MrsGloMartin

Weight DOS 335, highest was 375. Today I am 217 down 118 since my surgery 12/03/13. Lost all my health issues...no more type 2 diabetes, no more obstructive sleep apnea...I added years to my life by making the greatest decision of my life!

You are going to be fine!! I love your motivation. Your motivation will help you get through the rough Patches (although there may not be any) and it will fuel your healing. It's a pleasure to read your posts. God bless you as you journey to health and wellness.

Hi Drummergirl,
Don't panic too much your pain is much like what I experienced five days out. I called my doc and he had me come in the next day for an examination to see if the back pain was surgery related. He found that I was healing well but the gas had somehow moved to my back and was causing pain there. He suggested that I continue walking and apply either hot or cold to my back to help move the gas. I know this sounds crazy pain moving from the stomach to the back, but he said it's not unusual after this surgery. I didn't do hot or cold I just used extra strength Tylenol for the pain and kept walking. The pain went away a day or two later. I'm 7 weeks post op now and I don't have any pain now so hang in there it gets better. Call your doctor just to let him know about your pain there could be something else going on.

Simply Amazing, I'm so inspired at the potential for me to look similar to this one day soon if I stay on my plan. Congrats and thanks for sharing!!!

you don't have to challenge me. I was trying to understand why you posted this and then I tried to view the photos I attached and I see that an error occurred in posting them. I'll try to resend them tomorrow I'm at work now. I'll post photos that show my progress as the weeks go by. I feel so good and I'm finally comfortable with taking a full body photo of me.

Hello,
I'm four days post op and things are moving along just fine. I don't have any major pain I'm up and moving around my home all day effortlessly and u basically feel good. The problem in experiencing however, it I can't seem to drunk all of the fluids required by my dr and nutritionist. Sipping is very boring and time consuming if you have other things in your life that need to be done. I came home with the drain that nothing has come out of since I've been home so I get it removed today. I'm gonna ask my dr to bump me up to full liquids is I can start getting my Protein in that way and drink slowly instead if sipping. I pray all April gastric bypass surgeries went as well as can be expected and that everyone is recovering nicely with minimal complications. My prayers are with all who are scheduled this month and beyond God bless!!

MrsGlo,
I am so glad to read that you are doing well. I always read your posts when I see then, because you are always so positive. It is amazing how little we need to eat now. Keep up the good work

Hi Msshellg, I'm doing well. I waited to post anything until I saw my surgeon after my NUT said I was doing fine not to worry about eating small amounts of food and feeling satiated. She felt that as long as I was meeting my Protein and Water requirements I doing well.
I saw my surgeon today and he said the same thing. I don't have a stricture thank God I was stressed over that because I've followed orders strictly since week three when I went through that dumping phase. I'm on schedule and since my surgery on April 21st I've lost 56lbs. My surgeon thinks that I'm just going to be someone who does not require a lot of food to become full and that's awesome to me.
My mother shared with me that I was a fussy eater and she had to make me sit at the table until I ate at least half of my meal. It's funny how food becomes an obsession for us. I hope I never go back to those bad habits that almost caused me my life. Thanks to everyone who responded to this posting. I appreciate you and I pray that we will all continue to make changes that improve our health and well-being. Have a great evening, God Bless.

Hi Msshellg, I'm doing well. I waited to post anything until I saw my surgeon after my NUT said I was doing fine not to worry about eating small amounts of food and feeling satiated. She felt that as long as I was meeting my Protein and Water requirements I doing well.
I saw my surgeon today and he said the same thing. I don't have a stricture thank God I was stressed over that because I've followed orders strictly since week three when I went through that dumping phase. I'm on schedule and since my surgery on April 21st I've lost 56lbs. My surgeon thinks that I'm just going to be someone who does not require a lot of food to become full and that's awesome to me.
My mother shared with me that I was a fussy eater and she had to make me sit at the table until I ate at least half of my meal. It's funny how food becomes an obsession for us. I hope I never go back to those bad habits that almost caused me my life. Thanks to everyone who responded to this posting. I appreciate you and I pray that we will all continue to make changes that improve our health and well-being. Have a great evening, God Bless.

I don't have any advice but I will keep you in mind and send positive thoughts your way. And be sure to come back and tell us what your NUT and doc say.

Whoo Hoo!!! I am inspired and btw you are smoking hot and this is coming from a congratulator not a hater lol!!!

Whoo Hoo!!! I am inspired and btw you are smoking hot and this is coming from a congratulator not a hater lol!!!

All the best to everyone having surgery today, I'll see you on the losers bench!!!

Praying for you MrsGloMartin

I've been very nauseous the last 2 weeks. (I'm 7 weeks post op) I saw my nutritionist last week and I too am keeping not only a food journal, but noting what time I start eating, when I start to feel bad, when I use the bathroom etc.
I changed when I take my Multivitamins which has actually helped me a lot. I was taking them on an empty stomach first thing in the morning. Now I take them 45 minutes after dinner.

Thanks Ginger I will. I send the same positive thoughts your way as you get closer to your day of metamorphosis!!! Praying for you and wishing you all the best!!!

Thanks Baconville, I can't eat anything but puréed foods and my oatmeal is thinned out some with lactaid milk. I always have my Protein shake first thing in the morning but I had gotten to the point where it didn't take as long to drink it all. Thanks so much for the feedback I can't wait to see my NUTon Friday I also have an appt with my surgeon on Monday. Thanks so much, have a great evening.

Great advice!!

Only 39!? Only 47!? Come on really....

My initial consultation for RNY is tomorrow in Winchester. Excited, anxious, nervous and READY to go on this journey!

thank you everyone for your encouraging words!! I still struggle with believing a& understanding that I am not who I was before. without a doubt, my surgery changed my life. so while others see it as an easy way out, I have come to the realization that it was basically my only way out! & I should never feel ashamed! im way too happy for all of that! lol
I was wearing a size 16 pre-op and im currently wearing a size 9.
I believe my height plays well into my appearance thus always making people say "you never looked that fat to begin with" "youre going to get tok skinny"
I just brush it off! im happy and most importantly im not just living, I finally feel ALIVE!!!

Congrats to everyone in "Onderland" your stories fuel my passion to join you soon. I'm five weeks post op and I've lost 49lbs so far. I began my journey WLS in January 2013 weighing 305lbs. I had my gastric bypass surgery April 21st and I love the transformation I'm undergoing. God bless you all for sharing your journeys it gives me hope and inspires me to continue to eat healthy and exercise every day.

Congratulations Alex, thanks for making it possible for people to come together and share their experiences. I've received hope, support and encouragement to do something that I once felt was impossible; live a healthy lifestyle!!!

Thank u

Congrats to everyone in "Onderland" your stories fuel my passion to join you soon. I'm five weeks post op and I've lost 49lbs so far. I began my journey WLS in January 2013 weighing 305lbs. I had my gastric bypass surgery April 21st and I love the transformation I'm undergoing. God bless you all for sharing your journeys it gives me hope and inspires me to continue to eat healthy and exercise every day.