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My surgery was October 12th
HW: 248 lbs
SW: 236 lbs
CW: 188
Here are my current progress pictures.


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My surgery was October 12th
HW: 248 lbs
SW: 236 lbs
CW: 188
Here are my current progress pictures.


Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App

I'm still a work in progress, but I'm loving it! ????

When no matter where you go and see someone you haven't seen .. Or have( like my parents and fiancé) they say how absolutely amazing I look.. And I still got 60 more lbs to lose!

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

Hello, it's a lil off topic but what is your reaction if you consume soy? My 8 year daughter is also extremely allergic to soy. She has vomiting and diarrhea.
On another note, Healthy Choice also has a Greek frozen yogurt. I've found in the frozen foods section with the Healthy Choice section.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

Things have been well for me. I still have had no problems with eating anything. I have not experienced dumping. Thus far, I've enjoyed every single day since my surgery. I lb definitely embracing this surgery. My stats are:
HW: June 2015 248 lbs
SW: Oct 12th 236 lbs
CW: Jan 8th 203 lbs
I hit stall for almost 3 weeks, which began during week 3 after surgery.

Things have been well for me. I still have had no problems with eating anything. I have not experienced dumping. Thus far, I've enjoyed every single day since my surgery. I lb definitely embracing this surgery. My stats are:
HW: June 2015 248 lbs
SW: Oct 12th 236 lbs
CW: Jan 8th 203 lbs
I hit stall for almost 3 weeks, which began during week 3 after surgery.

I'm still a work in progress, but I'm loving it! ????

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

I'm still a work in progress, but I'm loving it! ????

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

I'm still a work in progress, but I'm loving it! ????

I'm 3 months post op, this my progress thus far.
HW: 248
SW: 241
CW: 201
Here's some before and after.

Things have been well for me. I still have had no problems with eating anything. I have not experienced dumping. Thus far, I've enjoyed every single day since my surgery. I lb definitely embracing this surgery. My stats are:
HW: June 2015 248 lbs
SW: Oct 12th 236 lbs
CW: Jan 8th 203 lbs
I hit stall for almost 3 weeks, which began during week 3 after surgery.

You look amazing! You are a success story. Congratulations on your success. It has to be an amazing feeling.

Things have been well for me. I still have had no problems with eating anything. I have not experienced dumping. Thus far, I've enjoyed every single day since my surgery. I lb definitely embracing this surgery. My stats are:
HW: June 2015 248 lbs
SW: Oct 12th 236 lbs
CW: Jan 8th 203 lbs
I hit stall for almost 3 weeks, which began during week 3 after surgery.

Good luck to you! Congratulations on your decision to have a new beginning. Enjoy this journey. Please keep us updated on your recovery. BTW good luck to as well for a speedy and uncomplicated recovery. You can do this!
Regarding the family and friends that choose not to talk about it. For the most part many of friends and family were and are extremely supportive. I have a couple of friends that are overweight who choose not to ask about my progess or even checked on me after my surgery. It's ok, I'm not the one to judge. I walked those shoes for a very long time....almost 20 years. This my choice to change my life, definitely didn't do it to persuade others. However, I would love to be able to encourage and support anyone who is thinking about having the surgery or who has had the surgery.
My surgery was on 10/12. At 5'0 even, my HW 248, SW 236, CW 207 and I'm enjoying everyday of my journey.

Here's my before and 3 weeks post op pics.

1st week I took a week off for the entire day, 2nd week I only did half days (special ed teacher)
Pain wasn't bad at all, just more uncomfortable and I do not do pain well. No pain meds once at home. One dose of Tylenol at home on the day of discharge (the next day after surgery). The pain you may experience is the gas pain. OH MY WORD!!!!!! I walked miles in home to help relieve the gas pain. I took Gas X strips, it moved the gas, but no release for 2 days.
You can walk about a week later, no strength training for 4 weeks (no heavy lifting).
That was tough, I waited almost 2 weeks. We couldn't wait any longer.
I just told people, too many women I work with. I didn't want rumors to start.
Suggestions: I used a recliner chair for sitting and sleeping. It made it much easier to get up and down. I also purchased a shower chair. Last thing you want to do is fall, especially in the shower.
Good luck to you. It was easier have RNY than having a baby. ????

I was off for an entire week, including the weekend. However, the following week I did half days. I'm a special education teacher, I could have done a whole day, but I was tired. I needed some rest. Being in the office may be seated a bit longer than I am. I was discharged the next day after surgery. I came home and there was no need to take pain meds. I took one dose of Tylenol the day I came home. There was not a pain meds prescription given to me. I full week could be done.