cheese stiches are great and Greek yogurt.
I also fill a 32oz bottle half way up with Water then add unflavored Protein powder and a crystal lite packet. Then I put it on its side in the freezer over night. In the morning I fill it up the rest of the way with Water and add a little Mio. It will unthaw in a few hours. But I keep shaking it so it stays cold and slushy. It is 21 grams of Protein and 32 oz of fluid!

Okay a few of you guys asked about saggy tummy, after losing 99 lbs. Thus, I was 298 day of surgery, and I am currently 199 as of today. I have gained the courage to show the.forum what my tummy looks like after this much weight loss. Hope this helps...

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You guys have listed so many great things. I have to say for me the greatest of the great is just enjoying feeling good about being me. There really are no words to describe how delicious that feels. Every day, every hour, every minute, every place - I'm loving being me. That's the reward at the end of the journey and it is priceless.

No one, absolutely no one, can define your destiny unless - you let them. Fiance, mother, father, sister, brother, boss, best friend, worst enemy - no one has that power unless - you give it to them. They can't demand it, they can't take it, they can't force it. No one can stop you from achieving your goal - except you. Sometimes in the heat of battle we have a tendency to mistake "needs" with "desires" and there is a big difference. You NEED to walk to achieve your goal. You desire a friend to walk with. Big difference. You NEED to stay focused on following the protocol that allowed you to lose 45 pounds. You'd like to have your fiance's support. Big difference. You NEED to eat healthy. You'd like it if everyone around you would eat healthy as well. Big difference.
You have everything you NEED to succeed. Life is meant to be good. You deserve to be happy. Celebrate the great job you've done already. Commit to never again giving anyone the power to control your destiny. There is nothing you cannot be, do, or have! You're gonna love the new you!!

Hey everyone
Just wanted to show off RNY's first couple.
Note: we didnt wear orange on purpose together!
Kevinbabygirl and kwal79

This is from my wedding in 2007. I was about 220. Before I had surgery I was up to 280. I'm now about 240. I have not taken any pics since surgery. The other pics are from about 2 years ago. One is from NYC and the other is from my niece 16th birthday party. I was about the same size I am now 235 - 240.

Here is me! I made it out just fine. The pain is pretty real but I'm not a hypocrit so advocating for myself lol the pain meds are goooooood. Ohhh and I was down to 284 when I weighed in this am thanks again for all the kind words everyone! Love u guys!
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Welcome there are awesome people here and we all support one another so u have definitely joined not only a support group but a support family

Welcome! This is such a great forum. You can really feel free to be yourself here!

(fingers in ears) la la la la la

I can't wait until I don't have to wear all this "hardware"(girdles) just to look 10 lbs lighter..lol. Or the day when I get up out of a chair and there is a butt and thigh line from me sweating it up. It's funny, guys tell me that I have a sexy walk, but it's actually me wobbling from side to side trying to distribute my weight...lol.

@mamiof3kids, all I can say is when I had my RNY 8 yrs ago I went through the same exact things u r going through. I decided I would give him time because it was a huge adjustment for all of us. I gave him three years after that and he never came around. All I can say is talk to him & express how you feel, if he is smart he will listen if not u will get tired like I did. Good luck and focus on your journey. Us latin women tend to put everyone else before ourselves and we do not realize that we owe it to ourselves to be happy!

And for anyone who would like some inspiration, here are some pictures of his success. I'm very proud of him :] he went from 360lbs to 150lbs in under a year
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Hope everyone is having a happy Friday!!! Im home bored so I made this hahahaha hope u like

Hi,
I take the elixir every four hours. No drained for me as well. I'm on stage 3 now. Eating 1 oz of Protein 3 times a day. I had broth, Jello, popsicles, crystal light and one tablespoon of scrambled eggs. Waited 30 minutes to drink. So far its going well. Also walking is my best friend. Hope you are well.
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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

I want to say thankyou to everyone. Before I had surgery you were there for me. After surgery you were there for me. Some even took the time to send me a pravite message to ask if I was feeling ok. During my weight lost you were there. When I wasn't eating you were right there by my side. I feel so love this is group. I never felt so much companion love & caring.
Now I'm 43 pounds towards my weight goal,and I feel I'm getting there sooner then expected. I walk around thinking i'm the best looking thing since chocolate was invented. I feel so sexy. Men are checking me out. My hubby is checking me out LMFAO...
If you need my love-help-support. I'M RIGHT HERE JUST FOR YOU... WE CAN GET THREW GOOD TIMES HARD TIMES & ANY TYPE OF ISSUES THAT COME ALONG... Together we stand!
Sending my love to all Maybelin {mamiof3kids}