Sandy009

Thank u all!
302 on left and 205 on right

For anyone that is looking into having RNY surgery...look at what it has done for me...
In April of this year I weighed in at 309lbs. I was devistated. I was wearing 24/26 clothes that were tight! Well in just 7 short months this is where I am now 188lbs and wearing a size 12. I have about 23 more pounds to go until I get to my goal of 165 (I am 5'9 so that is a BMI 25) and for Thanksgiving this year...I am jogging/walking in my FIRST 5k. I am so excited I can't hardly wait. I AM SO THANKFUL FOR MY RNY. It has changed my life FOREVER and I am so happy with the results that I have had. Here is some before and now photos.  

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these are my before and after pix. i am currently 9mons postop and down 125lbs.

I lost 200lbs 12 years ago and the best decision I ever made. I workout every day and have been a vegetarian for 5 years. Several of my friends have gained most of their weight back... Don't let that happen. This is no "easy way out" because you MUST change your eating habits or you will get sick. Message me if you want to talk....

20 years since I've been under 200... Oh happy day

Beginning weight 259 (7/3/12)
221.2 10/5 (37.8 lb lost) 1.3
219.5 10/11 (39.5 lb lost) 1.7
215.9 10/19 (43.1 lb lost) 3.6
216.1 10/26 (42.9 lb lost) +.2
210.8 11/2 (48.2 Lb lost) 5.3 almost to -50lbs!!
New hair cut and color to Celebrate almost 50 lbs. My moms gift to me.
This pic was one week post op.

Finally made it to the 219 lb, I haven't seen this number in years and I can't wait to get to wonder land
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Finally made it to the 219 lb, I haven't seen this number in years and I can't wait to get to wonder land
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That is how I feel about 173 I weigh 186 right now. I will feel like I'm on cloud nine at 173 last time I weighed that little was 8 years ago and that is the least I have weighed in 12 years. Congrats on hitting that number :-)

In our 10 years together I have never weighed less than my husband until now!!!!! And he made this goal even harder because he has lost 25-30 lbs himself since I started this whole process!!!!

Yes and they will continue to stink and so will your poo!! More than ever!!

I eat a soft boiled one almost every day

Today I ate two carne asada tacos and they were big! I only ate one tortilla on one of them (they come wrapped in two) and I ate the meat out of the other. I literally felt like I was going to burst! I was in so much pain afterwards I honestly thought about making myself throw up.
I hope I haven't done any permanent stretching to my pouch.

I did peachtreebariatrics at Atlanta medical with dr Duncan I like them

Hi Purpleamy,
I know what you mean about losing so slowly after working so hard. I'm one month post of today and last week was weird. I didn't lose any weight and actually gained a few tenths but then lost it this week plus a couple of pounds. The good thing about losing weight slower is that it is easier on our bodies, especially the liver. Also, if you are working out -- don't forget that muscle weighs more than fat and you are probably building up your muscles now and muscle increases your metabolism which will help burn the fat faster. Hang in there and be proud of all you have accomplished so far!

I take Bariatric Advantage berry. It's pretty good and specifically developed for us. Good luck!

I'm down 90 lbs. 4X tops-24 pants now L/XL tops and size 8 jeans. Highest Weight Jan 16, 2012 278- surgery date 5/16/12- weight 262- as of last Tues 7-14-12 188 lbs (I only weigh on Tues)!!! I'm about 18 lbs from goal! I can't believe how heathy I feel... I can breath, walk, play with my kids without worrying about my heart!!! (my dad passed 20yrs ago @ 46yrs old he was a big guy...more to love... I'm 43 now and will be here for my kids 4 boys 5-17.)

Me christmas 2011

Me 3 months post op and down 53 lbs!!

Here is my 2 month pic update I'm feeling great!

Day before surgery

Today

Have to say, sex is so wonderful now!! I mean, even when I was 130 and in perfect shape, it was never this good. Some say when you hit thirty, it gets better. Well, I won't be there until sept 23. But hot damn!!!!!!! It no longer hurts, I can breath!!! And how freakin awesome is it when legs can go on shoulders without turning into a choking Barney!! No more tummy in the way. Or doing close to a full sit up without breathing just to kiss. Still, I'm on the fence about being on top. Always had a hard time, being only 5'3" my legs are short. So tell me, was it as good for you as it was for me?

Well I now have a BMI of only obese and not morbidly obese. At 208.6 I crossed over. It is amazing to see each goal I made for myself start to come true! Onederland is the next one and that's 8.6 pounds away!

This threat really got my blood pumping, first I'm a US citizen but also have Mexican heritage I don't get food stamps but what gets me is when I go to a store and the people in front of me ( not Hispanic most ot the time!!!) They have their hair done, nails, gold every were, and a brand new SUV and they end up paying with food stamps and when they are told that they need to take a drug test they complain. We need a drug test in order to get a job and not food stamps!! In my case I have make sure I manage my money because I don't get anything for free. Sorry but I had to vent

This threat really got my blood pumping, first I'm a US citizen but also have Mexican heritage I don't get food stamps but what gets me is when I go to a store and the people in front of me ( not Hispanic most ot the time!!!) They have their hair done, nails, gold every were, and a brand new SUV and they end up paying with food stamps and when they are told that they need to take a drug test they complain. We need a drug test in order to get a job and not food stamps!! In my case I have make sure I manage my money because I don't get anything for free. Sorry but I had to vent

I had lost about 20 lbs already in the first pic. Down a total of 70 lbs now.

Thanks everyone....not exactly 70 in 2 months....I had lost 25 lbs pre-op and another 45 since surgery. Seeing those pics side by side finally let me see what everyone around kept telling me they saw....especially in my face. Feeling great....that's the best part!!!