Rhon

Can't wait to not look 9 months pregnant.

Can't wait to fit "in" a chair, rather than "on" a chair. Also looking forward to being able to wear standard jewelry (7.5" bracelets, 18" necklaces, etc) and not always having to look for the larger one. Anxious to wear short sleeved blouses and dresses/skirts again.

I've been so focused on all the things I'm giving up and (no surprise) found myself a bit depressed.
I made myself make.a list of all the things I will gain. Here are my top 10, what are yours?
1. Going to an amusement park and.actually being able to ride a ride.
2. Playing with my kids.
3. Being able to go on float trips without flipping the canoe everytime I move.
4. Joining a softball team again and other athletic activities.
5. Getting rid of all those meds with ugly side effects.
6. Not having to shop at *special* stores and.pay extra for my size clothes.
7. Not being afraid to have my picture made.
8. Sitting in a normal sizes chair without getting my butt stuck (or risk not fitting at all)
9. Feeling sexier and more confident.
10. Last but DEFINITELY not least....not being in pain 24/7
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Can't wait to get old navy or other cheaper jeans instead of lane Bryant's super expensive jeans!

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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I did mine with Water and banana and it was a great change! Also the pb boosted my Protein and calories. I want to try a few days with extra protein and cals to try and boost my metabolism!
Thanks for the recipe!

My surgeon seems to be the exception but she requires all of her patients to get a minimum of 100g of Protein a day. No complaints here - it worked!

Protein mixes are a great way and if you can handle them mixed with Water then u get hydration and protein

Thanks for all the well wishes! Hope all the others here who had surg July 11 are doing great! First day was the pits! Pain and gas pain all in one! Gas x is ur friend! I hav finally got comfortable so I will check out of here! Ttyl!

When the gas subsides (and it will) and the pounds start melting away (and they will), all those thoughts of regret will disappear! Hang in there - you're gonna love the new you!!

i hope to be ready fast guess i'll use condoms don't want the wife getting me pregnant lol

Don't worry everybody is or has gone through what your going through. It's all normal. Little piece of advice HIDE YOUR scale lol it will play tricks with u. I actually threw mine away cause I was weighing myself everyday it was driving me crazy. I am almost 5 months post op my staring weight was 265 and now I am 188 and I only weigh myself at the Drs office every two weeks. I like the surprise lol so hang in there. Good luck everybody

Thanks all! I need to clarify, however. Thirteen pounds of the 51 were after I started my
liquid pre- op Protein diet. The other 38 have been since the surgery, and they were ok with that.

The main thing is do not compare yourself to others weight loss. You are your own person and will loose different from others. Also the expected weight loss in one year is 100lbs, so you are doing wonderful.

The main thing is do not compare yourself to others weight loss. You are your own person and will loose different from others. Also the expected weight loss in one year is 100lbs, so you are doing wonderful.

I put this list together a while back. Hope it helps!
pureed and soft foods suggestions:
*cheese – String cheese, other cheeses that are light or low fat ones made with skim milk
Bended *oatmeal made with skim milk.
Small curd *cottage cheese, low-fat or non-fat.
Smooth and creamy *yogurt, low-fat, no added sugar and no fruit chunks.
Crackers containing less than 3 grams of fat per serving e.g. soda crackers, graham crackers, Melba toast, etc. Tip: try Kashi Pita Crisps, 120 calories in 11 crisps, 3g of fat, and 3g of Protein.
Mashed russet, red, or gold potatoes and yams (no skins).
Low-fat, no added sugar pudding made with skim milk.
Scrambled *egg or *egg substitute.
Peanut or other nut butters – creamy.
Non-citrus fruit (peeled, seedless, fresh, soft fruits, canned fruit in its own juice).
Pureed baby foods with no sugar added (usually 11 grams of sugar).
Tofu.
Canned *chicken, *tuna, or *salmon (packed in water).
Low-fat Mayonnaise.< br> Low-fat tub margarine.
Beverages:
Low sodium V8.
Decaf coffee, teas.
sugar-free, non-carbonated drinks (e.g. Crystal Light).
sugar free hot cocoa.
Diet Snapple (but not diet Snapple Iced Tea).



* Denotes Protein foods

Hi
I am new here too. You just never know what you will find on google. LOL
I had my surgery in July of 2010. I had some complications in the begining, Due to gout and blood clots. the recovery from blood clots was 6 months, so that was the time I should have been working my new tool, but couldnt. I lost 89lbs and stopped. Then all of a sudden I started gaining weight again. So after talking to my surgeon we elelcted to revise my RNY.
So on the 22 of June I had my revision. So far so good. But of course I am still on Clear liquids. I go for my two week follow up on the 5th.
I wish you luck on what ever you choose to do
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Just got my check in time of 5:30am...wow I guess its time to get this done.

My3stars, 5DPT was good, really good! I wasn't trying to lose weight with it, just see if my pouch was still working and tight, or if I broke it or stretched it. In the 5days I lost 5.4 lbs. it's given me new hope. I realized what I've been doing wrong and working very hard to correct it. I still have an appt at the end of next month to get some well needed follow up care and guidance. I'll let the dr tell me if I need a revision or the injection I read about. Possibly just sitting with the dietician will do the trick. I'm on my way.... 5.4 down and 26.6 to go!!! Which revision are you doing? How did you come to need it? You can message me personally if you like. We can always use each other for support. =)

Jackie, it's funny you mentioned Carnie...I remember watching her going into the hospital in her white sweatshirt and thinking if she can do it, so can I! And she's what started my journey. I watched her updates, did my research and listened to several lectures regarding RNY and then just did it. I will have to google her revision. Thanks for the info!

I am doing the rny revision. I had lost a total of 170 lbs and over the last two years have gained 53 of it back. I decided to go back to my surgeon and after a serious of test I have a dialated anastamosis. He decided the best thing was to re-do the rny. I was very honest with him and know that some of this was me falling into bad habits, but I knew not all of it was. To this day i still do not drinks anything carbonated or drink with my meals. My pouch itself was not stretched but the food basically is emptying too quickly and my anemia is pretty bad from not absorbing. Thank you so much for your reply and yes it would be great to support each other!

Rhon, how are you doing?? =)

Good afternoon Ms. Jenneliza! I walk at least four times a week (more if possible). I started on my treadmill but that got pretty boring so I moved on to walking in a park near my home. I'm currently walking about 2.8 miles and about 50 minutes each time. I love being outside and my black lab thinks it's pretty cool too! There is absolutely not the slightest doubt in my mind that it has not only helped me achieve my weight loss goal but it also has helped me feel better than I have in a long time. I found after several months that it's actually quite "addictive". If I don't walk for more than a couple of days I not only "feel" it physically but mentally as well. I get irritable and just generally "out of sorts". I have no explanation for it but no point in looking the proverbial gift horse in the mouth! Personally, I think the key is to start slow, gradually work your way up, and above all else don't push so hard that you're not really enjoying it. If you push yourself so hard that you dread every exercise session, it won't be sustainable which eliminates it as an addition to the all important lifestyle changes. Five years of moderate exercise is much more valuable than five weeks of trying to be a hero. LOL!!

28 pounds six weeks out is a great number - congratulations!! 700-800 calories a day may be a little low. RNY is all about lifestyle changes. And lifestyle changes have to be sustainable. Long term sustainable. That's the prime directive. The sustainable test has helped me enormously in making dietary and exercise decisions from the day I had my surgery right up to this minute. I've averaged about 1300 calories a day since October 20, 2011. Two weeks ago and 100+ pounds lighter, the surgeon told me she didn't want me to lose more than an additional ten pounds and to up my calorie intake to 1800. That sounded a little high to me so I'm shooting for 1500. Crazy as it sounds, there are more days than not where I'm finding it very difficult to hit the 1500 mark. I have (I think) a great appetite but I just can't hold that much and I'm truly not t h a t hungry. I am absolutely confident that I could maintain a 1300 calorie average (there are days when I hit 1700-1800) but we'll have to see what happens with the weight. So far it's holding around 170 for the last three weeks. So based on long term sustainability, you might consider upping your calories to say 1000 a day for a month or two and see what happens. Most doctors recommend a weight loss goal of two pounds a week. Gradual calorie increases until you reach that average will take you where you want to go and do it in a healthy manner.
Stalls are all part of the process and nothing to worry about. I love your decision to stay away from the scales for a week. Two would be even better! Stalls often last a couple of weeks but sometimes more. Stay focused on following the protocol, stay active and stay away from the scales as much as you can! You're gonna love the new you and congratulations again on a great start!!