4TheHealthOfIt

You look amazing and are so inspiring. Congrats on the new you!!!!

On 5/12/2017 at 7:43 PM, OutsideMatchInside said:

Men never admit they have small penises up front or say anything about their shortcomings when naked. Why should I handicap myself when men don't.

I've never had a man be like oh girl let me warn you, I don't have a 6 pack!

I don't disclose anything about loose skin and no one has ever commented on it once. I don't hide the fact I have lost weight, but men I date don't even ask me about it or care. They know I'm active.

I've lost a lot of weight. Even though I look good in clothes, you can look at me and tell I used to be fat. The arms are a dead give away. They already know what they are getting into before I take my clothes off.

I love your honesty....GREAT post!!

I was going to ask about Constipation, too. I'm 6 weeks post-op and am just now "going" more regularly (but not daily) . I had to rely on Miralax for a while, too.
Can you reach out to your nutritionist and show your food log for some guidance?

broth with some Better than Bouillion base mixed in...it is super flavorful and helped me through the liquid prep stage. I thankfully didn't have to do 2 weeks before. I feel for you!!! The two weeks after were bad enough.

GOOD LUCK!!!

be careful!!! I know it's an annoying, tiring phase, but you don't want to harm your new pouch.

On 4/28/2017 at 5:39 PM, sjfink said:

I just had my lift without implants last week, and I'm really happy with the results. Here's my before & after pics. 

You look amazing....I hope your recovery is a smooth one!!!

amazing....can't wait to see more updates !!!

Wow thank you for sharing your experience....your post op and healing pictures are amazing.

Wow, what a stunning transformation. Congratulations !!!

It scares me to see young people sucking these down on the regular with no concern. I saw two teens walking to my boys' school last week with venti fraps in hand (one was unicorn one was caramel). Breakfast of champions? I think not!!

I only drank broth, gatorade, flavored waters (using crystal light or mio drops) and hot tea...oh and s/f Jello.

post op (in hospital) I didn't really eat anything as I was done with broth at that point (I had to do two days) and jello is gross. lol

Good luck to you!!!

good for you!!!!

I honestly didn't mind the pre-op requirements. I had the basics....nut, psych, extensive blood work, chest xray, ekg, endoscopy (due to a history of heartburn/reflux). I had a 6 mo wait through insurance and had to see my primary dr each month. I was motivated and focused and ready to do whatever I needed to do for the surgery. As for pre-op diet, I only had 2 days of liquids and a bowel prep. I was asked to lose 15 lbs pre-op and did just that through my 6 mo weight management program, diet and exercise. Self pay was not an option.

congratulations. Your hard work is paying off. Love your smile !!!

Wow, you look AMAZING!!! I'm sure you feel fab, too. Thanks for sharing !!!

My kids are a bit younger than your's and have some special needs. I didn't want to worry them and may divulge more as time goes on as it's clearly a life change. What I told them is that I was going to have a procedure that would help me be more active, healthy and allow me to do more things with them. They have seen my staples, my post-op liquid diet and my woozy first days of pain.
Good luck to you!

Thinking of you and hope it goes smoothly (all three of you!!) I'm nearly 2 weeks post op from RNY and each day is better than the last.

Hey, We're surgery buddies... I had RNY on 3/27/17, too. I came home 3/28 and each day has been better and better. I have my post op on Wednesday of this next week and looking forward to 1) getting these staples out and 2) expanding my post-op menu. LOL

Hope you are doing well!!!

2 weeks post op from RNY. I am 46 1/2 lol In my orientation, nutrition and support groups, I appeared to be among the youngest. We are great candidates...focused, life history, and many years left to enjoy a healthier lifestyle.
Loved this old thread and seeing everyone's success in the profiles. YAaaay!!!

My surgeon requires us to be no farther than 1 hour away for the first 7 days in case there are any complications I also don't think I would have been very comfortable in the car for much longer than my ride home. I swear I felt every bump, dip, pothole in the road. It's hard letting go of mommy responsibilities. I felt very disconnected from my kids/family my first week home, but I"m grateful that my hubs had the reins so I could rest and be comfortable.

sounds good...hope you're doing well back to work and all. Take care !!

Wow you look amazing!!! I bet you feel great, too! What exercise are you doing?

You look great....I'm sure you're so happy !!!

Wowza, you look amazing!!!! Bet you're feeling grand, too! BTW, we had the same surgeon!!

Yaaay you!!! congrats on your rebirth this past year. My journey is just beginning and I'm always excited to see posts like your's !!! HUGS!!!