Cervidae

The problem with smoking right before or anytime after WLS is the greatly increased risk of ulcers. It seems kind of silly to continue a smoking habit even after knowing it could create enormous, costly, and extremely painful permanent damage to your body. I know it's an addiction, but like any addictive behavior (food included!) it's something that has to be controlled if you want to live a happy healthy life. Best of luck to all of you.

OMG you look freaking AMAZING and gorgeous! Super inspirational! Congratulations! And your photographer friend ain't too shabby (speaking as one photographer to another ;D).

My starting weight is EXACTLY the same as yours! I had my RNY 2 weeks and 5 days ago. I can only hope I have as much success as you. Congratulations, and thank you so much for the inspiration.

Congratulations! So happy for you and all of your success. Thanks for the inspiration!

I had only had water and my usual protein shake. :/ my next nutritionist appointment is not until the end of the month, and I can ask her then. It just really freaked me out. I've been following the plan to the letter... I hope I haven't done something wrong.

No complications, healing perfectly. Knock on wood! Not losing as much weight as I had hoped but it's not uncommon to lose slowly in the beginning. ????

Congratulations! I know how exiting this time is.. I just went through it! I had my RNY on August 17th. It's really just a crazy roller coaster of emotions and impatience. Take good care or yourself, keep your eyes on the prize. Great things are headed your way. If you want to talk or ask questions or anything, my inbox is always open. ;D

I wish I had some advice or answers to offer you. I, too, worry about this. I'm 2 weeks and 4 days post op and I've lost about 10 pounds. It seems so, so low compared to what a lot of people are losing their first weeks. Logically I know it's certainly possible that our bodies are just holding onto whatever they can, and eventually we will both start losing normally. Logically I know a lot of people have this issue where they begin with a weight loss stall right after surgery and then suddenly it will pick up and start working. But I have this nagging fear deep in a dark corner of my brain that nothing has ever worked right with my body and losing weight before... so why should it now? I've always messed up before, so why should I be doing it right now? I think these are fears that so many of us have because we spent years of our lives thinking we were wrong or bad in some way because of our weight, and being made fun of or treated badly or looked down upon because of how we looked. Hang in there (I'm saying this to you,@@More than this, myself, and any other person who has had to deal with the pain and absolute bullshit that is being overweight in our society and anyone who doubts themselves because of that). You've made the right choice. You knew this wasn't going to happen overnight. You're doing everything right here. Things will pick up, and by this time next year you'll be wondering why you ever doubted yourself in the first place. Take care of yourself, all of you! <3

That does not sound normal or healthy. Did you call a doctor? Has it happened again since then? I'm the paranoid type - if I had experienced something like that I would have been back in the ER asap. o.o Hope you're well/safe!

Congratulations! I had my RNY on August 17th. If you have any questions, and if I'm able to answer them, feel free to ask. Exiting times ahead!

Everything is going really well! So well I almost catch myself wondering if I had surgery at all. XD I'm on the pureed stage, and I have no issue getting down my 1/2 cup of pureed lean Protein. I've had no stomach problems, no stomach pain from eating or drinking, even my incisions feel just fine, though my left side gets a little sore if I sleep on it. I'm supposed to be getting 3 pureed meals in a day, 1/2 cup each, plus two 8 oz Protein shakes. I'm currently only having 1 meal, sometimes two, as I find I'm just not hungry. However, I am getting in all the protein I need, and 64 oz of Water daily, so I'm not too worried. Here are some tips/things that helped me a LOT: - If you have a comfortable recliner, I would suggest sleeping on it for the first several days or the first week when you get home. Laying flat is really uncomfortable, and it's hard to get up and down. Sleeping in a recliner really made things a lot easier and less painful. - It's going to be hard to get in all the water you need. I got a plastic container from Wal Mart that is 64 oz exactly and has measurements on the side. It made it SO much easier to see exactly what I'm drinking and make sure I'm getting enough. - Get yourself a couple boxes of Gas-X Thin Strips... you will thank me later. They work instantly and are a God-send. - Make sure you have a really good blender that can puree food into a baby food consistency. We borrowed my mom's crappy Kitchen Aid blender and thought it would be fine... nope! We ended up getting a Nutribullet at Target. It's not exactly cheap but it works so, so well and is very hardy. It's worth the money, and you'll be using it every day. - Before you leave the hospital, ask them for a bunch of hot packs. They will feel amazing and really reduce your gas pains. - I would highly recommend getting chewable versions of the Vitamins and supplements you're going to need. My doctor prescribed me chewable Multivitamins but I have to buy my own chewable Calcium. I got a pill stuck once last week... worst. experience. ever. Avoid it at all costs! When you're in the hospital, as soon as you can get up and walk, even if it's only for a couple feet and back to bed, do it! The gas pain will not be fun at all but walking is the fastest way to get rid of it. I mean, don't hurt yourself, obviously, but just try to get in some little walks even when you really really don't want to. If you have any specific questions or want recommendations on shakes/vitamins/anything, don't hesitate to ask.

You've lost more than I have, and I'm told it's not uncommon to lose even less than me. I agree with @@James Marusek, the focus is on getting in enough Water, your Vitamins, and the required amount of Protein. I'm supposed to be getting three meals of 1/2 cup (4oz) of pureed food a day (and two 8 oz protein shakes), but I'm only getting in 1 pureed meal, rarely 2. As we speak I'm drinking this sort of savory shake I made, which consists of 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of nonfat cottage cheese, and 1/3 cup of white meat chicken, pureed. I planned on having this as a 4 oz meal but it made a liquid with all the milk and seems to be sitting well. It made just under 2 cups and has 37 grams of protein with very little fat or sugar. Really it boils down to getting in all your required stuff, the rest is just a take-it-as-it-comes kind of deal as your body heals and gets used to food again. All in all, you seem to be doing fine. Take it easy, listen to your body. Good luck!

Hi Maria! I'm Abby. I'm 23 and I had my RNY on August 17th. I'm in NY, but I'd love to be your friend and answer any questions you might have for me.

Good luck! you'll do great. See you on the other side.

@@newbie_2025 yes, I am in the pureed stage for another 4 weeks or so. I'm supposed to be getting 3 pureed meals a day, 1/2 cup each, and 2 protein shakes, but I'm currently only getting one meal, sometimes 2 if I'm lucky. I'm just not hungry. So I'm focusing on getting all my protein and water for the time being. ????

@@toasty, I certainly found that to be true. You're simply not hungry, or at least a lot less hungry after surgery. It gets better soon.

It's really, really unsafe to be smoking after bariatric surgery. The risk of getting bleeding ulcers is greatly increased if you smoke. I can't tell exactly what you're asking here but I'll echo what the others have said: NO. Why ruin your progress or severely harm yourself just for a smoking habit? Wishing you health and safety.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYSpwzYZVMq2DWYaEY6otXg I would highly recommend checking out This person's youtube channel, starting at her oldest videos and going forward. She is very blunt and straightforward about her WLS and the triumphs and difficulties she has faced. Her channel really helped me a lot when I was feeling anxiety about it. I had my RNY a little over two weeks ago, and I regret absolutely nothing. I see it as the best decision I could have possibly made. We're all here to talk to you and support you! You don't have to go through this alone. Good luck, and feel free to friend me or message me anytime.

I had the RNY two weeks and two days ago, and I've only lost about ten pounds. Some people lose more, some lose less. I wouldn't worry if I were you. It's a little frustrating that I seem to be moving at such a slow pace in terms of losing, but every body is different. You're doing just fine!

I'm only 23. o.O it's not possible to have hot flashes at this age, is it? I do have PCOS, so maybe some kind of hormonal issue in general? How odd.

I'm only two weeks post op and I already have this feeling as well! The thought of fried/chemically anything just seems completely unappetizing, whereas seeing clean recipes, fresh, organic food seems delicious and very appealing to me. I think it's the great reduction in sugar that everyone goes through pre and post op! Our bodies are no longer addicted to all the crap in a lot of our food so now we just see it as the toxic junk that it is. Congrats on your weight loss!

You're actually getting more calories in than I was on my post-op diet. It's a drastic reduction in calories from the average person's diet before surgery but it's only for a few days, and losing a few extra pounds before surgery is very helpful to reduce any fatty liver issues that you might be having, which in turn greatly reduces the risk of a number of complications during and after surgery. I know it's not exactly fun (I felt weak and sometimes even a little faint) but it will totally be worth it in the end. I lost ten pounds in the week before my surgery from drinking only protein shakes, water, low fat milk, and a small meal high in protein two days of that week. Good luck! There doesn't seem to be anything out of order happening with your caloric intake, but perhaps your nutritionist will decide to change it up. Otherwise, keep up your hard work and you will soon be feeling the benefits.

Have you spoken to your doctor or nutritionist about this? They may be able to help you somehow. Or perhaps prescribe you an anti-nausea medication. Give it time, though. Your body is still healing, and your digestive tract is still getting used to this huge change. Don't give up hope yet, and try to remember all the reasons you did this in the first place. It will get better!

Totally normal and nothing to be ashamed about, but like @@lauraellen80 did, when I ate my favorite things, I ate them slowly and tried to be really aware of why I loved these foods so much and to really make myself understand that some of these foods will not really even be foods I can eat again after surgery. Fortunately for me, a lot of my comfort foods aren't actually that bad for me. My "last meal" was grilled chicken and shrimp, grilled onions, and redskin potatoes from Applebees. That's not that different from the kind of food I'll be able to eat once my body has recovered. I'm two weeks and two days post-op. Congratulations on your approval! It's a really exciting time.

https://www.facebook.com/abbylynn113 Feel free to friend me! I love making new friends.