AlteredReality

I'm glad to know that I have had a positive impact on you. Thank you for the compliment and kind words. Keep up the good work you're doing. Our journeys may have different results, but just know that you are doing a great job. Much love to you [emoji175]

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Whenever I actually put it on. I will be sure to take some [emoji847]

Thank you! I haven't made any plans for it yet. I did but a celebration dress though. So even if I have nowhere to go ..I will put that dress on and just take some pics lol

Whew!!! Time has flown by so fast!!! The 25th of this month makes a full year since WLS. I have had some up and down moments, but never any regrets about having it done. I'm so amazed at the weight I have lost and I am loving the positive way it has improved my health and gave me a new lease on life. Down to a size 4 and some 5's. I'm embracing the physical changes my body has endured through this journey. Best wishes to those who are on this journey...you got this!!! Stay encouraged and never give up on yourself [emoji175] RNYGB: 06/25/2018 HW: 300 LBS. SW: 246 LBS. 1st GOAL WEIGHT: 165 LBS. CW: 148 2nd GOAL WEIGHT: 145LBS.

Happy Born Day [emoji322][emoji324][emoji322]

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Ask your doctor to put you on dexilant. It's way better than protonix. Also see if they can give you carafate, it helps coat. The ulcer so it can heal

I start each day with a protein shake at around 6am. Then I eat small meals (a protein and some vegetables or a salad) about 4 times a day and have 2 or 3 snacks (usually cold crunchy vegetables). I drink water from the time I wake up until I go to sleep. I walk about 2 miles a day and do light cardio. I really pay attention to package labels now and still haven't eaten

Congratulations[emoji323]!!! You're doing awesome! You'll be in Onederland before you know it [emoji847]

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If possible stay away from the steroids. I had taken them and found out they were the cause of me developing a stomach ulcer

Thank you so much! How have you been?

Thank you so much. Your concern means more than you can imagine to me!!! Sending you hugs of gratitude [emoji847]

It's been a minute since I updated anything, but here it is! I am now in a size 5...never thought I would be in that size without a 2 in front of it!!! Still trying to cope with the reflection in the mirror, because she's so foreign to me still. I have moments of just being down, because I no longer look the same. I miss some of the physical attributes I used to have. I feel like i'm in middle school again when I look at myself...flat chested once again (never thought that would happen). Contrary to the hype...SQUATS DON'T WORK (I lost that attribute as well)!!! On the good side...i'm much healthier and now have a normal BMI and have much more energy. So all in all, even though I have had some struggles and dealt with some stomach issues throughout this journey...i'm still happy with the decision I made to go through with it. I want to say thank you, to those of you that have been so supportive and have been following my progression with me[emoji873]️ RNYGB SD: 6/25/2018 HW: 300 LBS. CW: 151 LBS. 1st GW: 165 LBS. 2nd GW: 145 LBS.

I'm feeling a lot better. My apology for such a late reply

You're welcome

Thank you so much

Thank you. I'm glad to hear you're doing much better now

I took it after surgery. Some kind of way still ended up with sludge. The pain you mention, sounds a lot like the pain that I was having, when I found out about my ulcer. It's best to make an appointment with either your surgeon that performed your RNY or to see a gastroenterologist as soon as possible. Don't ignore the pains

Thank you so much. It's definitely been a journey. I'm down to 156 lbs. now. Just 11 more pounds to go to my 2nd goal weight. I'm glad to hear you're steadily losing and I am proud of you too!

Thank you. I'm staying hopeful that getting it removed will help