brattyAsh

I was 18 when I had my bypass and 4 years later , I still say it was the best decision I could have ever made ! Starting weight was 437lbs and now down to 179lbs

I have been around 22/24, starting weight was 293, im at 284.5, still in a 22, my surgery is 1/9/2013, and the thought of being able to lose 100 in 6 months or so, I just cant grasp!! I dont want to be super skinny, I only want to be able to shop comfirtably... anywhere from a 10-14 would make me happy.

How is your liquids going?? I did sooo good atfirst... and yesterday and this morning I cheared.... I gotta get back on track!!

Hello! New to this thread.... my journey has been kind of quick... I first attended the seminar in September, after being in denail that this was what I needed. My liver doc told me in April that he gave my lover 6-9 months before failure due to NAFLD. At first I was stubborn but then realized I do need the help. this journey has taught me SOOOOO much about myself! I started my 2 week liquids only diet the day after Christmas, and I have surgery 1-9-13. I can not wait. Today I am on day 6 of this journey, up to today, I have found it not to be so hard... but today I caved. I cheated, I ate shrimp... I could have ate much worse, I know, but still knowing I had to cheat it, makes me wonder if I am really able to go thru with this lifestyle change! Anyone else on their liquids? have u cheated? How long is your diet? What are u allowed? I am only allowed 3 Meal Replacement Protein Shakes, Water, sugar free popsicles, and broth. I have done extremely well... til lunch today, that is. ;-(

Be proud of yourself, you've come so far and are an inspiration. You're almost there!

I can't wait to:
Shop at a mall again
Go dancing and not feel everyone is staring
Wear VS anything!
See my feet
Go down in shoe size due to width
Get into a bathing suit/ go swimming again
Fit comfortably in a bathtub
GO ON RIDES!!! (6 flags)
Different sex positions
Wear a skirt or dress and feel sexy
Go running, jumping, hopping skipping anything! Lol
Oh and get more tats

@worm - you're in the Pittsburgh area? I live about an hour north of Pgh.
Things that I have thought about...
[*]not having to request a table at a restaurant because I can't fit into the booth
[*]the seat belt extender is also another thing I'm looking forward to
[*]not having to put my seat all the way back in my car to make room for myself
[*]not having arthritis pain in my knees or feet
[*]be able to walk into clothing stores my friends go into and not be looked at like in crazy
[*]go on a date (never been on one)
[*]save money because I won't be eating more than what is necessary
[*]being able to see my feet when I look down!!!
The list could go on and on haha...

Have sex standing up. I had surgery 5(almost 6 months ago) I haven't been able to try this yet. Need a few more pounds to go.

My name is Ashley, I am a wife and mother living in Southeast georgia. I just turned 30 years old, a few weeks ago. I have NAFLD, which is a fatty liver. I was suggested to have Bariatric surgery in April of 2012, it was a total shock to me. As a very confident person in my own shoes, I never thought I was a canidate for such surgery. Since that day, I have learned ALOT about myself. I was in denile of needing it at first, eventually, in September, I decided to go to the siminar. Since attending it, I have became very comfortable with the process and am now in my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I have gastric bypass January 9th, 2013.

Another January 9th RnYer here. On day three of the pre-op liquid diet, which is going so-so. (Causing some stomach upset.) Had some broth tonight for a change--who knew fat free, reduced sodium chicken broth would ever taste so good??!!

Welcome Ashley! My surgery is also jan. 9th! I and doing my liquid diet too, how are you doing with it?
So cool to have a 'surgery sister' :-)

Ashley welcome and wishing you the very best these two weeks and beyond. Seven years ago when A Doc told me I needed barbaric surgery I thought he had grown a third eye or something. But I did check into it after a bit and ended up being very stubborn and thinking I knew everything and I got the lap band. Well that is not what kind of surgery that Doc was talking about he meant the gastric bypass, but I thought no way that is way to aggressive and I don't have that much weight to lose. But that very wise Doc knew that the Gastric Bypass would help my diabetes not just weight loss. But I wouldn't listen. Seven years later with losing and gaining the same 30 pounds over and over and no improvement in my diabetes, only worsening, I sought out having a revision. And I am three weeks out from having my lap band removed and gastric bypass performed. And my diabetes is improving little by little everyday. I wasted seven years of being close to a shut in all because I thought I knew it all. You have made a wise decision, all be it a hard one, but one you should be very proud of yourself for making. This forum is a very special place with people who have so much compassion and knowledge. You will find so much support, Again Welcome and wishing you the very very best,

My name is Ashley, I am a wife and mother living in Southeast georgia. I just turned 30 years old, a few weeks ago. I have NAFLD, which is a fatty liver. I was suggested to have Bariatric surgery in April of 2012, it was a total shock to me. As a very confident person in my own shoes, I never thought I was a canidate for such surgery. Since that day, I have learned ALOT about myself. I was in denile of needing it at first, eventually, in September, I decided to go to the siminar. Since attending it, I have became very comfortable with the process and am now in my 2 week pre-op liquid diet. I have gastric bypass January 9th, 2013.

I am a mother of two young boys and a wife. Its our duty to 'do' for others and not ourselves. But it also has alot to do with why we r where we are. You are doing the right thing... getting healthier is a much better gift to ur kids than anything u can buy!

Anyone still debating about which between bypass and sleeve? I am... January 2013 surgery. Need to decide!