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

Thanks y'all!! I'm at the point now where I want to lose more but I'm honestly more concerned with maintaining!!! What do y'all do about the skin??

Thanks y'all!! I'm at the point now where I want to lose more but I'm honestly more concerned with maintaining!!! What do y'all do about the skin??

I have about 10 lbs to go for my personal goal weight, however, luckily, I have no excess skin to worry about...however, my complaint is sagging boobs..lol

I can so relate to the stress thing-if anything gets on my nerves even a little my stomach will shut down-this was definitely not the case before surgery

I know the feeling my stomach won't allow me to eat when my nerves are bad so I just stick to liquids during those days.

Hi ladies when did you guys start buying New /used cloths. and I notice the scale moving, my cloths are huge and I am getting many compliments from family and friends BUT I look at my self and I cant see my weight loss does/did anyone experience this.

Hi ladies when did you guys start buying New /used cloths. and I notice the scale moving, my cloths are huge and I am getting many compliments from family and friends BUT I look at my self and I cant see my weight loss does/did anyone experience this.

When I began to lose, I started shopping at a really nice thrift store, buy a few pieces at a time, buy your actual size so when you look in the mirror you can notice the difference. I noticed when I continued to wear my big cloths, I looked sloppy, you know what I mean. So yes, every 10 or 15 lbs you lose, buy that new size.

Hi ladies when did you guys start buying New /used cloths. and I notice the scale moving, my cloths are huge and I am getting many compliments from family and friends BUT I look at my self and I cant see my weight loss does/did anyone experience this.

Yes, I know exactly how you feel. My husband says I look a 1/3 of my original size, but when I look in the mirror, I still see myself overweight, like I haven't lost much. Or as I go about my day, I feel very heavy and think "oh no, I'm gaining weight!" I think because we have been trapped inside of our larger selves for so long, that it takes a long while to realize that we are changing or have changed. I struggle with body image alot now, almost obsessively. I think there are a lot of us who feel this way. Keep up the great work!

Hi all. I don't have my surgery date, but I'm extremely excited about making the decision to have this procedure and happy to be amongst so many supportive people. *waving*

Any questions, just ask. I look forward to sharing stories and support with everyone.

Hey my beautiful sisters!!!! Soooo happy to have found this thread. I had surgery last week and still dealing with some pain but GOD IS SO GOOD! I had my first appointment today and I have lost a total of 23.5 lbs. Just ready to chew food instead of drinking it. I look forward to sharing my journey, pics, and healthy recipes with you all!! Talk to you soon

Forgot to put stats

HW 335

SW 320

CW 311.5

GW 160

Congratulations!!!! Isn't this an exciting journey!!!! I'm just moved up my last pre-op appt to March 5. Getting anxious and absolutely cannot wait! Please feel free to share the details of your journey! And stay in touch

Forgot to put stats

HW 335
SW 320
CW 311.5
GW 160

Hello Everyone,

I had my surgery 11/29/12 and I'm still in the journey...have not quite made it.

Mine is a little complicated, started with the lap band had complications and ended up with the RNY.

I have lost 85+lbs with the RNY...but I still have another 25-30lbs to lose.

I am wearing a 16 currently....my goal is 168lbs.

I am originally from Chicago, but now I live in Raleigh, NC.

I still struggle...old habits die hard!!!...urghhhh!!!

I am still able to consume sweets...I hate it...it is my very biggest weakness...I eat very few breads/or rice/potatoes, etc...and I drink unsweetened tea and coffee mostly...I don't really care for artificial sweetners

That's my story in a nutshell

Glad u all are doing good! I'm almost 6 months out i was on a 2 month stall it has finally broke ive lost 10lbs this week .I walked 3 miles for the first time in a few months it felt good but im so drained but im getting up tomorrow at it again while the weather is good i was 400 at surgery im now 319 with more to go!!!!

I forgot I have my sleep study to complete which will be tonight - in addition to my last psych visit.

Getting anxious about the reality of this all.

Hi everyone,

I live in the Washington DC area and was all set to get a gastric sleeve earlier this week. I'd been working towards this for a year, only to find out at the last minute (I had already started my pre-op diet) that my insurance won't approve the sleeve, but will approve the bypass.

I originally didn't want a bypass -- i thought it was too scary/too extensive. Now that I know it's my only choice, i'm coming around to the idea and just found this forum. If I give my doc the go ahead, I can probably get on the surgery schedule for April.

Any encouraging thoughts would be much appreciated. Are there any DC ladies here?

I too was interested in the sleeve. As I did my research, personally for me, I decided that the bypass would be better for me. Good luck!

Hi everyone, I live in the Washington DC area and was all set to get a gastric sleeve earlier this week. I'd been working towards this for a year, only to find out at the last minute (I had already started my pre-op diet) that my insurance won't approve the sleeve, but will approve the bypass. I originally didn't want a bypass -- i thought it was too scary/too extensive. Now that I know it's my only choice, i'm coming around to the idea and just found this forum. If I give my doc the go ahead, I can probably get on the surgery schedule for April. Any encouraging thoughts would be much appreciated. Are there any DC ladies here?