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Am I the only one who has lost less that 40lbs in 5 months?? I am so discouraged that it is just ridiculous. I had my surgery on Jan 30 2013. Day of surgery I weighed 286 today I weigh 250. I am sooo done. My doctor does not see a problem. Yet I have not found anyone anywhere who has had this procedure and lost so little intially. Please someone tell me that there is someone else out there like me.

I had my surgery on Jan 30th and I have only lost 30lbs so far. I am trying really hard to not be frustrated.

I did the exact same things at 2 weeks. I stalled for 5 weeks. I was so frustrated and ready to scream. I had only lost 16lbs. I have now lost 12lbs in the last 2weeks. So now I am down 28lbs from my surgery weight. Just be patient and keep doing what you are suppose too. Eventually You will start losing again. Good Luck.

I researched both and found that there is a greater weight loss and higher success rate with RNY. That is why I chose RNY over the sleeve. But I am sure you will do fine in whatever you chose. Good Luck.

Thank you.

I bought a belly binder a few days out and it really did make all the difference for me. I am now pain free, thank goodness. I have not lost that much weight but I am hopeful that I will keep on a steady track of weight loss. Good luck and we should touch base again and see where we are at.

i had my surgery on January 30th as well. How are you feeling? How is your weight loss going? I am so happy that I did this. Did you have RNY?

i had surgery 1-30-13 . I have lost 17lbs since I came home at 286. and 22lbs since my over all high weight of 291. I currently weigh 269LBs. woohoooo!! I love being on the losers bench!!!

Wonderful!!!! I ate half of an egg and it was absolutely delicious!!!

I too was told that the heaviest instruments are used on the left side and that they have to go through muscle on the left side as well. I am still very tender there, especially when getting up and down out of a chair or our bed. It burns more than anything else right now but I am sure that it will be better within a few more days. I am only four days post-op right now.

Hi All,
Had my surgery Wednesday. I am good. No Nausea. Yaaay. but I am super sore and I am finally home. I am tired after riding home. I had Water, creamy Soup and plain yogurt at the hospital.I did well. I am drinking water now. Sip sip sip.. I will try to walk around the house in a bit. . I will check back in awhile. Easing on to the losers bench.

Hi All,
Had my surgery Wednesday. I am good. No Nausea. Yaaay. but I am super sore and I am finally home. I am tired after riding home. I had Water, creamy Soup and plain yogurt at the hospital.I did well. I am drinking water now. Sip sip sip.. I will try to walk around the house in a bit. . I will check back in awhile. Easing on to the losers bench.

Ok so waiting to go back for surgery. So pre surg weight is 285. Hw 305

My surgery is in 12 hours. In 12 hours I am becoming a loser! In 12 hours my life will no longer be as I know it. In 12 hours Im going to get some good drugs. In 12 hours wow I am really having surgery. It is here it felt like tomorrow would never come, and now it is only 12 hours away. Just letting it sink in, now if I could just stop going to the bathroom, I could fully enjoy this moment : )

Got home yesterday from hospitals stay. Band to RNY surgery went really well. In some pain as usual but I'm walking around and attempting to get all my liquids consumed. Good on the Water but harder to get all my Protein, but I'll keep trying. About how long did it take all of you to recover so you could go back to work, etc.? BTW, thanks to all for their emails and supportive posts.

Getting more nervous. RN called today along with pre-registration. Still don't have time yet for my surgery on the 29th. Good thing is I only have to do a two day liquid diet and no bowel prep. Trying to stay away from the last supper mentality. :/

I thought we could start thread for progress pictures. Please upload and share your successes!
Pre-Op and Two Months Post-Op

I have not had my surgery yet but I was told to bring non slip slippers, chapstick, phone, phone charger, clean panties. It was suggested that I was just wear home from the hospital what I wear to the hospital. So that is my plan. I am going to dress in sweats and a t-shirt for comfort. Good luck. I am going in on Jan 30th.

Ok, I made it and am now officially on the post-op side!!!!! Surgery went great and I have pretty much slept the day away. Pain is tolerable for the most part and when it gets a little pit of hand, I just ask for more pain mess. Hoping to get up and walk soon, I am getting sick of sitting in this bed. I will post more tomorrow when I am not so out of it from the pain meds. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers, I could not have done this without you all!!!!!

I'm not post-op yet; I am still in the pre-op stage, but the Liquid Protein diet has given me some major diarrhea. Maybe that's just God's way of telling us that we are all full of poop. LOL Good luck everyone, especially those that are post-op or about to be.

It went well

Take some warm socks! It gets cold in thr, yes Chapstick is a Must! ( i wish i would have taken my toothbrush & paste) depending on how long you stay they will provide a fresh gown.

I had my surgery August 29th and I would definitely say being Chapstick!! I don't know what happens to your mouth or lips after or during surgery that makes them so dry but Chapstick helped me out big time. Also slippers because you have to walk around a couple times. And yeah you might as well wear the clothes you wore there because you won't wear them long because you'll be in a hospital gown. I slept most of the time after surgery and the way home. I didn't need a pillow to press against my tummy it wasn't too bad but it was sore for a good week. Good luck. It's been the best decision I've ever made.

I think I would much rather take shots than to continue this liquid diet. Bahahaha! Honestly, it hasn't been quite as bad as I anticipated, so I am praying that I can make it through the next nine days.