dathvick

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

Anyone else obsessed with how they look? I can't help looking at my reflection when ever possible. I do a lot of walking while at work and I purposely check my reflection out every time I walk in front of a store front with big windows. I don't want to sound vane or boastful but I am so happy with the way I look and feel. I think this is the happiest I have ever been in my life.
I am proud of where I am at and how I got here.

I will pipe in. I had RNY September 6th 2017 and I never had a problem. Yes there were times at first that I either ate too fast or two much and instead of feeling miserable I decided to throw up. It didn't come up on it's own, I actually had to use my fingers down my throat but after it came up I felt so much better. I haven't thrown up in a couple months now, I have tried to throw up after eating too much but it just doesn't happen.
I was on a 1 week pre surgery liquid diet but with the Protein Shakes I never felt hungry. I actually lost about 25 lbs that week. After surgery I was on liquid diet for about a week and then moved to soft foods for 2 weeks and then ate what ever I wanted as long as it was all Protein. 1 month after surgery I was told to get off the protein shakes and eat normal foods.
The last 4 months I have eaten 4 oz of cottage cheese for Breakfast, a Lunchable (just the meat and cheese) for lunch, an all protein snack when I get home from work and then normal food for dinner (just a smaller portion). I choose to stay away from bread, Pasta, and potatoes (I do have them occasionally but not very often). I don't eat much fruit or vegetables I depend on 2 chew able Bariatric Vitamins and 2 Calcium capsules to get my nutrients and have done very well on my blood tests.
My diabetes is cured, I used to take 6 injections a day to control it. I am off my blood pressure medicine and high cholesterol meds. I am also off the omeprazol that I took for gerd. Currently I do not take any prescription medications.
16 years ago I blew my knee out for a 2nd time and was told I would never run again. I hate to prove the doctors wrong but 3 weeks ago I started running again. My first run was a little over 3 miles in 40 minutes (non stop).
I started out at 265lbs and for the past 4 months have been at a steady 193lbs. I wanted to get to 165lbs but to be honest I could care less if I ever get there. I feel great, look great and am very happy with my life.
The RNY surgery was the best choice I have ever made, I would do it again in a heart beat.

I will pipe in. I had RNY September 6th 2017 and I never had a problem. Yes there were times at first that I either ate too fast or two much and instead of feeling miserable I decided to throw up. It didn't come up on it's own, I actually had to use my fingers down my throat but after it came up I felt so much better. I haven't thrown up in a couple months now, I have tried to throw up after eating too much but it just doesn't happen.
I was on a 1 week pre surgery liquid diet but with the Protein Shakes I never felt hungry. I actually lost about 25 lbs that week. After surgery I was on liquid diet for about a week and then moved to soft foods for 2 weeks and then ate what ever I wanted as long as it was all Protein. 1 month after surgery I was told to get off the protein shakes and eat normal foods.
The last 4 months I have eaten 4 oz of cottage cheese for Breakfast, a Lunchable (just the meat and cheese) for lunch, an all protein snack when I get home from work and then normal food for dinner (just a smaller portion). I choose to stay away from bread, Pasta, and potatoes (I do have them occasionally but not very often). I don't eat much fruit or vegetables I depend on 2 chew able Bariatric Vitamins and 2 Calcium capsules to get my nutrients and have done very well on my blood tests.
My diabetes is cured, I used to take 6 injections a day to control it. I am off my blood pressure medicine and high cholesterol meds. I am also off the omeprazol that I took for gerd. Currently I do not take any prescription medications.
16 years ago I blew my knee out for a 2nd time and was told I would never run again. I hate to prove the doctors wrong but 3 weeks ago I started running again. My first run was a little over 3 miles in 40 minutes (non stop).
I started out at 265lbs and for the past 4 months have been at a steady 193lbs. I wanted to get to 165lbs but to be honest I could care less if I ever get there. I feel great, look great and am very happy with my life.
The RNY surgery was the best choice I have ever made, I would do it again in a heart beat.

I will pipe in. I had RNY September 6th 2017 and I never had a problem. Yes there were times at first that I either ate too fast or two much and instead of feeling miserable I decided to throw up. It didn't come up on it's own, I actually had to use my fingers down my throat but after it came up I felt so much better. I haven't thrown up in a couple months now, I have tried to throw up after eating too much but it just doesn't happen.
I was on a 1 week pre surgery liquid diet but with the Protein Shakes I never felt hungry. I actually lost about 25 lbs that week. After surgery I was on liquid diet for about a week and then moved to soft foods for 2 weeks and then ate what ever I wanted as long as it was all Protein. 1 month after surgery I was told to get off the protein shakes and eat normal foods.
The last 4 months I have eaten 4 oz of cottage cheese for Breakfast, a Lunchable (just the meat and cheese) for lunch, an all protein snack when I get home from work and then normal food for dinner (just a smaller portion). I choose to stay away from bread, Pasta, and potatoes (I do have them occasionally but not very often). I don't eat much fruit or vegetables I depend on 2 chew able Bariatric Vitamins and 2 Calcium capsules to get my nutrients and have done very well on my blood tests.
My diabetes is cured, I used to take 6 injections a day to control it. I am off my blood pressure medicine and high cholesterol meds. I am also off the omeprazol that I took for gerd. Currently I do not take any prescription medications.
16 years ago I blew my knee out for a 2nd time and was told I would never run again. I hate to prove the doctors wrong but 3 weeks ago I started running again. My first run was a little over 3 miles in 40 minutes (non stop).
I started out at 265lbs and for the past 4 months have been at a steady 193lbs. I wanted to get to 165lbs but to be honest I could care less if I ever get there. I feel great, look great and am very happy with my life.
The RNY surgery was the best choice I have ever made, I would do it again in a heart beat.

I will pipe in. I had RNY September 6th 2017 and I never had a problem. Yes there were times at first that I either ate too fast or two much and instead of feeling miserable I decided to throw up. It didn't come up on it's own, I actually had to use my fingers down my throat but after it came up I felt so much better. I haven't thrown up in a couple months now, I have tried to throw up after eating too much but it just doesn't happen.
I was on a 1 week pre surgery liquid diet but with the Protein Shakes I never felt hungry. I actually lost about 25 lbs that week. After surgery I was on liquid diet for about a week and then moved to soft foods for 2 weeks and then ate what ever I wanted as long as it was all Protein. 1 month after surgery I was told to get off the protein shakes and eat normal foods.
The last 4 months I have eaten 4 oz of cottage cheese for Breakfast, a Lunchable (just the meat and cheese) for lunch, an all protein snack when I get home from work and then normal food for dinner (just a smaller portion). I choose to stay away from bread, Pasta, and potatoes (I do have them occasionally but not very often). I don't eat much fruit or vegetables I depend on 2 chew able Bariatric Vitamins and 2 Calcium capsules to get my nutrients and have done very well on my blood tests.
My diabetes is cured, I used to take 6 injections a day to control it. I am off my blood pressure medicine and high cholesterol meds. I am also off the omeprazol that I took for gerd. Currently I do not take any prescription medications.
16 years ago I blew my knee out for a 2nd time and was told I would never run again. I hate to prove the doctors wrong but 3 weeks ago I started running again. My first run was a little over 3 miles in 40 minutes (non stop).
I started out at 265lbs and for the past 4 months have been at a steady 193lbs. I wanted to get to 165lbs but to be honest I could care less if I ever get there. I feel great, look great and am very happy with my life.
The RNY surgery was the best choice I have ever made, I would do it again in a heart beat.

My surgeon led me to believe that the carbonation could possibly stretch my stomach back out causing me to eat more and lose less weight.

I went thru 4 of the 6 month insurance required appointments and then my employer changed my insurance and was no longer covered for the surgery so I had to stop. It took a year (and another employer) before I could get insurance that would cover it again and then I had to start the 6 month program all over. It was a long journey but well worth it. Hang in there and be patient.

NO Regrets! I get my Vitamins from my surgeons office. They may charge a little more but if the surgeon's office sells them they must be good. The name on the bottle is Journey (I think they are produced locally).

I went thru 4 of the 6 month insurance required appointments and then my employer changed my insurance and was no longer covered for the surgery so I had to stop. It took a year (and another employer) before I could get insurance that would cover it again and then I had to start the 6 month program all over. It was a long journey but well worth it. Hang in there and be patient.

Olathe, KS (Kansas City area)

Yup, My doctor made me cut them out as soon as I started the program. I haven't had a soda, beer or sparkling anything (nothing with carbonation) in about 15 months now.
I do drink alcohol though, I have 1 drink a night either Schnapps, wine, rum or whiskey. The doctor hasn't objected because I have done so well. Yes it is empty calories but I make sure I get plenty of exercise to burn them off. I am walking 3 miles every day and on Sunday's and Wednesday's I am running 3 1/2 miles plus do my walking.

My surgeon led me to believe that the carbonation could possibly stretch my stomach back out causing me to eat more and lose less weight.

I was diabetic before surgery also, at one point in time my A1C was over 11. I was taking the following every day to control it;
4 Metformin (pills)
120 units of Lantis (2injections)
3 injections of Novalog
Victoza injection
A total of 6 injections a day before surgery. As of now the only medication I take for the diabetes is one injection of 25 units of lantis before bed (and I am slowly decreasing that).
Getting rid of the diabetes was my primary goal of having the surgery. The surgery also cured my high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I am off all prescription medication now except the 1 small injection a day of lantis (insulin).

not much into the youtube stuff, I took pictures wearing the same thing, standing in the same position and put them side by side in one picture. I have about 4 or 5 months (6 different pictures). I don't want to pollute this topic so if you or anyone else is interested in my pictures private message me and I will share them.

Not really frustrated, I just wanted to post something today. In a couple days I will hit my 9 month post op date. I am very happy where I am but am wondering if I will ever reach my goal of 165lbs. My weight loss is very slow now and not very steady, I was at the 194 lbs mark for almost 4 months before I started losing again (I am now at 184 lbs). I am running 3 1/2 miles twice a week, I haven't had a carbonated beverage in 15 months, I still mostly eat Protein and stay away from breads, Pasta and potatoes. I am doing 45 sit-ups a day and 20 pushups. I have what I consider a lot of excess skin but no where near as much as most people who have lost 80 lbs. I know I my skin weighs a little bit so I am wondering if it is even possible to get to 165 lbs.
I am going to keep at it and even if I never reach my goal of 165 lbs I am very happy where I am today.

I had a similar problem at first. I was very constipated and when it finally worked it's way to the door it was too big and too hard to come out. I actually had to use my finger to break it up and assist it to come out. I know this is all disgusting but if you are stopped up it could be very dangerous you need to get it taken care of sooner than later. I now take a double dose of Miralax 2 to 3 times a week just to make sure I don't get plugged up again.

I had a similar problem at first. I was very constipated and when it finally worked it's way to the door it was too big and too hard to come out. I actually had to use my finger to break it up and assist it to come out. I know this is all disgusting but if you are stopped up it could be very dangerous you need to get it taken care of sooner than later. I now take a double dose of Miralax 2 to 3 times a week just to make sure I don't get plugged up again.

I had a similar problem at first. I was very constipated and when it finally worked it's way to the door it was too big and too hard to come out. I actually had to use my finger to break it up and assist it to come out. I know this is all disgusting but if you are stopped up it could be very dangerous you need to get it taken care of sooner than later. I now take a double dose of Miralax 2 to 3 times a week just to make sure I don't get plugged up again.

A picture explains better than my stats.

from what I have heard, if you have nicotine, alcohol, or recreational drugs in your system the day of your surgery the doctor will cancel your procedure.

Everyone is different! I was only in the hospital overnight and returned to work 3 days after surgery with no complications. It appears I have had a much easier time than most. I agree sitting around healing is not much fun for an active person. I have no advice other than do as much as you can around the house as long as it doesn't jeopardize your healing process. What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger. LOL
Good Luck and best wishes!