wendilin

Hey y'all!!
Long time, no talk - training for a half marathon and work has been insane lately!
My two year surgiversary was November 20th, and I tried on my old Cotton Ball dress because it was hanging in my closet, lol. (Cotton Ball is a southern cotillion ball - traditional thing with debutantes, etc. - I was 17 when I did it).
Left is from my wedding <3 that dress is a size 28. The one on the right is a size 8; I'm generally a 6 in clothes, but bridal runs small!
HW: 330
CW: 150
No skin removal

Before picture was 1 month before I began the journey. October pic was 1 month ago. Surgery was RNY on Aug 8, 2016. I'm down 72 pounds from my highest weight of 355.

I had gastric bypass in March 2015 in Juarez, Mexico. My surgeon was Dr. Rodriguez with BeLiteWeight. I lost almost 140 pounds. My weight goes up and down a few pounds but I also eat pretty much what ever I want. I went from a size 24 to a size 2. I have loose skin and want plastic surgery. I've been to one plastic surgeon and my quote was 32,000 to fix everything I wanna try to fix. I'm still a work in progress and every day can be a struggle. I have yet to start a exercise plan but started my 1st job 7 months ago. Now I'm off the couch and out of the house every day.
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Here is my before and after picture. I had gastric sleeve surgery May 4, 2016 and the picture on the left is from April 17, 2016, I weighed 310. The right is Oct. 20, 2016 and my weight is 208. I've lost a total of 102 pounds in just under 6 months! Even though I went into this with the goal of being successful, I never dreamed I could have been this successful! This journey had taught me so much about myself, that I am courageous and strong, that I can do things that I once thought were impossible. Last summer I went to Yosemite National Park with my family, and sat on a bench while they hiked around, I even cried because I felt so pathetic! This past summer we went to Smokey Mountain National Park, and not only did I hike but I hiked up some pretty steep paths!! So many things have become better having dropped 100 pounds. I am so happy I made the decision to have the sleeve, it truly is the best thing I have ever done for myself!!

So this was me, circa November 2015, picture taken against my will by a friend, he sent this to me this morning, had no clue it existed.

And this is me this morning. I have lost 105pounds so far.

Okay I think I'm done with loading up pictures for today.
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Getting ready for a wedding today. Figured I would take this shot and compare it to one I did about 6 years ago. I was indeed at my heaviest weight at the time. And I dont even need a belt to wear these pants.

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I had my RNY done last Monday and was discharged late Tuesday afternoon. No issues before, during or after. My bariatric team has been first rate! The doctor has been doing these procedures for years and has developed a bariatric bible for his patients to follow and refer to throughout the process. He is very thorough and conservative in his approach. Trust your bariatric team to help you get to where you've always wanted to go but we're unable to get there. Whenever I started to have a doubt, I reflected back onto a statement made by my primary doctor: "I can't remember ever treating a 300 lb 80 yearold."

OK I've finally decided to be brave and post a couple of photos, apologies they are pretty poor quality as I'm not overly fond of pictures but before was June last year, the latest one is yesterday (I was obviously concentrating on something else in that one ????)

I feel the same, my surgery is Wednesday. I've been able to lose 40 pounds on my own, so I'm questioning if I really need it. But then I think that I do need it, but then I worry ......hope all goes well for you tomorrow!
Wendilin

I feel the same, my surgery is Wednesday. I've been able to lose 40 pounds on my own, so I'm questioning if I really need it. But then I think that I do need it, but then I worry ......hope all goes well for you tomorrow!
Wendilin

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It was my surgiversary on Wednesday September 21,
I'm down 118.6 lbs now, CW 154.8

Well the day is quickly approaching, 26th am I ready? Yes, I just want to get it done and start the rest of my new life. Still not nervous not scared, not excited. Prepo. Diet has not been too bad, some days I'm a little hungry. Just drink more Water. Just need to get thru Friday Saturday and Sunday.... I've got this!
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Me too! 28th at 2:15.
Wendilin

244 starting weight (if not more) and current weight is 115ish

@lelewatson. You will not be in a lot of pain. I had rny on wednesday sept. 14. Came home sat. First day you are druged. No pain. Second day your mouth will be super dry when you wake up. They will give you swabbs for your mouth and one once crystal light per hour. Should be no pain or problem. Second day 2 onces hr. And you will go home. You might weigh ten pds more due to iv weight gain this will vanish. Follow the diet and walk. Best of luck.

My RNY bypass was sept 14. It was much less painful than anticipated
Went to hospital for 100 surg . Surgery started 300 pm. Woke up totally drugged. Next morning there was little pain. Just a dry dry mouth. No ice chips or Water for the past day and a half. Hardest thing was mustering the energy to get out of bed to walk
First day after surgery 1 once water per hour
Second day 2 ounces of water per hour
Should have gone home Friday but was kept an extra day due to urinary retention from anesthesia. Foley and catheter must go back in
Sat foley and catheter out and it's home I went. Plumbing working
I made it despite all the skinny people telling me not to do it. Just eat less
Good luck all

I made a list from A to Z of what my long term goals and wishes are. Airplane seats all the way to zip lining! Some interesting ones that make me laugh, and one or two that made me cry. But basically I want a healthier body to live the rest of my life enjoying instead of hating each lump and roll.
Love reading these posts and the before/after photos, so inspiring!
Wendilin

Hit my goal weight today of 118lbs
Started at 212 and was sleeved 24th Jan 2016
A day to Celebrate, a day I thought would never come, anything is possible

I sometimes take a look at my old pics and think how did I let that happen. 1st 2 are within 2 months of my surgery last one is today almost 10 months later 171 pounds down.

I'm scheduled for tomorrow. Sept 13th
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Thank you thank you thank you for this thread and every single post on it!
I have my op in 3 days and was feeling anxious and hesitant and scared.After spending an hour or so reading through all these posts, I feel excited!
And you probably don't even realise how inspiring you all are, I can't wait to join you
And I cannot wait to post my own response to this question! yay!

I made a list from A to Z of what my long term goals and wishes are. Airplane seats all the way to zip lining! Some interesting ones that make me laugh, and one or two that made me cry. But basically I want a healthier body to live the rest of my life enjoying instead of hating each lump and roll.
Love reading these posts and the before/after photos, so inspiring!
Wendilin