RNYDawn

I also have PCOS and pray for relief from the facial hair and thinning hair on my head!!!! Surgery in 3 days!

I'm on Day 7 and have lost 9.8 lbs in 6 days. I'm hoping for another 6 or so (for about 15) before surgery but if I only lose another few, that's okay too.

@ Thank you times a million for this answer. I feel so similar. My rny is in four days.
I was trying to explain this to my mom - that I just have this bottomless pit of hunger that never feels satisfied. I cannot wait to not be hungry. To be satisfied and satiated after a few bites of something wonderful.
I'm really nervous and excited but your post really brought home what I am feeling and what I hope my results are as well

Thank you so much! I will. I am most scared of the 4 month(ish) Hair loss bc my hair is already noticeably thinning ????

I also have PCOS and pray for relief from the facial hair and thinning hair on my head!!!! Surgery in 3 days!

Thank you so much! I will. I am most scared of the 4 month(ish) Hair loss bc my hair is already noticeably thinning ????

I also have PCOS and pray for relief from the facial hair and thinning hair on my head!!!! Surgery in 3 days!

2/17 at 10:30am! Yay for us! I'm so excited!

I started off in the Sleeve forum but after days of research, I believe RNY is better for me since I have GERD.

Hi all, I'm Dawn and just turned 40. I have been over 230 pounds since 2002. That's the year I got married and moved to Texas (San Antonio) where Tex Mex food became my best friend. I have been every size and have tried every diet. I got down to my smallest adult size when I was 21 and went from a 12 to a 4 in 2 months because I was a nanny at the beach. I walked, rode my bike, swam, walked on the beach, played with the kids and ate light because I was so busy...and the weight melted off of me without even trying. Why can't it do that again!?



I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2005 and have not been able to get it under control. I did lose about 35 lbs after I had my first child. I ran a half marathon, started yoga, and got down to my lowest weight (in a long time!) of 206. Then I got pregnant with my second and just let myself pile the weight back on. I've been at about 250 since 2013. Despite my weight woes, I stay active and go to boxing 3x a week, walk, and go to yoga when I can fit it in. I also do Beachbody Body Pump and other at-home workout dvds. It's the eating that is just not under control!



I went for a free seminar with a local surgeon in May but didn't continue after that visit. I meet with a different surgeon on Thursday for an actual consult and I am so freaking excited.



I have two little girls who are 4 1/2 and almost 2. My 4 year old has made innocent comments such as "is there a baby in your belly?" and "why is your tummy so big?" and I have had to fight to stay composed and not break down in front of her. I don't want her to think I am ashamed. I don't say the word fat around her and never want her to know that word...but the reality is that I am miserable and unhealthy and not a good example for my own daughters. The other night at bedtime, she called me a heifer/heffer. She has no idea what it means and I have no idea where she learned that word - but I started thinking "did one of her friends at daycare call me that?" I am doing this for ME but I do not want my children to suffer teasing or be embarrassed because they have a fat mom.



I work full time from home as a government contracts program manager. I work for a wonderful company that is flexible so now is the right time to get this started. I discussed with my husband and he fully supports me. He has loved me at every weight and I couldn't do it without his support!



Thank you all for sharing your stories and experiences so freely here. I hope to add to the knowledge and conversation as my journey moves forward. <3

@ Thank you times a million for this answer. I feel so similar. My rny is in four days.
I was trying to explain this to my mom - that I just have this bottomless pit of hunger that never feels satisfied. I cannot wait to not be hungry. To be satisfied and satiated after a few bites of something wonderful.
I'm really nervous and excited but your post really brought home what I am feeling and what I hope my results are as well

@ Thank you times a million for this answer. I feel so similar. My rny is in four days.
I was trying to explain this to my mom - that I just have this bottomless pit of hunger that never feels satisfied. I cannot wait to not be hungry. To be satisfied and satiated after a few bites of something wonderful.
I'm really nervous and excited but your post really brought home what I am feeling and what I hope my results are as well

@ Thank you times a million for this answer. I feel so similar. My rny is in four days.
I was trying to explain this to my mom - that I just have this bottomless pit of hunger that never feels satisfied. I cannot wait to not be hungry. To be satisfied and satiated after a few bites of something wonderful.
I'm really nervous and excited but your post really brought home what I am feeling and what I hope my results are as well

I hope no one thinks I'm shilling for the company, but I use Toppik powder for my hair loss due to PCOS and it hides the thin Patches really well. It's not as great for where you part the hair (I still use it on that part anyway) but awesome for hiding spots elsewhere. I feel naked without it. It's not perfect by any means but it's the best thing I've tried so far for a little help.

Hope you're recovering well!

That is wonderful news! WOOHOO!

That is wonderful news! WOOHOO!

Congrats! That is awesome!

Congrats! That is awesome!

Your good vibes worked! Approved Monday & found out yesterday! My date is 2-17 & I start pre-op liquid diet on 2-3. ????

That was me on day 2! I'm on day 5 now and doing better. We are in the home stretch!

I hope it is approved through your appeal! My surgery is scheduled for the 17th so please keep in touch! if you are on instagram, my user id is rnydawn. Hugs to you and good luck!

That is the same experience I had. I am totally okay with it!

I started my pre-op diet today - surgery is on the 17th. My surgeon's office uses Bariatric Advantage. I can have 3 shakes, 2 bars, up to 24 oz of broth, up to 3 sugar free jellos or popsicles, and one banana a day. Plus a ton of Water of course.
I tried adding coffee extract to my chocolate shake. Mistake. The extract just made it taste like dirt. I choked it down.
I tried adding sweet drops root beer (stevia) to my vanilla shake. Mistake. I added too much and I'm gagging because it's just too sweet.
The good news is that the chocolate Peanut Butter Bariatric Advantage bars are not bad.
I believe I will be blending the strawberry shake as-is to avoid above mistakes.
My delicious find in all of this is Crystal Light Cherry Lime drops - soooo good in Water and crushed ice...almost like a sonic slushie
All of this comes out to just over 1000 calories per day. Lord give me strength!

I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I know I would have been calling all the time too - mostly because my coordinator is overwhelmed and has a lot of patients so I wouldn't have gotten a fast response Oh and I'm impatient.
Thanks for all of the updates. We are all rooting for you! I hope that your surgeon can escalate the surgery so you don't have to wait another six months. Big hugs!

I started my pre-op diet today - surgery is on the 17th. My surgeon's office uses Bariatric Advantage. I can have 3 shakes, 2 bars, up to 24 oz of broth, up to 3 sugar free jellos or popsicles, and one banana a day. Plus a ton of Water of course.
I tried adding coffee extract to my chocolate shake. Mistake. The extract just made it taste like dirt. I choked it down.
I tried adding sweet drops root beer (stevia) to my vanilla shake. Mistake. I added too much and I'm gagging because it's just too sweet.
The good news is that the chocolate Peanut Butter Bariatric Advantage bars are not bad.
I believe I will be blending the strawberry shake as-is to avoid above mistakes.
My delicious find in all of this is Crystal Light Cherry Lime drops - soooo good in Water and crushed ice...almost like a sonic slushie
All of this comes out to just over 1000 calories per day. Lord give me strength!