Gordita81

At 12 weeks post, I was down 40 lbs. I am now 14 months post and down 100 lbs. Everyone loses at different rates. Sent from my SM-G920T1 using BariatricPal mobile app

I am 5 months post op and recently had the stomach bug. It sucks. Vomiting hurt my pouch. Of course, once the pouch was empty, it hurt even more. And not being able to keep anything, including water, felt horrible. I didn't want to eat because I was afraid of the pain that came from it. I hope you don't have it, but good luck if you do. HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 209 GW: 130 RNY: 9/26/16

I love steak. I have been to Texas Road House. I am currently 4 months post op and steak is one of my go to Protein sources. I may only eat 3 or 4 bites, depending on the cut, but it helps. HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 225 GW: 130 RNY: 9/26/16

3 months post op. Ihave started going back to the gym. Trying to go 2-3 times a week. I go for Zumba and starting kickboxing this week. Feels good to be able to move. Even though I know I have a lot of work today. Before returning to the gym I was in a stall at 230. I weighed in at the gym this morning..... 225. Yay. I like seeing the numbers go down. HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 225 GW: 130 RNY: 9/26/16

My name is Patricia. I have been on here for a while, bir never told my full story that me here. I apologize if this is too long. I started struggling with my weight at 17 years old. Before that I always stayed between 130 & 145 lbs. I got pregnant at 16, during which time I gained approx 50 lbs. I only lost about 10 lbs after giving birth which left me at 186 lbs at 17. I tried everything to lose the weight but nothing worked. I was in a relationship for 2 years that ended badly. I literally could not eat or sleep. My weight went down to 160 lbs in 3 months. I was happy with it, but then got pregnant again at 20. I have had 4 children. Each one adding more weight to me. No amount of diet or exercise ever helped. I never really paid much attention to how much I actually weighed as long as I still looked good in the clothes I liked. I started to notice the size of my clothes going up. I could no longer shop at my favorite stores because I was over an 18. I no longer looked at myself in full length mirrors (which made clothes shopping difficult). I only bought clothes if I absolutely needed them because every time I did, I left crying. I stopped wearing dresses and skirts. I hated myself very much. I weighed in at 225 and decided it was time to do something. I went to an informational seminar and decided this was it. I started the process with one surgeon but denied by my medical because I didn't have sufficient documented weight loss attempts. I continued to work with their nutritionist and started losing weight. After 2 months I stalled. That lasted a month before I gained it all back and then some. Finally at 245, I went to another surgeon. After his initial testing, my paperwork was submitted to my medical. A year went by and I hadn't heard anything back. I was slowly gaining weight. I had reached 267 by the time I found out my surgery was approved. Because of the gain, my surgeon almost denied the surgery. He didn't and my surgery was 9/26/16. Now here I am, 4 weeks post op and more than 20 lbs down. My first post op appointment with my nutritionist is tomorrow. Can't wait to see how much I have lost now. I do know that my pants that fit me 2 weeks ago are loose today! My shapewear that was tight actually feels comfortable. Mt stomach that used to stick out now hangs down. I am happy right now and will be even happier as I lose more! Thank you for bearing with me through this story! Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

How are you feeling so far? Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you @@KristenLe! How much longer do you have until surgery? Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Weighed in today at 240.1! That's a total of 27 lbs down! HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 240 GW: 130 Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

My surgery was 9/26. I had only lost 20 lbs as of my last appointment which was last week. I try not to weigh often yet. Only at appointments. I will update after my next one. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

@@Dairymary, I apologize then. I don't see that in her post or profile, but that could be because I am on the app which shows less than the full site on the computer. I don't understand why any surgeon would agree to do surgery for someone with that low of a BMI. I am still fairly new to everything so I still have much to learn. No hard feelings. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

I am only 3 weeks post op, I do not feel actual hunger. My stomach will growl sometimes if I forget to drink my shakes or try to get something in me at all. Other than that, I deal with head hunger, usually when my family eats something that I can't, like pizza. I really haven't had any gas pains either, but I do have more gas than before (I hope that goes away). Every body is different though. Good luck to you. HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 245 GW: 130 RNY: 9/26/16 Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

@@Dairymary, I don't think it's right for you to be on a support site telling someone that what they are preparing to do is unnecessary. I personally do not want to lose my hair either. However, I do want to be healthy. For me, surgery was necessary, I couldn't do it on my own. @@iloveorganicmilk1, I would definitely invest in Biotin supplements. I am 3 weeks post RNY. I have not started taking mine yet, but plan to as soon as my dr clears me to swallow gel caps again. I was losing my hair at a higher rate before surgery, so without the biotin I will probably lose more soon. I do make sure to hit my Protein goals daily as well. I drink 3 8 oz shakes a day. Sometimes I even eat cottage cheese which provides a good amount of protein as well. It takes about 2 hours for me to drink an 8 oz shake at this point, but I use Body Fortress shakes 30 g protein per 8 oz shake. So 2 of those and a pureed snack usually do the job. Good Luck. I hope this helps. HW: 267 SW: 260 CW: 247 GW: 130 RNY: 9/26/16 Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

I had RNY on September 26th. I wake up at 7 am to ensure my pills are properly spaced out. I use reminders on an app called Bariatric. I have found it helps a lot. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Depends on whether or not you are taking the pain meds among other things. My surgery was on 9/26 as well. I have not needed the meds and I started moving my bowels on my own yesterday 9/29. Some people must use baby prunes or other supplements. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

pureed as of Post op day 1. I will remain on purees for the first 4 weeks. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Surgery was the 26th for me as well. Doing well this far. Just gotta remember not to drink from a straw and take small bites. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

I am 3 days post op. I have to roll on my side in order to get up, otherwise I am good. Belly is a bit tender. Not even taking the pain meds anymore. I sleep on my side though. I hated sleeping on my back. It will get better. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

In less than 24 hours it will finally be my turn to join the Loser's Bench! I'm starting to get scared! I got this! It's been a long time coming and it just seemed like I was going through the motions, now it's real! My life is about to change forever, yet I still can't wait! See y'all on the other side. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

Just sent you a request. Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App

2 more days of this liquid diet, 1 day of clear liquids then I go in! I'm not a scared as I thought I would be. My husband has finally told me how he feels. He doesn't want me to do this. He insists I can lose the weight with diet and exercise. Yet, he says he supports me. Well, despite how he feels, I am foing this. This is for me and my health. Why do people wait until the last minute to voice their opinions and try to make you feel horrible? Sent from my LGMS428 using the BariatricPal App