babysteps

I got soft gels but was wondering if anyone knows if RNYs can absorb the supplements or do I need to break them open? Thanks.

There seems to be only one person judging here.... The symptoms described did not fit. If you tell me you stubbed your toe I'm not going to give you a cough drop...

that sounds like judging.

Pros:
This surgery is a tool that has life and habit altering results. And if well maintained the success rate is amazing. I'm a numbers gal. What convinced me are three simple statistics:
The recidivism rate for "normal" weight loss ie diet and exercise: 95%!!!!!! It is absolutely mind boggling that 95% of people who diet and exercise gain all their weight back PLUS 5 pounds within 5 years of weight loss!!!!
The rate of complications from RNY: 0.2%. While this means that there is a possibility of life being miserable after surgery, the odds were in my favor.
The recidivism rate for RNY patients in 5 years: Virtually 0%. 10 years 20-30%. For my surgeon less than 5%!!! Which means I have to be a real fuck up to and return to my old ways to be in that 5%!
CONS
Breaking up with food was hard. We had a good 23 year run. It was my friend, my partner, my confidant. It never failed me. It never did anything wrong. But I gave it the old "it's not you, it's me". And reminded myself that I'm the most important thing in this world to me. Not kids or dogs or husband. ME!! Without me there will be no one else to love them As we'll as I do!
I still miss food but our relationship has to change. Food is not in control of me. I'm in control now.
Another con: my insurance is miserable and cheap (talking to you Aetna!) so I paid 20 grand out of pocket to get it. I thought of going abroad but I could not check credentials as confidently as I can do here. So I gave myself the best chance for success. Again I am the best investment I can make. Money will come and go easily. Health is not as easy to come by.
I get tired so easily now. But it's temporary.
I am having a hard time with Protein drinks. But hopefully things will get easier after I'm out of the puréed phase.
Would I go through it again? You bet your sweet ass!
HW 283. SW265. SD 3/22/13! CW 249

I was agreeing with u to take a break...whatever honey you cant steal my joy

Kristy3k, you need to take s break..you don't apologize and then end it with a but.....this form is suppose to be about your fears, dissappointments and achievements not to bash each other. I'm just saying......

I am one of those people that posted about a stall/gain. I even put in my post that my brain knows about stalls, knows it will eventually come off, etc etc. As a women that has been over weight my entire life I got enough of being grumbled at, being picked on, or even laughed at from everyone around me. So taking the steps to have surgery and share this experiance with others that are going through the same thing on this website seems wonderful. I thought this web site was about supporting each other and giving encouragement. Not to break each other down. I think we get or have gotten enough of that from the outside world.

Many of us struggled with weight all our lives. Many of us have failed numerous diets numerous times. We've finally broke down and got the surgery and then see the scale not budge. We automatically think to ourselves "oh my god, am I going to fail at this too?" And then we panic and feel defeated. It's a natural instinctive feeling for those who have struggled through the years. We start to think irrationally and wonder if we'll ever succeed. This is why we upset ourselves with stalls.

I have had two bands then a sleeve that did nothing and now a bypass which is working beautifully for me. It is a personal choice though so good luck

Babysteps your courage is strong that is for sure to go through this process twice

I can't wait to have my sleeve turned into a Rny so I can loss weight I have a failed sleeve.
I can't wait to rock a swim suit.
I can't wait till I weigh less then my hubby.
I can't wait to rock a size 8/10 wedding dress to renew our vowels
I can't wait till I can jump rope and do a pull up.

I chose RNY for the same reason as others. My surgeon said with my issues, GERD included, that the sleeve wasn't for me. Also, as a previous smoker with a higher chance of stomach cancer, I liked that the rest of my stomach is there if needed. My surgeon is one of the only ones I talked to that said RNY was reversible and that he's comfortable doing it *but he doesn't recommend it and I'd not reverse later, duh*. The lack of long-term data results with the sleeve concerns me and the higher risk of failure. I've failed so often on diets, I just can't do that again.

I can't wait to have my sleeve turned into a Rny so I can loss weight I have a failed sleeve.
I can't wait to rock a swim suit.
I can't wait till I weigh less then my hubby.
I can't wait to rock a size 8/10 wedding dress to renew our vowels
I can't wait till I can jump rope and do a pull up.

I received my box today!! Missy did a great job! I got sugar free caramel Syrup (which is a fav), Protein Drinks, a new tea glass, these awesome dill pickle Protein krinkles, beef Jerky and pizza protein chips!! Great job Missy! I love it all!!

The deciding factor for me was that there aren't really any long term results recorded yet because its still so new.

Does anyone juice? What kind of fruits n veggies do you use

Finally got a returned call after numerous messages and a week of not returning my calls....The surgery coordinator called and I am APPROVED & scheduled for September 5th!!!!! I am doing the happy dance!

I'm an ex smoker so I know how tough quitting can be. Many doctors test for nicotine pre-op and some will not perform the surgery if your test comes back positive. Smoking stimulates the production of gastric juices that can irritate the lining of the pouch and result in ulcers in the pouch and the small intestine. So smoking post-op is even riskier than it is pre-op. You'll probably never have a better reason or opportunity for quitting!!

K I'm a iPhone junkie and found the coolest app named epic win its like a game it even gives you achievements for doing you goles for the day lol
So when I drink my Water eat right go for a walk do the dishes I get game prizes lmao just thought I would share I so will get achievement points when I get to my pre-op diet lmao

K I'm a iPhone junkie and found the coolest app named epic win its like a game it even gives you achievements for doing you goles for the day lol
So when I drink my Water eat right go for a walk do the dishes I get game prizes lmao just thought I would share I so will get achievement points when I get to my pre-op diet lmao

A full thanksgiving dinner all the trimming will be happy for a bite here and there but not the must get more O and Lees chicken strips that's a Ohio thing I think lmao

A full thanksgiving dinner all the trimming will be happy for a bite here and there but not the must get more O and Lees chicken strips that's a Ohio thing I think lmao