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I got caught in pouring rain yesterday and had to run to the car. It felt amazing! I was able to do it. It was the first kind of vigorous activity I've done since surgery (RNY 12/8/2016, I think I've been taking it too easy).
Now I feel like I can take on the world and can't wait to get on a treadmill. Gonna wait until I've lost more weight to jog because my knees would hate me if not, but what a motivator it was to get caught in the rain.
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139.5LBS down in 10 months, 10.2LBS shy from my goal weight. I am so grateful and proud of me! ❤️
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Good morning. Well I guess I will start by introducing myself. My name is Minnie and I'm from Ga. I had my surgery on 1/4/17. It was in Gainesville, Fl with Dr. Jeffery Friedman. I must say my hospital experience in Gainesville was great . My husband and I were treated great by the whole hospital staff. The one fear I had was that I would be up there having to beg for pain medicine but that didn't happen. My Dr. made sure I was comfortable. They said my surgery went fine. First night, I was in so much pain and I was so sick to my stomach. The nurse kept saying it was normal to feel the way I was feeling but I was so sick and I could not stop dry heaving and that was hurting my stomach like crazy . Late that night when I finally was able to get throw up, it was horrible, I started throwing up blood and it scared me to death . They said it was normal, then I started passing more blood through my bowels and I was getting weaker and so dizzy I wasn't able to get up and walk around as suggested. Well I lost 3 units of blood and had to have a blood transfusion. That helped more than anything. So once the new blood was given to me I was much better. I was able to come home on day 4. Couple days after being home the bleeding stopped and other than my BP staying a little high, I think things went back to normal for me. I was unable to tolerate the main medicine given to help with Constipation so that was another little issue but that is starting to get better too. I have absolutely no regrets in what I did. I am able to tolerate most all soft food right now. So far I haven't over eaten yet and I'm doing ok with my fluids. I am struggling to make sure I get my Protein but I'm trying. As far as my weight, so far that's been amazing to me. I started my weight at the day of my pre-op which it was 198. On the 17th when I went for my follow up it was 178. I am great with loosing 20 lbs in 28 days. I just hope and pray all goes well. I don't see how it could not go well because I got my mind ready to do this. I did not gain this weight overnight and I won't lose it overnight. My plan is to stray strong no matter what. This surgery has given me the confidence I have needed to make this happen. 2017 will be the year that after 32 years, I will no longer be over weight.
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I'm almost 4 weeks out and I've had no issues whatsoever except for a bit of Constipation. I can drink just a bit slower then before and so far everything I eat is sitting well.
Most of the time in these forums or in support groups people mostly talk about their issues but there are more people out there who have no issues then those who do have them.
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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!!!
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Great congratulations you are ready. My surgery is Feb 13th the day before my birthday. Some family and friends ask why the day before your birthday? But what better birthday present than a new life change.
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Congrats!
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Thank you for posting and congratulations!
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