Gullies

On this day exactly one year ago, I had my first consultation with my surgeon. (I picked the only surgeon I ever consulted with. I had done a ton of research online before.) I was terrified and almost backed out. I weighed in at 322.6 pounds. This morning I weighed 204.8 pounds. I just got an email from my NUT (after meeting with her yesterday) saying that I have lost 64% of my excess body weight (not sure exactly how that is calculated) and telling me I am officially NOT obese. My diabetes is in remission. I have actually taken a boxing class (which almost killed me but I did it.) I have actually been referred to as "skinny" by a few people (though they are a bit biased as I am far from skinny). Oh and I am unemployed after a layoff. (Not at all WLS related but certainly a shock and hanging on to the hope that it is a blessing in disguise.) I can honestly say that on this day last year, I could NEVER have imagined this is where I would be on this day. I can't wait to see what next year will bring...

It happened to me. My Blood pressure was to low. Called the Doctor and he told me to have some chicken broth. It helped and never happened again.

Congratulations!!!!!!!

I had my RNY done on 8/10/15 and as of yesterday I am down 100 and feeling AMAZING!!! I only have about 45 more to go and my question is how does our body or system know it's time to stop losing more weight? It's coming off so fast it's almost scary not knowing if it's going to stop when I need it to?

I've had anxiety most of my life so I pretty much think I'm dying every day. my surgeon LOVES me. Haha

You are not alone!! We must have had surgery around the same day. I have been feeling the same way!! The only difference is that I have always had anxiety. I worry about everything and I find myself so emotional. Sometimes it just feels good to cry and get it out! We went through so much and it's a new journey for us. I worry about getting my Protein in because I can't fit nearly the amount they suggest!! I have my appointment with the doctor tomorrow so of course I'm going to mention all of this because that's how I have felt too, but really I'd have to agree from what I have heard its normal.

Thanks so much @@esskay77 ???? means a lot!

Thank you so much @ that is so helpful!!! ????????????

@@Gullies I love refried Beans w/ Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese w/ blended pears, scrambled eggs with a sprinkle of cheese, sliced deli meat, applesauce w/ cinnamon, and my Soups. I still love my Stage 1 soups!
Also, I tried a Pintos & Cheese from Taco Bell the other day and it was AMAZING! Good Protein, too!

Hi! So I'm excited yet so nervous I'm about to start the purée stage of my program. I received a week by week packet but it is very vague. I know a lot of it is a gamble because everyone is different, but I'm looking for suggestions on things and brands you may have tried during this period. On my list is said yogurt, puréed Soup, scrambled eggs, and cottage cheese. Any advice anyone would like to share would be greatly appreciated!! ????????????

16 weeks post, I have lost 78 lbs so far and I feel great. Today I put together 4 pictures of me from the beginning till now and when I saw the final product of the four pics side by side, I burst into tears. Serious hurt and sadness for the sad person staring at me in the first two pictures. Ugh, a weight literally and figuratively. Really made my heart ache. I am so happy I made the positive change for my life!

For the first time in 20 years I am now in the 200's and I have hit my first goal! I started at 364 and this just feels amazing. I am on cloud nine right now and want to Celebrate.