Sparklingbeauty53

I just got my surgery date, March 10th!!!! Anyone else having the RNY in March?

Hi Faye
One thing I noticed after my surgery was that I was no longer hungry. I found it was not hard to lose weight when you are not hungry. There was a lot of complexity following surgery and it took me 6 months to get to my happy state. The meal plan, the Vitamin regiment, the Protein supplements, the time spacing between these regiments - all made this process overly complex. I put down my experience in an article "How I Survived Bariatric Surgery". It is posted on the internet at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf

I underwent Bariatric Surgery 11 months ago. I lost 20 pounds pre-surgery and 80 pounds post-surgery for a total weight loss of 100 pounds. I wrote a short article (How I Survived Bariatric Surgery) about my experience thus far. The article is at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Surgery.pdf
I have also included a before and after picture at http://www.breadandbutterscience.com/Operation.jpg

Carry a handkerchief and dab rubbing alcohol or a neutral smell of your choice and it helps with the nausea.

Unless your hair is very thin now you will not need a wig. I loss hair and at the time it seemed like a lot, but it actually was not noticeable to anyone but me. Don't worry it didn't last long. One thing I did was try to go as long as possible without washing my hair. I usually washed it every day and during the time it was falling out I washed it every other day.

My surgeon (Dr. Scott, My New Self Bariatrics Des Peres Hospital, St. Louis) said that hair reflects nutrition 3 months in the past. So Hair loss starting at the 3 month post surgery is on schedule. I am now 7 months post surgery and I have hair starting to regrow. Eat more protein!!!!! Take Biotin (a B vitamin). I bought 2 wigs and several hair pieces. I wear pieces and wear my hair up....beautician advice was to just wait it out for the regrowth. Of all the issues, this is workable and temporary. EAT MORE Protein

Have you tried Premier Protein ready made comes in three flavors and you can still add fruit or Torani Syrup. I mix chocolate with ice a banana and some PB2, vanilla you can add berries, mango chunks or orange Crystal lite to make a orange cream add coffee and syrup to make Frapps. strawberry and cream I add banana or fresh strawberries. I love them!

I had got so sick and tired of my Bariatric Fusion drinks, but now that I'm almost 3 months out I can now add fruit. Today I added strawberries and OMG it was awesome. Before it was just a shake but with the added strawberries it was THE shake. Tomorrow I'm gonna try some bananas. I'm glad I can finally add something to it because no matter the flavor after a while they all taste the same.

I use Torani sugar free syrups in my shakes.
They are made with Splenda.
They come many, many flavors.
You can get them directly from the company, from World Market, Amazon, or eBay.
Just a good change of pace.

Wow.... just wow....
while reading your post.. i was shaking my head- NO way-
i would have been like "here are the ground rules... or you all are free to LEAVE" I think you should make a spa day & send the bill to all the dads there... including your hubby... lol

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!

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!

Very, very cool!

Hi! On May 15th, I had my 1 year bariatric birthday. I lost 130 pounds by January and have maintained within 5 lbs, for 3 months. This surgery needs to be a personal choice for everyone, but I believe that it literally saved my life. I am an RN and nursing instructor, and I was walking with a cane and barely getting through each day. My quality of life was pretty much non-existent. I had hypertension, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, gastric reflux, hypothyroidism and fibromyalgia. I was a wreck at 52 years of age! Since the surgery, I went from 7 medications to 2, and no longer have gastric reflux, sleep apnea, pre-diabetes or high cholesterol. I am full of energy and have many dreams and plans for the future. Now that I have lost weight, I am able to exercise because the pressure on my legs and feet is greatly reduced. I would probably be unable to work if I hadn't had this surgery. It was one of the best choices that I could have made for myself!

It doesn't seem to me this is a relationship built in trust, love, open communication, etc. Just with what you stated in this post there are issues that need to be addressed. Just as it has been said before-you can not change people! Your wishes for him are not his. He has to have the same dreams for himself. If he does not then it isn't meant to be. I am so sorry!

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!

Way to go!!

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!

Pics!! We want to see your loveliness too! :-)

A new study from Stanford has shown that gastric bypass may reverse the effects of aging.
http://www.medpagetoday.com/MeetingCoverage/ObesityWeek/42950

Hi I'm finally on the losers bench surgery went well on May 19. I'm trying to manage the gas. My doctor put me on oxycodone due to Tylenol liquids not working feeling better today, I can't believe 4 ounces fills me up wow any suggestions on getting rid of gas I am walking and now taking gas x strips . Thanks .

Congrats on your surgery! It's such a major event in our lives, and something we should be proud of! As far as the gas, I'm with everyone else, WALK! It's the only way to get it moving, and out of your body!
GOOD LUCK!!

Walk, walk, walk and walk some more! This is the best way to get rid of the gas.