Hi my name is Heather and I had RNY on 11/18/13. I am looking to connect with other African American women who had RNY. Any takers?

Edited January 18, 201412 yr by mzheatherp

4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics:

You look amazing!!

4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics:

You look great! Way to go!

4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics: <br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br>

wow, you look amazing! Congrats!

Day 1 down on my liver shrinking diet. It wasn't so bad. I didn't go to the cafeteria with my coworkers because I knew that would have been hard. I pray these next six days goes as smooth.

Day 1 for me was rough. Can't get over that urge to "chew" arghhhhh

I had to make my sons a pizza when we came in. That was tough.

I think I only survived because I came upstairs, sipped broth and showered. I'm still in my room.

4/10/14, it was my 10th month Surgiversary and I passed my surgeons goal, I have lost 100 lbs., I am now at 135, yay me. I am wearing a size 4-6, and loving it, I have no saggy skin, just a little bat wing but nothing major. My muscle tone is good, I've made major career changes, I quit my professional job to do something I've always wanted to do, I'm in Cosmetology school full time and loving it, so I don't regret any of my decisions and plus my husband and daughter has been very supportive. I've attached a few pics:

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Love your pics! You look Awesome! Go You!

Day 1 down on my liver shrinking diet. It wasn't so bad. I didn't go to the cafeteria with my coworkers because I knew that would have been hard. I pray these next six days goes as smooth.

You've got this! You can do it! Just think of the reward at the end!

Day 1 for me was rough. Can't get over that urge to "chew" arghhhhh I had to make my sons a pizza when we came in. That was tough. I think I only survived because I came upstairs, sipped broth and showered. I'm still in my room.

You can do it! Are u able to chew gum?

I was told I couldn't chew gum but apparently everyone's surgeon is different. This caffeine withdrawal is a beast though.

You can do it! Are u able to chew gum?

I'm not 100% sure but I am going for preop testing this morning and will ask.

Day two wasn't as bad - a little touch and go, but I survived.

Upside is I've lost 11lbs in two days.

Hi my name is Heather and I had RNY on 11/18/13. I am looking to connect with other African American women who had RNY. Any takers?

Brand new to this site. . .I live in STL. I was just approved for surgery yesterday. No date sheduled yet. But I can't wait!

HW: 251 CW 246 5'5"

Hi Everyone, DebraO here from Memphis. I still have one more visit to my primary care and then on to the surgeon. I look forward to sharing my story and learning for all of you.

Hello, I've been on this site since march and today is the first time seeing this thread. I'm having my surgery on Monday the 21st and I'm glad that someone started this page because I'm really worried about the possibility of developing keloids at the surgery sites. I don't have any myself but I have a friend who's had the surgery and upon healing she now has several large keloids on her stomach where the cuts were made to insert the scope. Has anyone heard of this occurring in African American patients after surgery before?

I tend to develop Keloids. Whenever I get cut I start a regime of vitamin e oil and do cross friction massages. It's basically rubbing hard across the width of the scar. It keeps it from forming.