Hey everyone, I'm Allison and new to this RNY talk! I had gastric October 12th 2012 and that's the day my whole life changed. Two years ago my parents brought up having WLS to me since they both have had it. I honestly thought that WLS was the easy way out and I would never resort to that option. At that time I weighed 260 and the day I decided to go through the process I weighed 300!!! I have PCOS and high risk for diabetes...and so I finally did research and after 6 months, it was my day, my day to change my life forever, my eating habits, self esteem, and outlook on my life! My starting weight was 322 and today I weigh 204 my goal is 165 and my height is 5'9. The first two months were depressing, I didn't see results although people would tell me I look different and I think it finally hit me that my relationship with food will never be the same. I needed to find something else to cope with my feelings and boredom. I was a night snacker and would even hide my eating habits. I ate even when I wasnt even hungry!!! But once I started to notice my clothes were lose and inches were gone I knew that my self esteem started to blossom. I have never been this happy ever! I am truly blessed that I got this opportunity and support from family, friends, and the medical team!

Morning of surgery!

Side View 10-12-12

I know a little revealing but I want people to see my excess skin after 8 months post op!

204lbs, 40 more to lose!

Thanks for sharing your story. My surgery date is July 8th (less than 2 weeks). As it gets closer I'm getting nervous and second-guessing myself. It's stories like yours that validate my decision to have the surgery! Thank you!!!

How exciting! Yes, even after surgery I questioned if I did the right thing but I am so glad I did! I'm so excited for you!!

You are looking great... keep up the good work !! This surgery was the best decision I ever made !!!!

Stories like this makes me feel better and makes me more convinced that I'm making the right decision in improving my life. My surgery date is July 16. I'm a little nervous, but more excited to things started!!! Thanks for the story.

I had my surgery April 1st. I've lost 70 pounds. The first 3 weeks were hard, but slowly and daily things started to change. I'm so glad I had the surgery. You will do great! Listen to your surgeon and do as he tells you, and you will be fine! Best wishes!

Welcome to the boards. You are a success story for sure!!!

I had my surgery April 1st. I've lost 70 pounds. The first 3 weeks were hard, but slowly and daily things started to change. I'm so glad I had the surgery. You will do great! Listen to your surgeon and do as he tells you, and you will be fine! Best wishes!

Thank you! :-)

How exciting! Yes, even after surgery I questioned if I did the right thing but I am so glad I did! I'm so excited for you!!

Thanks, AMeredithK!

Congrats & Welcome! I'm glad your doing so well!!! Lead the way for us I will be right behind ya!

Your welcome!! Thanks ) I appreciate it! Support has been the biggest factor for me and has helped me through the beginning of this journey!

Thank u for sharing this has been so hard I had my surgery June 5th and I feel like I have stalled in my weight loss very discouraging and just hoping to start losing again ... Again thank u ill try n see the bigger picture from now on

Thank u for sharing this has been so hard I had my surgery June 5th and I feel like I have stalled in my weight loss very discouraging and just hoping to start losing again ... Again thank u ill try n see the bigger picture from now on

I had mine June 5th and have hit a stall as well. From what I have been reading, week 3 is about the time most hit their first plateau so today I upped my exercise and Protein to *hopefully* get the scale needle moving again...

I had mine June 5th and have hit a stall as well. From what I have been reading' date=' week 3 is about the time most hit their first plateau so today I upped my exercise and Protein to *hopefully* get the scale needle moving again...[/quote']

Great to see someone else has the same issue as me and has the same surgery date I am trying to eat protein in food but so hard I walk everyday I think I need to start my elliptical I'm just so exhausted at night time :-/ hope u get the scale moving soon Good luck Hun

Great to see someone else has the same issue as me and has the same surgery date I am trying to eat Protein in food but so hard I walk everyday I think I need to start my elliptical I'm just so exhausted at night time :-/ hope u get the scale moving soon Good luck Hun

It's gotta be the date. Lol. I had mine the same day and I'm stalled. My protein is up to about 55grams a day. I have increased my walking pace and distance the past two days so I'll see if that helps.

I stalled 2-3 months out, I actually one month only lost 1lb but then the next month I lost 30! Remember your body needs to catch up, this is traumatic for our bodies and it needs time to heal. The first two weeks post op I actually gained!! I was freaking out but it all comes off!!!