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

I have had all of my appointments....just waiting for surgery. I have my freezer stocked with bananas and berries. I got two large containers of protein powder. All I need now is fresh spinach which I will pick up on my last day of work before surgery. I have a bariatric smoothie recipe that I am going to use for two weeks after my surgery. It's supposed to be really good for healing after surgery. Do you have a date for surgery.

@ InItToWinIt2015 my surgery date is 2/24. Is the Bariatric Smoothie all you are taking during Stage 1? What supplements have you purchased? I'm assuming you purchased two big jars of Protein because you enjoyed the taste, which two did you purchase? Would you mind sharing your recipe?

wrkngonme2015

@@moyebrady I got Isopure unflavored whey protein isolate. Sure I can share the recipe:

1 handful of spinach

4-5 frozen strawberries

1/2 of a banana

1/8 cup of frozen blueberries

1 scoop of unflavored protein powder

1 bariatric vitamin (only 1 time per day)

1-2 ounces of water

You put it all in a blender and blend till smooth and drink it up. As I am only supposed to drink 1/2 cup per meal, this lasts a couple of meals. At 6 meals a day for the first two weeks, I should be able to get all my protein needs met as well as getting my vitamin down.

This shake contains a lot of phyto-nutrients that help the body heal. It was developed by a bariatric surgeon for his patients to drink for the first two weeks after surgery. I am going to vary the taste by using different berries. I have my freezer full of blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and raspberries and of course bananas. I plan to live off this for two weeks while I heal up from surgery.

We are having surgery on the same day!!!!!

Edited February 8, 201511 yr by InItToWinIt2015

I know....you have to stay in touch and let me know how u are doing.

Height 5'7

HW 265

CW 237

GW 135

What about you? If you don't mind me asking. I am hoping I will only be in the hospital for 1 day. I'm already planning my reconstruction surgery in the DR for May 2017. At 43 I hoping by 45 to be in another entire space. Thanks for the recipe.

wrkngonme2015

@ InItToWinIt2015 I am counting down!

wrkngonme2015

Hi guys I'm lucky I would love to join this group im having rny on

February 19 with a hernia repair

At the same time with surgery i have to only do a one day post op diet and that's clear liquids only my surgery will take place at duke regional hospital I live in Raleigh nc

Hello everyone!

HW 275

SW 273 RNY 11/20/14

CW 226.4

living this thang 1 day at a time!

Good luck to everyone having procedures soon! You can do this!

@@lovebugg2013 was wondering how is it going?

@@moyebrady it's going. I've only lost 2lbs in the last 2 weeks. However I did lose every bit of self control that I ever had on Valentines Day weekend. How are things with you?

Edited February 18, 201511 yr by lovebugg2013

Well guy's i have already started drinking my magnesium citrate drink taste like crap today all clear liquids tomorrow is the big day for my new beginning on a healthier and happier me please keep me in your prayers ♡

5'0

Hw 205

Sw 196

Cw 185

Gw 120-130

Dos2/19/15

@@lovebugg2013 everything is going ok here....yesterday I received my cycle and I'm afraid it will be here on surgery day...I've been on my 1800 Cal diet since Tuesday it is going good. I'm hoping to lose another 10lbs before surgery next Tuesday.Not sure if I shared that I do not have to do liquids for a week or two Post Surgery. I will start eating pureed foods right away. Actually one I can tolerate water and walking. TTYL

Well guy's i have already started drinking my magnesium citrate drink taste like crap today all clear liquids tomorrow is the big day for my new beginning on a healthier and happier me please keep me in your prayers ♡

5'0

Hw 205

Sw 196

Cw 185

Gw 120-130

Dos 2/19/15

Hi i had RNY 6-3-14...my prr surgery weight was 247 and im now at 179

Hiiiii. Black girl heavy in San Diego, CA (worst place to be overweight, all this damn beach and I don't even enjoy it LOL) I'm having RNY on April 6th, I just found out I got my insurance approval and stamp of approval from my PCP today. I am excited, relieved, terrified, nervous, anxious and ready all at the same time.

Thanks yall for sharing your stories <3