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

@@leanora27801,

Congratulations on your success!

@@leanora27801,

Congratulations on your success!

Thank you so much! I think we all need to hear that sometimes to stay motivated! I wish everyone much success of your journeys also!

@@leanora27801,

You are absolutely right. We do need to encourage each other. I love this site and forum for that very reason. The journey is not easy but its worth (so I've been told). I coming to see this for myself now...

I had bypass on the 24th!! Anxious to see my progress..any advice? Starting weight is 285 reweigh next week for current..goal weight is 160 to 180

Msj2015 my progress has been excellent I have had no complications and I am doing great . I selected rny because it was the gold standard and I wanted to have surgury only once and not risk having a revision or the chance that my insurance would not cover the procedure . I had the option of the sleeve or RNy but selected rny also because of acid Rolex I didn't want to have to deal with the chance of developing that as well . Congrats on your choice on being healthy and if you have any questions feel free to pm or email me . Keep me posted on your progress and good luck you got this .

Hi I am thinking about a tummy tuck because I have lost some much weight, has anyone thought about this ?

@@Cupcake, I want a medial thigh lift and breast lift and possibly an augmentation. My belly won't be that that bad. I think saving and financing some will get me there.

Misformimi when I mentioned everyone look at me like I'm crazy because they think I look great I do but do not like the extra flap of skin on m tummy. I am also looking into a mommy makeover because it includes a breast lift .i know my insurance covers the tummy tuck but I'm not sure about the lift so I am now saving for that . Have you started reviewing any thigh lift videos to see if that is what you want ?

Just got my surgery date 6/4/15, so excited for another chance at weight loss. This band just didn't agree with me, so RNY here I come.

Any suggestions on what vitamins I should take or are easy to take post surgery and what things would you suggest I eat post surgery within the first 2mths?

Thanks for any Help

@@flygirl022812

Your surgeon should detail a lot of that information for you. I just had my surgery a little over a week ago and one thing I quickly learned was that my taste buds have shifted. The protein drinks I was having pre-op are tasting very very different to me post op. A lot of them I don't enjoy anymore and now I kind of have to start the tasting process all over again. As far as vitamins, I have a mix of vitamins from Celebrate and from Bariatric Advantage.

I'm also one week post op as of today and am taking Celebrate calcium plus and Celebrate b-12 quick dissolve vitamins along with Flintstone complete vitamins. But I agree with Blashlee, your doctor will advise you of all that.

Ok thanks ladies

I'm too early out but I know my thighs will need help!

Misformimi when I mentioned everyone look at me like I'm crazy because they think I look great I do but do not like the extra flap of skin on m tummy. I am also looking into a mommy makeover because it includes a breast lift .i know my insurance covers the tummy tuck but I'm not sure about the lift so I am now saving for that . Have you started reviewing any thigh lift videos to see if that is what you want ?

Quick update. ...

HW 265lbs.

SW 265lbs.

Surgery Date 2/24

Surgery Wt. 241lbs.

CW 210lbs.

GW 150lbs.

5 '8 1/2

Trying to get all my water in...currently at 4 16.9oz. daily...2 cups of peppermint tea. I exercise 3/4 days a week.I shd be at least doing 5 days.

2 Good luck to ALL.

wrkngonme2015

I can't wait to get back to the gym. I hate not being able to workout the way I used to. I was making such awesome progress.