CrisG

Went to NYC for the first time ever over the weekend. It was so nice to be able to walk everywhere w/o sitting down every 15 min!! Best part of the trip, seeing Hedwig in Broadway and meeting Neil Patric Harris afterward:)

Awesome!!

Hi! I have been battling kidney issues since January. Of course I have friends and family that right away blame my RNY. After much testing, many procedures, and surgery found out it wasn't a stone but a birth defect that was previously undiagnosed. My urologist said this he see allot of people with kidney stones after surgery. He thinks it's lack of Water. Even though I didn't have a stone, when they removed one of the stent it had allot of crystallization. I thought I was getting plenty of Water so I need to remain vigilant with that. It's been the worse 4 months for me. I need to get back on track with my habits. I can barely eat and I am sick all the time I eat whatever I think I can hold down. So I am definitely not getting enough Protein.

Thanks for listening!!

Hi! Things are going well. I still get nervous that I will slip into old habits. Since no diet was ever successful I worry. I have been feeling hungrier lately.

I am down 88 from surgery, 115 since the start of my journey 3/22/2013. Clothes are strange...I fit into different sizes. I have pants that are 12 and some 14. My shirts are still big xl. Measurement wise I haven't lost anything into chest so that could be why!

Congrats!! I have been having kidney issues and finding myself returning to old habits. I am down 112 from my highest weight 85 since surgery.

I need to get myself healthy so I can start working out again. And get my head together because I don't want to waste this gift!

I haven't changed in two weeks. Still at 194. I have been sick with kidney issues and barely eating so I can't believe I have lost. But I haven't been logging so I need to get back on track.

HW: 301

SW: 274 (8/6/2013)

CW: 194

Congrats!! Keep us updated.

Congrats ChrisG that is so great! I wish I was that far too. I am doing good but maybe I could be doing better. Last April I was 319. Date if surgery I was 287 on 8/13. I am now at 226. I was hoping to be further along. Do you have any advise?

I think you are doing great! I feel like my loss has slowed allot. I always worry this is going to be as far as I can go.

I have been sick the last month with kidney issues so I haven't worked out. Today I weighed myself and it's says I am up a pound from last Friday. I don't get it!!

Are you feeling better?

I was having pain on the left. Two trips to the ER and a hospital stay so far. I am having issue with my kidney. They don't see stones but they don't know if it passed and caused an infection

When I started my journey in March I was 301. The day of surgery 8/6 I was 274. As of last Friday I was 194.

<p>Kidney problems as a result of the surgery are not unheard of but are not common. You might find this article from the National Institutes of Health to be helpful. Get well soon and congratulations on your weight loss!</p> <p> </p> <p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931293/'>http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2931293/</a></p>

Thanks!!

Hi!! Anyone hear of kidney issues after surgery?? I was in the hospital for a few days. They never saw a stone but we're treating me as if it passed. They sent me home on heavy antibiotic and I got a follow ultrasound. I still have a blockage but they don't see a stone. They compare it to am ultrasound I had in May as part of my surgery pre testing. It was normal then. Now I am scheduled for a scope next Monday.

HW: 301

SW: 274. 8/6/13

CW: 199

Finally out of the 2s!!!

That's the same for me. I keep worrying I stretched my pouch already.

Anyone else feeling hungry?? I have been really hungry lately.

Great news!!! Congrats!!! Keep us posted!

Highest weight - 301

Surgery date -August 6, 2013

Surgery weight -274

Current weight -203

Down 98 total. 4 for the week. It was slow for a few weeks now it seems to be catching up.

It's been so frustrating trying to reconnect. But...I'm down about 80 pounds. Working out really helped jump start things and get me over those initial stalls.<br> Me checking into the hospital August 30,2013 and me December 26,2013<br> <br><br><br><br>

You look awesome!!

Weighed myself today....up 2. I am allowing myself the next 10 minutes to feel sorry for myself and then I need to out it behind me and keep working and get back to the rules.

Thanks guys! I feel better knowing that others struggle at times too. I really want this so today I was back on track. I want to stay on track!! Thanks for all your support!!

<p>I have been doing badly since thanksgiving too...I was just thinking about it and when i look back on my fitness pal it proves it....It was just like I feel off the wagon and cant get back on...one party after another..one dinner after another...I hate holidays, and now I feel like I cant get back on track!!... </p>

That's how I feel. I keep reminding myself I didn't come this far to give up. Today is a new day and I am starting over.

Ok I have to share with everyone cause I'm so excited and happy!! <br> Today I am down 100 pounds since my highest weight!.... And also yesterday my boyfriend proposed! I am so beyond happy!!!

Awesome!! Congrats!!

Almost 5 months in and I feel like I am failing. Since thanksgiving I haven't been getting my Protein in, forgetting my Vitamins, eating like crap and not working out. I was so serious about changing my life and lion what I am doing. Wasting this precious gift I was given. Why am I doing this!!??

Great job!!! It was my goal but I am still 6 pounds away.

Haven't seen any August post lately. How is everyone?? I still struggle with the Protein. As of yesterday I am down 94 from my highest weight 67 since surgery. I had a goal of being down 100 by New Years but I don't think that will happen. Trying not to beat myself up over it.

Looking forward to seeing some updates from you guys!