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I had surgery on 11-28-16 I was 268.9 and today I am 224.
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I have to say the first few weeks where very challenging. I ate times wonder why I did this and yet I sit here today 40 pounds down and it's been 9 weeks since I have had to take my diabetes medicine. I don't enjoy the gym but I am determined to go. I've pushed myself to work out 6 days a week for an hour. I am still trying to see what I can and cannot eat. It's an long process and I'm finally glad I did it.
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Thats great!
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great job. it is our old lifestyle of eating and sitting that got us here. it is not easy to make the changes we need to have a new lifestyle but it is totally worth it in the long run. hang in there you are super

I have to say the first few weeks where very challenging. I ate times wonder why I did this and yet I sit here today 40 pounds down and it's been 9 weeks since I have had to take my diabetes medicine. I don't enjoy the gym but I am determined to go. I've pushed myself to work out 6 days a week for an hour. I am still trying to see what I can and cannot eat. It's an long process and I'm finally glad I did it.
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I have to say the first few weeks where very challenging. I ate times wonder why I did this and yet I sit here today 40 pounds down and it's been 9 weeks since I have had to take my diabetes medicine. I don't enjoy the gym but I am determined to go. I've pushed myself to work out 6 days a week for an hour. I am still trying to see what I can and cannot eat. It's an long process and I'm finally glad I did it.
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Today I hit my first goal I'm down 60 lbs since pre op diet started 11/8/16!!! I HAVE A NECK !!! THANKS TO ALL THE VETS FOR POSTING ADVICE THAT I FOLLOW!!
HW 289 CW 230 bypass 11/22/16

Hi all.. I am almost 2 years post surgery, reached my goal and have no medical complications since surgery. In fact, quite the opposite...diabetes gone(type 2), blood pressure normal...BUT I do have a question...there are days that I just feel full all day. I should mention that I do not have 'hunger' pangs EVER so I have to remember to eat meals but there are some days that I do feel full and when I try to eat, I just feel like it would not be a good idea....like it might bounce or be painful.
I hope someone has had this issue too. I could use some advice or reassurance....
This group was an enormous help to me prior to surgery...thanks in advance, again!

Im 9 weeks post op..feeling little tired some days..Im taking my Protein and liquids...plus Vitamins...I am noticing changes already!
HW 229
SW 212
CW 188
GW 140
11/08/2016 surgery day
VSG
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Highest weight : 337 lbs
Starting weight: 306.5 lbs
Surgery date : June 8, 2016
Current weight: 209 lbs
2.5 pounds away from 100 lbs since surgery! But I'm not frowning
Progress pics....so far
  
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Had my surgery on the 12-12-16 and I'm down 34.6 pounds, got back in the gym Tuesday and wow, it felt like death, I never thought it would take so much out of me and make me feel so weak after working out. My starting weight was 447, surgery weight was 438 and right now I'm at 412 and some change. I feel great and able to eat 3 oz of food so far, I'm working on being able to get in a gallon of Water. It's been a smooth journey so far to be honest. I'm grateful for being able to do this for myself and give myself another chance and enjoy life. If anyone has any advice on the right Vitamins to take please let me know. I love working out and love lifting weights.
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Vomiting and GERD -- I haven't had any
Pro's and con's -- first time in my life I am at a normal weight, which means my life has changed entirely. No real cons except (1) it's major surgery, so that does mean a period of pain and tiredness after as you recover; and (2) some people find themselves unable to tolerate certain types of food after. I can't/don't eat bread anymore or anything carbonated.
Advice -- you have to be ready and want to build an entirely new relationship with food. Food will no longer be your comfort, your entertainment, your stress relief, your way of celebrating holidays or family. That doesn't mean you can't enjoy it though. You have to be willing to work hard at weight loss and weight maintenance for the rest of your life (I'm deadly serious about that). You have to be willing to accept the possibility that you radically change the kind of food you eat for the rest of your life. Don't kid yourself into thinking this surgery means you eat three bites of pancakes for Breakfast, one mini-cheeseburger for lunch, a Snickers fun bar for a snack, and a twinkie for dinner with a side of a couple french fries. Doesn't work like that. If you are like most of us, those types of foods are either entirely or very largely excised from our lives completely if we want to be successful in losing weight and keeping the weight off.
Small portions for the first month? I didn't have any "portions" for the first month. My plan called for liquids for the first month post-op.
After that I was allowed to move to pureed high Protein foods for four weeks. Portion size there was 1.5 ounces weighed or 3 tablespoons measured. This was more than enough, believe me.
After that I moved to soft foods for four months and my mandated size for each of my three daily meals was 3 ounces. I could rarely eat that much though.
I am now 3.5 years post op and can eat about 5 ounces per meal, depending on what is in the meal. I still focus on high protein, low carb eating in order to maintain my weight loss (over 200 lbs).
I don't know that there are stats or averages for weight loss in the first month. The first month post-op, your body does some insane things trying to recover from the trauma of surgery. Healing and getting used to a new way of relating to food should be your focus in the first month post op, not how fast you are losing. All that said, I would think anywhere from 8 - 25 lbs is a reasonable expectation for first month loss for someone your size. Focus on the lower end of that and if you lose more, let yourself be surprised and happy. Good luck in your decision!

Congrats! As for the sickies... Wash your hands a lot, don't touch your face and wipe down doorknobs, kitchen handles/drawer pulls and the remotes with Clorox wipes. Good luck!
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Congratulations! Keep on the treadmill. Stay scheduled.
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You won't fail, you got this.

It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I am finally beginning to get the hang of things. Started the gym last week and even though it's a slow process it felt great to walk on the treadmill. I am down 37 pounds since surgery and it feels great. Im hoping not to catch this stomach bug that's been going around. It's already entered my home just trying to keep far away from my family. Other than that feeling great with my progress.
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It's been 4 weeks since my surgery and I am finally beginning to get the hang of things. Started the gym last week and even though it's a slow process it felt great to walk on the treadmill. I am down 37 pounds since surgery and it feels great. Im hoping not to catch this stomach bug that's been going around. It's already entered my home just trying to keep far away from my family. Other than that feeling great with my progress.
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You won't fail. Take it a day at a time. You can do this!!
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I have come to learn so much about myself during this process. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my surgery and even though there have been times that I've wondered what in the world did I just do. I remember that it's been 3 weeks that I have not taken any diabetic medicine and that alone makes it worth while. Tomorrow I embark in a new challenge I will be starting the gym. Part of me is excited but part of me is extremely nervous. I don't want to fail at this as I have failed so many times before.
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I have come to learn so much about myself during this process. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since my surgery and even though there have been times that I've wondered what in the world did I just do. I remember that it's been 3 weeks that I have not taken any diabetic medicine and that alone makes it worth while. Tomorrow I embark in a new challenge I will be starting the gym. Part of me is excited but part of me is extremely nervous. I don't want to fail at this as I have failed so many times before.
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I still grapple with food addiction. I was never one for alcohol or drugs (not even prescribed sleeping drugs). I have a hard time sleeping, but when I ate a big meal, I'd sleep like a baby, hence food became my comfort, my relaxer, my natural sleeping pill. Like any addiction, it is difficult to overcome. Since wls, like you said, it's better, but we just have to stay focused to be successful.
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You are 100% correct. I never realized how bad the addiction was/is. I have been doing great since my RNY surgery but now some things have happened and I just want to crawl into food and just eat until I forget. I know it will get better but as always, it will be a challenge.

I have come to realize that food for many people including myself has become an addiction. This is something that many don't take seriously. Just like any other addiction, there will be moments of wanting to relapse and just give into the need to fulfill the emptiness. I have doubted myself over having this operation. Food was always my comfort in the happy moments and the sad. My mind has to learn how to function in this new life that I have chosen to live. It may not be an easy journey but it's the healthy way. Many of us will struggle and the too is ok, but I truly believe that we all choose this journey to be healthy and we can and will overcome it. I'm nervous, excited, and scared, but ready for a new beginning.
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I had the lapband for about 3 years. I did very well at first now I been struggling on what I eat. I hope I'm able to make some friends on here to help me through my journey and get back on track
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I have come to realize that food for many people including myself has become an addiction. This is something that many don't take seriously. Just like any other addiction, there will be moments of wanting to relapse and just give into the need to fulfill the emptiness. I have doubted myself over having this operation. Food was always my comfort in the happy moments and the sad. My mind has to learn how to function in this new life that I have chosen to live. It may not be an easy journey but it's the healthy way. Many of us will struggle and the too is ok, but I truly believe that we all choose this journey to be healthy and we can and will overcome it. I'm nervous, excited, and scared, but ready for a new beginning.
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