MrsGloMartin

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.

So, I havent been on here in a while, but I am doing great. 90 pounds lost, from a size 22-24 to a 14-16. Have had a ton of complications, the most recent one is from me fainting. I am now going to follow up with a cardiologist to see why my blood pressure keeps dropping. I am eating about 1000 calories a day and 70-80 grams of Protein and 72 ounces of Water. I am back to working part time and have had no problems adjusting. I hope everyone is well!

Its offical im under 300 hw520 sw 417 cw290 surgery 8/28/13 9 months post op

Had my one year jabs done and my Iron is low. The supplements cause me to be horribly constipated. Anybody have any suggestions on how to boost iron a different way?

A general rule is heat for healing, cold for swelling. Gas pains are eased by movement - walk as much as you can, even if it's only pacing in the house. The more you move, the better you feel. But don't overdo it. Balance it w/plenty of rest to let your body recover. :-)

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I know this is a thread for gastric bypass but it came up when I was searching for something about dumping so I hope no one minds as I have a sleeve.

Thanks Healthy Me1963, you always motivate and inspire me to stay focused on the reason I had WLS, to get healthy and stay healthy for the rest of my life. It's awesome how we cheer each other on and pick each other up when we are feeling down. Have a wonderful evening!!!

Marvelous!!!!

Looking fabulous!

That's so awesome. It gives me hope!
(I'm just a week post-op)

Hi I just want to say to you you are in good company. You are amongst peers who have been there and done even worse lol. The important thing to remember is that every day brings with it the opportunity to start over again. You will be just fine, refocus your effort, stop beating yourself up about doing what you did, and concentrate on your purpose for being here, to have the surgery and kick start the beginning of your new life!!! You are a beautiful young lady who's ready to transform. Let it happen and if you stumble along the way we are here for you. We will support you, encourage you, and give you the boost you need to get you back on track. I pray that you will find your purpose and receive the strength needed to pave the way to a new you, God bless.

During a long day of looking around the new Bass Pro shop near Denver,
my friends and I stopped in at Hooter's for some Hot Wings.
After being there for a while, one of my friends asked me
which waitress I would like to be stuck in an elevator with.
I told them, "The one who knows how to fix elevators."
I'm old, tired, and piddle a lot.

Thank you. it seems to get harder and harder to truly understand everything that's about to go on. I caught myself telling my husband that I can do it on my own, just because im so scared. ive lost my required weight plus 10 more lbs, but im just so afraid..what if im not strong enough?

Here's the love of my life, my protector, my best friend, my Precious!!!! My hubby and I rescued her from our local ASPCA just days before she was scheduled to be put down. She is the joy of my life and I love her. She's "My Baby Girl" and I would not trade her for anything in the world!!!

Welcome my sister in this struggle!!! You're in very good company for I have been emotional eater all of my life and it's caused me to become addicted to sugary, fatty foods and it's really hard, even during my pre op diet I found myself cheating because the Clear Liquids didn't satisfy me. But trust me, you'll be fine with the support and encouragement here. We are all brothers and sisters in the struggle. If you ever have a question just ask. I'm three weeks post op and I've lost 33lbs but I have a long way to go before I reach my goal. So hang in there we will get thru this together. God bless!!

I am so pleased and excited about this journey I am on. I get tickled every time I eat because for the first time I can remember I leave lots of food on my tiny little plate and after a few bites I am completely satisfied!!! I went to a cookout at my sisters home today and everyone who knows me was amazed. Normally I'd be sitting at the table without moving unless I needed to use the facilities. Today I had so much energy I danced, raced with the kids and won, and when I left I did not take a doggy bag for later. Is this really me? Yes, it is the new and improved me. The me that loves life and have taken control of the lifelong bad habits and turned them into healthier ones. My hubby looked at me with a big od smile on his face as everyone congratulated me on my weight loss. When I weighed myself this morning I have lost another 5.2 lbs. I wish I had this done as soon as my bmi got over 40, ten years ago, but now I am just glad to be feeling good and having so much energy. I Love My new Life!!! I'll post some pictures tomorrow so everyone can see my progress thus far.

Hi Mzheatherp, here are my stats:
L: Philadelphia, PA
Surgery: Gastric bypass
Ht: 5ft 7in.
HW: 305
SW: 285
GW: 140
CW: 254

I went shopping this weekend with my family. While in banana Republic I tried on a sweater because I was cold. (not normal for this hot momma!) and it fit. I mean looked good in the front, back, it FIT! I told my family, "I am having a moment! " I bought it too. I have never in my life owned anything from Banana Republic! What a thrill!

Glad to hear that I actually may not look any older after the surgery than I do now. Probably will be sometime in early June. I have lost 60 lbs. since last summer and feel better already, Have been able to stop glucophage for now and will hopefully never need it again. I don't care about wrinkles nor sagging skin, looking forward to being able to walk uphill without passing out!
By the way I am new here, Havent even picked a photo yet. hope to get to know everyone well.
Oh, yeah. I am 63 years old. Took a long time for me to get the courage to try this.

I am now 62 years old....had one heart attack, resulting in Cardiac surgery.....
Lost ALL my excess weight, have a very low body fat %...in the "Fit-Athletic" range....
My skin and muscle tone has tightened (no loose skin)
I work out and run as much as possible...water and Protein daily....
Yes I'm a man and I treat myself to facials at the spa....wife and I buy packages for a discount....
I can now purchase and wear ANY clothes I wish, and can be as fashionable (or not) as I choose to be....
People - strangers...are just so much more friendly and sociable. (welcome to their club?)
I have not looked or felt this good in over 20 years....I get compliments all the time, and not just from people who know I have lost weight. People who never knew I was fat.......I look at other men my age and I can't believe what I see....
My Cardiologist refers to me as Liam Neeson...who also happens to be the same age and does his own stunts in his movies...
You can NEVER go wrong with turning your life around...only wish I did this a long time ago....

I cannot eat anything from a Pig... nothing and just about anything made from white flour is also a no go for me too. or anything that has a lot of sugar...
and for the record... Bacon was a food group for me... (sigh) but i am 18lbs from my goal...
so i am ok with it

I am with you! I am just starting to feel the wonderfulness of being thinner, being full and seeing reactions from friends and family. I went away to my nephew's graduation and many of the family members were shocked and complimented me on my weight loss, how I looked, etc., the new me. These are people that love me no matter my size but how nice for them to praise me! It was a big thrill and ego booster!

You have such a wonderful outlook on this whole process.
I congratulate you for all your effort to making a healthier you.
You are such an upbeat person and I can wait to see pictures of your progress.
Take care.

Here's the love of my life, my protector, my best friend, my Precious!!!! My hubby and I rescued her from our local ASPCA just days before she was scheduled to be put down. She is the joy of my life and I love her. She's "My Baby Girl" and I would not trade her for anything in the world!!!