My Gastric Bypass Journey - 4 Months Post-Op

[Tracy McCarroll_16745 2]

My surgery date was 1/26/12, and I have lost 59 lbs this far. Starting weight was 268, current weight is 209.

I truly believe the surgery has already given me my life back, and I am excited about the future.

I have had struggles, as probably many RNY patients have. Recovery was definitely a lot more difficult than I had anticipated, though I would do it over at the drop of a hat, if I had it to do over again.

I'm finally feeling "normal" for the most part, although I still have some occaisons when my food will come back up. And, I still have some discomfort with some foods. I am fine, most of the time, if I remember to eat very slowly and chew up my food VERY well. But, still can't get much down at a sitting.

I had my 3 month post op appointment with the surgeon and he gave me disappointing news that I was not expecting and am sure I had never heard up to that point. He said that when I started my BMI was 41 and that for patients that have this surgery at that point, the average loses about 60% of their excess body weight, which in my case means only a 50 - 65 lb weight loss total.

He could sense my disappointment and asked what I had expected and I told him I was expecting at least 100 lb weight loss. He said that is possible, but not probable.

I am very grateful for the almost 60 lbs I have already lost, but I have determined I will NOT be a statistic. I'm going to lose 100 lbs regardless of what the averages are. That would put me at 168 and I would be healthy - not skinny, but healthy, and that has always been my goal.

I am thankful to have come off all medications (Type II diabetes, cholestoral, blood pressure, GERD) but I want to live life to the fullest, and I will feel that I have accomplished what I had believed the surgery would help me to do when I reach the 100 lb weight loss goal.

Wish me luck.

[dieseluncg68 8]

You look great

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[TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280]

No one said it was impossible. You can do it. Are you exercising?

[crystalcdbailey 13]

That's great!!!!

[♥Trinitarenee♥ 26]

I was told many many things about what I wasn't going to be able to do. And each time I had to tell myself "they don't know the God I serve" . Once you get that fire under you, you will be unstoppable. In January you took the steps to take control of your health. Some people don't even survive the surgery. The fact that your here and progressing means something. Live in the truth that ALL THINGS, not some things or most things are possible through Christ who gives us strength. I want to encourage you to dig deep and present a success story that will inspire many who are being told the same things your doctor is telling you. You have already accomplished so much and don't you ever forget to acknowledge that. Stay Strong! And If you ever need a pep talk I'm here . We all are. ( I sooo love this site lol)

Trinitarenee

[Jessica89 16]

Awesome story! U look amazing already! Good luck with the rest of your journey!

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[Yodelania 60]

Congratulations! You look amazing!

[KevinsBabyGirl85 364]

U look amazing.....that's very disappointing to me as I started off my journey at 247 I'm down to 180 and I can't get past this weight I loose 10 and gain it back and to read your thread makes me very sad I am not anywhere near healthy like I want to be I've had several friends who were my size but lost over a hundred lbs so I'm getting very discouraged!

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[Panda 354]

My surgery date was 1/26/12' date=' and I have lost 59 lbs this far. Starting weight was 268, current weight is 209.

I truly believe the surgery has already given me my life back, and I am excited about the future.

I have had struggles, as probably many RNY patients have. Recovery was definitely a lot more difficult than I had anticipated, though I would do it over at the drop of a hat, if I had it to do over again.

I'm finally feeling "normal" for the most part, although I still have some occaisons when my food will come back up. And, I still have some discomfort with some foods. I am fine, most of the time, if I remember to eat very slowly and chew up my food VERY well. But, still can't get much down at a sitting.

I had my 3 month post op appointment with the surgeon and he gave me disappointing news that I was not expecting and am sure I had never heard up to that point. He said that when I started my BMI was 41 and that for patients that have this surgery at that point, the average loses about 60% of their excess body weight, which in my case means only a 50 - 65 lb weight loss total.

He could sense my disappointment and asked what I had expected and I told him I was expecting at least 100 lb weight loss. He said that is possible, but not probable.

I am very grateful for the almost 60 lbs I have already lost, but I have determined I will NOT be a statistic. I'm going to lose 100 lbs regardless of what the averages are. That would put me at 168 and I would be healthy - not skinny, but healthy, and that has always been my goal.

I am thankful to have come off all medications (Type II diabetes, cholestoral, blood pressure, GERD) but I want to live life to the fullest, and I will feel that I have accomplished what I had believed the surgery would help me to do when I reach the 100 lb weight loss goal.

Wish me luck. [/quote']

That's really odd that he told you that because I personally have at least 3 friends who all have had BMI's of 41 or above who all have lost waaaaaay over 100 lbs. I researched those stats online and found nothing like that. I would call a different bariatric surgeon to see if they agree and most definitely wouldn't accept those words as being the gospel. "IF YOU BELIEVE IT! YOU WILL ACHIEVE IT!"

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[LosingItForMe2011 320]

I don't know where your doc got those stats...my surgeon said if you work the program they way you're suppose to you absolutely can lose over 100 pounds. The issue is a lot of folks start eating the way they used to because they didn't do the "mind work" that is necessary for this new life style. Definitely research and dig more deeply. To me YOU can get to the goal you want to get to You want it bad enough, you work the program, exercise, eat your Protein first and eat right....you'll get there