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Woo hooooo! I had my RNY on March 19, 2015. I've lost 62 lbs so far. I am disabled, so I won't lose as fast as many people. I've been wearing my same size 5X tops forever! When I was feeling optimistic a few months ago, I ordered my same style trapeze tank tops from Roamans in a 2X. I set them aside for a long time because they just looked too small. Last night, I realized all of my pajama tops were all in the laundry basket, so I grabbed a 2x tank top for the night, and it fit!!!!!!! I'm not even close to being confident enough to wear something snug around my hips and belly, but now I feel like I really did lose some weight! I know that many of us wear loose, stretchy clothes, and I probably will for a long time, but at least its a smaller size! Most of my weight is around my middle, so I just wasn't seeing a big change there. I really needed this victory!

I had my RNY Mar. 18th. I've lost 60 lbs since my pre-op diet in February. I saw the PA at the surgeons office this week, and he really hounded me about exercising. I felt he was dismissive about the constipation, and I felt like he was looking for what I was doing wrong, instead of encouraging me. If he had even given me a little verbal "pat on the back" for what I have accomplished I would feel so much better about myself. I thought 60 lbs was pretty good for 4 months, especially since I am disabled, with serious spine problems. The PA kept telling me I should try Water exercises, etc, even though walking in water is is more painful that regular walking for my spine. I can have reconstruction spinal surgery once I lose a total of 100 lbs. Standing up long enough to brush my teeth is intensely painful, for example. The disks in my back from L4 down are totally gone, and I'm loaded with arthritis. I am doing a little gardening, and I can stand and walk just a little longer than before I lost the weight. I am trying to be a little more active, and have trouble sleeping at night because of the pain. I can't go shopping without a wheelchair. Then the next day at lunch, my mother (I am 58 years old btw) said she thought I ate too much. The most I can eat at a time is less than one cup of food. If it is a dense Protein, I cannot eat a cup. For example, a Protein Bar fills me up for a few hours, and sometimes I can't eat a whole protein bar. I cannot finish a milk based proein drink in one sitting, but I prefer to sip on a nectar Protein Drink very slowly. I do eat protein first, and watch my calories, and track what I eat on Fitness Pal. The doctor said I should eat between 800-1200 calories a day. I hit a little stall at six weeks, and went back to mostly just protein, but started losing again when I added some other foods, like fruits and vegetables. Should I be losing weight faster?

Thank you, Djmohr ! I really need a little encouragement!

I suggest you call the doctor. I had an open surgery with an incision that is about 8 inches long. By three weeks, I had a little discomfort, but not any real incision pain. Really my incision pain wasn't very bad after a week, but they used adhesive to close the incision, with disolvable stitches on the inside. . I have chronic pain in other areas of my body, and I was surprised that I didn't have more pain. I hope it clears up for you!

I have clearances from the cardiologist and pulmonologist, and the recommendation letter from my PCP. My surgery will be at bridges Center in Phoenix with Dr. Juarez. They gave me a list of psychologists and nutritionists in Phoenix. I live three hours away. Does anyone have a recommendation for Sierra Vista, Tucson, or Phoenix? My insurance website is a pain. I made a few calls and got VERY frustrated because the offices I talked to didn't do the testing, or nutritional counseling for WLS. I'm willing to go to Phoenix, but I sure would love a recommendation! Thanks!

I had my surgery Mar. 18th. It was an open revision from an old horizontal stomach stapling to RNY. I feel really great today. I had a couple of days of depression, but I wasn't getting much sleep and i think that made it feel worse. Once I slept, I felt so good! My incision is a little sore, but other all is well. i'm alternating between nectar Fuzzy Naval (watered down a little), and Protein drinks made the triple x method by Bariatric Foodie. I add a little sugar free pudding mix to the Protein powder and milk, blend it well, add ice, and blend it really well again. I put some in a small cup, and put the rest in the refrigerator, and eat it a little at a time. I bought some little disposable tasting spoons from Amazon, because I was having trouble keeping my bites small enough with a regular spoon. I found that some liquid Tylenol helps if my inner stitches (or whatever is holding all that together inside!) hurts. I don't know if it coats it, or what, but it does give me some relief! I hope my March surgery friends are doing well!

Had a gastric bypass revision on mar. 18. I was 332 at my pre-op office visit, 313 on surgery day. I am down to 299. i have my first post -op visit tomorrow. I am in an amazingly good mood. I think it is from the healthier eating and Vitamins. I just hope I lost enough in the 3 weeks since the surgery. I am disabled and cannot move much. I did put in a flower garden with lots of help from my grandson. I can mostly work on the planters, but I think it will be fun to watch the flowers grow while I shrink. The dreaded huge double chin shrank a little and I saw it in a picture taken yesterday! It is still there, but much smaller.

My surgery was Mar. 18. I had an open revision, so I have an incision. The surgeon used adhesive instead of staples, so it is uncomfortable, but not as bad as staples. I've had other surgeries, first time without staples! I actually feel very good. My first followup appointment is next week. I did have a "why on Earth did I do this?" day 5 days after surgery. I was a crying mess. I hadn't slept well since the surgery, partly because I had a low grade fever, and was getting chills and sweats. Oh, and I was in pain! I take anxiety meds , so I took an anxiety pill, and some liquid tylenol for the fever, and I finally slept well. The next morning I felt SO much better. I have to be on full liquids for a total of four weeks. The surgeon just recently changed that policy. It used to be two weeks, but I don't mind, because I am so afraid I will mess this up! . I just want to heal well. They said I would be sore in my upper left part of my abdomen , because that is where they cut the muscle, and it does hurt there, but only if I am up doing something. I'm alternating between Protein drinks, and yogurts, with some broth once in a while. I'm disabled, so it is painful for me to stand long enough to blend and strain Soups, but I've done it a couple of times. I had strained french onion Soup once, and it was a nice change, but the thing I microwaved it in smelled like onions for a while!!! I hope you are all feeling well. I have one more pound to lose to get into the 2s!!!!

I'm one week out, and feeling really good. I had trouble sleeping for a few days ( I had on open revision, so big incision). Once I got some sleep, I felt great, still a little sore, but not bad. I take some liquid Tylenol if my insides are feeling sore, or if I do too much, and that really helps. I use Nectar Fuzzy Naval watered down a little if I'm having trouble getting all my protein in. It counts as water, too. I hope you are all enjoying good health!

I guess I'm a little slow on the uptake! It took scrolling through a few post to realize the inch grown wasn't in height!

Woo Hoo!!!! Congratulations, and keep up the great work!

I just finished my last Protein drink for a while. My surgery is Wednesday, and I am supposed to be on Clear liquids all day tomorrow. Today I got very nervous. I was trying to do what I can before the surgery, but my chronic pain issues force me to stop and sit frequently. I've been mostly excited until today. Today, I remember the pain after abdominal surgeries of the past. I am having an open revision. Any suggestions for things I should take to the hospital, or what I should have at home for afterward.

Sending hugs your way!

I'm having an open revision on Wed. Mar 18. I am both excited and nervous. I had my stomach stapled way before they were doing Lap bands. My surgeon performed stomach stapling surgeries back then, so he has a good idea of what we are dealing with. I am nervous about having an open surgery again. I have two big , long incisions down my abdomen from the original weight loss surgery, and having my gallbladder and appendix out, so I have an idea of what to expect. If you've had an open revision, did you wear a binder afterward? if so, for how long/ Where did you get it? How long were you in the hospital/ How long was your incision? Do you have any advice for me? Thanks, Kristy

My surgery is Mar. 18th, too! I am excited one minute, and kind of nervous the next. I am doing OK on the pre-op diet. My mom is going up to Phoenix with me. We live about three hours away. my husband will stay home. He has cancer, so the trip might be too much for him. i am having an open revision from an old stomach stapling to gastric bypass. I've had other abdominal surgeries, so I have an idea of what to expect. I don't know if that makes me more, or less nervous! @@marissa75 @@cnjashton @@timeforme2015 I hope you will update us on your progress!

After what feels like a long and strenuous journey, I finally have a surgery date! I am so excited. (And a little nervous). This past month has been super challenging, and I've sometimes wondered if I should be getting surgery right now. I feel guilty because my husband has stage 4 metastatic kidney cancer. He will be starting a new cancer drug, and I will be out of town for close to a week for the surgery. He is fine about me having the surgery, though. He knows I need to get healthy. Anyway!!! Who else is having surgery in March or the end of February? And did I mention the surgery is the day after my birthday? I am asking my family for ramekins (custard cups), tiny sauce cups, dip bowls, appetizer plates and silverware, and whatever else I find might be good to have in my post surgery life. My surgery is at St. Lukes in Phoenix, and My doc is Dr. Juarez. I'm having an open gastric bypass revising an old 1989 stomach stapling.

Thank you for participating in the study! You may be helping many future patients!

I called. They said they moved me back because i had a more complicated case, and he was leaving on Vacation on March 6th. He wanted to be available if I had any complications. I don't know whether they were telling the truth or not, but what can I do. I am ready for the surgery next week. @@StephanieM, I am glad you had your surgery, and I hope you are doing well.

March 18th for me! The pre-op diet is going well so far. The first few days were a little hard, but now, its going great! I hope you all let us know how the surgery went! Best wishes to all of you!

I've had mostly positive reactions. i have a big family, and a big church family, so I decided to tell everyone in a Facebook post. I was really afraid to do it, but I've had so much positive support, I am kind of surprised! I knew everyone would wonder how and why I was losing weight. Now I have so many people telling me they are supporting me and praying for me, that I am glad I did it. At the end of my FB post, I did say that I didn't have room in my life for haters, and that i was asking for love and support. i wouldn't have told everyone a few years ago, but the older I get, the more that i am not concerned about what other people think. I know that many people are uncomfortable about telling people about the WLS, and I totally respect that. I just wanted to share my success with sharing the information.

I am having a revision on Mar. 18. I had my stomach stapled back in 1989. 25 years ago. I om having an open revision to gastric bypass. I am nervous about the recovery afterward. i had an open surgery the first time with a scar from just to the right of my breastbone, to below my belly button. I don't know how big the incision will be this time. I know it is worth it. I have a good idea of what life is like after surgery, since my first attempt was very successful for two years. Back then, I went from 265 to 155. I weigh much more this time, but I am older and wiser, so I hope I can maintain the weight loss this time. The surgeon said the procedure they did back then usually failed after a few years, so I don't feel quite as guilty about regaining the weight as I did for the past 23 years! I feel strong and ready for change. I am so glad I finally got the courage to pursue this surgery.

Good luck with your surgery! My date is Mar 18! I was very private at first about the upcoming surgery, but I have a big family and i don't hide much from them. I also give prayer requests to the prayer team at church, and i wanted prayers for success. My age might have something to do with it, I am 58, but I don't worry much about what other people think. I decided to write an honest post about the weight loss surgery on Facebook. I ended the post with, "I don't have room in my life for haters, but I do hope you will offer me support and prayers for success. I have had an overwhelming outpouring of support. I won't have everyone asking me how i lost weight, because they know. Several people told me they had WLS. Being open about surgery isn't for everyone. I totally respect your choices about whether or not to be open about it. I wish you much success in your journey!

I add unsweetened cocoa, or sugar-free, fat-free pudding mix to my shakes. I used the powdered shake mixes with a blender, and add ice. I have both chocolate and vanilla Protein powder. I do not like the premade protein shakes, but I know many people prefer them. I actually crave my shakes now that i am a few days into the pre-op diet! Also the chocolate chewable calciums help when I just HAVE to chew something. I can have up to four a day. Good luck!

Have you attended any seminars with other surgeons? I attended two before deciding on one. One favors the sleeve, and the other favors the Gastric bypass. They both explained why they didn't do the band anymore. Information is power!

I did SO much better after the second or third day. I do not like the sweetness of premade protein drinks. i have to use the protein powder with a blender or shaker bottle. I add flavorings, etc. I guess I like the control of changing it up. My daughter and i don't like the sweetness of premade shakes. Maybe if you thin them down with water, they won't taste so sweet. Check out Bariatric foodie for ideas on FB or her blog. If you like savory more than sweet, try unflavored protein powder, or the protein soup mixes. Also, Syntrax Nectar drinks come in fruit flavors and they are really good and not milk based. I wish you the best! You can do it!