dark n lovely

Hello, @lost. Congrats on your journey. This process is different for everyone as i read most post. I had to do classes for 3months one day a week. See a cardiologist, psychologist, psychiatrist, have a swallow evaluation, run several blood test, also a stool specimen amoung other things before i had my surgery 2months ago. I am also a diabetic. I was weak at times during my clear liquid diet. I ate regular yogurt, Jello, and popsicle a few times a day whenever my sugar started to get to low. But the Protein Shake that you should be drinking also should help. This surgery changes the need for the amount of insulin, if u are on insulin, you will need. I, myself no longer need insulin. Just remember to follow your dr and nut instructions. You will do well. I lost 44lbs in 7weeks. Started 239 August 5th,2015. 229August 12th day of surgery, now i am 195lbs????

Losing 34lbs is something to Celebrate. Someone gave me good advance, stop weighing yourself. Just continue to work on your eating habits, exercise, stay positive, and watch your clothes become bigger and bigger on you...lol I understand how you feel but you will stress yourself and get discouraged if you put too much into keeping up with how many pounds. You are on the path you have been waiting for, enjoy the journey sweetie. You will be just fine????

Congrats to everyone!
My update.....went to the dr on Halloween. I am down 5more pounds. So i now weigh 190, a lost of 49lbs 10weeks post op, and a BMI of 29????

Hello everyone. Im so happy to hear there are others out there like myself. I was 239lbs before my surgery with a BMI of 35. I stand 5'8" I was once 398LBS but lost most of that weight on my own. I just never couldn't get less than 200lbs.
Well, on 8/5 I was 239, had the bypass on 8/12 but was 226 after doing the pre-op liquid diet, 195lbs after 7weeks, now im at a stall....lol 44lbs total
Im happy to understand that im not doing something wrong in my program after reading everyone's post. The slower weight lost is to be expected since the excess weight that i do carry isn't a drastic number.
I would like to thank all of you for sharing your thoughts, opinions, and experience. It has truly been a great tool to help me in my journey! Xoxoxo's

Hello everyone. Im so happy to hear there are others out there like myself. I was 239lbs before my surgery with a BMI of 35. I stand 5'8" I was once 398LBS but lost most of that weight on my own. I just never couldn't get less than 200lbs.
Well, on 8/5 I was 239, had the bypass on 8/12 but was 226 after doing the pre-op liquid diet, 195lbs after 7weeks, now im at a stall....lol 44lbs total
Im happy to understand that im not doing something wrong in my program after reading everyone's post. The slower weight lost is to be expected since the excess weight that i do carry isn't a drastic number.
I would like to thank all of you for sharing your thoughts, opinions, and experience. It has truly been a great tool to help me in my journey! Xoxoxo's

Congrats to everyone!
My update.....went to the dr on Halloween. I am down 5more pounds. So i now weigh 190, a lost of 49lbs 10weeks post op, and a BMI of 29????

Congrats to everyone!
My update.....went to the dr on Halloween. I am down 5more pounds. So i now weigh 190, a lost of 49lbs 10weeks post op, and a BMI of 29????

Hj Harley, how are you feeling? I pray things are better for you.

It is wonderful to hear u will be getting a second chance at enjoying the freedom of losing weight. I hope your bypass get you to your goal weight. Good luck????

Im glad its working out for you because i sure do miss an ice cold pepsi ????

Layknee i pray you are doing better. Sorry you are having such a hard time with your recovery. Don't get discouraged. This will pass and you will succeed on your journey ????

Oh, before i forget. Yes, i exercise. I ride a mountain bike plus walk on my treadmill 30mins five times a week.

I wasnt 400lbs when i had my bypass but at my heaviest i was 398lbs. So i understand how u may feel. U will do great.
Over the years i lost and gained but i was 239before my bypass, 8/12/2014, I lost 44lbs in 7weeks. Now im at a stall. My goal is 170 but the dr said i will b less than that.
I also know someone who was 400lbs and sleeved who is now 175lb after two ears. So with tha being said.....dont short change yourself ???? u got this! Jusy remember one day at a time...,,
Good luck on your journey

I was told no caffeine, sodas, or carbonated drinks of any kind, ever. Both by my surgeon and nutritious.
Too many NSAIDS isn't good for anyone. Especially after having any type of weight lost surgery. We no longer have enough stomach acid to help break down whats in them. Too many NSAIDS can also cause kidney damage in the long run.
Speak to your medical team. They will know what works for you since they are the ones who know your medical history.
Good luck on your journey ????

I hope things get better for u.
My surgeon had me start my Protein Drinks right after surgery. I had a gastric bypass 8/12/2014, I was drinking Isopure. It's considered a clear Protein Drink and safe to have as your stomach heals.
I am also a diabetic. Whenever my sugar got too low i would have regular Jello to help. Plus the calories from the Protein drink would also help.
Concentrate more on fluids than eating . It is very important to stay hydrated!
Keep in touch with your medical team.....they are there to help.
Good luck, sweetie.

Here r before and after pics 

Here r before and after pics 

You go!! You look beautiful????
I am 42 with several medical issues myself. Asthma, sickle cell, diabetic, high blood pressure, end stage kidney disease, and i am legally blind. I am 8 weeks post-op from my gastric bypass. I had no pain, went home the next day, and lost 44lbs in 7 weeks.
My doctor felt i lost too much to fast and put me on a regular diet. I still can not eat the amount of food the dr and nut is asking for. I only take in about 400cal. I continue to drink my Protein Shakes.< /p>
At my heaviest i was 398lbs. August 5th 2014 i was 239, surgery August 12th 2014 i was 229, today October 13th 2014, i am 195lbs. I cant remember being this small any time in my adult life.????
Congrats on your decision to lose the weight, no matter at what age you may be.....you look GREAT!!

Hello sweetie. I have Kaiser. They have a good program for their members. I went to classes for three months, did blood work, had a swallow eval. Saw the cardiologist, psychiatrist dr, and a bariatric dr before i was referred to a surgeon.
Being a Kaiser member allowed all of my drs and the drs in the program to communicate with one another. Also to be able to have full access of my medical history.
I am almost 9weeks post op. I have lost 44lbs. At my heaviest i was 398lbs. I lost 120lbs on my own but slowly gained back, up to 300lbs instead of being 398. I lost again on my own, down to 240lbs but would gain 10, then lose 7,then gain 5.....up and down. Then i had additional medical issues that was stopping me from working out....so i had a gastric bypass.
On August 5th 239lbs On surgery day August 12th 226lbs. Today October 16th 195lbs
Good luck on your journey.

I am 8 1/2 weeks post op. I have lost 44lbs but still see a plus size woman in the mirror. I weigh 195lbs, feeling better, and wearing smaller clothes but continue to think im fat????
I am on a regular diet but i dont crave anything. Nothing satisfy my taste buds.
I just make sure i take my Vitamins, drink plenty of Water, and get in my Protein.
I continue to pray that i do just as well as everyone else i read about on this forum.
I understand my journey just begun and it will take time. Its just i have dreamed of being small for so long i worry i will wake up to find this has ALL been a continuous dream all along...lol
Good luck sweetie. Im sure you will also do great????

U look beautiful!

Hello sweetie. I have Kaiser. They have a good program for their members. I went to classes for three months, did blood work, had a swallow eval. Saw the cardiologist, psychiatrist dr, and a bariatric dr before i was referred to a surgeon.
Being a Kaiser member allowed all of my drs and the drs in the program to communicate with one another. Also to be able to have full access of my medical history.
I am almost 9weeks post op. I have lost 44lbs. At my heaviest i was 398lbs. I lost 120lbs on my own but slowly gained back, up to 300lbs instead of being 398. I lost again on my own, down to 240lbs but would gain 10, then lose 7,then gain 5.....up and down. Then i had additional medical issues that was stopping me from working out....so i had a gastric bypass.
On August 5th 239lbs On surgery day August 12th 226lbs. Today October 16th 195lbs
Good luck on your journey.

Give it a little more time. U jst had major surgery only ten days ago. As u start eating more u will get a little more energy.
I am also 9weeks out and i still have nausea....lol your stomach has to get use to food again. Use the dissolvable anti-nausea pills you were given after surgery. They should help.
Good luck

Wow! U are blessed too!! Good luck on your up coming surgery in December ????

Hello i have a question. If i continued to just drink my Protein i really dnt have to eat?
I am finding myself not hungry and nothing satisfies me when i do eat.
I am 8weeks out. I lost 44lbs so far. My dr feels i lost too much too fast and placed me on a regular diet, lol, not working. I dont like food, as funny as that may sound.