Dawnakers

I am 51...had my surgery in July and as of today I am 40 pounds gone (as of surgery date)...and 64 pounds total. This is ABSOLUTELY the best thing I have done for me!! I am gaining more and more self esteem every day and am grateful for it all! To those of you out there just starting out or are in post op - STICK with it. It DOES get better!

Congratulations!!! Feels GREAT doesn't it? Keep up the good work!

Thanks Texaslady52.... I'm gonna check that out!!

I am 5 weeks out tomorrow and I still have soreness in the largest incision. My belly is actually puckered in where the sewed up my insides to the muscle wall. I wonder if it will ever feel better! :-(

OUCH..... sorry about the stones. I've heard they are worse than labor! Here's to a speedy recovery!!

I had RNY July 21st. I chose it after going to the seminar and hearing what the doctor said. I had GERD terribly and the sleeve would make it worse. Also I agree with the above, dumping, etc ... the Bypass would keep me more on track. Research EVERYTHING you can on both...and GOOD LUCK!

I find the more protein I get in the better. My surgery was 7/21 and so far I am down (from surgery) 18 lbs. I try not to weigh myself everyday - I try once a week. It's hard but I hate it when I am a slave to the scale. Everyone is different, we didn't put the weight on overnight...it will take time to come off. Be patient, keep up on your protein and exercise and STAY STRONG...YOU CAN DO THIS!!

Thanks Melissa.....It's nice to know I'm not alone.

I too have the same feeling Sabrina. I always second guess myself after I eat something. Did I eat too much? Am I stretching my pouch? Am I full? I NEVER eat the entire egg, piece of fish, piece of chicken, etc. I have decided not to weigh myself everyday, as well. I have become a slave to the scale. I would weigh myself every morning and if it didn't move I would be miserable ALL day. I have decided once a week is good. I just can't put myself thru the torture :-/ Keep up the good work!!

Surgery July 21. 16 lbs down from surgery and 40 lbs down over all. Feeling FANTASTIC ....EXCEPT.... for the pain I have from the largest incision site. The pain is not constant but every now and then. It feels like it is ripping open from the inside. I usually walk around with my hand holding that particular incision area. Is ANYONE else out there experiencing anything similar?

I too have pain when wearing a bra. I can tolerate it for maybe an hour then I want to yank it off. I am 3 weeks out and hoping that soon it will be better. I have to go to work next week!!! Ugh...

I have poached it and seared it. I have also had a scallop....omg I have missed this :-D

I had mine on the 21st as well, Melissa Cotton. I am eating soft foods. Cottage cheese, eggs, fish, plain yogurt. Small amounts, but I am eating!

I have a bad pain in one the biggest incision sites. It feels like it is literally being pulled from the inside. Whenever I get up or stand up it pulls from deep inside causing crazy pain. I have to put pressure on the actual site to get around.

HELP!!!! I am having a problem, 2 and 1/2 weeks out (7/21) and I have developed an incredible itchy, bumpy rash all over my belly and it is spreading to my back. I wake myself up at night with the itching/scratching. I have bought some allergy cream but it isn't helping. I don't want to go back to the doctor because I don't want to be put on steroids. Is anybody else experiencing anything similar?