Calling all July losers!!!! :-) :-) Wanted to reach out and check in to see how everyone is doing. I know several of us are finally coming out of the initial aches and pains of the surgery, so I was interested in any updates you want to share! Losses, victories, stalls, anything...the floor's open!

Great job Jeanie!

Thank you Ruby :-)

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!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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!

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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.

July friends I need help. Rny gastric bypass. Start wt 276. Surgery wt 246 today wt 187. Total loss 89 pounds. I had surgery july 23. I am really proud of myself but I'm stalled for a month now. I would love to drop at least 20 more pounds, if I don't it IS ok because my goal was 180 to 190( the dr set it) I know it's not even my 6 month mark yet . I know I have not done everything by the book.I feel hungry all the sudden. I'm not sure if this is in my head or if I'm hungry. If I have stretched my pouch or can you do that? I have read so many things. I'm thinking I should maybe go back to protein shakes once or twice A day to see if I can jump start a loss again. Also I have read where some people can't tolerate any sugar. Is it weird that I can. Not a lot but I can eat a little. I did over the holidays. I'm not going to beat myself up I'm going to get back on track and become the me that I love. I'm guessing I have the winter time blues and stress. This was my first Christmas without my dad. I lost him in August and he was a big cheerleader for me. Wow in all over the place here. I just need some ideas and thoughts. Help me get back on track !