Velocity

5 years po. Down 380# still losing. 30# to go. Had skin removal upper body. Not worried about lower. Girdles are cheaper than surgery and a lot less painful. This was a 2 years ago. I turn 60 in a month. New picture then. I'm 80# lighter... [emoji4]

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5 years po. Down 380# still losing. 30# to go. Had skin removal upper body. Not worried about lower. Girdles are cheaper than surgery and a lot less painful. This was a 2 years ago. I turn 60 in a month. New picture then. I'm 80# lighter... [emoji4]

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Angelinnc32,
Thanks for your response. I guess there are 2 of us in the world... You can come visit my island anytime. Congrats on your loss. I figure I'll be around 190-200 down by next December.

I was wondering is there are people out here that have had the WLS and not had any complications? It just seems that where ever I am...there is always someone talking about the horrible complications they've had or are experiencing. I'm sort of feeling like an island...

Bottomline...she has to make that decision. You need to support her process for reaching it no matter what she chooses. If you can't support that...then I say the marriage has more problems that weight issues. My husband is 56 years old, 6'4", 360 pounds, diabetic, and has had 4 heart attacks in the past 10 years. All of his docs and myself have suggested strongly that he get the bypass. He is scared of the surgery. PERIOD. I don't give him long lists of why it would be good for him. He has a 180 IQ. He's scared, and until he can deal with that...it is what it is. All I say to him is, " look at me". He's very happy that I'm losing and feeling healthy and wants that too. But that doesn't take away the fear. I love him. I support him in any decision he deems right for him. I take care of myself and I don't contribute to his bad eating habits. I love him and when the time is right...he will do what needs to be done. Until then I just love him and treasure him for as long as I can. You know what they say, " You can lead a horse to Water...."

That's awesome. Not feeling so alone anymore. I had my 3 month check up with my doc and nut and they said I'm doing great. They actually had me cut back on my Vitamins because everything was coming back high. lol Leave it to me to get everything backwards. I'm down 85 pounds right now and stalling. However, this too shall pass....so not worrying about it. MisforMimi, I'm not sure what the island is called.I think we should have a contest for the name. The winner can be president for a day. ( Of course we have to trade off each day to make it fair...lol)

I've been getting on the scale every day, three to four times a day (step aerobics -- it counts!) for the last few decades. First thing in the AM, after a poo, at a random time in the middle of the day, right before bed...
It doesn't bother me to see fluctuations. It keeps me mindful and on track and since WLS, I just love to see the number. It's truly a beautiful sight.
What I have noticed over the last few months is that I no longer need to weigh myself immediately upon waking, right after a pee and stark nekky. If I am almost dressed when I remember, so be it. If I still have jammies on, so be it. Jeans? OH WELL! Heck, I got on the scale in jeans AND knee boots the other day along with my sweater and jacket. I NEVER would have done that at 260+ pounds.

Like my surgery, it's a tool. It doesn't make me or break me, it just helps me make good choices and reflect on the bad ones.

Hmmmm... hate to say this - but why did you marry her in the first place? Did you love her only because of weight? You had WLS and it is working for you - and that is great! WLS is a huge decision as you know - and a personal one. Perhaps in time she will see the benefits of it and look into it - or perhaps it wouldn't be the right thing for her. Perhaps you need to cut her some slack and not expect something from her just because you have had WLS.
I know you probably want her to lose the weight because you love and care for her and want her around in the years to come. Nevertheless, you might want to re-examine the things about her that you do love and not judge her because she is not falling in line with what you have done about your weight.

I'm 4 months out, too. Down 80 pounds and no complications!! I'm so happy with my decision. I have thrown up once, but I think I was getting a stomach bug (I'm a teacher)

I am 4 months out from bypass lost 90 pounds so far no complications I have not even thown up .. I thank God everyday for my new life..

I had the VGS on Nov 16th and I have had no complications, thank God. It has been easier than I thought it would be. So far i have not thrown up or anything. So far I have lost 22 pounds. I am very happy with my decision to have this done, it was the right choice for me. I am looking forward to the coming year, being healthier, more active, and more confident.

i know this is from forever ago, but i'm so glad you mentioned your reason for the surgery...that's my reason, too, but i hadn't yet heard of that being someone's reason so i thought i was some freak of nature or something lol
i also got rny, am currently 6 months out, -100lbs down, and had no complications

So it's been 11 months now and I'm happy to say that everything is the same. When I originally started this post I was curious about the "no complications" because I only had seen people talking that had them. Even in this thread there are posts from people that have "no complications" except for: dumping. Constipation, nausea, etc. I am so happy that there are people that have little to none. I actually have NONE! I don't dump. I can eat anything I want including fat and refined sugar and nothing happens. To be clear....I only tested those items but it's not what I consume. I do eat healthy and I am confined to whatever my pouch can hold. I'm now down 175 pounds....and probably don't really have too much more to go. The guess is I will have about 40 pounds of total body skin removal...so I'm looking at maybe losing another 60 pounds before I start the next process. I hope everyone is doing well and visits my island. We can all bask in the beauty that is US!!!

Martene, I wanted the sleeve...but the powers to be in Canadia decided I wanted the RnY. My problem wasn't that I didn't eat healthy...it was that I ate WAY too much. I use to be able to down 1 large pizza no problem!. Now I can eat a small piece...lol All I wanted the surgery for was to use as a tool for Portion Control. Both types do that. After 3 months, I'm actually ok with the bypass. I wasn't scared going in...I was excited to finally have it done. I was concerned about malnutrition....don't have any. I must be an enigma. Anyway, I'm happily eating whatever I want...( healthy of course)...and dropping weight like crazy. Either surgery will help you. Honestly, it's a personal choice. For lack of a better way to say it..."go with your gut". Research both options and talk to your doc. Based on your health and body...you will know which one is best for you. Keep posting...I want to know how you're doing..

4 months post RNY...besides some initial Constipation I feel wonderful and have had no complications. I would do this again in a heartbeats no regrets!!!

Angelinnc32,
Thanks for your response. I guess there are 2 of us in the world... You can come visit my island anytime. Congrats on your loss. I figure I'll be around 190-200 down by next December.

3 weeks post-op....so far, so good! Hope it stays that way!

In the 4years post op I haven't had anything catastrophic happen as far as Roux- went I'm grateful!!! I have had other issues non related but I'm much healthier now!

I'm having surgery this Oct. but I have had 4 friends have surgery in the past 4 years...not one of them had a single complication! I think that is why I don't really have any worries. One of them is a nurse and said she's never felt better!

No problems here. Happy to say!
Banded in 2006. Lost 90lbs.
Happy. Healthy. Up / down 5 lb bounce range.
Completely satisfied ...
ThereARE a few of us happy bandsters around⭐️????

MSWDiet
I'm right inline with you. Now 8 months out and zero problems. I actually went to a baseball game in Toronto this weekend. I ate whatever I wanted, healthy of course, for 24 hours...and it was all good. I even lost a pound...lol Probably from all the walking around town. We got lost once...

Madeleine...the only way to answer that is to say trust your body. It will let you know if you're up to it. I do know the 5 hour drive from Toronto back to Sudbury 3 days after surgery was taxing. I also know I would get very tired really fast for the first few weeks. I made the mistake of just hitting Walmart 8 days post op...and I felt horrible just being up for that hour. Everyone is different. Though after 8 months I have still had no complications and everything is perfect with me...surgerys can wear you out. Age makes a difference as well. I'm sure if I was in my 20-30's...it might have been different. I'm 54.

@@angelinnc32,
​Did you go thru a program to get the surgery? They should have provided you with all the information. Biggest thing is to stay hydrated and get your Protein in. I suppose right now you can do soft foods. Greek yogurt is good...Cottage cheese...anything high Protein, low fat , low carb. Just listen to your stomach. It will let you know when it's full and if something isn't agreeing with you. Check into the other forums that talk about diet. They'll have some great ideas.

Martene....AWESOME! Wait until you see someone you haven't seen in awhile. I'm getting that more and more...noone recognizes me anymore...lol

Wow...this island is getting full...lol