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I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

Thank You for sharing! Great job

I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

I see a lot here who post their X-post op stories so I figured I would go ahead and share mine, I had my RNY on July 26th 2016, at my heaviest weight I toppled the scales at 460, at the day of surgery I was 418 in just 1 short year I'm now around 275 I'm usually not good at writing or sharing stories about myself, since being a big person self esteem issues has, and still is something I have regardless of how much weight I've lost. It's funny after the pounds fall off it was up until a few months ago I would look into the mirror and see no changes regardless of what others told me they saw for take a ways I would say follow what the DR tells you, there will be days that's hard and days you want to give up stick to the plan ! follow advice from forums like these, I rarely posted much here however look at my join date I've done allot of reading and searching others stories here so I would know what to expect before, during and after surgery I hope one day I can offer advice that will help someone along their journey also!.

When I received my Cpap I wore it the first night and slept like a baby, the next morning I was flying around the office from the ACTUAL solid sleep I received from that 1st day forward I haven't slept without it except for the week I was in the mountains without electricity my compliance at the time of surgery was like 95%

You look great! congrats, I have issues of looking at myself and not noticing weight loss..

Congrats you look great! I'm 4 months out (tomorrow) and down 105lbs so the feeling is great!

Thanks all for the replies and encouragement, I'll check the Embrace the stall topic out, I thought maybe I was too soon out to have stalled already but I guess not...and yea I'll stay off the scale imma throw it if I don't

Djmohr has made some excellent point's here, I don't miss junk food at all, I didn't get to 428#'s by eating healthy foods! I'm to the point where I can handle most all Proteins there's creative options to making anything taste great but if you're right out of surgery and you're already missing food's you can't eat that's the mental changes you have to make in order for your surgery to be a success. I also recommend Premier Protein shakes, good stuff! best of luck to you!

@@Mudgy6
How are you getting Protein at this point? I know Protein takes some getting used to but it is critical in your diet now. You need it to heal and it needs to be a major part of your diet.
I would keep trying options until I found one. I had a similar situation and finally was recommended premier Protein shakes. They are great because they are ready made so no grit and no fuss. I feel like the chocolate tastes most like rich chocolate milk. Someone pointed this out and I never thought about it but the container is shaped square and the opening small so you don't smell the protein either which makes it easier to drink.
I still drink one every morning and I am 23 months post op.
Keep trying, you don't want to get sick.

Can I ask one question?
What is your definition of real food? Do you need to adjust your mental model.
I used to think real food was burgers, fries, pizza, Cereal, Pasta, bread.....etc.
Now real food to me is good dense Proteins, fruits and vegetables and I look forward to eating those most of all. On the days that I try those other things, I feel like crap. And I am glad about it....at least I know I won't gain my weight back.
Does that make sense.

This is typical, I had mine on 7/26 and for the first 2 weeks I felt no progress until I got on the scale, now 2 days it will be 1 month and I'm down a total of 46 pounds...it will come off as long as you're getting your Protein and fluids in..the bloating will eventually subside as well.

Lmao glad it cleared up.

Best of luck jenjenp - FYI the shoulder issue cleared up quickly after an extended visit to the restroom
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Congrats on the date, it's not that bad at all had mine done on 26th July and getting around fine now very little pain just a small amount in the abdomen muscles on the right side. after surgery you will see differences pretty quick in 9 days I dropped 11#'s wishing you the best of luck!!
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When I received my Cpap I wore it the first night and slept like a baby, the next morning I was flying around the office from the ACTUAL solid sleep I received from that 1st day forward I haven't slept without it except for the week I was in the mountains without electricity my compliance at the time of surgery was like 95%

Congrats! mine was 7/26 walked the next day around the ward, it hurts but will get better soon welcome to the loser bench now! I'm down 11#'s post op and 21 total so far!!

Protein Shakes or on top of some NSA Ice cream, I will caution you though they can irritate the bowels

I love microwaving some cheddar cheese!! It makes for a great giant chip. I honestly don't miss chips at all, and I was a serious chip addict!!
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I just had my bypass a week ago, and I would recommend having someone with you at least for a couple days. It has been worth it just to have people lift things that I am restricted from lifting. Also when I dropped things it was impossible to bend over and pick them off the floor.

I had surgery on the 7/11 and was supposed to have my post op on 7/19 but didn't make it cuz I ended up back in hospital.. But long story short I had it today so a little over two weeks.. But I'm down 27lbs.. I notice it in my legs and arms and face but barely in my stomach area even tho I notice it in the way my clothes fit.. Regardless I'm so happy I made the right decision!! Thanks everyone on here for helping me with my journey along the way!!
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