SammieJ

5 months
93 lbs
14 inches off my waist
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I started in January with a HW 292. I wore a 24 some 26w. 22 was the smallest I owned still and been tucked away in my closet. SW 251 that was 3 weeks ago. Finally decided to go shopping today. Even those too small 24s I swore were cut too small that never fit were too loose. I'm in a 16 jeans and 14/16 top now....Are you kidding me. I haven't seen that since high school and I'm 38. They were a little snug but hey at this rate not for long. I'm so thrilled. Yet I don't see it when I look at me.
Tomorrow I try on my wedding dress. It is a 20 but small as wedding dresses are. Getting married in a couple months so I am hoping it's a little small. Sounds weird saying that. 
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I'm with Mindy, I was able to do the stairs at home no problem when I was discharged. But just take it slow, one step at a time. Take a break as needed.
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I've been doing stairs since day 2 when I got home. I'm 2 ½ weeks out they are getting better. Left lower side hurts a little but not too bad. Hope you get better soon
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Your profile says you are 21. You need to do this because you do not want to be 40+ years old and 400+ pounds. I lost what should have been the best years of my life to being fat. I would give anything to go back and start over. There is no way in hell I would abuse myself the way that I did for most of my life. I guarantee you that NOTHING I ate when I was 21 years old was worth what I paid for it the next 20+ years. Fix this problem now while it is much easier to do. I promise you will be glad you did.

I am a much more active participant in my own life.
I run the dunes with my kids instead of watching them from the bottom. I sit in the best seats DEAD CENTER of the theater for their performances instead of snagging an aisle seat where I have more room. I enjoy the experience of shopping instead of dreading the fact that I probably won't find something that fits. I take my time at the market instead of wondering who is judging me by the contents of my cart. I've stopped wasting time at WWs meetings, weighing and measuring all foods obsessively, researching the "latest and greatest" diet. I ZUMBA with enthusiasm instead of kind of doing my thing at the back of the room. I network at conferences all day instead of sneaking up to my room for a two hour nap. I don't care if my hair/make up/clothes are perfect when I run to the store -- I actually run out in yoga pants and a t-shirt if I need to.

I've taken back small things in my life that slipped away without me realizing it as I gained weight. I live in a much more carefree manner without worry that my bulk was hindering me physically and mentally.

It's awesome.

My name is Carla! I live in NJ I'm a 35 year old married mother of two. My weight loss journey started in March 2008. My son was one year old and I decided I no longer wanted to live my 300lb unhealthy lifestyle! I wanted to live to be able to see my Son grow and I wanted to be able to play with him and not watch from the side lines. I had my gastric bypass surgery Sept 15 2008. After the usual
Two days in the hospital I was feeling good and diacharged. Only to return to the hospital at 4am in severe pain. I had a leak. Had to do another surgery and recovery was very painful I stayed in the hospital for three weeks. With that being said I would do it all over again. I reached my goal weight of 160lbs within the year. I maintained this weight for 5 years I was a stay at home Mom back then and I worked out full time. 6 or 7 days a week 1 1/2 -2 hours a day! I was determined to make all of my pain purpose full. But as life happened I creeped up to 180lbs and plateau there for months until I got pregnant with my daughter. My weight went up to 230lbs on my date of delivery. With some light exercise, ppd, and anxiety my weight toggled between. 215and 230 until one morning I woke up and the scale said 240! I almost died. I did not come So far to just become morbidly obese again. So on June 1 2016 I began hitting the gym hard again! It's not easy working full time. Caring for my 8year old and 2 year old. And still finding the energy to work out like I used to. But I am motivated to get my old self back. So I have been drinking 2 meals and eating one meal daily for the past week. I have my restriction back! And I'm ready to reach my goals!   
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I had a follow up appointment with my surgeon this week, 7 months post-op. He told me I'm doing fantastic, should lose about 15 more lbs, and then, looking me dead in the eye and stated, "damn, I did a good job!"
He did, and I did too! I'm in shock daily at how for I've come this year. My head hasn't caught up yet though, and most days I still feel fat, despite what i see in the mirror. I'm OK with that though, because gives me the motivation to keep making good choices and keeps me from being complacent.
My husband and I went out last night to Celebrate our anniversary and we took a picture together (the one on the right, cropped him out for privacy). I just keep staring at it, I can't believe it's me, what I have dreamed of accomplishing all of my life.
Anyway, no real point to this post, other than I feel good, I feel happy, and I just wanted to share that damn, we're all doing a good job!

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Today make a month since I had my Gastric bypass surgery. So happy to be here , to feel the weight come off and see it and to hear others say how good I'm looking. Though I told myself this surgery was not for me to look good , that's not why I did it, even though I do want that to come in play as well , but I did it to feel good, be healthy and I can say I am off diabetes meds, high blood pressure meds and my knees feel much , much , much better. Starting weight was 377lbs , pre-op weight 353 today 317 . September the 14 when I laid on that operating table I told myself this change is for you. Don't do it for nobody else but for you.
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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!
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Me at 480 now am at 320 10 months later. I started my life change 10 months ago I had gastric bypass on 6/27 I had lost 90 before surgery I almost didn't go through with it boy that was gonna be a bad mistake because this surgery have been the best thing I ever did I'm eating right in the gym 4 to 5 times a week got so much energy now all the aches and pains are leaving not on all that medicine only take my Vitamins so yes this was the best thing I ever did for my health!!! Still got 90 lb to go to meet my goal. I will post again after I meet my goal!!!
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@@rolosmom7 this week was my first week of calories 900s. I eat every 2h and it's a true challenge. But I needed to increase in order to work out because I was negative. I'm hoping to see the scale to start moving now that my calories are up.
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Update - no blood clot I'm fine now I can focus on recovery
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I was sleeved on 9/12 and have lost 10 pounds. I was a little discouraged by the number but my BMI is 38. The first day post op was painful (gas) but walking really helped. I encourage anyone experience this to take short walks and it will elevate the pain. I had my one week appointment last week and it went well. Only issue was that my Vitamin d level was 22.
I was advanced to puréed food but still drink at least one Protein shake a day. I did try the Isopure zero carb Water this week. Has anyone tried this? It has 40 grams of Protein in a 20 ounce bottle. I purchased the grape flavor (a bit chalky) but not bad. I'm also getting about 40-50 ounces of Water per day and up to 4K steps. I'm working on increasing the steps over the next couple of weeks. No pain from surgery but I do get fatigued fairly quickly. Good luck to all the September sleepers. We can do this!
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My husband and I was making a decision on what to have for dinner, but I can't eat what he eats. I had an emotional breakdown. Started crying and telling him how hard it's been. He was complete understanding. Held me and let me cry it out. I'm so thankful for my support system.
Heather
Sacramento CA
RYN 8/22/16

Sure @@proudgrammy!
So, i was 381 lbs on December 23rd 2015, heaviest was 391 but i go with the 381 because it was recorded at my docs... lol
i am 6ft tall and my shirt size was a 24 collar, 34/35 sleeve. I wore 3 and 4 XL t-shirts
My waste was 54 inches.
Surgery was on Feb 23rd. 2016 i weighed 375 the day of the surgery.
You just inspired me to add to my weight loss video, so i have updated this till today https://www.dropbox.com/s/s4lrhbdzzjy2puc/Bob%20at%20219.mp4?dl=0
I am now a 38 waist and that is a little big on me. An XL T-Shirt, and a 16 collar, dress shirt.
I am enjoying life again!!! I hope you are too

I've used cupcake pan for individual servings
It's like baked ziti without the Pasta. I was able to start this 2 weeks post op.
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Tomorrow will be 7 weeks since I had my RNY done. This morning I did my weekly weigh-in and hit a huge milestone. I am down 50lbs! That's such a huge accomplishment and I am so excited and so proud!
Starting weight: 280
Today's weight: 230
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Under my plan, clear means clear. It was clear if you could see through it. Brothy, Soups, Isopure Protein drinks, adkins Protein Water (Lift), sugar free popsicles. Can you see through it? My guess is, if you melted that down, you couldn't see through it. I don't mean to be harsh, and I don't think I've read all your posts, but so far, on Clear Liquids, you've asked about eating ice cream cake, chocolate italian ice and now fudge pops (I think those were all your posts, and if I'm confusing you with someone else, I sincerely apologize). I think you need to truly get your head in the game, get a clear understanding of what it takes to be successful at this surgery, meet with your practice's dietitian or NUT so you truly understand what you're doing. I know if you look at my post count, you may think why the hell is this person commenting. It's true, I don't post much, but I'm 2 plus years out from surgery and maintaining a 130 lbs. I think I know what I'm talking about.
I'm only saying this things because I want you to be successful

6 weeks ?????
Some instructions were made to be broken.

I had my gallbladder removed in 2010... And it took maybe a week and half to heal from. I was sleeved on Monday and the pain is reminiscent of having my gallbladder removed, BUT there is one incision that hurts more than ANY of them and it's gonna be the one where the surgeon removed your stomach. I think I will be healed in maybe 2-3 weeks because this surgery is a little more invasive, plus I'm a lot older than when I got my gallbladder removed Lolololol. You WON'T be able to bend at all.

If you're at the hospital already see if someone can go get you some!

I would add, if I were you and if you have one, a soft easy to latch (front if possible) bra.
I have only underwires and am a bigger chested girl.
I can not stand being out in public without a bra, but the incision lines (I also had a hernia repair) are right where my underwires rub and bras feel like barbed wire on me. If you have a soft, non underwire, bra- you may "enjoy" wearing that one home rather than underwires. I wait here in my house until my neighbors appear gone and then go for my walk. No need to scare the children!

Oh and good luck! The first 48 hours sucked for me, but 7 days out and I am feeling MUCH better. Just take one day at a time!

Inside:
Biotene mouth spray
Contact lense case and solution
Toothpaste and toothbrush
Dental flossers
Coco butter Lip balm
Deodorant
Fragrance free baby wipes
Lotion
Head phones/phone/charger
Sock
2 pair of underwear
Change of clothes
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