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Here are some pics from recent to pre-op.

GOOOD morning everyone! David here with an update i guess now over 2 years post op! ! Pretty exciting things have went on and continue to go on in my life and i really appologize for the delays in posting. Let me first start off by saying you are all too kind with you posts here. It's wonderfull to know that this post has at least helped a few people. Let me give a little update and brief recap for those of you wondering. I had RNY done in Bismarck ND with the only complication being some post op gas pain even after walking my legs off! 3 days after surgery i was home and realized a few things. 1. I am glad i know enough medically to realize that 5 weeks post op when i stood and felt like i was going to pass out it was likely my BP meds continuing to drop my BP when it was not needed anymore. Check my BP and sure enough i went from a 150's bp down to 90's without medication. A quick conversation with my PCP (primary care provider) and i dc'd my blood pressure meds. A word on reactive hypoglycemia now since I am one of the lucky individuals that has this wonderfull little side effect. My pancrease works really well, that being said when i eat high carb foods it releases plenty of insulin but the food moves thru so quickly that TADA my blood glucose drops. Lowest i have been so far is 38. I can tell you, not a fun experience. That being said go back to square one if you find yourself struggling with this. I re-evaluate my food choices and find EVERY TIME that i am eatting things i know better than to eat. Ok so here is the update.. Starting Weight : 330lbs Pre op weight : 299lbs RNY: 7/24/2012 10/13/12 : 233lbs 3/22/15 - 179 lbs I currently work as a Flight Paramedic (something that has always been a dream but always too large) I am almost done with my nursing progam and am pretty much just lovin life! I still love to cook and bake I just do so in moderation. I will post a few pictures in a few minutes so yall can see the changes. You can be successful. You can make positive changes and be the you that you need to be. Please know that this surgery is a tool that when used correctly can have life changing, mind blowing effects. I can run up and down stairs, i can get on the ground with my patients and get back up without hurting. If you have questions ask away i will be checking back for a few days to answer any questions you have. Nothings off limits ask away =-)

Jen u look amazing!! Your face looks so different!! We totally should have teamed up!! You go girl!! I'm soo proud I you. You have always been so positive and had great advice, I can't think of a more deserving person to reach your goal so soon! Congrats! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Aye grats!! Won't be long and you won't even remember your hospital stay!! Stay strong and walk as much as you can! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Congrats that's awsome!!! Keep up the strong work!! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Cards are an option, if you are computer savvy try a computer game together. Take up an indoor hobby, wait, nm you said sex was out. . . . Jk!! We got the uncharted series for the play station and played that. Also u could always do relaxation stuff together. Put on some soft music, I live enya, and light some candles. Tell each other stories of what u imagine life being like ad you grow old. I know it sounds cheesy but start out like this: so we are in a house, it's a single story ranch with big bay windows, your driving that truck u want and I am playing in the yard with the kids. U come home with steaks from the store and Water balloons even though u know I hate balloon fights. Just a way to get closer without having to have sex. I know it's probably stupid, just something that would seem nice to me. Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I must say its incredibly humbling that people still find this helpful. I'm still around, trolling the forums and checking up on peeps. Life has been nuts but I would love to do another one of these with an update on what to expect as you get 7-8 months out. I'm so proud of how so many here do. Weather your just starting your journey, or been doing this a while keep up your dreams and goals of weight loss and together we will get there! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

Well I hit my goal weight. I am 175lbs now. Which is actually 5 lbs under my goal. I am not even a year post op and thought I would share my updated pic. First one is pre op and the other is obviously post op. thanks to all of you for all your help along the way!!! Ohh and that's me standing outside the helicopter that I could never have been able to be a flight medic in was it not for surgery and y'all's support. Love u guys and gals! Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

My nutritionist was as dr house would say "an idiot." I taught more about malabsorption surgery to the group than she knew. I am eatting fairly frequently and have increased my caloric intake. I even eat a few garbage items because I need the calories. /shrug little frustrating to swing the other way Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

I know weird subject title but I was 330 lb at start and now 7 months ish post op I need to stop losing weight. I am down to 170 and starting to get a gaunt appearance. I just need some help with ways to level off. I am eatting as regularly as I can. As a flight medic I can't always eat every few hours but it still seems to be melting away. If anyone else has had this problem please let me know what u did to level off. I know this is a difficult subject to post since most people here, me included wanted nothing more than to lose weight but my concern of losing too much is quickly being realized. I have tried I decrease my workouts focusing more on weights and less on cardio. I am getting 90g-100g Protein per day. Anyway thanks for any advice. Surgiversary 07/24/12 Sent from my iPhone.

gotta be really carefull with the sugar content of some of that stuff. I found that allot of yogurt isn't that great for you. Gotta be super picky =) If your like me though, just the fact that you ate 1 is a plus =)

been there done that =(. Its all good though. We all make the mistakes and some have made a mistake and after vomiting or dumping don't make the mistake again for a long time because of the risk but just get back on track. Remember that part of the reason to avoid excess or types in the beginning is so that you don't STRETCH your pouch as well as give your pouch time to heal and adjust =). Everyone makes mistakes or cheats, and eventually you will view cheating as something totally different than you used to. Like now, cheating for me is getting a grilled chicken sandwich with no bun and sneaking a couple French fries. A couple French fries...cheating...not 2 large order of fry's, like 6 or 7 fries....cheating....ROFLMAO. I laugh when I think about it but the mindset will change. You will see. Just get back on track and be carefull! =)

WOOOOT!!!! GRATS!!!! that my dear is AWSOME!!!! keep up the great work!

ohh my i remember what you are going thru =). So my advice is this, take a deep breath. This is going to be hard, this part sucks and at the same time, its the most amazing time. You are ALMOST there!! that being said your ability to stick to this will cement for you, the ability to stick to your WLS dieting goals. Dont go anywhere without water. You will need to use it to help with some of the hunger issues your going to experience. Allot of people swear they got thru this by drinking lots of water. Next, well dont plan on doing allot of physical activity. Remember that your reducing your caloric intake and that means reduced energy. Try to relax and enjoy the journey you have already started. I know, this is all great and fine except your nervous as all get out right? Well, you are about to be on the losing side (WINNING) of things. Just remember your goal, keep yourself busy so you dont think about it much and soon, you will be all done with this part and your biggest concern will be getting enough fluids =)

31 and a guy so yeah sex is always on the mind! as far as side effects, i would agree i can see it now which is good LOL. i can pound like crazy now because i dont feel like i'm going to go into cardiac arrest afterwords and size, well without all that padding in the way i would say i can definatly get a "deeper" appreciation for things.