st.ephanie

Looked back at old pictures. Don't even recognize myself.

I'm almost 11 months out and was very slow for the first month or two. I had a huge drop of weight over a two week span around 9 months. Everyone is different. Just stick to it and I KNOW it is soooo hard, but stay patient. Love yourself and don't allow yourself to get discouraged. This is kinda cheesy and I've never told anyone this until now, but the song "I won't give up" by Jason mraz- I used to sing it to myself, sometimes looking in the mirror. Read the words and think about it ????

I'm dealing with it right now. Going to try to get in to doc tomorrow. But yeah gas and cramping. To the point I'm doubled over in pain. Grrrr

I'm 10 months out and I've noticed an increase in what I believe is gas pain for the last month. I have severe cramping and abdominal pain. Get boated to the point that pushing on my stomach hurts. This happens after I eat and is miserable. I can't seem to find a food that seems to be the cause. Anyone else have this issue?? It is such a miserable pain- just like I felt post op. gas relief chews don't cut it

Me a couple weeks ago. And me about a year ago. Down 110 pounds surgery date 10/4/12

Did you go to your doc? I'm having the same concern right now and really don't have the time to get in to the doc till Monday or Tuesday

Has anyone had a bowel obstruction who can tell me what it's like? I'm not sure what's going on and I have so much on my plate right now that I'm trying to decide what to do

Pic from surgery day 10/4/12. Total wls 90

I too just hit onederland! I'm curious as to what your next big goal is. My first big goal was 50 lb and then 71, putting me at 199. I'm soo excited and happy to be where I am but I'm not sure what goal to set. I'm 4 months out and keep hearing things slow down. I want to be realistic. Congratulations on hitting a major point in this journey!

Rny 10/4/12 Dos- 270 Lw- 240 Tw- 236 Total wls 34 pounds!

Tina- I feel the same way! I've been back to work for 2 1/2 weeks and it takes it all out of me. I try to get exercise in on my days off. I keep reminding myself it will get better!

I'm a month and a half out. I have a very short fuse too!!! I think I'll try my pcp and see what she recommends

I had originally gone to my surgeon wanting the band. When he told me I should go for the rny, I freaked for awhile. For that reason and many others, I put off going through the insurance process for an entire year. In the time I waited until my surgery, I gained an additional 20 pounds. I had my rny 10/4/12, and have lost 30 lbs. I have to admit that I kick myself a little because I keep thinking I'd be 20 pounds closer to my goal if I hadn't waited, and really, I would be at my goal weight by now. I'm 27, and I just didn't want to die young due to something I could prevent. It's terrifying to take that step, but it's worth it. I'm already feeling more confident and it's only going to get better! You can do it!

You can do it! You have come a long way and worked hard. You're worth it!