Seagull00

I had a stricture about 3 weeks after my surgery, intense pain, vomiting and extreme weakness. I couldn't walk on my own after puking for nearly 16 hours straight. My doc had me come into the ER, and then proceeded to do another 12 hours of tests, exams. ( it didn't help that the ER was under construction and super crowded). I ended up having an endoscopy and a dilation. The nausea stopped within 2-3 hours after, and I did not puke again. I was able to progress back through the food stages quickly to get back to the full liquids/ runny purées I was on before. I've done great since.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I just realized that for the first time in years, I'm no longer 200 pounds overweight. whoa... mindblowing.

I've been told it's normal. But the pain I'm having isn't quite burning but I'm not sure how to describe it. I hope you feel better soon, if you're very concerned, call your doctor.

Mine was July 23. I've had a few complications and one rehospitalization. My first weigh in was 336, I went to 306 then chugged Water like there was no tomorrow in prep for surgery. Surgery weight was 309, went to 319 with fluids in the hospital, current weight is 292, for a loss of 44 lbs total

Mine was July 23. I've had a few complications and one rehospitalization. My first weigh in was 336, I went to 306 then chugged Water like there was no tomorrow in prep for surgery. Surgery weight was 309, went to 319 with fluids in the hospital, current weight is 292, for a loss of 44 lbs total

RNY 7/23

I've been there. One thing that helped me was making a list. I wrote down all the reasons I want to do this and also everything that scares me about having RNY. I'd recommend digging deep with this exercise. For instance, I'm scared I won't know how to be "me" in a skinny body, for years I've been everyone's funny fat friend. I wrote down that one of my fears is the excess skin. Is my husband going to be turned off if parts of me look like a shar pei.
You may also want to take it 1 meal at a time, if you can't trust yourself to make good decisions about food, eat a meal and then pre pack and plan for your next meal, use a scale and weigh and measure your food, use myfitnesspal religiously and log every bite.
Good luck! You can do this!

We have been married for 10 years and I have never even been close to his weight and I am now 1 pound lighter. Having this surgery was one of the best decisions of my life!

I just want to go to the misses or ladies section and buy something cute.... And have it fit... And not have to go to the fat lady section and have to choose between the tents covered in paisley or the clothes really made for skinny people that just look and feel terrible in big sizes. And pay more money because it's a larger size. I want to enjoy shopping for clothes. I want to buy heels and know I can wear them without killing my feet because my feet are used to dying in heels at 280+ lbs. I just want to stop seeing that look on the shop persons face when you have a question... like being big means you don't deserve respectful and good service. I just want to put on a pair of jeans and believe my husband when he says they look good

My surgery isn't until July 23, but from my recent surgeries, I've learned to pack the following
hairbrush
ponytail holders
Shampoo (I hate what the hospital offers)
tooth brush
tooth paste
phone
charger
extension cord
lip balm
3-4 pairs of underwear (depending on length of stay)
a comfortable outfit to wear home
a book or two
medication list
insurance cards
baby wipes for freshening up before you can shower
thank you cards (to write notes for gifts given in the hospital and to leave one for nursing staff)
a pen

My surgery isn't until July 23, but from my recent surgeries, I've learned to pack the following
hairbrush
ponytail holders
Shampoo (I hate what the hospital offers)
tooth brush
tooth paste
phone
charger
extension cord
lip balm
3-4 pairs of underwear (depending on length of stay)
a comfortable outfit to wear home
a book or two
medication list
insurance cards
baby wipes for freshening up before you can shower
thank you cards (to write notes for gifts given in the hospital and to leave one for nursing staff)
a pen

I'm definitely looking forward to being more comfortable in my skin... I have a naturally loud and outgoing personality, that for years I have suppressed because it's bad enough being "the fattest person in the room" but to add in there "the loud fat chick" too... I'm looking forward to buying cute, trendy clothes, and feeling pretty again. Right now all I wear are tee shirts and jeans or yoga pants. Next summer I'll be nearly a year out, and I plan on buying some sun dresses, and a tee shirt from my favorite baseball team.

My surgery isn't until July 23, but from my recent surgeries, I've learned to pack the following
hairbrush
ponytail holders
Shampoo (I hate what the hospital offers)
tooth brush
tooth paste
phone
charger
extension cord
lip balm
3-4 pairs of underwear (depending on length of stay)
a comfortable outfit to wear home
a book or two
medication list
insurance cards
baby wipes for freshening up before you can shower
thank you cards (to write notes for gifts given in the hospital and to leave one for nursing staff)
a pen

hi there ... all the best for ur new journey !!

Welcome to the beginning of a new chapter in your life.
You will be amazed how quickly you will be cutting down or off completely your meds.
You will be able to join your family in wonderful times.
You will be healthier and happier.
Congratulations on your decision and good luck with your surgery.

@@Seagull00 wishing you all the best -- you've come to the right place to get help.
And all those goofy responses -- some kind of hack or something -- just ignore them.

Hi! I'm a 32 year old wife and mother of three beautiful children. I am pursuing Laproscopic Gastric Bypass. I've gone through the 6 month supervised diet twice, once with my primary care physician and once with a registered dietician. I have my insurance approval and am waiting for my pre op appointment and my pretesting and meeting with Anesthesia.
I started having struggles with my weight as a teenager. I put on over 100 pounds in one year due to medication, and continued to gain weight steadily over the years. I have tried so many things during the years to lose weight, including participating in medical studies, diet efforts, exercise efforts,group weight loss support groups and counseling. I've never been able to maintain weight loss and losing more than 10-20 lbs has proven extremely difficult. I am now 200+ lbs overweight, and have sleep apnea, prediabetes, and extreme chronic pain issues from back and joint conditions resulting in very limited mobility.
My children and husband are my life and if I keep going the way I am, I will not be around to enjoy their lives or to be a participant in their lives. That is no longer an option for me. I am choosing life and I am choosing to change my circumstances, by having gastric bypass. I can't afford to fail anymore, and I will not.
Currently and up until surgery I am following a 1400 calorie a day diet and have been trying to step up my exercise (swimming) After surgery, I am most looking forward to being able to have normal experiences with my family, like taking my kids to the zoo and walking instead of using my wheelchair, going on vacation and not stressing about if I will be comfortable in an airplane or car. I am looking forward to being able to shop in regular stores for clothes, and not being ashamed to be out in public.
My surgery is scheduled for July 23, and I am nervous but very excited to start my new life.

Hi! I'm a 32 year old wife and mother of three beautiful children. I am pursuing Laproscopic Gastric Bypass. I've gone through the 6 month supervised diet twice, once with my primary care physician and once with a registered dietician. I have my insurance approval and am waiting for my pre op appointment and my pretesting and meeting with Anesthesia.
I started having struggles with my weight as a teenager. I put on over 100 pounds in one year due to medication, and continued to gain weight steadily over the years. I have tried so many things during the years to lose weight, including participating in medical studies, diet efforts, exercise efforts,group weight loss support groups and counseling. I've never been able to maintain weight loss and losing more than 10-20 lbs has proven extremely difficult. I am now 200+ lbs overweight, and have sleep apnea, prediabetes, and extreme chronic pain issues from back and joint conditions resulting in very limited mobility.
My children and husband are my life and if I keep going the way I am, I will not be around to enjoy their lives or to be a participant in their lives. That is no longer an option for me. I am choosing life and I am choosing to change my circumstances, by having gastric bypass. I can't afford to fail anymore, and I will not.
Currently and up until surgery I am following a 1400 calorie a day diet and have been trying to step up my exercise (swimming) After surgery, I am most looking forward to being able to have normal experiences with my family, like taking my kids to the zoo and walking instead of using my wheelchair, going on vacation and not stressing about if I will be comfortable in an airplane or car. I am looking forward to being able to shop in regular stores for clothes, and not being ashamed to be out in public.
My surgery is scheduled for July 23, and I am nervous but very excited to start my new life.