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 am still in the process of completing my pre-op requirements. After speaking with my surgeon, the RNY was highly recommended because of severe GERD. I am glad I came across this website and forum, it is my prayer to meet new people, to learn and take something from each person's journey.

Welcome! Glad u r here.

I am still in the process of completing my pre-op requirements. After speaking with my surgeon, the RNY was highly recommended because of severe GERD. I am glad I came across this website and forum, it is my prayer to meet new people, to learn and take something from each person's journey.

Glad you joined us sis! The journey is not easy but so worth it! Good Luck!

First off giving God all the glory, honor and praise!! My name is Lisa. I currently live in Vancouver Washington located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I am 6 days post-op from my Gastric Bypass procedure. So glad to have found this group. Looking forward to chatting with my AA sisters while on this journey.

God Bless

Hi everyone,

5'5"

Hw- 268.5

Cw- 165

Surgery date 4-15-13

9 months post op

Lost 103.5 pounds

Goal weight - 145

I am a slow loser and it's frustrating me to no end. My doc says I should focus on 64oz of water per day and 60-90g of protein. Any tips on how to get all my water and protein in daily? I will be 8 weeks on Monday. :-(

Your doctors right. I had a hard time the first few weeks with water and protein and when I increased my water intake the weight started falling off. I bought a 32oz water bottle and fill it up when I got up in the morning. I try to drink 32 oz by 4pm and drink another 32oz by the time I go to bed. I keep the water bottle with me at all times. Try that it may help. It definitely helps me get my water intact in. In regards to protein I would suggest a good protein powder and drink away! Lol. I still drink a protein shake every morning for breakfast. I use Isopure Dutch chocolate or Nectar chocolate truffle. I mix with skim milk ( they can both be mixed with water) and drink it throughout the day (12oz) and it gives me no less than 50-60 grams of protein so any protein I eat is a bonus! Good luck and happy losing! Feel free to contact me anytime.

Edited January 17, 201412 yr by melhealthy

First off giving God all the glory, honor and praise!! My name is Lisa. I currently live in Vancouver Washington located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I am 6 days post-op from my Gastric Bypass procedure. So glad to have found this group. Looking forward to chatting with my AA sisters while on this journey. God Bless

Congratulations, welcome to the losers side....

Hi everyone, 5'5" Hw- 268.5 Cw- 165 Surgery date 4-15-13 9 months post op Lost 103.5 pounds Goal weight - 145

You looking good girl!!!

You looking good girl!!!

Thanks YoColeFleet!

I consider myself Black American, lol....I had RNY 6/10/13...I'm happy to report I'm 20 lbs. away from my goal weight. I'm from Chicago, IL. How have you been since your surgery?

Congrats! Wow, you've done great ! I'm 20 pounds from goal too! It's unreal! I'm originally from Chicago but live in Memphis now. Had to get away from the cold Chicago weather! Lol.

Hi I had RNY 10-3-12. How r u? I have lost 96 lbs and I feel great! I wear a size 6 sometimes a 4. If u have questions or just want to talk. Contact me.

Congrats! You look great! It's unreal the sizes and options that are available from losing the weight. A size 6 is great! Was that your goal? I said I wanted to be able to wear a size 8 because it was a single digit. I now own and can wear an 8 it it blows mind! I was wearing a tight 22/24 when I had my surgery!

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have 3 appts scheduled for Wednesday 01/22 (EGD, 1 mth nutritionist visit & psych eval questionnaire) I already had the stress test done. I'm nervous & excited at the same time. I received a call from the gastroenterology clinic, my HIDA scan results show my gallbladder is not functioning and it needs to be removed.

Edited January 17, 201412 yr by gldnhoney523

Congrats! Wow, you've done great ! I'm 20 pounds from goal too! It's unreal! I'm originally from Chicago but live in Memphis now. Had to get away from the cold Chicago weather! Lol.

I know what you mean, it's colder than a------- you fill in the blank, lol

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have 3 appts scheduled for Wednesday 01/22 (EGD, 1 mth nutritionist visit & psych eval questionnaire) I already had the stress test done. I'm nervous & excited at the same time. I received a call from the gastroenterology clinic, my HIDA scan results show my gallbladder is not functioning and it needs to be removed.

Will your Doc remove it at the same time as your RNY?

I pray he will, I will find out on Wednesday.

Hi there,

Location: Bangor, Maine had a revision surgery from band to bypass on 8/1/13

HW: 264

SW: 236

CW: 170

GW: 130

Edited January 18, 201412 yr by Emeree