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

Anybody else rockin' THICK natural hair glad to see some shedding! LOL

Anybody else rockin' THICK natural hair glad to see some shedding! LOL

I think I'm gonna put my hair in twists or braids for a couple of months during the shedding phase. That way instead of coming out and going down my drain, it'll all just come out when I take the twists or braids out. My hairs very thick I think I'll be ok with some shedding, I just don't want it in clumps messing up my plumbing lol

Hello. I had GBP on 3/25/15. Doing pretty good. Just waiting for release so I can get to the gym. In the meantime, I'm walking.

I'm AA and will have RNY this upcoming Friday, June 5. Hoping for no complications and a smooth WL journey!

***UPDATE: I contracted a nasty cold with heavy congestion, so my surgery has been postponed until July 7th.

Edited June 3, 201511 yr by MochaGyrl

June 4th is Surgery day, goodbye Band and hello to a second chance, RNY here I come. Feeling a little scared, but ready. I'm currently on my liquid diet and a sista is hungry any suggestions on how to take my mind off of being hungry or suggestions on what to drink to try to suppress the hunger. HELP

Love this forum! I'm scheduled for RNY on July 13th, praying for a smooth procedure, speedy recovery and a consistent and successful new lifestyle!

Hello all! I just had RNY on 5/27 and I am doing OK just having a lil more pain than I anticipated. It's mainly on the side where they did most of the work. I'm doing ok with fluids I'm sure I'm not getting in as much as I should but I just try and sip away. I would like to know what you ladies were eating at the puree/soft food stage? My NUT has stuff like tuna salad on toast or crackers, beans, peanut butter, oatmeal etc. Will I be able to tolerate those on day 7. I don't have any issues getting anything down at this point, I just have to move slow because my rib cage hurts whenever I blink lol so my desire to sip/eat is not there.

If you all have any tips on what you ate during the beginning stages that would be great! And blessings to all who have upcoming surgeries!!

@MochaGyrl@changingme5. Hi im scheduled for RNY on this Friday, June 5th. I am super excited, nervous but oh sooo very ready. Please keep in touch i am so happy to read everyone's updates.

Hi. I just had RNY May 29th. Working on getting my fluids in. I feel OK though. Tired though.

I love this thread too....I'm scheduled for my RNY on Tuesday 6/2..excited. .nervous....and ...just ready to chew something after 14 days of liquids.....thanks for all ur posts...I'm taking them in and making a mental note of them all!

I love this thread too....I'm scheduled for my RNY on Tuesday 6/2..excited. .nervous....and ...just ready to chew something after 14 days of liquids.....thanks for all ur posts...I'm taking them in and making a mental note of them all!

Good luck

June 4th is Surgery day, goodbye Band and hello to a second chance, RNY here I come. Feeling a little scared, but ready. I'm currently on my liquid diet and a sista is hungry any suggestions on how to take my mind off of being hungry or suggestions on what to drink to try to suppress the hunger. HELP

Omg....I'm with you!!!!!!!. ...my poor hubby. .bc every time he cooks, I get mad, every time he brings food home, I get mad ...lol. ... I know he has to eat but it just smells so darn good!!!! I've just had to push through. ..we're almost there girl!

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Wow. Your post goes to show everybody's surgeon is literally completely different and all over the place when it comes to what to eat. My doctor wanted me on liquids only for a week post op. After that I was able to try yogurt, refried Beans, soft cooked eggs, and soft cheeses for a week. Crackers, oatmeal, toast etc are foods she wants us to avoid completely if possible because they fill your pouch and absorb moisture. And they're not high in Protein so you basically fill your pouch without getting sufficient protein.

My guidlines are to eat meals that are 75% protein and as minimal carbs as possible. I'm to avoid breads, rice, Pasta, oats, etc. Anything that absorbs or "swells" in the stomach is a no-no as far as my doctor is concerned.

Foods I do well with are chicken that's moist (grilled or baked is best), lean fish, ground meats, well cooked vegetables and soft fruits. I'm careful with foods that tend to be "slider" foods. Yogurt can be a slider food for me so I make sure it has lots of protein and is in low in sugar and sometimes I freeze it a bit so I can eat it more slowly.

Some days I'm not hungry at all, so I just my nutrition. Lots of protein and supplements.

@MochaGyrl@changingme5. Hi im scheduled for RNY on this Friday, June 5th. I am super excited, nervous but oh sooo very ready. Please keep in touch i am so happy to read everyone's updates.

I was ready too, but I think Mother Nature has other plans for me. I contracted a "bug" at the pre-surgery session 5/27 - and it's progressed to a nasty summer cold -- I've been flat on my back with nasal congestion, coughing, and runny nose for the past two days! I called the nurse and she told me to load up on Vitamin C and to call my physician - perhaps she can give me some antibiotics to get over it by Friday morning.

Awww so sorry to hear that but YEAH everything happens for a reason so rest up, get better and stronger. I will hold down the fort for the Friday June 5 surgery for you. I can do it, lol... Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

@MochaGyrl@changingme5. Hi im scheduled for RNY on this Friday, June 5th. I am super excited, nervous but oh sooo very ready. Please keep in touch i am so happy to read everyone's updates.

I was ready too, but I think Mother Nature has other plans for me. I contracted a "bug" at the pre-surgery session 5/27 - and it's progressed to a nasty summer cold -- I've been flat on my back with nasal congestion, coughing, and runny nose for the past two days! I called the nurse and she told me to load up on Vitamin C and to call my physician - perhaps she can give me some antibiotics to get over it by Friday morning.