ShineBright724

This entire thread just makes my day. I can't wait until I can post something on here

Mami I'm so happy you're back and things are working out well for you! Now can everyone else call a truce and let's get back to being nice to each other?

OMG!!!! I'm back! I left the group to work on my life. No one will ever in a million years make me leave any group.Thankyou for the love & support of people that support me on here. I don't have new boobs.
I'm a single mother of 3 kids. I'm separated. I'm in school. My kids are the happiest kids ever.

I'm nine months post op and had my visit with my surgeon today and he told me not to loose anymore weight!!! He said I have reached my weight loss goal and that I look amazing! I am soo happy! I went from a tight 18-20 down to a petite 4 !!! I top the scale during that time of the month when we all know I'm holding weight at 118.7 !!! I can't believe it... It seems unreal!!!

January 7 seems so far away, but I know it's so close. I'm ready for my new journey! I'm ready to be able to sit on the floor and not have to worry about looking like a beached whale while trying to get up. Haha!! I'm ready to go to the gym and know there's going to be progress this time. I'm ready to be able to go shopping at regular stores and have options. so much to look forward to!!

Hello y'all, my surgery date was on 09/09/2013 and I am down 50 pounds and hate to exercise but I started two weeks ago on treadmill only. I tried Zumba but I couldn't keep up with them because of my left knee. Ugh, but oh well, I will keep on trying the treadmill at least 3x a week. So I still have problems throwing up and now I can't stomach tomatoes and spicy food. I used to love spicy food. Not no more!!! But I am still thankful to Our God for loosing fifty pounds.
Start weight: 282
Surgery weight: 272
Current: 222

Hey everyone! I'm so happy to find a group of people are the same age either having the surgery or already did! i'm 21 and going to my first doctor appointment in 2 weeks! I'm so hopeful and postive that rny will be an amazing decision. I don't have much support tho! My husband is indifferent but my grandma and best friend think it;s the worst idea i've ever had and that i will be miserable afterwards. I'm on a mission to prove them wrong

I'm in Michigan!!!! Detroit, east area! Congrats ladies!!!! My surgery is in 11 days, 11/25. I know this thread is old but would like to keep in touch

While people may not agree with life choices I urge us all to remain respectful to one another. People come to RNYTalk for uplifting and support. Obviously everyone is entitled to their opinions and can voice their concerns lets try to do so in a tactful manner.
Mami you seem very troubled and the instability in your life is apparent. I will say a prayer for you and your family. I do not agree with getting a boob job if you're trying to save to leave an abusive situation. To each his own. I will say that as a person who was raised in an abusive household I resented my mother for not leaving and using excuse after excuse. I would have rather been poor as dirt and living on assistance than stay in a volatile home but my mother chose to stay because of "comfort." Please be aware of how being in a situation like the one you're in damages your children psychologically. Good luck.

I am almost 8 weeks out and was able to eat lettuce at 6 weeks. No word on dill pickles besides to avoid them due to high sodium but I have had a few bites and have been fine as long as I drink extra Water.

WOW!!! Amazing progress!! Congratulations, keep up the good work!

Awesome!!

The pink dress is me at my highest weight around 330ish pounds. Then me 7-7.5 weeks out from RNY! Feeling good.

The pink dress is me at my highest weight around 330ish pounds. Then me 7-7.5 weeks out from RNY! Feeling good.

I'm 26 years old from NYC. My obesity problems began in my teen years and now I'm at my worst. I'm 5'4 and weight 253 pounds. I'm tire of looking at my self and feeling disgusted by what I see. I don't let my husband see me. On Aug of 2012 my mom told me about her friend who got the gastric bypass at ST. Lukes hospital so I decided to make an appointment. On Sep 12 I went for my first visit and seminar. On Oct 17 went for my second visit and submitted all paper work and was scheduled for surgery Dec 2. On Nov 4 all paper work was submitted to insurance and on Nov 6 my surgery was approved. Im so excited and happy this is the best Christmas present.

SO this is really hard to fathom, I always knew pre op that weight would be coming off fast in the initial period, but I didn't really think it would happen to me. My surgery was last thursday and in 2 days I lost 7 pounds. I understand the mechanics behind this, but wow!!! This is a little surreal!

This is why we're here. I can't speak for anyone else but I think we do it better than anybody, anywhere!!
"Welcome to the group and you have come to the right place for support. Ask any question you want and if you want to send me a private message."
"Welcome & Congrats "
"Thank you so much guys. I'm glad I have someone to turn to that has been through what I'm going through."
"Welcome! This site has been my savior through before, during, and after surgery! Check the post op threads for a July group as well. Going through the post op time with a group of people who had their surgeries at the same time will help. You will walk through the phases with others "in your shoes". Best wishes to you!"
"Welcome to the forum. This is a great site for support!"
"Welcome to the group. I am a newbie as well. My SD was 7/16. I just signed up yesterday, but already i feel at home. This group is awesome, in that people share their real stories and struggles. I am going to look for the July group right now. Good luck with your journey!!!!"
"my surgery was the day after yours, i just walk right now, thats all I have the energy to do..LOL...I feel hunger off and on thru the day, I just tried my first egg salad...omg, never thought it would taste so good...welcome to the site, you will love it here... "
"Welcome to the forum, you have come to the right place. lots of fantistic people in here.
Ask any question you can think of , someone has gone through it and will have some insight to a possible solution.
Best of health to you and a speedy recovery"

While people may not agree with life choices I urge us all to remain respectful to one another. People come to RNYTalk for uplifting and support. Obviously everyone is entitled to their opinions and can voice their concerns lets try to do so in a tactful manner.
Mami you seem very troubled and the instability in your life is apparent. I will say a prayer for you and your family. I do not agree with getting a boob job if you're trying to save to leave an abusive situation. To each his own. I will say that as a person who was raised in an abusive household I resented my mother for not leaving and using excuse after excuse. I would have rather been poor as dirt and living on assistance than stay in a volatile home but my mother chose to stay because of "comfort." Please be aware of how being in a situation like the one you're in damages your children psychologically. Good luck.

Today, November 1st is the one year anniversary of my bypass surgery. I feel extremely blessed to have been even approved. I'm so thankful for my difficult journey and even when I feel discouraged or fall off the rules bus... I remind myself of this opportunity God gave to me and how I must learn to take full advantage of the tools I've been given. It's only by the grace of God that I have lost the weight and remained complication free. Praise you Father!! .. And thank you! I will succeed on this journey!
Pre- surgery weight: 247
Post- weight: 146

Had mine on Sept. 16 so I'm almost 7 weeks out and on soft foods. Just experimenting with foods. Had a bite of homemade macaroni and did fine. chicken and ground beef have been fine. I'm down 44 lbs as of 10/28. Feeling good.

I figured I'd start a post-op specific group! I'm in my bed right now waiting for IVs and such. I'll be a post-op in a few hours!

I know besides the judgmental people in here there are people that actually care about other people feelings,and have wrote me messages,and I do appreciate it. This is the only reason why I decided to post this other wise I care less what people have to say cuz only GOD CAN JUDGE ME.
I won't be on in RNY talk,Face book,Fitness pal for a while,and it might be a long while or a short while. I'm not sure yet.
*I'm not having problems
*My internet won't be disconnected
*My kids are fine
*I'm fine
Need somethings in order,and I can't be here there & everywhere when I have kids. I have a lot to do. So no worries. When I return I will be all over & you will see it & know it LMBO
Have a wonderful evening...