JulieNOLA

Surgery 9/27 - 240 (5' 5.5")
10/6 - 219
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Hi ladies,
I'm only 10 days post-op, so a newbie. But I've heard awesome reviews about Vitamin patches! I ordered them yesterday. About $70/ month and no more pikas or chewing chalk. I wish you luck!
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I had a lap band in 2008 and had many issues with it. I met w/ my surgeon to discuss options. Having gained the weight back I had lost 8 yrs prior, I wanted to be sure I didn't do it again. I chose RNY because of the dumping syndrome. It may sound crazy to some. But I wanted to always have that in my mind to keep me on track and avoiding the fatty or sweet foods. I knew with the sleeve that it would be much easier to fall back into old habits & I want this change to be for life. Also, I knew I'd lose more w/ the RNY. I have MS and 3 herniated discs and getting the weight off is crucial to my mobility and health.
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I'm also at week 7 and have plateaued the past week and a 1/2. I've been trying to stay off of the scale as much as I can and just stick to my program. I know it will come off eventually!
High weight April 16 - 266, Day of surgery 9/27/16 - 240, Current weight 213.
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I had a lap band in 2008 and had many issues with it. I met w/ my surgeon to discuss options. Having gained the weight back I had lost 8 yrs prior, I wanted to be sure I didn't do it again. I chose RNY because of the dumping syndrome. It may sound crazy to some. But I wanted to always have that in my mind to keep me on track and avoiding the fatty or sweet foods. I knew with the sleeve that it would be much easier to fall back into old habits & I want this change to be for life. Also, I knew I'd lose more w/ the RNY. I have MS and 3 herniated discs and getting the weight off is crucial to my mobility and health.
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I would suggest yogurt or pudding (sugar free/low fat).
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Could this be healing? I'm 9 days post op and all of a sudden today some of my incisions itch like crazy! Anyone else gone through this?
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I met with my surgeon in April and had my RNY on Sept 27, 2016. Yesterday made 3 wks post-op! I'm so thrilled that I had the surgery. I have tough days dealing with nausea and fatigue. I'm so thankful I haven't vomited one though! Here's my progress:
May: 264
Day of surgery: 240
Today: 218
  
Not sure if the pics are attached or not. But I feel great and can't wait to keep going with my journey!
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Hello everyone, I'm Antonio I was sleeved on 5/29/15. Reside in NYC. Was sleeved at NY Presbyterian
    HW 340 SW 320 CW 200 MY GOAL WAS 225. But now I want to go down to 190 . I been motivated for the results of the weight loss and my gym results.   
I lost all of my weight by November 2015 now it's just been maintenance. Definitely keeping active, as you see I picked up biking which is something I haven't done in 20 years along with hiking. Surgery was the best decision I made in my life. My only regret was not doing it sooner since now I'm in my mid 40s .
Hope to chat with fellow NY'ers

11 months post op, and I have used Vitamin Patches from day one. My labs are perfect. They are a real live saver for me , because I hate taking pills and would probably would have stop taking them at some point.
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I've been wearing My Vitamin Patches for 4 days now. They are so easy! No chewing and swallowing vitamins!????????????
I have VERY sensitive skin and have allergies to most adhesives, so I was a little nervous to try them. But I've had no issues so far and you wear them for 12 hrs a day! I do 8a-8p. I have had any come unstuck either! Wanted to share for anyone else considering trying them. It runs about $70/month.
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I met with my surgeon in April and had my RNY on Sept 27, 2016. Yesterday made 3 wks post-op! I'm so thrilled that I had the surgery. I have tough days dealing with nausea and fatigue. I'm so thankful I haven't vomited one though! Here's my progress:
May: 264
Day of surgery: 240
Today: 218
  
Not sure if the pics are attached or not. But I feel great and can't wait to keep going with my journey!
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I met with my surgeon in April and had my RNY on Sept 27, 2016. Yesterday made 3 wks post-op! I'm so thrilled that I had the surgery. I have tough days dealing with nausea and fatigue. I'm so thankful I haven't vomited one though! Here's my progress:
May: 264
Day of surgery: 240
Today: 218
  
Not sure if the pics are attached or not. But I feel great and can't wait to keep going with my journey!
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I met with my surgeon in April and had my RNY on Sept 27, 2016. Yesterday made 3 wks post-op! I'm so thrilled that I had the surgery. I have tough days dealing with nausea and fatigue. I'm so thankful I haven't vomited one though! Here's my progress:
May: 264
Day of surgery: 240
Today: 218
  
Not sure if the pics are attached or not. But I feel great and can't wait to keep going with my journey!
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I met with my surgeon in April and had my RNY on Sept 27, 2016. Yesterday made 3 wks post-op! I'm so thrilled that I had the surgery. I have tough days dealing with nausea and fatigue. I'm so thankful I haven't vomited one though! Here's my progress:
May: 264
Day of surgery: 240
Today: 218
  
Not sure if the pics are attached or not. But I feel great and can't wait to keep going with my journey!
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I've come across many people on here who seem lost as to what they should be drinking, eating and how much/how often. I came across this and thought it might help somebody. It's just 5 pages, but very informative!
http://bariatrics.ucla.edu/workfiles/UCLA-Bariatric-postoperative-diet-instructions.pdf
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I haven't had a dumping episode yet - almost 3 weeks out. Sorry you had to go through that! Like you said, we all will be in learning mode for a long time!
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Surgery 9/27 - 240 (5' 5.5")
10/6 - 219
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Sounds like your doctor needs to do an EGD. Sometimes the opening to the new stomach pouch is too small and has to be stretched open with a balloon a bit. Happened to my mom post-op.
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Surgery 9/27 - 240 (5' 5.5")
10/6 - 219
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You are eating regular foods too soon post-op. Grits are a big NO w/ bypass surgery. Fruits and eggs are not for a few more weeks. If your doctor didn't give you materials outlining what you can eat when, you could cause ulcers in your pouch or cause damage! I bought a book back before the procedure - a guide to eating after weight loss surgery for dummies. It has been very helpful! But my Doctor & dietician gave week by week lists of what could be eaten too. Good luck! A
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Remember, you made this choice for you - not your doctor. Everyone loses at a different pace. As long as you know you're following the diet, don't let your doc get you down. Keep your head up
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To anyone who hasn't been on our journey, it sounds silly. But I am 12 days post-op & went out with family today for lunch. Though I only had egg drop Soup, it felt like a small victory!!! I was able to "eyeball" the small soup, knew when to stop and it was a great feeling!
I know for many on here, they are moving through stages very fast. My medical group is conservative & I've followed it to the "T". Today was great affirmation that I'm making good progress! I also had strained fat free cream of chicken soup for dinner and all went well!
For anyone whose needing a "sweet fix", I wanted to share something I've made for years. My husband is diabetic. So you use I box of sugar free Jello instant pudding, 1/2 of the milk called for and mis them together. Then add a tub of sugar free cool-whip. It comes out the consistency of a mouse, is delicious and very satisfying with hardly any calories at all! chocolate, pistachio and cheesecake are our 3 favs!
Best of luck to everyone!!!
Highest weight - 286
Surgery day weight - 240
Today's weight - 220 (12 days post-op)
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Thanks everyone for awesome feedback!
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I think totally avoiding could set you up for a binge possibly. Small APPROPRIATE sweet treats now and then seems like a reasonable plan. My mom and brother have IBS. My mom has had gastric bypass and does great with the mousse and other sugar free Desserts. You just need Portion Control and moderation on frequency from her experience.
I've never been a binge eater. So I guess I can't really relate regarding eating a huge amount of something. But I do get cravings. When it's that time of the month, I crave chocolate like crazy. I found the think think brownie bites (as an example) during the months before surgery and would eat 2 or 3 bites and be fine (3g sugar per bite). Can't eat those now of course. But I'm committed to finding ways to follow my new dietary rules and still feel happy, satisfied and healthy.
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