Angela

Totally understand that! Mine will eat 3 donuts in one day, directly from a box of cheeze its, in front of me. I suggested he have a small portion in a bowl. He acts like I'm crazy. He can eat and eat, he hasn't slowed down with my surgery. I was hoping it would make him more conscious of how he eats. It's torture for me.

Eating out post op has been such an eye opener. I am just astounded at the oversize portions that I used to think was normal pre op. It makes me understand just how distorted was my view of portion size. I'm thankful to be relearning how to eat the correct portion and now I actually check out the nutrition label to see how beneficial the food is that I am eating/planning to eat. Why didn't I pay attention to this sooner!

So I'm 4 weeks post op tomorrow and have lost 22 lbs. I have been stuck at this weight for a week. Quite frustrating! I know 22lbs is a great achievement but it seems like such a slow go. Just had to vent!

It does seem like that's where they are located. Glad it's not just me!

31 pounds down and hair cut surgery 24 Sep
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3 months post op.
Started at 286 now at 213.
Have lost 73 pounds (soon wonderland!)
From pants 26 to 18 (can def tell that having extra skin removed next year will take down a pants size or two already!) and 3-4x to a xl shirt. Even my shoe size went down a little and my rings all fit again.
This has not been easy but so very worth it.

My grandmother, a nurse, suggested that the instruments used probably were invasive to the area so your reply makes sense! Thank you so much! It's awesome to come on here and know someone has shared your experience!

My grandmother, a nurse, suggested that the instruments used probably were invasive to the area so your reply makes sense! Thank you so much! It's awesome to come on here and know someone has shared your experience!

My wife is so happy with me. She watches and cares so much. We took a vacation and she was amazed and proud that I was able to make it through the zoo without having to stop and rest several times. The only problem is when my Protein dropped and started feeling weak.

I'm down 100lbs, halfway to my goal weight! I had my first RNY on June 13th, second (complications :-/) on July 11th. Went from a 28/3X to 20/1X.

That's great to hear! I'm so glad this is going better than expected!

I also didn't have any complications through the different food stages.

Hello all-
It has taken me awhile to post something since I have been busy with school and family. I will be one month post -op come Tuesday of next week and all is well. No nausea. No pain. No complications. All the food I am able to eat stays in my belly and I stay hydrated. I'm already down 20 pounds total this week. So including the weight watchers and surgery I've lost 74 lbs.
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Well i feel much better today. i am taking very little sips thanks to some great advice and realizing i dont have to eat the four ounces with each meal right now. Just eat what I can....again great advice. I do miss those days I could gulp my drink. I stay so thirsty all the time. I know i have to play catch up with my hydration. Thanks for all the advice! I feel like a new person today.

24 pounds in five weeks is almost five pounds a week. When was the last time you lost five pounds a week? Do you really want to lose 10, 15, or 20 lbs a week? Not healthy, not realistic, and not sustainable. Maintain five pounds a week for six months and you'll be almost 150 lbs lighter! This is a journey, not a marathon. And it starts with realistic expectations. You're doing absolutely great! Celebrate your success! Stay focused on following the protocol, stay active, and stay away from the scales for a week and even two if you can stand it. You're gonna love the new you!!

Commercials drove me insane. It gets better. I'm almost 4 months post op and i still have cravings sometimes... but not nearly as maddening. What you need to do is find food that is good for you that's also delicious. Example, I like to mix meatballs with mozzarella and parmesan and a little Tomato sauce - completely cures my pizza cravings. I also make kale chips which cures my potato chip cravings
- Kaylee Ann ~ Surgiversary: 6/11/12

I also had the Lapband. I had it in 2008 and lost about 90 lbs. I gained it back and was never successful again. Always throwing up and never getting good restriction. Had the band out November 2011 and gastric July 2012. Best decision ever. Diabetes gone ! High blood pressure gone. Don't hesitate. Best decision ever!

Hey guys! It's been 3 months since I started the Optifast and I had my surgery on July 25th! I've lost 58 pounds so far and feel great! Here's a pic from July 5th and one from today!

My stomach used to touch my stealing wheel.. Yesterday I just paused for a second while I was sitting in my car cuz I realized how much space there now is between my tummy and the wheel! Was so excited I just had to share!!

Had band since 11/08. Fluid in, fluid out, little loss. Had 2 ugi with little dialation 3 years ago. Decided to get it out this year. Saw a different physician due to insurance. Had another ugi. Didn't see anything wrong but lower abdominal erosions due to H. pylori. Scheduled for lap removal of band and revision to rny 10/22. Start preop diet monday. Preop testing 10/17.

Hello wls family I've been gone for awhile but i am back and here is my progress. I started my wl journey back in 2008. From 2008-2011 loss 115lbs on my own. I had a plateau from 2011-2012, when i decided to have wls.
2008 - 359
2010 - 244
2012 - 267
Apr 13 - 267(date of surgery)
My weight today - 192
Total loss since surgery - 75
Total loss - 190

2wk minimum. sometimes the anethesia is still in your system for a few days. I would request enought time to be prepared for complications, even though we pray you don't have any. I went in hoping for the best, but I was prepared for the worst.

My surgery was 9/26. Weight prior 270, weight day after 277! Weight day 5, 268! Thankfully heading in the right direction now! Does anyone else feel like the taste of artificial sweetener is always in your mouth? Ugh!

I started struggling with weight at the age of 12. Around puberty I suppose. I was a size 12/14 throughout middle/high school. Thought I was a giant, tormented by my peers. After graduation my weight continued to climb. At the age of 25 I was married, became more comfortable with my weight.
My husband and I waited a year to try and get pregnant. After 3 years, testing, fertility meds, no success. It was advised I try to lose weight. I failed.
Then decided to get 'lapband' because I thought this was the safest and lest invasive procedure. I had the surgery in November 2007. Began to lose weight and felt wonderful. I was advised to not try and get pregnant for atleast 2 years. My husband and I conceived in Feb 2008. Our son was born Dec 2008. We became pregnant a bit early in, but this was our ultimate goal!
I had a hard time maintaining the weight loss after my pregnancy. I attempted to get 'fills' in my band. It was so difficult to get in all the time. When I did, the 'fill' didn't seem to work. Either too tight, too loose, never quite the sweet spot! I started to gain the weight back.
We started again to have another baby, our son is almost 4. No luck. My husband and I sat down and decided we were very,very blessed with our son and would be ok if he were an only child.
My husband is very active and I just couldn't keep up with him. He can work a 10 hour day, then walk the dog or go for a bike ride, chase around our son. I've just been too tired and lazy!
I made the decision to have the band removed and get gastric bypass.
I thought the sleeve maybe less drastic, however, I didn't want to go through this again. After speaking to my Dr's, nurses, researching and reading forums, I decided to go with the RNY.
I am terrified of never being able to 'eat' what I enjoy again. I love food and eat for comfort, entertainment. I need a mental overhaul when it comes to living to eat and eating to live. I'm looking forward to getting the weight off so I still have energy after being on my feet all day. Too feel better about myself in general so I can be a better wife and mom! Health and happiness is the ultimate goal!

Thanks all! I understand that overtime my 'mind' will change but like I said I'm a week out. It will be sometime before I can nip my crave in the bud with one bite! With time it will get easier, just have to keep telling myself that.