pammieanne

It's hard to fathom right now, but that feeling of hunger, and things tasting good AND going down easily comes back. You need to find something chock full of Protein that you can tolerate though. 7 weeks isn't very far out, and at that time I got most of my protein from shakes. Have you tried the Premier Protein shakes. I couldn't do the ones that the NUT wanted me drinking, but those I could tolerate. Also, try googling eggfaces baked ricotta. Cottage cheese, yogurt, cheese (softer), hummus (I lived on that!)... these were all easy for me to eat. Keep in mind though, back then, I did good to get 1 ounce, let alone the 3 ounces or 1/4c my NUT suggested.
Keep sipping Water, and keep trying out things to find what goes down easiest right now.
Steak, chicken, and other dense Proteins will come in time.
Isopure also makes protein mixes that go in water and taste more like flavored water (kinda) than the milky ones, that's also an option as so many find themselves lactose intolerant for a few months (usually not permanently)

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

If you want to 'reset', try eating dense Protein, and cut out any of the 'bad' carbs that may have snuck in. At one year out, you're going to have to work harder than you did at first. No need to do all liquids, your pouch won't stay full like it did at first with only liquids. We don't have a pyloric valve... the liquids won't fill you up like the dense Proteins will.
Do one week of "All meat, All Week"... drink your Water, and don't cheat. Not only will you feel full all day, but you'll cut any potential carb monster cravings that may have snuck in on you.
And log EVERY BITE into My Fitness Pal to see exactly how many calories you are eating. Cut them by 500 and in 1 week you WILL lose 1 pound.

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

Most troops will allow you to buy boxes for the Military. They will pack them up and ship them out for you, and you never have to smell, touch, or even think about them!
It's a win-win in my book!

I'm here too say guys don't give up waited 6 months for my date and work hard to prove I could beat it lost 80 lbs before surgery two weeks out 25 more hang in there it's worth every day of pain
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I GOT APPROVED!!! Just waiting on my date! Woke my girls up crying because of pure joy. This doesn't feel real!
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@@summerset, the foot thing is a combination of having two 9+lb babies back-to-back in 2012 and 2013 and breaking every bone in my foot while pregnant in 2012. I think there was weight-related swelling. Now that we are in the frigid cold winter temperatures and I've dropped lbs, the bulk of my foot has gone down a bit.

My wedding rings are falling off, too! Need to get them sized before I lose them.

I concur with @@RJrocks -- I hope to have a streamlined closet of only things I love, that are flattering, and I don't have to think about to make look good. I have a friend who is VERY particular about her clothes -- won't buy something unless it's perfect fit, color, match, length, texture, etc. She's not a flashy dresser, but I appreciate her cohesive look and sticking to a budget because she's so fussy.

Gone are the days of buying the same schlubby gear in every color it comes in because it's my only option of what fits/looks halfway decent. I want statement pieces now.

Your doctor may have picked the RNY because it's what is best for you. I chose the RNY, and I am thrilled with my results. I think both surgeries are good, but the hard part is working on your brain and learning a new way of life.
Whoever told you those statistics is wrong.
Talk to your doctor and ask why he has chosen RNY for you. Then do your own research.

Your doctor may have picked the RNY because it's what is best for you. I chose the RNY, and I am thrilled with my results. I think both surgeries are good, but the hard part is working on your brain and learning a new way of life.
Whoever told you those statistics is wrong.
Talk to your doctor and ask why he has chosen RNY for you. Then do your own research.

One year. 110 pounds.
As I sit here munching my egg beaters Breakfast, the first thought that pops in my head is thank goodness I love eggs and they agreed with me after my surgery!
When I started this journey, I intended to blog about it. That never really materialized. I guess I expected to need to write down everything that happened. But it turned out just to be life. And normal life. That was totally unexpected.
Anyway, I know this is going to be a long post and if you indulge me by reading it, thanks. If not, I'm ok with that too.
I started at 275 pounds. I couldn't walk for more than 10 minutes without my back hurting. I was on medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes. I was honestly afraid that I would not live to see my grandkids. (I was 55 years old at the time of my surgery). Today, I am off of all medications.
Today, I weigh 165 pounds. I want to lose another 5 to 10 pounds but my doctors are happy where I am. Everyone I know tells me that I'm thin enough. We'll see.At the beginning, I was wearing size 24/26. Today, I wear size 12. I haven't been a size 12 since I was in junior high.
I know how blessed I am. I had zero complications of any kind. This honestly seems like a miracle to me. The biggest blessing has been my family. Not only did they completely support me, but my husband went high Protein, low carb and started working out with me. (He has lost 60 pounds!)
My biggest NSV was in November in Las Vegas. My husband and I were walking through a shopping center on the strip. I spotted these gorgeous party dresses in a store and decided to walk in. A sales girl told me that i should try one of them on. The largest size was a large and I thought "no way this will fit me". But, I decided to try. I went into the dressing room and slipped into the dress. I was stunned that it seemed too loose. So the girl brought me a Medium. It fit beautifully. So, I bought it. (It is the sequinny dress I wore at the Christmas party in the attached photo). After my hubby and I walked out of the store, I broke down in tears. Never in my wildest dreams would I have been able to wear a size Medium designer dress.
Just a couple more things. The weirdest thing for me has been that I don't recognize myself in photos. The attached photo of me looking at my phone in the snow was taken last week by a friend of mine. I didn't realize it was me when I looked at her photos!
My biggest challenge -- finding jeans that fit. I've settled into skinny jeans because they are the only ones that don't sag on my butt and thighs.
How are things different? Well, I can't eat much and I know better than to overeat. I get drunk easily. I love going to the gym. I ride a mountain bike. I don't worry about dying. I can walk for hours. I could run if I didn't hate running so much.
For anyone who is considering this journey....it is not easy but it is completely worth it. Be patient with yourself. The only way to be successful at this is to have your mind in the right place and commit fully.

I had my RNY bypass on 08/23/16
Starting weight: 280lbs
Current weight: 199lbs
I am no longer in the 200lb club!!!!!!!!!!
I wanted so badly to hit this goal before we crossed into 2017 but for 2 weeks I sat idle at 205lbs. I couldn't move those numbers to save my life. It was the worst stall thus far because I was so close to crossing that line. Then the stall passed and in a little over a week I dropped 6lbs and crossed that line!
I can't wait to see where this journey takes me!!!
Before:
 
After:
 
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I'm always amazed at how much more confident the 'after' pictures are! You look fantastic! Congratulations at a job well done!

So I love these little things. I went to get in my car this morning for work, after my fiance drove last night. The seat a mile away it seemed. Used to it was all the way back regardless who drove. My surgery left an incision in my belly button, I could not even see. It now sits above my belly button. That's just funny.
You don't realize under garments get bigger as clothes do til you raise your arms and opps...you ladies know what I'm talking about. You find your pants aren't the only thing sliding down. My knee high boots the stretchy back kind, no longer stretch but slide down too. Shoes I've lost a size and a half. My coat could easily fit me and a twin. I have ribs and a collar bone. I can run on the treadmill, not long, but hey I'm running. I no longer crave, soda, even diet. I bought one, yes but almost 2 weeks ago, never even opened it. Bought 14 skinny jeans yesterday. We are talking middle school people. That's how long it's been since this always fat girl has seen a 14 that fit more than one leg. Skinny, don't even get me started on skinny, never had anything labeled skinny in my size that fit.
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I mostly tell the truth. I figure if they are going to talk about me, might as well have the facts in line Plus, I think it's good that the truth be known. The stigma behind our surgeries is because people don't know the facts (Jack). I tell them the percentage of those that lose and regain without the help... I tell them that I only have a small window of opportunity to lose and then I'll be just like any other person trying to maintain weight loss, only I'll have a tool that will allow me to have a much better chance at success... I blabber on and on Hahaha!
With acquaintances, I just tend to say thank you when they notice my weight loss. And they don't know me well enough to be asking me any other questions as far as I'm concerned!
I'm flabbergasted though at how many people have not said a word to me about my weight loss... like my snarky sister in law... 68 pounds and not one word out of her mouth - and she KNOWS about the surgery

I think that one of the reasons you get such strong responses to posts like this is because those that have had the surgery for a long time know the real struggles of this way of life. 'cheating', especially with rubbish like bread, triggers this response. They know how much of a struggle it is to change your way of thinking, eat correctly, get to goal, and stay there.
If you are eating bread, breaking the rules put forth to you long before you agreed to have your stomach cut out, and looking for a pat on the head... AT ONLY ONE WEEK OUT, then I'm afraid you don't understand what work you have in front of you on this lifelong journey.
This really isn't easy... and I'm only 6.5 months out... even I don't understand exactly how hard this is... not in comparison to the people that are years out from surgery. You MUST change your brain during this first year, the honeymoon phase, in order to be successful years down the road.
Eating 1/2 of a sandwich isn't the way to be successful.
Don't get defensive when you read tough love posts... the fact of the matter is, whether you like it or not, those people are telling you the truth.
Get counseling, and get in the game. You only have a certain period of time to lose the weight... then the real work begins... KEEPING it off.
Good luck to you. I'm sorry you are going through this because all I see is a person setting themselves up for failure (now go prove me wrong).

I think that one of the reasons you get such strong responses to posts like this is because those that have had the surgery for a long time know the real struggles of this way of life. 'cheating', especially with rubbish like bread, triggers this response. They know how much of a struggle it is to change your way of thinking, eat correctly, get to goal, and stay there.
If you are eating bread, breaking the rules put forth to you long before you agreed to have your stomach cut out, and looking for a pat on the head... AT ONLY ONE WEEK OUT, then I'm afraid you don't understand what work you have in front of you on this lifelong journey.
This really isn't easy... and I'm only 6.5 months out... even I don't understand exactly how hard this is... not in comparison to the people that are years out from surgery. You MUST change your brain during this first year, the honeymoon phase, in order to be successful years down the road.
Eating 1/2 of a sandwich isn't the way to be successful.
Don't get defensive when you read tough love posts... the fact of the matter is, whether you like it or not, those people are telling you the truth.
Get counseling, and get in the game. You only have a certain period of time to lose the weight... then the real work begins... KEEPING it off.
Good luck to you. I'm sorry you are going through this because all I see is a person setting themselves up for failure (now go prove me wrong).

I think that one of the reasons you get such strong responses to posts like this is because those that have had the surgery for a long time know the real struggles of this way of life. 'cheating', especially with rubbish like bread, triggers this response. They know how much of a struggle it is to change your way of thinking, eat correctly, get to goal, and stay there.
If you are eating bread, breaking the rules put forth to you long before you agreed to have your stomach cut out, and looking for a pat on the head... AT ONLY ONE WEEK OUT, then I'm afraid you don't understand what work you have in front of you on this lifelong journey.
This really isn't easy... and I'm only 6.5 months out... even I don't understand exactly how hard this is... not in comparison to the people that are years out from surgery. You MUST change your brain during this first year, the honeymoon phase, in order to be successful years down the road.
Eating 1/2 of a sandwich isn't the way to be successful.
Don't get defensive when you read tough love posts... the fact of the matter is, whether you like it or not, those people are telling you the truth.
Get counseling, and get in the game. You only have a certain period of time to lose the weight... then the real work begins... KEEPING it off.
Good luck to you. I'm sorry you are going through this because all I see is a person setting themselves up for failure (now go prove me wrong).

I think that one of the reasons you get such strong responses to posts like this is because those that have had the surgery for a long time know the real struggles of this way of life. 'cheating', especially with rubbish like bread, triggers this response. They know how much of a struggle it is to change your way of thinking, eat correctly, get to goal, and stay there.
If you are eating bread, breaking the rules put forth to you long before you agreed to have your stomach cut out, and looking for a pat on the head... AT ONLY ONE WEEK OUT, then I'm afraid you don't understand what work you have in front of you on this lifelong journey.
This really isn't easy... and I'm only 6.5 months out... even I don't understand exactly how hard this is... not in comparison to the people that are years out from surgery. You MUST change your brain during this first year, the honeymoon phase, in order to be successful years down the road.
Eating 1/2 of a sandwich isn't the way to be successful.
Don't get defensive when you read tough love posts... the fact of the matter is, whether you like it or not, those people are telling you the truth.
Get counseling, and get in the game. You only have a certain period of time to lose the weight... then the real work begins... KEEPING it off.
Good luck to you. I'm sorry you are going through this because all I see is a person setting themselves up for failure (now go prove me wrong).

Glad I am not a newbie taking your advice. This is just my opinion and I am positive you could care less, but just because it turned out ok for you doesn't mean it will for the next newbie who does it.
This is a forum, and there are people who have been through this, some for many years. They are going to share experiences and concern when they see posts like this. Most folks responding her are concerned and asked her to contact her surgeon.
No where did I see anyone be mean about it. Every post was trying to help her see that she might consider getting some help to deal with WHY, she did this because at this point, her tummy is likely fine but will it be the next time? or the time after that?
It is clear that you don't care what others think when it doesn't agree with your point of view based on your vulgar responses.
I am older with 2 grown boys and 2 teenage granddaughters. I certainly hope they are not as vulgar when trying to get their point across. I would wash their mouth out with soap.