Nurse Jen

Yes the stalling is very common I think.Im almost 3 weeks out and Ive only lost 20 something..But this week I gained 3 lbs..Im so UPSET about those 3 lbs...It hurted SO BAD to see that scale had moved up instead of down.

This will happen don't let it get you down. In 7 months I have seen that scale go up a pound even three and then two weeks later I will be down and never go back....our body does a lot of maintaining. Water fluctuates etc, keep your head up

Nurse Jen that's encouraging! I don't want to feel like I've gone through this and it's not going to work! Hope I'm were you are at 7 months!

Don't get discouraged it happens to all of us and some point or another

You will be able to have them again in moderation. It takes much less to get tipsy....so I find my Wien more enjoyable now

Let me look and see what it is she uses

I had little knots like that. They told me they are like fatty tumors, they happen because of the quick loss of fat. My surgeon said they aren't anything of concern until the weight loss is over and they are still there. Mine have gone away for the most part. Some were pretty large and some smaller.

I started when I was 21....got frustrated and gave up. Tried every diet under the sun and finally at 28 met an amazing surgeon. Here I am now 29, 7 months post op, 117.8 lbs down and couldn't be happier! Congrats on the surgery date, it will be here before you know it!

Is it like under the skin?

There is a lady in my Facebook group that uses them. She post pics all the time and they seem to work. They help a lot on her. So much so that I am considering them!

Wow you guys are all great!!! Nurse Jen you look absolutely amazing!

Thank you very much! I still have a ways to go but I'm more hopeful than ever

Yep I meant now! I've never heard of a progestin bar. I take it it's a Protein bar? I'm looking for a good low fat low sugar Protein bar I can start using. I'm a dental hygienist. I need to be able to have protein Snacks that don't have to stay cold that I can have between patients.

Yes Protein....Dang phone! I use Premier Protein...30 G protein, 8 g sugar. I buy them at Sam's Club. Turkey Jerky is good too, of course right after surgery you can't have that.

What's a typical day of eating like for you?

Now or then? Now I mostly feel like its snacking really. Eating about every 2-3 hours. Protein first I usually have cheese, chicken, nuts or a progestin bar. About 1/2 cup per meal. Solid Proteins keep your belly full longer so I try to stick to those. I feel like I am always eating but I still don't have hunger so I have to keep a schedule so I don't lose precious time to pack in Protein.< /p>

Also thank to Nurse Jenn. I'm so excited I can't stand it but today I found out that someone with a BMI If 40 or greater has the same health risk as someone with stage three breast cancer... This has scared me to death and now I'm more motivated then ever.

Yes it's true....not to mention being that overweight takes its toll on your liver. I has stage 2 scarring on my liver, one more stage and it could have been permanent. It's amazing what weight can do to a body.

Nurse Jen you look amazing... I am so ready for it to be 6 months from now

Thank you...honestly it goes by faster than you think. You blink and before you know it 6 months are gone.

Hi everyone' date=' another question: I'm 3 weeks out and since leaving the hospital I was consistently losing 1lb per day, but 5 days ago I actually went up 1lb and haven't lost anything since! Feeling a little discouraged : ( anyone else experience anything like this?[/quote']

I didn't lose a single pound for one full month after surgery, then it started dropping off consistently. I am 7 months post op and have lost 117.8 lbs.

I'm 5'8" in a 22/24 I'm currently about 345lbs blah!!!! When I was 17 I put myself on a strict diet and exercise program and got to about 175 in a size 10. But soon after got pregnant and only went up from there. My PCOS plays a big part in it too though! I hope you and your boyfriend beat the odds too!! And I love the idea of buying an outfit in the size you want to be at. Awesome motivation!!!

I too have PCOS that caused me to gain all of my weight. I was 28 5'10" and 364lbs when I had RNY. I now 29 an 7 months post op and have lost 117.8lbs bringing my weight to 246.2 lbs. I would have lost more but I had an accident in February and suffered severe knee trauma, I had surgery last week to repair my knee and hope to continue my journey. I will tell you with my PCOS I never had a normal period. Since surgery I have had a normal period every month and now it starts the exact day it is supposed too!!! This surgery changed my life! You won't be sorry.

The first is me at 364lbs second is me at 246.2lbs my legs have went back amazingly as well as my face and tummy. My problem area is my underarms. A lot of people in my group of September 2012 members are using wraps that are working wonders for their skin.

I am 29 and has the surgery in September of last year when I was 28....I have lost 117.8lbs and so far my skin is going back to normal. But now is the tough part, building muscle to keep the skin tight and lots of exercise. I still have a little over 80 more lbs to lose. But I can tell you this surgery is worth it. It changed my life and my health.

Just curious... How long the surgeon recommend sustaining from sex after surgery???

I waited two weeks.....we used a position where his weight was off me cuz I was still sore. It wasn't amazing then but now....it's awesome!

I recommend an iPod if you have one with a soothing playlist to drown out all the noises. The only sleep I got was after a bad night of pain, thy out me back on my IV drip and pain meds via IV and I put my iPod in and got two hours straight of sleep. Bring Chapstick and pillow to have on car ride home as well as comfy clothes to go home in ( elastic pajama pants are great)

There is a chewable called generess fe

I didn't have a lot of energy at first....but sex minus weight is amazing....

Anyone of you guys on Facebook? I'd love to watch some of your progress and connect <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Seeing shrinking pictures is so motivational. Only issue is MOST people on my fb don't know I'm getting the surgery' date=' but we can talk in comments and stuff <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote']

I am on Facebook and I post pictures periodically as well as my weight loss....I am Jennifer Ingraham DeLong....I don't just tell people I had surgery. Some know and some find out but fb is my way for family to see my progress, look me up

I agree about the gas pain.....it is terrible!!!! It is trapped in your abdomen/cheat from surgery...it took about 5 day for mine to work it way out. I was sore bending and getting out of bed, but it is worth it. Today I am down 92.6lbs and completely happy with my decision. Ever heard the expression...no pain, no gain?? Just think of it like that

Are any of y'all working out ????

Fred Montana JR

I work out 4 days a week if I can.

I was thinking wth...am I the only one not taking Vitamins immediately afterwards?!

Lol, no but soon