My name is Kristin. I had RNY 10-17-12. I am almost 3 months post op. I was having issues in the beginning with keeping things down and the smell of cooking meat. I have lost 57 pounds since having surgery. I weighed 254 and now weight 197. I have more energy than before. I'm able to play Dance Central on the kinnect w my children. I still have Hashimotos disease....which is a type of hypothyriodism. I'm glad I made this decision with my pcm. My husband is in the Military so I had my RNY done at a military treatment facility. It was the best decision I have ever made. I am now taking care of myself for a change.

That is awesome! I can't wait to go through the process to get mine. I am nervous about the dietary restrictions, but at this point I would rather be skinny and healthy then be able to eat junk

I feel you Amanda! I waited 8 months to get mine. The restrictions aren't so bad. You just have to get creative. I'm trying to incorporate Atkins into my diet. Its a life change! Have you read Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies? Its a great book!

No I haven't, I will have to look for it. I know several people that have had this type and lap band done. It's amazing the transformation. Although, the two people I know that had lap band had serious complications and had to have them removed.

It is a good book to have on hand before and after surgery. I was debating on the lap band in the beginning but I just couldn't get past the needle being inserted every so often. I also couldn't get past the foreign object in my body and the possibility of it slipping.

That is what happened to both of them. They also were always hungry, and I read that lap band does not deter hunger. Which is part of the reason I would rather have gastric

That's what I heard too. I had the minimal invasive surgery. I have 6 small scars. It was the best decision I have ever made for my health. It's only been 3 months but I'm used to not eating a lot. My friends are surprised on how little I do eat.

Are there any foods you really miss

Not really. In the beginning when I first had surgery I missed chewing! Lol

Not really. In the beginning when I first had surgery I missed chewing! Lol

Lol you missed chewing. .... today I was thinking I need a new hobby while watching tv. I usually snack. Gonna have to start crocheting or something lol

it's so inspirational to see how well you're doing! did you ever regret it?

In the beginning I did because I was in pain and couldn't sit up by myself. But now I have so much energy and feel younger than what I am....no I do not regret my decision to have RNY.