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So far I’m down almost 69lbs from my consult weight! When I saw my surgeon for my 3 month post op I was down 52% of my excess weight and no longer considered morbidly obese!

I go for 6 month post op and labs in February, he said he wouldn’t be surprised if I was at or near goal. He also said I can start looking for a plastic surgeon for skin removal!

When I stalled I added in more carbs and the stall broke. Even when I'd lose weight before having surgery my body needed carbs, I couldn't go without them and expect to lose weight. I make a point to have carbs everyday now, in moderation of course, but I definitely need them to keep the scale going downward. Some days my carbs consist of Mac n cheese other days it might just half a piece of toast. My local grocery store sells some single serve Mac n cheese that's about 1/3 cup serving size, 6g Protein, <10g sugar (not sure off the top of my head), and under 200 calories. I one of those 2-3 times a week and ever since I've done that I've lost each week. I'm lucky to eat about 1/2 of that when I eat one, then again, I'm lucky to eat 1/3 cup at a meal, most meals it's still 1/4 cup.

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

💙CONGRATULATIONS💙

Mine was done with a robot! I don't think I had a catheter, I for sure only had one IV, and I have 5 incisions, one of which is super tiny, about 1/4". I did have a heparin injection before surgery and was on lovenox injections while in the hospital, did not go home on any blood thinners. I was in the hospital for 2 days and by a week post op I didn't even feel like I'd had surgery. My gallbladder was done with a standard laparoscopy three years ago and that took me a good 2-3 weeks to recover from and not feel like I had surgery. Robotic surgeries are associated with a faster recovery time, my MIL had a robotic hysterectomy and was hiking a week later.

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

I had the bypass done on August 28 and just had my 3 month post op visit. My surgeon is beyond thrilled with my results! I have lost over 50% of my excess weight to date and he said he wouldn't be surprised if I was near or at goal by 6 months. I also met with the nutritionist and she is perfectly happy with how things are going as well. I told her there are days I don't want to eat very much, if at all, and she said that's totally normal and fine but not to force myself to eat. She's ok that some meals I only get 1/4 cup of food and others I can eat a 1/2 cup. My goal is to be 199 by the new year, and if I keep losing at the rate I have been it's a very feasible goal! My surgeon also said that I could start looking for a plastic surgeon to get rid of the some excess belly skin because I'm already getting rashes and having pain from it, that won't happen until later next year though as summer 2020 is already filling up fast.
I also bought a new swimsuit for our cruise in June, in a MEDIUM! I tried on the medium top yesterday and while it was a little snug fingers crossed it should fit perfect by then! It was on clearance so even if it's too big by then it's not a huge loss of money. I also got bottoms in a medium!

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I drink orange juice on occasion, usually one of the simply orange individual servings. It's 100% juice and I get the one with added Calcium. It's not an everyday thing but maybe once or twice a month. I follow the sugar guidelines with everything else I eat/drink but I tend to view the sugars in fruits differently.

I had mine out 3 years before my gastric bypass and that surgery was rough, I would even venture to say it was probably the worst surgery I had. I felt like crap for a solid two weeks after the surgery but one day felt totally fine. It was a rough surgery for me, my gastric bypass was easier. I experienced mild dumping after having it out and haven't had that yet with my wls. My surgeon kept me out of work for a full 6 weeks (I was working full time as a paramedic back then) but felt well enough to go back after 3. I was back to work after my gastric bypass after a week as a nurse.

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I didn't tell anyone at first because I didn't want to be judged or get some snide remarks but in reality, everyone has been so supportive. I'm an ER nurse and while my hospital doesn't do bariatric surgeries another one in town does so it's possible we could get a bariatric surgery patient. All of my coworkers are genuinely supportive and I have no problem with them asking questions.

My sister got married a month ago and the rest of the bridal party was curious when I had my husband bring me chipotle (bowl with chicken, pinto Beans, black beans, and cheese) after declining donuts and McDonalds. When I told them I had gastric bypass everyone was supportive and even asked questions about how I went about getting the surgery. One of the gals even said she was going to check her insurance to see if it was covered.

I was so scared at first because of other peoples reactions but this surgery gave me a whole other lease on life that I wouldn't trade for the world. Each day that passes I'm even more confident in my choice to have surgery and wish I would've done it sooner. It's been hard as hell, way harder than losing weight without surgery, but I wouldn't trade how I feel now for the world.

That's great! There's nothing like a good roller coaster! And since roller coasters are great metaphors for life, it's fitting that you can now RIDE them when you've LIVED them for so long...😉

What a fun NSV!

That was one of the first things I did also once I lost enough weight. I could go on all the coaster. All the rides really but I passed on the spinning ones, no ty. But the coasters, fun fun fun! I am glad you got to experience them again, enjoy!

That is one of the best NSV out there. I went to Six Flags a few months ago and rode Batman. I had not been on that for over 20 years because I would not fit. I literally teared up when the ride started.

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I had a HUGE NSV this weekend, I rode roller coasters without having to get off due to my size and without be smooshed into the restraints. I have worked at this park for several years and have only been able to ride a couple of the big coasters due to my size so I finally got to enjoy them for the first time since high school! Also, a fun perk of having gastric bypass, I don't get that stomach dropping feeling going down the big drops like before surgery! My daughter and I were running from coaster to coaster trying to get on as many as possible, I had so much fun!

I was higher than normal while in the hospital, and I'm sure the first week or so post-op. In the hospital I was in the mid 90s to low 100s and my resting heart rate was in the 70s before surgery, now 2 mos out I'm in the 50s. Your body has just undergone major trauma and one of the way it compensates is by increasing your heart rate to get blood components to the surgical area to promote healing. Inflammation is a normal part of the healing process and inflammation can increase your heart rate. It should only be for a short period of time but your body will adjust as needed. Other sources of high heart rate can include infection, dehydration, and stress in general.