tracik

Went from 42DD to 38C. But flat as a pancake. 46 years old.

I was self pay in US. Paid 26k as a package price at Cleveland Clinic in 2013. That included preop visits, surgery, 3 day hospital stay and post op visits. Now annual visits are covered under regular insurance. I was self pay only because my insurance didn't cover any weight related surgeries.

What surgery did you have? What surgery did you have?i had gastric bypass.

Left is the month before my surgery. Right is 23 months later and down from 300 to 155!

I am 2.5 years out. I avoid sweets, ice cream, cakes. I can eat a very small amount of sugar free items but too much and I will be sick. I also have avoided all deep fried items as my doc said that would be a problem. Just eat a few bites and then stop and see if you are ok after 10-15 minutes. That works for me. But don't fret over it. You will figure it out.

I had vertigo something fierce for the first 6 months after my surgery. My doctor told me that is somewhat common but no reason not to check with your own doc.

I am also coming, along with my mom and sister! We are so looking forward to it!

I am 1 year 2 months out. I am 7 pounds from goal and when I hit I will have lost 150# and 100% of my excess weight. I have loose skin everywhere. My arms are what I am concerned with and only because they aren't in proportion to the rest of me. I will have them done at some point. The rest I can cover with clothing. I don't plan on becoming a model or planning to show large parts of my body. But I would like to be able to wear sleeveless shirts when it is 90 degrees. Right now I won't do it. Excess skin for most of us is a fact of life. But the positives of this surgery far outweigh a little baggy skin. For me it is worth being healthy and happier!

18 years ago my ring was a size 9. 10 years ago lost weight and resized to 7.5. Then a few years ago resized back up to 8.75. A few months ago took it down to a 6 and thought it would be good. It fell off my hand last night, guess one more sizing is in order!

Three weeks ago, almost exactly one year my from RNY I developed kidney stones on both sides. Long story short, it required two ER visits, a hospital stay, and two surgeries later, but I am on the mend. But something happened while in the hospital I couldn't believe. Once I had my surgery, they handed me a menu and said here you go, order whatever you want. No restrictions. What? I had never been in the hospital except for my RNY, but visited countless people that had some sort of restriction, or another. But I could order whatever I wanted? Of course, I had to kill the mood and remind them that I can't have sugar and don't eat too many carbs, but that was my choice and I could have ordered all the ice cream I wanted. But I was good, I wouldn't have been able to eat it anyway without dumping...but to think I was normal weight in one year and could get anything I wanted. I so love that I had this surgery!

I have always had large calves due to playing sports in high school. They were muscular and well shaped. I had RNY a year ago, down 141# and while my calves are a lot smaller, they are still large compared to some others at my current weight. But they still have muscle, so I don't mind. As my mom says, those little thumpers still need to get you from here to there... So I am ok with a slightly larger calf. But you most certainly will lose a good majority of them!

I had RNY I May of 2013. Weighed 300# on day of surgery. Was a mild diabetic, high cholesterol, blood pressure and knee and hip pains. Today, I am at 159, 9# from my goal with no diabetes, regular blood pressure and cholesterol and I can walk miles with no pain. I am 45 this year and I still believe it wasn't right for me up until last year even though I struggled my entire life. I haven't had sweets in over year, fried foods either. I don't miss them and probably could eat them in moderation, but why. You have to follow the doctors orders. But it was for me the best decision I have ever made. Good luck. My surgeon was very clear this is what I needed and I believe I owe him my life.

Wednesday is my 1 year surgiversary! Can't believe it has been a year. I started this journey at 300# and today weighed 164#, down 136. My doctors goal was 193, so I am well ahead of that, but I wanted to get to 150. But, I have sat at 164/65 for the past 3 months, so maybe I am done. Which I am ok with. I love my new life. I started training for a 5K. Walking every day now that the weather is nice in OH. I am doing better with Protein and calories. Sometimes I am afraid I eat too much. But some days I seem so hungry. People comment that they are surprised I eat that much, which is about 1/2 cup of food, only because for 9 months I was only eating 2-3 bites! I went shopping yesterday at the Loft, Ann Taylor and Chicos. Got a new wardrobe to Celebrate my 1 year. All size 10/12. Yea! Hope all the May people are doing well. Updates!!!

Hi everyone... Surgery date was 5/28. I am down 122#. Just looked and have been stuck at this weight since 2/11. Frustrating! I have 23 pounds to go. I still struggle to get protein and calories in every day. About 45-55 grams of protein and about 1000 calories is all I can do. But I found this new Greek yogurt called Yopa. It has 18g of protein and doesn't taste like Greek yogurt which is great for me. I am hoping that will kick start the weight loss again. The weather is finally getting better so I will be able to start walking again. I haven't been exercising which I know isn't helping my weight loss, but I have 0 energy...I am sure because of the protein....so I have it all figured out in my head...but I am hoping something here gives so I can start losing again! Look for Yopa at the store if you aren't a fan of regular Greek yogurts...this stuff is really tasty! Have a great day everyone!

My surgery was May 28. I am down 121 pounds. I have 29 more to go to hit my goal. I am in a size 12 now. Still tempted to buy bigger. I hold up the clothes and think there is no way that will fit...then it does. Still surreal. One thing that does bother me though. When I first had my surgery of course I was eating just a few bites at a time. Now I can order a meal out and not feel guilty because I eat about 1/3 of it or so. But I have people say to me, wow you sure ate a lot, or I didn't think you would eat that much. It is so irritating! First, why are you watching what I am eating and 2) I am still only eating a tiny portion compared to what I used to eat...or what you are eating for that matter.... Ugh. I just started saying, yea I know...but then I am surprised too at how much you eat....that usually shuts them up. Guess that is a small price to pay when you get to finally live a normal life... Hope you all are doing great!