July RNY Page

[jeaniek 22]

I had surgery July 23. Best thing I have ever done for myself.

High weight 277

Surgery weight 246

Current 209

It seems so slow to me but am very proud of what I am doing. I walk at least 6 days a week 3 to 5 miles a day. I don't have to much problems with skin, my arms are kinda yuk but I plan on working on this in the winter. I can't wait to be in 100's!

[itsmekarenlee 129]

Great job Jeanie!

Thank you Ruby :-)

[pjhoyt 14]

My RNY was on July 17th, had the three month checkup with dr and NUT yesterday and I'm flying high on Cloud 9. 46 lbs lost since surgery, 60 lbs overall. I haven't had dumping syndrome but follow NUT guidelines and haven't "cheated" and tried any sugary foods. I go to our local support group and get frustrated to see sleeves who are smoking again and bypassers who cheat all the time. I do not mind sticking to the rules and I do not mind taking lots of Vitamins every day. I plan on this being a complete and total lifestyle change, not a temporary way to lose lots of weight. I'm 50, wish I had done this at 40, but this is my new life and I'm loving it!!!!

[rubyred138 17]

I had my 4 month check up last week with my surgeon and I am having a hard time. I am down 33 lbs since my surgery date but am having trouble sleeping severely.... only getting between 2.5-3.5 hours per night WITH otc sleep aids. and i am not eating enough, dr says i need to get 300-400 more calories per day. it's so hard. i am exhausted all the time and have not been exercising regularly. even when i exercise i still dont sleep well.

[pik 262]

I had my 4 month check up last week with my surgeon and I am having a hard time. I am down 33 lbs since my surgery date but am having trouble sleeping severely.... only getting between 2.5-3.5 hours per night WITH otc sleep aids. and i am not eating enough, dr says i need to get 300-400 more calories per day. it's so hard. i am exhausted all the time and have not been exercising regularly. even when i exercise i still dont sleep well.

Sorry to hear that. I am due for my 4 month check up here soon as well but have had many other appts in between. I am not sleeping well or eating/drinking enough either but it is because of my stricture. Going in for the 4th time this Friday to have an endoscopy and dilation.

[rubyred138 17]

Sorry to hear that. I am due for my 4 month check up here soon as well but have had many other appts in between. I am not sleeping well or eating/drinking enough either but it is because of my stricture. Going in for the 4th time this Friday to have an endoscopy and dilation.

I hope your appointment goes well and hopefully you won't have to keep going back. I have an appointment with my primary on Monday to talk about my sleeping issues and maybe get a referral for a sleep study. All my labs came back great so I'm not sure what the deal is.

[pik 262]

I hope your appointment goes well and hopefully you won't have to keep going back. I have an appointment with my primary on Monday to talk about my sleeping issues and maybe get a referral for a sleep study. All my labs came back great so I'm not sure what the deal is.

I had a sleep study and was found to have obstructive sleep apnea but that has gone away. I have always had this problem and it is no fun for sure! I hope they get something figured out for you!

[tamg26k 479]

I had RNY on 7/15/14. So far so good! I try to focus on my Water, Vitamins, and Protein in that order. It's hard to get everything in!

Recently, I joined a gym and started working out like crazy. I'm finding I need to increase my food and Protein intake, but it is really hard!

Best of luck to the next 4 months everyone!

[NewLife4Me7 110]

July 30th surgery. I have never got sick since my surgery. It was a very easy recovery after the first week. I've lost 80lbs so far. I so happy I had this surgery. I was going to get the sleeve but doc said it was not good for me because of acid reflex so I got the the gastric bypass.

[akt1908 4]

First Christmas, since surgery on July 29th. I was not even hungry. I've never felt so free from overwhelming urge to devour sweets. I'm excited.

[CrashNCamsMom 58]

Updates? How's everyone doing? Getting through the holidays? Still losing? Any struggles?

I'm doing good. Finally said yes to an invitation to go out and felt comfortable in my skin again. It was nice. I'm still working on getting all my meals and Protein in, but I think I knew that would be my biggest challenge. At this point, I'm definitely happy that I went through with the surgery. (Even considering the financial burden it ended up causing me. Long story) I'm hoping that everyone else has had a positive experience as well. Best gift you can give yourself and your loved ones.

Starting weight: 229

Day of surgery: 217

Today: 152.4

[lauramae 26]

I'm doing really good as well. Since 7/30 I've lost 88lbs and 87 before my surgery. The best thing that I've had happen is that the freedom I experience everyday is amazing.

[rubyred138 17]

I am struggling really badly, i haven't lost in 3 months and am only sleeping about 3 hrs per night since my sugery. I have an appointment with a neurologist next week so hopefully they can get things straightened out so I can get back on track.

[mamie60 104]

I am very thankful because on July 8, 2014 i had RNY. I have not had any problems with vomiting or nausea or any of the other problems people have had. It will soon be six months and as of today I have lost 101 Pounds! So thankful for my family and friends support, my surgeon and his clinical nurse specialist. And thankful for all of you here at bariatric pal for your support!

Edited January 1, 2015 by mamie60

[joybell18 82]

I'm doing really good to! I started at 313 and my surgery weight was 286. Currently I am at 197 and can't believe I actually lost weight over the holidays! I haven't had any challenges, just little bumps in the road or lessons learned you could say but overall extremely happy that I did this.