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How much were you before?? And how long did it take you to lose the amount? I just had my bypass on Friday I'm down 15 lbs so far

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Updateeeee. Os so today no eggs lol. I had 1 Premier Protein shake and my other 2 meals were a liquid beef purée more like a Soup as it was in the liquid side more than pure. The food went down ok, I won’t say great because I had a feeling like I was too full and it hurt. The first meal I ate around 4oz and for the second one I am trying (eating right now) 2 oz see if maybe that way it doesn’t bother me. Maybe I was. eating too much.



Pain is there, almost the same but I was able to tell it hurt a little less to get up and down now. Something that did change is my incisions, some of them started hurting/burning a little today. Idk if taking a shower everyday is taking the glue off them so they are more tender or what’s going on, with the thick layer of glue on them I don’t even feel them but the ones bothering me seem to have less glue.

Here is a picture of my miniature plate of where I eat my 2 oz soup

Ok soooooooo I am sleeved! The surgery was a success, I had a hernia repair also. I am doing good. The pain is there it gets better jute strong with certain movements but laying down is almost none existing. I have some nausea especially when I move or if I sip Water and I have not been able to pee but will try again later. The hospital and staff are wonderful. I couldn’t be happier with my choice of surgeon and setting

So day 4 post op. Feeling a little better each day. Just got released from hospital yesterday. Now just trying to drink, drink, drink.

For my November buddies .. hope ya keep recovering well and fast!

FL*Girl you said something about the tubes ... how does that get in between ?... like I had my tubes cut would that be a problem ? Also sorry to hear about your pain [emoji1374] let’s hope tomorrow is betta!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Thanks everyone. It’s been really hard on me dealing with my parents being totally against this and making comments about how sad it would be if my children loose their mother. It was freaking me out. But my husband fully supports me and I’ve decided to go for it. Surgery is the day after Christmas!!

So I finally made it to the other side! I had my Gastric Bypass surgery on dec. 5th at 730am, I wanted to share the little experience I had after surgery. So a little history on myself bc this is the part I want to share bc I have read everywhere on the internet about people asking about surgery and Suboxone. I’m a recovering addict, I was a iv drug user. I’ve been clean for 3 1/2 years. I was worried they would not do surgery on me because of my past and bc of the meds I currently take to keep me on the straight and narrow. I searched the internet before I saw my surgeon I worried I wouldn’t be able to have surgery, well there wasn’t a whole lot out there. I told my surgeon and he was luckily aware of what the medication was and how it would affect me, his only demand was that I was actually clean from abusing drugs for two years. Which I was, I switched over to subutex a month prior to surgery. The naloxone in suboxone would have a bad affect with the pain meds given at surgery. I had no problems with the switch over. Prior to surgery I met with anesthesia and they had a plan, they suggested I do the duramorph shot (the shot in your spine), which sadly I denied which I wish I would have done because when I got into recovery immediately after surgery I woke up in extremely bad pain. I was trying to sit up and move and I was yelling in pain.... it freaking hurt!! They were aware of my meds which is very important don’t try to hide it. They spent the whole day trying to make me comfortable. I was on dilaudid, it was till the afternoon they switched me to toroidal that I finally got relief. But I still got up and walked and used washroom. I finally got some rest. The next day I was like a new person. Still sore but my pain was under control. I was never treated any differently, which has always been my worry. I started taking my regular meds the 2nd day, I actually got to go home that evening too. We went home filled my meds, and felt so good to go home. I’m home now and I’m doing well, the only thing that is really bothersome is the drain, I get it and my staples removed on Tuesday. Oh and changing the bandaids that is the worst!! I’m drinking Water and on clear liquid diet till Tuesday. If anyone is wanting this surgery and on suboxone and has any questions please feel free to ask me. I can only share my journey and what my experience was but it’s nice to know there is someone out there that you can talk to oh also I have been fine with the pain meds they send u home with. I have only used it twice in the 5 days I’ve been home. So hopefully this helps someone and feel free to ask any questions.

I too craved some salt on the full liquid stage, mainly because I was sick of the fake sweet Protein Drinks and jello...A saving grace for me was Tomato Soup! It was salty enough and I felt like I was drinking pizza... Try it..

Wow. You can definitely see the difference. Looking real good. Congratulations!

Hello all. I took several people advice. I'm now doing Water aerobics everyday at the ymca. I've lost 50lbs since my surgery on 4-29-15. I love it. They have a chair that takes you in the water. I walk with a cane and have a bad back so this is awesome. This is my first time in a pool. I was so scared to get in for personal reasons but I did it I just wanted to share this with the community and say thank you for the advice that you all have given me.

Myfitnesspal. I'm old school. It tracks food. Graph shows your progress. Helps meet and see if you hit your calorie and macronutrient goals (protien etc) Tracks your exercise including syncing fitbit, map my run or map my walk...I'm sure their are more, It will graph for the week or month of meeting your calories and macros.
You can leave your food log open for others to see, Or keep it private ( I keep mine open.)
At the end of the day you submit and it tells you if everyday was like today you would weigh (calculates what you would weigh based on your food and exercise) gives me motivation to stay on track.
It also has a forum for many categories bariatrics, vegan, Keto, fitness weightlifting etc. you can friend and message.....They are amazing people that are motivated inspiring, and positive.

Thank you Karen, I just did a tank top and shorts. I would hate for anything more revealing to be accidently seen by anyone !!
Today is day 1 of the Boost, doing ok, have a bit of a headache, but I am using peppermint essential oil, and that seems to be helping. I had a 'last supper' last night at my parents. My sister and mom made me a sort of advent surprise, with the most beautiful card. 42 small gifts to open, one for each day for the next 6 weeks !! That should help pass the days!! I opened the 1st one today along with my first Protein Shake, a bath bomb and a new sponge puff!! I see a relaxing bath in my future tonight !!
I have been very selective with who I told about my surgery, only people that I know will be loving and supportive. So far, everyone has been wonderful, hopefully that continues.

Ok, Before pics and measurements taken. I start my 2 week liquid pre op tomorrow !! I'm pumped ! Let's do this !!!

I did black bike shorts and a tank top and I'm glad I did! I took the same shot about once a month and then professionally when I got to goal. Here are just a few

      

Heloooo everyone today is the Day!!! I am supper exited my pre op diet was great I lost 19 lbs! I am very happy it was hard but worth it. I am ready at home just waiting for my husband to take a shower and get ready. We are leaving for the hospital around 5:30-5:45. They want me there at 6:30 and is 30mins away, I want to be a little early in case anything delays us. I will keep you all updated on how I am feeling. Good luck to all of you getting surgery today!!!

I joined BP in November, will have my orientation on January 6th and a phone appointment with my surgeon on January 13th.

I'm just getting started but I'm really excited.

Thanks for starting the thread.

Candy

I haven't felt like I'm losing much. Doc says I will lose slower because my BMI was 42 at surgery. I'm 48 down right now....was 46 down in this photo. If you are starting this journey - take progress pictures!!! I have a whole new motivation, now!

Yasssss I did that!

I had gastric bypass Jan 24, 2017
Beginning weight 301
Surgery weight 289
Current weight 196
Goal weight 175
Feeling extra good

Thanks everyone! By way of update, I am now down to 159, and my surgeon's goal for me was 160. So that's awesome! I am in a size 6 pant, and size medium top and dress. It's just surreal!

Wow, thanks everyone! Not at goal yet, but on my way. Here's my most recent photo at 113lbs lost. I have 30 more pounds to lose to reach my goal, and just 20 to reach my surgeon's goal.

I remember pre-surgery wondering if I would be successful. And I was. To those struggling with the same concerns, know you will be successful. Though no one can predict possible side effects, my surgery was a major success and I’ve had virtually no issues or complications. since April 2017 I’ve gone from a woman’s size 22 to a size 14. Lost about 105 lbs.
I don’t have the stellar full body before and after pics, but the picture below is the best before/after I can find Surgery was the best thing to have happened to me, good luck to all who are on the same weight loss journey

just over 12 weeks out of surgery

Hw 325 cw 240 Sw 292 gw 190

I had gastric bypass 01/27/2015. 290 to 190

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HW 290 SW 250 CW 184 . Surgery 4/4/17. I feel fantastic

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