Martha Parker-mcneal

So, my RNY was August 8th of this year. I started seeing the dietician and had my first health check visit 12/15/15, so almost 1 year ago. I started at 496 pounds. Yesterday I had an appointment and weighed in at 353. I'm 143 pounds down over about a year since I started my journey. I'd like to go about another 75 pounds. If I hit that mark, I'll be the weight I was as a junior in high school. I'm currently 42. I hope everyone else is having success with their journeys as well!!

hang in there I remember thinking how I would love to chew on the couch cushion I wanted something that tasted good so much. only three days and then you can enjoy it. your long term success really does depend on you following the rules to the letter. good luck to you

I had very little pain with my bypass and went back to work in 7 days ( a desk job) the worst was the gas and gas x really helped with that. however I was super tired. perhaps if you can have a stool or chair etc or at least not have to climb up on risers etc it might be better. best of luck and I know you will do fine.

I agree with the upping the Water and Protein. I have dry skin and when I finish my shower ( pat dry but not really dry) I apply a very healing lotion or even baby oil and then pat off again. really helps just be sure your scars are healed and the dr or nurse approves.

your pouch probably has not stretched. try doing the pouch reset Plan. the first day drink a Protein shake for Breakfast snack lunch snack dinner and snack on the second day have a shake for breakfast one for snack one for lunch and then do not eat until about 6pm cook a 8 oz chicken breast and eat it slowly. when you start to feel full measure what is left. that will tell you what your pouch is holding. should be about 6 oz. good luck the plan is on the Bariatric Eating.com site along with two different plans to get rid of the regain.

hang in there I remember thinking how I would love to chew on the couch cushion I wanted something that tasted good so much. only three days and then you can enjoy it. your long term success really does depend on you following the rules to the letter. good luck to you

the folks at the Mexican place really know me as I walk in they say yes a taco with no chip and not shells with power lite cheese and sour cream. we get them very cheap on taco tues so I enjoy them weekly. sure hope they don't hurt you either.

my family traditionally goes to a Mexican place for taco tues. I get the chicken taco with no chips and no shells. add the veggies and power lite cheese and sour cream. I can be with family and still keep to my plan and enjoy both the company and the food. I stay super healthy 90 per cent of the time but also think that in order to live in the real world we must be able to have a healthy co-existence with food.

my family traditionally goes to a Mexican place for taco tues. I get the chicken taco with no chips and no shells. add the veggies and power lite cheese and sour cream. I can be with family and still keep to my plan and enjoy both the company and the food. I stay super healthy 90 per cent of the time but also think that in order to live in the real world we must be able to have a healthy co-existence with food.

ditto to all the advice. the gas was much worse than the surgery pain. Water exercise and gas meds are great one thing that did help me also was heating pad the warm feeling seemed to get the gas bubble moving for me good luck

way to go. I dropped weight like crazy for the first 6 months. yes you will have stalls but just keep getting in that Protein and drinking the Water and taking your vit. it is a journey but one so well worth it. best of luck and keep us posted on your losses

I had my rny 10 years ago and generally have no issues. I do still dump usually with sugar which is the hardest thing for me to eat. I do have problems with shakes. I know they keep the sugar real low but they are all so super sweet tasting and if I am not really slow in drinking it It will make me sick. I cut it with Water which helps some but I am getting the unflavored kind and mixing it in Soups and with broth. doing much better that way.

I found a produce store that will allow me to purchase 3 asparagus spears or 4 broccoli trees etc. you can also go to the meat department and ask for small packages of meats or get the regular size and freeze in single servings. if a store has a salad bar you can also buy just the portions you want at a time. I no longer go to a store that only sells prepackaged veggies and huff if asked to cut it down. Walmart will even cut a speg squash in half for me now. it is like in a restaurant you have to ask for what you want and need. good luck

you might want to check with your support team or dr about using the straws -even the tiny ones. we were told to not drink from straws as they add air and that increases the gas and stomach pain. good luck

absolutely it is very normal it took me a few weeks before I got in all my liquids. was just so full. if you are taking your vit and sipping all the time you should be fine. don't push it just enjoy and be so grateful you are now on the road to being super healthy

heading out to an overeaters anon meeting ( for the emotional side) this will start my day off right. hope everyone has a great holiday and remembers it is about the family friends and gratitude that it is really about NOT the food.

heading out to an overeaters anon meeting ( for the emotional side) this will start my day off right. hope everyone has a great holiday and remembers it is about the family friends and gratitude that it is really about NOT the food.

heading out to an overeaters anon meeting ( for the emotional side) this will start my day off right. hope everyone has a great holiday and remembers it is about the family friends and gratitude that it is really about NOT the food.

it will just keep getting better and better. the walking will really help with the gas great job

I'm laying in my hospital bed at 2am. Hooked to a pain pump (my new best friend), IV antibiotics, oxygen, leg massagers & a catheter. The abdominal pain is mostly burning, not what I expected, only a 5 out of 10. My throat hurts from the tube and I'm super thirsty, they gave me a mouth swab only.
Tomorrow I have a full day planned. PT will have me walk and I need to take in 60cc per hr of fluids, per the nurse's explinations. Just thought I'd tell what I'm experiencing.
Amanda
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