Veteran's, you asked for it, and here it is. A forum for just you!

So what is the definition of a veteran?

So what is the definition of a veteran?

Great question! You obviously qualify because you're able to post in here . Here's what I posted for the forum's description:

This forum is dedicated to veteran Gastric Bypass patients who are six or more months post-op, to discuss issues specific to those who are further along in their journey. You must have 100 posts in order to post here.

Well ok... Guess I'm a vet!!!

I will be a vet in a month and a half, so I guess I.will hang around

6 mos out now i qualify as a veteran yippie

Great I was getting tired of the same old same old want to talk with some people in my situation how much are you lossing at 8 months out I'm only lossing a pound a week feeling discouraged still have 35 lbs to go to reach my goal of 125lbs

Well. ..now I am coming past 10 months. I had slowed to 5-7 lbs per month and now have gained 3 lbs and am in a major stall. I am so frustrated. Nothing lost in a month. thinking about doing a week long fast with only liquids. ..but it so kills my energy levels.

I hit my goal weight but have readjusted it down to 158 ... Im stalled too but not worried. I am pretty happy where I am at and feel like my body will lose if it wants to. The thought of all liquids is not even appealing to me... but ya know it might just jump start you. Good luck

Went to my one year post op appt yesterday. Iron and protein was on the low side. He told me to take a second iron... Ugh have constipation issues and start drinking a second shake... Double ugh. For one... Am I stupid to think of it like empty calories... Yes I am... Just suck it up! Anyway he wanted me to way 175 when I first started... I'm now down to 162.. And want to got to 158... He rolled his eyes and laughed when I told him I just wanted to be in the normal bmi for my height. I know it's just a number.. But it's right there within reach. Losing about 1-2 pounds a month now if lucky. But feeling great!

Geez... Should have double checked by spelling and grammar... Sorry all

I am just over a year out from having RNY gastric bypass. The last couple of days I've been having peculiar sensations in my tummy, the only way I can describe it is to say it's like when your tummy does a nervous flip when you see someone you fancy (that sounds crazy I know but is the only way I can describe it). Has anyone else experienced this at all?

I'm an 8 year veteran of rny and would love to discuss if anybody has particular issues with eating? Also will answer anybody's questions.

normaleigh, What sort of issues are you referring to? as there are many depending on the person, a few examples are dumping on sugars, fats or carbs. other issues are food intolerance's like lactose then you have the celiac's who cannot tolerate wheat.

I'm an 8 year veteran of rny and would love to discuss if anybody has particular issues with eating? Also will answer anybody's questions.

New on this I used to be 315 now I'm 250 after surgery I lost 65 already but I am gaining the weight back. I am not happy about that; please tell me what can I do

I am over a year out. had my surgery sept 2012. reduction from highest 448 to present 242. went from a 7xl to 1xl on top 2x on the bottom. I eat small portions , low carby for the most part, and no low fat foods _they almost always have high sugar or corn syrup to make them palatable ( why do you think with all the low fat Cookies etc america is getting fatter?). i do not concentrate on my wt but on living my life. exercising, moving around, working, chasing my grandson! i stall but since I do not constantly weigh myself i dont know it or stress about it. its not about the wt its about improving my comorbidities diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis in knees and back, and atrial fib. I am happy to be where i am but eager to get into onderland. my goals are two fold- under 200 and absolute goal wt of 160 but i would be happy at 175 i think. i can not get a tummy tuck or boob job yet but that day will come.