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rouxenj reacted to Crafty-in-Carolina in (NSV) Gasp! I bought WHITE pants!!! March 1, 2017

My wardrobe over the past many years has been varying shades of black or gray (see last pic). I have been shopping thrift stores mainly until I get to a place where my weight stabilizes, but decided I could use a couple of new items, so I decided to splurge. I bought WHITE pants!!! LOL. I know it may not seem like a big deal, but let me tell you, it really is. I've always carried so much of my weight in my butt and thighs and always chose dark colors for skirts and pants. It felt so good to buy a nice pair of white pants for spring, lol. In a size 10 no less. Squeeee!!!! 5 months out and gone from a size 18/20 in pants to a size 10!!! I am doing a celebration dance over here! No regrets!

rouxenj reacted to veronica1988 in Curious question about incisions January 24, 2017

It depends on the doctor I would say
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rouxenj got a reaction from abaker04 in Just a quick update. January 22, 2017

After my weight loss stall that seemed like forever!!!, I was happy to see that the scale started moving again . That was more annoying than getting your shirt snagged on a drawer knob.
Well I finally hit the 30 pound loss mark. Whoot!!!
I personally think that's a decent amount of weight for the amount of time since I've gotten my roux en y surgery on January 9th 2017. I do want to actually lose weight at a normal pace. Not no landslide. All in all I feel great!!!!! The incision on my right side where the biggest instrument went in still bothers me. When I stand up it feel like my insides are going to drop out. There is a lot of straining and pulling. My doctor reassured me that it is completely normal and expected. They spent a good amount of time in that area, and they had kind of a rough time with moving my muscles in that area . With these small annoyances, I would still go through with this operation again, in a heartbeat.
Every now and then I get the annoying head hunger. Luckily it passes very quickly. With the small amount of food I'm actually able to eat, I feel soo much more healthy in that aspect. I currently am not craving ANY of the crap that I used to consume. I'm just soo happy with my decision to get this done. Save some room on that losers bench please
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rouxenj reacted to James Marusek in Just a quick update. January 22, 2017

Congratulations on your weight loss thus far. Don't worry about the amount. Generally you drop the pounds so quickly at the beginning and then it begins to tapper off. So it is natural.

rouxenj reacted to rydersmama in Before and Afters 2017 January 22, 2017

Before 333.1lbs
After 137.8

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rouxenj got a reaction from amf1025 in Curious question about incisions January 21, 2017

My surgeon told me. Just yesterday for my two week follow up. That the top incision is for the liver. They yanked that sucker right out of there and layed it on my belly for easier maneuverability.
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rouxenj reacted to Iscarelys in I feel AH-Mazing! January 21, 2017

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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rouxenj reacted to mouse0707 in New journey. My journey. My new life. January 19, 2017

Thanks for sharing your story. I had my surgery on 1/4/17. I am also 20 lbs down. I have the same mindset as you do. I am 4 ft 8 and weighed 198. My goal is to lose 88 lbs. I wish you luck with yours. Hope to see you on here from time to time.
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rouxenj reacted to James Marusek in New journey. My journey. My new life. January 19, 2017

Congratulations.

rouxenj reacted to Patticake74 in New journey. My journey. My new life. January 19, 2017

Awesome! Congrats!
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rouxenj reacted to Madmanpbsgc in New journey. My journey. My new life. January 19, 2017

The Hustle is real! Dog! just wait till the summer! I'm getting all of them. New Me for the Summer Movement!
I got my wls, Roux en y, on January 9th 2017. Things that held me back, things that seemed impossible, will soon be a distant memory.

Only looking up from here.!!

Pre surgery 1/09/17 weighed in at 316
Currently 01/18/17 weighed in at 292

That's a total of 24 pounds in 9 days.

I couldn't be happier. I'm soo glad I bit the scary bullet and decided to go through with this. Now I know my weight will fluctuate. And I know this is DEFINITELY not the easy way out.
This tool so far has changed my life.

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