Mrs_B_12/16/15

With my surgeon's office, their medically supervised weight loss is done with monthly visits with the dietitian from their office. Each month it's not just about weighing in, but she teaches me the diet/lifestyle that is needed for losing weight pre and post-op. I'm not sure just knowing your weights from past doctor visits would be enough if they aren't actually supervising the weight loss.

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I lost 22 my first month, start slow and at least get a mile or 2 of walking in per day. For now it may seem like your weight loss is moving slow but those pounds add up really fast. I started at 226 and I now weigh 163 and I'm only 3.5 months post op. Also don't let the scale get to you, although the number may be the same you could've lost plenty of inches. I had many weeks where I woke up and the scale had finally moved, I would suggest taking progress pictures so you can monitor your change that way. : )

I just hit my 3 month mark on March 16th, I have lost 53 lbs. I was 226 and now weigh 173 : )

SW: 277
CW: 160
GW: 165
I'm 5 pounds under my goal weight

Hello my name is Ebony and I'm a wife and mother of three. I recently had RNY on December 16th. My weight has been up and down for so long, I read about gastric bypass for months until I finally decided to make an appointment to see a doctor. My highest weight was 226 at my first visit which was 11/18/15 with a bmi of 40.23, on the day of surgery 12/16/15 I was 222. Yes you're reading it right lol I had my initial visit, seminar, 2 nutrition appointments, blood testing, sleep study, psychological evaluation, insurance approval, and surgery all within 4 weeks. I was very shocked at how fast the process was for me but I was beyond ready to have this new start. As of today I am 6 days post op, I haven't had any pain meds in 3 days and I was able to get out and walk a mile today with no problems. The only thing I am struggling with is not being able to share the delicious meals with my family. My husband has been very supportive throughout this whole process so when I'm having a melt down he helps remind me of why I made this decision and I love that about him. As of now I'm on full liquids so I mainly have Water, Protein Shakes, propel, cream of wheat, sugar free pudding, creamy Soups, Jello, and sugar free popsicles. I feel as though I have done very well so far, I can't wait to see how much I've lost in just 2 weeks at my appointment.

I had surgery 12/16/15 and was told I needed to drink at least 2 ounces every 15 minutes but just through trials I realized I can drink 8 within 15 minutes without any problems, just try to take in as much as you feel you can at a time.

@@Pinkgirl1234 I have no idea how they we're able to get me approved so fast and I guess it is something very special about my doctor because everytime I needed to make an appointment for another step they would be booked up until January, I would state his name and they would say "oh since your his patient we can squeeze you in. We try to get his patients through quickly." It's odd but I'm excited that I got it done especially as my scale moves down 1-2 pounds per day. Congrats to you and I hope your recovery is as smooth and easy as mine seems to be. : )

I've fought my weight since I was seven years old. Was bullied and called "marshmellow" in grade school because of my weight. As an adult I've gone up and down so many times I can't count. Diets seem to work, but then they don't and the weight always comes back with more. Two years ago I started developing all the illnesses associated with obesity. I had high-blood pressure, high chloresterol and sleep apnea. My Dr failed to diagnose that I had diabetes for over a year, even though he told me I had high blood suger but did not tell me to get blood tests. I became sicker and sicker until a friend at work who is a volunteer with ADA told me my symptoms indicated I had diabetes and I made an appointment that day to go back to my Dr. He said, I told you last year that your blood sugar was very high, why didn't you get blood tests. I flipped out and said, BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T PERSCRIBE IT. My blood count at that time was close to 600 and I found my A1A was close to 15. I also had neuropathy, my skin was so dry and cuts were slow to heal. I also knew something was wrong because I was unexplecably losing weight without trying. That was a first for me.
I found a Endocrinologist who took me in immediately and said I was lucky I didn't go into a coma and didn't damage my kidneys. I went on 60mg of insulin daily plus other meds. After several months of trying to control my type 2 diabetes, my Endocrinologist and I talked about weight loss surgery. I had been looking into it online. He suggested RNY bypass because in his opinion the long-term success is greater.
I had consults with a couple of Drs that did lap-bands and sleeves and they said I could pick one, but didn't really give me many reasons other than the lap-band is adjustable to go with one or the other.
I live in Phoenix, AZ and I found Dr Kurt Sprunger at the Phoenix Bariatric Center, that only does bypass surgery and he said that he stopped doing the other procedures because of long-term results. For my insurance to cover my procedure, there were several other Drs and a dietician I had to see.
After all the hoops and finally having to get my primary physicians approval for the procedure. He was initially against weight loss surgery and I reminded him of how he failed to diagnose my diabetes the year before and that he is still my Dr, and still a Dr, he signed the consent.
I had my surgery on July 28, 2015 at St Luke's Hospital in Phoenix. I was skeptical about the hospital, as I had never heard of it and it wasn't in the best part of town. After going to the hospital a week before the surgery put my mind to rest as the hospital was nice and updated and everyone was very attentive and friendly. The morning of my surgery, i went in at 6:30am, was admitted, and went into a pre-op area where I put on a gown and layed down. I don't remember anything after that until I was in my room at 3pm and was told I had several phone conversations on my cell prior to that. I don't even know how I got my cell after surgery.
I will admit that after surgery it only hurt if I moved. I was up and walking that afternoon. Everyone at the hospital was fantastic. I was treated like a prince. St Luke's has a bariatric unit which I was unaware of previously. Spent two nights in the hospital and was on my way home. Each day I felt much better than the previous day. I followed my Drs directions and walked each day. Starting out by doing laps in my house. It was probably ten days to two weeks, with walking every day that I felt back to normal.
Adjust to solid food was easy. My second meal I ate too fast and vomitted. I learned my lesson. If you eat too fast or too much, you suffer the consequences. When I eat too much or too fast, I have to go lay down until the feeling passes.
My good news is that I've gone from 245lbs in July to165lbs today. I've gone from size 44w pants to now wearing 31w pants and jeans. I thought it would take me a year to lose 80lbs, not four months. Only ten pounds to my goal. I even lost a pound over Thanksgiving and I made a big Thanksgiving feast. I tasted everything. Tasting is enough for me now.
I'm not hungry, or driven to eat emotionally for the first time in my life. I'm back in the gym lifting weights and ALL my obesity related illnesses are gone and I'm off all medications.
When I went to my Endocrinologist's office, they didn't recognize me. I'm getting that a lot where people don't recognize me. My Endocrinologist was thrilled to tell me to go off all my meds. He also told me that he wished he could tell more of his patients to stop taking their meds and come back in six months. I asked if I should still test my blood twice daily and he said there is no reason too. Out of curiosity I have tested occaisionally and I'm between 95 and 105 which is very normal.
My primary Dr is also amazed to take me off all my meds and he's amazed at my results and says he's definitely re-thinking his opinion of weight loss surgery. My Bariatric surgeon, Dr Sprunger was thrilled for me at my three months follow up as well.
My Aetna insurance is great. They covered so much of my surgery. The only thing I paid was $800 to the hospital when I went for pre-op. Nothing else.
I know my results aren't typical, but I have been following the post-op diet. I'm so thrilled. Finally when I look in the mirror I think I look great. I don't see myself as fat anymore. I can go to any store and buy clothes. For years I couldn't buy clothes in the mall and was buying clothes at Walmart. Now I can shop anywhere. The problem is now, I'm buying clothes like crazy and having so much fun shopping and buying outrageous outfits. Why dress normal and boring? Now at the mall, I'm finding they don't stock as many size 31w pants and jeans as they do size 34 - 38W. Please don't feel sorry for me. It's my cross to bear.
Getting surgery was the best decision I've ever made. I can't recommend it enough to anyone that has fought their weight and the complications that come with it.
I've only told my close friends that I've had surgery. One person I did tell at work that inquired how I lost so much weight, who I thought might benefit from my story said, "Bariatric surgery? Oh, you cheated". I said, "If cheating saves my life, I'll choose cheating everytime, BEOOOCH!" I know people at work have gossiped about my weight loss but I really don't care or feel like going into everything with work aquaintences who only want to gossip anyway.
Pictures of me in the Green plaid shirt are from the beginning of Jul 2015. The ones in the jacket are from Nov 20, 2015. My most outrageous outfit and shoes yet.
I trully hope my story will help or inspire anyone contemplating or has recently had bariatric surgery!
Good Luck! Life is way too short to spend it sick, unhappy or with people that suck the life out of you.
"Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death" Come, sit at my table and take a tiny bite, and chew slowly.

4 weeks to get approval and all tests?Wow...It took me more than months .Dr appointments,lab tests etc...3 weeks for approval but I am ready...thanks for sharing your journey and your truth,Inspirational.

Dang ebony! That is quick. Glad to hear you are doing well. Be patient. You will be eating real food again in no time.

@@dolphinkrazy22 Hi, I think that's great. Just think most people lose 100 within a year and you have lost almost half that in 2 months. I had my surgery 12/16/15 and I weighed 224 the day of surgery, if I'm able to lose as much as you have that fast I will be super excited. : )

Starting weight 224 lbs
Surgery weight 217 lbs
Surgery day 10/6/15
Current weight 178
Does anyone think that's bad? I feel like it should be more!

Hello my name is Ebony and I'm a wife and mother of three. I recently had RNY on December 16th. My weight has been up and down for so long, I read about gastric bypass for months until I finally decided to make an appointment to see a doctor. My highest weight was 226 at my first visit which was 11/18/15 with a bmi of 40.23, on the day of surgery 12/16/15 I was 222. Yes you're reading it right lol I had my initial visit, seminar, 2 nutrition appointments, blood testing, sleep study, psychological evaluation, insurance approval, and surgery all within 4 weeks. I was very shocked at how fast the process was for me but I was beyond ready to have this new start. As of today I am 6 days post op, I haven't had any pain meds in 3 days and I was able to get out and walk a mile today with no problems. The only thing I am struggling with is not being able to share the delicious meals with my family. My husband has been very supportive throughout this whole process so when I'm having a melt down he helps remind me of why I made this decision and I love that about him. As of now I'm on full liquids so I mainly have Water, Protein Shakes, propel, cream of wheat, sugar free pudding, creamy Soups, Jello, and sugar free popsicles. I feel as though I have done very well so far, I can't wait to see how much I've lost in just 2 weeks at my appointment.

I'm three months out.
I had one of the rougher recoveries. I've had kidney stones from struggles to stay hydrated. I've cried over food more times in the past 10 weeks than I've cried in my life. I've been hormonal as hell. Dumping is boarder line torture.
But you know what, I wouldn't trade this for anything. Feeling normal comes back with time.
I don't have to shop in plus sizes any more.
I'm completely off all my heartburn meds.
I can actually sleep through the night now.
I ran my fastest mile ever my first day back at the gym.
People don't treat me different because of my weight anymore.
I feel more confident.
I have a new healthy relationship with food.
Being on an airplane doesn't hurt anymore or feel awkward.
Working out is actually fun now.
I can take a bath that's more Water instead of fat filling the tub.
I enjoy having people take my picture now.
It's a whole new world but I love it. Don't get me wrong, it's very very hard. But as tough as it's been i would do it again in a heartbeat cuz I'm finally enjoying the life I deserve to have. I also realized we have similar starting stats. I'm 5'6, was 257 at my highest recorded weight. I probably weighed more tho honestly. I got down to 235 on my surgery day. And now I'm 189 10 weeks post op.   

@@bugsy72 omg I love clam chowder, I wasn't sure if I could take the chunks out so I've been buying the normal runny Soup. My husband made gumbo last night and I was wondering if I can strain it and just have the liquid which I'm assuming I can now since it's Water, chicken broth, and flavor from the items he put in it. I appreciate you response. : )

Hello my name is Ebony and I'm a wife and mother of three. I recently had RNY on December 16th. My weight has been up and down for so long, I read about gastric bypass for months until I finally decided to make an appointment to see a doctor. My highest weight was 226 at my first visit which was 11/18/15 with a bmi of 40.23, on the day of surgery 12/16/15 I was 222. Yes you're reading it right lol I had my initial visit, seminar, 2 nutrition appointments, blood testing, sleep study, psychological evaluation, insurance approval, and surgery all within 4 weeks. I was very shocked at how fast the process was for me but I was beyond ready to have this new start. As of today I am 6 days post op, I haven't had any pain meds in 3 days and I was able to get out and walk a mile today with no problems. The only thing I am struggling with is not being able to share the delicious meals with my family. My husband has been very supportive throughout this whole process so when I'm having a melt down he helps remind me of why I made this decision and I love that about him. As of now I'm on full liquids so I mainly have Water, Protein Shakes, propel, cream of wheat, sugar free pudding, creamy Soups, Jello, and sugar free popsicles. I feel as though I have done very well so far, I can't wait to see how much I've lost in just 2 weeks at my appointment.

@@Mrs_B_12/16/15
After the Clear Liquids week, I was thrilled to be able to eat soup! i buy the good stuff and strain all of the chunks out of it (hubby gets those) and i just have the liquid, but oh my, that liquid is sooooo tasty! I especially like clam chowder. I move to the "pureed" stage Wednesday, so i have to figure out exactly what that means! Hang in there...this is just for a short time....and soon we'll have many more choices. Gotta let that pouch heal!

So many... I use a normal towel after I shower instead of a beach towel. I use a normal public bathroom stall instead of the handicap stall. I cross my legs all the time. I don't sweat as much. I am never out of breath. I can run up the stairs at my house instead of hanging on the banister all the way up. I'm in single digit clothing. I don't dread being in a picture... In fact I'm front and center now. So many more.... I smile all the time now!!!

Hello my name is Ebony and I'm a wife and mother of three. I recently had RNY on December 16th. My weight has been up and down for so long, I read about gastric bypass for months until I finally decided to make an appointment to see a doctor. My highest weight was 226 at my first visit which was 11/18/15 with a bmi of 40.23, on the day of surgery 12/16/15 I was 222. Yes you're reading it right lol I had my initial visit, seminar, 2 nutrition appointments, blood testing, sleep study, psychological evaluation, insurance approval, and surgery all within 4 weeks. I was very shocked at how fast the process was for me but I was beyond ready to have this new start. As of today I am 6 days post op, I haven't had any pain meds in 3 days and I was able to get out and walk a mile today with no problems. The only thing I am struggling with is not being able to share the delicious meals with my family. My husband has been very supportive throughout this whole process so when I'm having a melt down he helps remind me of why I made this decision and I love that about him. As of now I'm on full liquids so I mainly have Water, Protein Shakes, propel, cream of wheat, sugar free pudding, creamy Soups, Jello, and sugar free popsicles. I feel as though I have done very well so far, I can't wait to see how much I've lost in just 2 weeks at my appointment.

Hello my name is Ebony and I'm a wife and mother of three. I recently had RNY on December 16th. My weight has been up and down for so long, I read about gastric bypass for months until I finally decided to make an appointment to see a doctor. My highest weight was 226 at my first visit which was 11/18/15 with a bmi of 40.23, on the day of surgery 12/16/15 I was 222. Yes you're reading it right lol I had my initial visit, seminar, 2 nutrition appointments, blood testing, sleep study, psychological evaluation, insurance approval, and surgery all within 4 weeks. I was very shocked at how fast the process was for me but I was beyond ready to have this new start. As of today I am 6 days post op, I haven't had any pain meds in 3 days and I was able to get out and walk a mile today with no problems. The only thing I am struggling with is not being able to share the delicious meals with my family. My husband has been very supportive throughout this whole process so when I'm having a melt down he helps remind me of why I made this decision and I love that about him. As of now I'm on full liquids so I mainly have Water, Protein Shakes, propel, cream of wheat, sugar free pudding, creamy Soups, Jello, and sugar free popsicles. I feel as though I have done very well so far, I can't wait to see how much I've lost in just 2 weeks at my appointment.