pumpkin73

I had my surgery October 10th @ Atlanta Medical Center, Dr. Hobson.

Next month will be my 1 year Surgiversary... I'm down 102 lbs.. went from a size 20 to a size 4/6..Thank You Jesus..

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Happy Onederland day! I just hit it today, too. I've been losing 1-2 lbs a week pretty steadily since surgery. Now that I'm finally solidly in regular sizes (14/16 US), I'm happy. Since the weight has come off so slowly, I have to remind myself to look at my before pics to see that I've already come a long way.
My clinic doesn't give a particular goal and I used to think I should have one and made one up for myself. Now that I'm further along, I get the whole no weight goal attitude. I've got my own personal goals along the way (more comparisons from my weight history like how much I weighed when pregnant, how much I weighed when I moved to Wisconsin, etc.). I've also been really enjoying NSVs. My latest one is being able to get in and out of the hammock in our backyard.
Anyway, I'm just trying to enjoy the journey and not worry too much about how long it will take and where I'll end up weight- wise.
Molly

Hi everyone!
Finally made it to onderland!! Again lol. I was 198 than went up to 203 argh. And finally back down to 199. I am pleased with this, but strangely enough, I am not as happy as I thought I would be. I am surprised by this. I thought hitting onderland would have me bouncing of the walls with excitement. Alas, it did not.
I am feeling a little funny mentally lately. I can see the difference my body has gone through. I tried on a shirt yesterday that was once tight, and it is a night gown haha. Proud of that one, but I feel like I am becoming more unhappy with my weight as I am not losing it much anymore. I lose about 6 pounds a month, which is great, but the victories seem so far away now. I still have 60 pounds to lose, which I realize is not much. I am hoping to lose 40 pounds in the next 6 months, but at my current loss, I feel I should only expect 20 pounds.
This is my update.
How are you doing?

Info was submitted to insurance yesterday, I hope it doesn't take long to hear back from them. I'm excited my journey from band to Rny starts today. I pray for an approval soon.

Looking to revision from band to rny

Just had my 6 month checkup and the doctor is pleased but I don't have the results from my blood work yet. My surgery was 10/15/13 and I've lost 105 lbs. My percentage of weight lost is 58%. I weighed 340 at surgery and now weigh 235. I still need to lose 75 lbs to make my goal weight of 160.
Great things that have happened since surgery:
--No longer take meds for blood pressure, it's now 120/60 (had it checked by person physician in February)
--No longer need C-PAP machine for sleep Apnea
--Back doesn't hurt at all! I was using the rascal carts at the grocery store, Target and Walmart because I couldn't shop without pain
--Went down on meds for
--Clinical Depression and I am happy most days now
--Cholesterol is 123 and my good cholesterol is where it should be (had it checked by person physician in February)
--No longer pre-diabetic (had it checked by person physician in February)
--I now exercise daily
--I hardly have any cellulite because I eat so healthy: low fat, high Protein, low carbs
--I have lots of energy and can walk very fast for long periods of time
--I constantly get compliments on my weight loss and I have to admit I look very different
Life is good! I am very happy with my decision to have RNY.
I'll let you know how labs turn out. I think they'll be good because I take my Vitamins, Iron, Calcium and D every day and get at least 70, but often 90 - 110 grams of Protein daily.

78% EWL lost so far.
267 to 163.

4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics:

Hi Everyone, I go in for my 6 month check in next week. I've lost 52 since my revision from the lapband. It has been a slow process but I'm doing my best to be patient. I'm 191. The doctor's office expected me to be 180 in April. Maybe a miracle will happen and I will lose 11 pounds by next week..lol. I have lost alot of inches. I'm very pleased about that. I hope everyone else is doing good. I have 25 more pounds until goal!

Hi guys just checking in. So I am almost 6 months out (April 30/May 1). I am down 76 pounds from surgery. The past 6 weeks have been frustrating. I am bouncing on the scale the same 3 pounds. I am currently 206 pounds. I am not "stalling per say" as I am slowly losing inches still.
I am really hoping to be under 200 by my 6 month mark, but at this rate I don't think it will happen. I hope everyone is well, and I am hoping for some more check ins ♡

I have dumped a few times but not on sweets. It's weird I can't really pinpoint what it is. For instance I have it now. Been on the pot for over an hour. Not sure if it was a new hummus I tried or some crabmeat from Aldi. Won't be eating either ever again!! I have only tried very little of sweets and haven't dumped. But I don't crave sweets. I crave the fast food!!!
I am almost to my 6 months and have lost 82 pounds. Was a size 26 and am now a size 14. I have a lot of extra skin on my belly, arms and inner thighs. I workout at least 5 times a week but have a feeling I will still need surgery for this skin. my boobs are still pretty big too. And droopy lol!!
I can't believe it's been 6 months already October buddies!!! You are all doing fantastic and you all look amazing!!! I'm being brave and adding some photos lol

Hi...I'm a Rny conversion too from the lapband. I had gas pains bad. Just walk as much as you can and use gas x strips.

Hello all! Excited to find this thread!
SW: 225 height 5' 3"
CW: 190
GW: 130-ish
SD: 3.3.14
NYC!

Hey all. Just wanted to share what I have been going through. On 2/25th my stomach started hurting and I just thought it was the normal pain I get due to having this small pouch and my new food sensitivities. Well on 2/27th I ended up in the ER and they ran tests and did a scan. They saw that I had a golf ball size cyst on my right ovary that ruptured, causing some blood and Fluid that leaked into my abdomen. They told me that this was why I was in pain. I was sent home and told that the pain would resolve itself in a few days. I explained to them that I didn't have pain in my pelvic area, but that the pain was high up in the middle right under my bra.
Well, long story short, the pain didn't go away so I contacted my bariatric surgeon and he did a scope, but didn't see anything wrong. He then had me come back Friday Mar 21st and do a laporotamy (not sure if I spelled that correctly, but it is a procedure where he looks inside my lower stomach, intestines...) After I awakened from outpatient surgery I was told that I had to stay overnight.
I was surprised because I figured that he would look around, find nothing and I would just be sent home again to deal with the pain and continued liquid diet, but my surgeon did find something. I had a big hernia and my intestines were twisted up and around at the bypass site. He performed surgery and I stayed in the hospital overnight. I am so happy that he found something because since Feb 25th I cried nearly everyday from pain and lack of nutrition and I told my husband that I just can't go on this way. I am recovering now. I am not supposed to do any lifting for 6 weeks.
I wanted to share this with you all, because if you are having a problem don't hesitate to go to the ER, but if you have a gut feeling that there is still a problem don't accept what you are being told and pursue, pursue, pursue, until you are satisfied with your care. I am grateful to my surgeon for listening to me and checking me despite the ER's explanation. But most of all, I am grateful to GOD for watching over me.

I had a DNA test done and recently found out I am 2% African. Can I join in the conversation?

Hi everyone.
HW: 318
SW: 278 (lapband) 4/2008
Lost 90 lbs
SW: 243 (Revision from lapband to RNY) 10/10/2013
CW: 208
GW: 155-160 my height is 5'6.

I hit the 100 pound down mark today!
Surgery: 5/31/13
SW: 253
CW: 153
Height: 5' 6"
Yay!!!!!
(Tutu for my upcoming "Color Run/Walk") :-)

Woo-hoo for all Oct peeps who've hit onederland! May we all follow in your footsteps!
Molly

Well....ive hit onederland!!
Im lighter now than I was at 14 years old. I feel amazing.

Forgot to put stats
HW 335
SW 320
CW 311.5
GW 160

Wow, I'm amazed at how much some of you have lost post-op! Great job, everyone!
I've had to clean my hairbrush daily. Luckily, I've got a lot of hair (albeit fine hair), so it isn't noticeable, yet.
I've finally broken through a long stall and started losing again. I added more exercise which I think helps. I have more energy finally, too. This winter in Wisconsin hasn't helped the energy one bit. The weather makes me want to sit by the fireplace most of the time.
I had a teaching gig yesterday, so I decided to wear makeup and take some selfies. Here's a side-by-side. Left is July 2013, right is yesterday:

A great day!!! I have lost 90 lbs and I'm half-way to my goal. The last 3 weeks have been hard as I struggled with carb cravings. I decided to go back to basics and have eliminated simple carbs and added a little more exercise. I have recommited to beat the head hunger.

Hey there friend. ..
My doc was the same. He saw how genuinely concerned I was and merely looked baffled. He looked me straight in the eye and told me "You will lose weight whether you try to or not. In 18 months time you will not recognize yourself".
It made me realize he is thinking long term and I'm busy focussed on what I think are failures each week. I also needed to focus on the long term, the bigger picture.
Im nearly 17 weeks in after my gastric bypass and I have lost 37 lbs. Im a slow loser but I now have faith I'll get there. It's a massive lesson in patience.
All the very best :-)

Thank u ill try anything