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I read each and every posts. I realize they were giving a pass to the medically necessary revision. My point was that some people were still coming across as very judgmental. Just not an attractive thing for this type of board.

@2-Liter, It will all be worth it in the end. When you are able to walk 3 or 4 miles without stopping to rest, when you buy clothes in a normal store with lots of selections, when you don't have to struggle out of a soft squishy chair, you can bend over and tie your shoe laces, when you can bend over and pick stuff off the floor without having a crane pick you up....... well, you get the picture.... it will be so worth it. Being healthy feels so much better than what anything on Isle 9 might taste like. You have will power and determination and you will make it. Good luck and I'll see you on the losers bench after surgery.

I had the sleeve in Feb 2014, I lost from 267 to 198. I had horrible reflux and I gained to 215. On Nov 14, 2016 I had a conversion to the RNY. in the 9 weeks I've lost down to 190 with is about 25 pounds. It has gotten rid of the reflux for the most part and I feel better in that regard. Its more difficult to eat than it was with the sleeve but then it's a more difficult surgery and I'm 3 years older than I was with the sleeve. I'm having good results but I find it more difficult to come up with foods I can eat. I know further out it will get easier but its difficult going through the process.

You know you have lost weight when:
Your husband tells you that you've lost massive amounts of weight off your a$$. I've been married 35 years and I'm excited that he's still looking at my behind.

I truly have no idea what my ideal dress size should be but I selected an 8 as it seems more reasonable to me as a goal. I am not hung up on numbers for size or weight as I prefer to focus on being healthy and fit. When I get to my ideal weight, what ever it may be, and my ideal size, who knows what it could be, I'll know it by how I feel. I still have a ways to go as far as weight loss is concerned but I feel so much better and am able to do so much more. I have energy and I feel strong... how can a dress size compete with that??? When I look at a person I don't think to myself is she a size 6 or a size 14, no, I notice if they are fit and comfortable in their own skin, if they are... they are at their ideal size.

You know you have lost weight when:
Your husband tells you that you've lost massive amounts of weight off your a$$. I've been married 35 years and I'm excited that he's still looking at my behind.

dsteimen, thank you for all of your posts. The purpose of this site is to inform and I think that is what you did. I have talked to 2 other people that had similar complaints. Good luck to you.

Love it!!! you're making me hungry.

I haven't had watermelon yet but I have had cantelope, strawberries, bananas and Halos. I know they aren't Protein but they are fiber and they satisfy my sweet tooth. I personally see nothing wrong with fruit since it is a healthy choice and provides a quick easy snack.

@MBird, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family during this difficult time. Try to stay positive and have faith in the medical community that God will give them the knowledge and skill they need to bring your dad to complete recovery. Your surgery will be awesome and you will do wonderfully. Have a little faith.

You know you have lost weight when:
Your husband tells you that you've lost massive amounts of weight off your a$$. I've been married 35 years and I'm excited that he's still looking at my behind.

Regardless of where you go for surgery, I highly encourage that you go for it. I was borderline diabetic, had sleep apnea, arthritis pain, severe reflux and miserable with my weight but had the surgery and I've become a new woman. Everything now is under control and I take no medications other than the protonix for acid. The restriction makes you rethink your eating chioces and the weight loss just makes you feel so darn good. Go for it but do your research first.
Color me satisfied.

@MBird, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family during this difficult time. Try to stay positive and have faith in the medical community that God will give them the knowledge and skill they need to bring your dad to complete recovery. Your surgery will be awesome and you will do wonderfully. Have a little faith.

I also had the revision from sleeve to RNY. you won't lose weight like you did after your first surgery. i was told i'd lose some but not a lot like i did before and that has been the case. At first it felt like i had no restriction but as time went by the restriction came back. Give yourself some time, you are still recovering from surgery. Keep doing the diet and the weifht will come out.

I also had the revision from sleeve to RNY. you won't lose weight like you did after your first surgery. i was told i'd lose some but not a lot like i did before and that has been the case. At first it felt like i had no restriction but as time went by the restriction came back. Give yourself some time, you are still recovering from surgery. Keep doing the diet and the weifht will come out.

Thank you so much for this. [emoji1317]

Got my news today... RNY June 7th...

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Thank you so much and going with the bypass!!

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This just breaks my heart. I know the desperation she must have felt to go out of country for the surgery but sometimes it just isn't worth it. After care is so important for recovery and you don't get that if surgery is out of country. Of course there are always risks regardless of where its done. I just pray that this child has not been too terribly traumatized by all of this. I will keep this child and her family in my prayers.

I haven't had watermelon yet but I have had cantelope, strawberries, bananas and Halos. I know they aren't Protein but they are fiber and they satisfy my sweet tooth. I personally see nothing wrong with fruit since it is a healthy choice and provides a quick easy snack.

@MBird, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your dad and your family during this difficult time. Try to stay positive and have faith in the medical community that God will give them the knowledge and skill they need to bring your dad to complete recovery. Your surgery will be awesome and you will do wonderfully. Have a little faith.

I went to the ALM facebook page to get the other side of the story and there was nothing posted there about the story at all. I have to believe what Alex is telling us to be true, unless you can provide us with some other information. Those of us that have already had surgery are fine but there is no way I'd support a friend going there unless there is some transparency and information sharing.

Quest Protein chips. All of the flavors except Salt and Vinegar are nasty imo, though.

Parmesan Crisps, Avocado, Almonds, Pork rinds, Pickles are just a few. I eat 3 meals and one snack a day and this seems to work the Best for me.