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

Hi ladies came home yesterday from surgery had it June 25th. All went well had a big blood clot but he was able to seal it off. I am a Jehovah witness so he was very careful. He told me that my some parts of my stomach was unfolding, he had placated my stomach. Thst was the reason I was in so much pain. Thank you all for the prayers. All in all little pain and so far no trouble dring my fluidd.

Glad everything went well for you. Keep us posted on your progress.

I'm of Carribean decent, and I'm worried about missing my JA food and well seasoned foods forever. Can anyone relate and give some tips how to maintain our diets. Everything good seems to be focused around food and I want to exercise and still be social.

Edited July 5, 201412 yr by greyeyedslim

Location: Lake Bluff, IL<br> Surgery Date: 11/18/13 (almost 8 weeks post-op)<br> Height: 5'5 1/2<br> HW: 270lbs<br> SW: 252lbs<br> CW: 232lbs<br> GW: 150lbs

Excited to find an AA gastric thread!

Location: Orlando, FL

Surgery Date: 6/26/14, 10 days post-op

Height: 5'10

HW: 288 lbs

SW: 279 lbs

CW: 265.2 lbs

GW: 153 lbs

I'm looking forward to looking outwardly as I feel inwardly and learning how to take care of me instead of hiding by taking care of others.

I have a tough time drinking 64 oz of liquid a day so far. My breakfast shake goes well into lunch before I'm finished. Unsweetened applesauce and sugar free Popsicles help take off the pressure and count as fluid, especially in Fl.

I wanted to do something special for my 40th birthday, taking control of my weight was it.

Kudos to you for making the decision as well, we deserve to be healthy and happy.

Claiming the name greyeyedslim, hopefully with the body to match in a few months.

Hi I had rny on May 19 I am 6 weeks out and feeling great, I have hit a stall and have been at the same weight for 2 weeks but I'm still loosing inches and my doctor says it's normal. Congrats to everyone who is having surgery and good luck .

Hi I am near Boston MA I am having my surgery 7/7. I am a little nervous but I keep reminding myself that this the outcome that I have been waiting for most of my life.

Hw 340

Sw dunno

I don't have a goal weight I have a goal race that I want to run. I want to complete a full Spartan Race 3 miles 10 obstacles all running I don't care what size I am I just want to get to that point then i will find another race

Hi I am near Boston MA I am having my surgery 7/7. I am a little nervous but I keep reminding myself that this the outcome that I have been waiting for most of my life. <br><br> Hw 340<br> Sw dunno <br><br> I don't have a goal weight I have a goal race that I want to run. I want to complete a full Spartan Race 3 miles 10 obstacles all running I don't care what size I am I just want to get to that point then i will find another race

You'll be fine and the outcome makes it worth it, I'm sure. I like your goal, I would love to develop a love for running as well. Good luck

@@greyeyedslim thanks perhaps you can keep me posted on a few thing going on around us like clothing swaps. Im always looking for people to join my teams. My smaller sized family won't touch obstacle course racing with a 10 foot pole.

I have seven hrs to go ladies before I start the journey for the rest of my life! See you soon my sleeves.... M

I have seven hrs to go ladies before I start the journey for the rest of my life! See you soon my sleeves....

Hi Ladies,

Surgery was a success (7/11/14) in Memphis, TN by Dr. Wegner (cutie pie) at St. Francis Hospital. Had a little nausea the first couple of days but that has subsided. I was released from the hospital 7/13/14, one day after my 48th Birthday and I am continuing with the liquid diet as prescribed and trying to count the Protein. I'm sure with time It will get better. I lost 7lbs during the liver shrink diet but I was able to put on a pair a pants that I had bought a year ago. So, that was a milestone for me. Up moving around this morning and feeling really good about being on the losing side.

Edited July 14, 201412 yr by DebraO

Hi Ladies,

Surgery was a success (7/11/14) in Memphis, TN by Dr. Wegner (cutie pie) at St. Francis Hospital. Had a little nausea the first couple of days but that has subsided. I was released from the hospital 7/13/14, one day after my 48th Birthday and I am continuing with the liquid diet as prescribed and trying to count the Protein. I'm sure with time It will get better. I lost 7lbs during the liver shrink diet but I was able to put on a pair a pants that I had bought a year ago. So, that was a milestone for me. Up moving around this morning and feeling really good about being on the losing side.

Hey DebraO

Congratulations!!!! I too was sleeved on 7/11!!! I'm having a hard time getting in my fluids, I still have soreness on my tummy and for that reason I can't distinguish weathere I'm full or not. What are you eating if u don't mine me asking?

Hi doinitforV,

Congrats on your procedure. I'm drinking Protein shakes, Water and egg drop Soup. It's hard to get it down but I'm doing my best. I have to go and get my sugar free popsicles, because someone told me that was a good go to snack when all else fails.

Hi there sisters! I am glad I found this forum!

I had RNY one week ago - 7/8/14

Height - 5:5

HW- 325

SW- 312

CW - 310

GW - 150

Personal goal- get off of diabetes, HBP meds. (Already off of insulin) - whoop! whoop!

I am from VA!