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letsgetshrunk    9

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Anyone close by could use a bariatric friend.

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Jonathan Blue    311

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I live in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. I am not sure how close that is? If you ever need to talk, you can contact me at one of the links below and I can tell you how to reach me by phone from there. Remember you are not alone. Everyone here has dealt or is dealing with exactly what you are going through.

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letsgetshrunk    9

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Thanks Jonathan, this has been a very different journey than any other I have taken. Years of dieting, weight loss programs fail to success back to fail. And finally 2 kids later I was officially a failure to my waist line. I decided to push forward into bariatric RNY surgery. Only a few know i had the surgery my husband and two others one being my mom who I just told yesterday I had my surgery in September. I only just shared with my mom because she worries and is overwhelming with opinions and I needed to begin this journey with no doubts. But I felt alone so I let her in. I feel like now that I don't feel sick I unconciously put taste things I shouldn't. :( not alot but a bite especially always preparing foods for my kids. I think what's wrong with me ! I'm 8 weeks out struggling with Protein Shakes but trying to consume only Protein rich foods to offset this. Any thoughts

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Jonathan Blue    311

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Having a taste every now and then isn't bad depending on what it is. The only concern is that those tastes could trigger what I call a trigger food. I have another post about them on here. It is those foods that send you back into old habits? That would be my only real concern. Amount of food if it is just a bite is not really all that concerning.

It is very good for you to allow people in. I know that for many this is a very private thing, however you need people who know what is going on to support you and be there for you. My journey has been quite a bit different. I have purposefully kept my journey very public. It has kept me accountable for all of my goals and decisions knowing that someone is watching and that everyone knows. I do this in a effort to be a motivation to others and as a motivation to myself so I can continually keep pursuing ever more lofty goals. I can understand why people don't though. It is a very personal and often times embarassing thing.

On the Protein front, what brands have you tried? I recommend shopping different brands. I personally love Isopure Zero Carb, after trying about a dozen others. They have the traditional flavors and others like mango peach that taste just fine mixed with Water. That is my go to on the road shake since I don't need to carry milk, just a scoop in a Blender Bottle. You should also try different Protein Bars as a supplement to that. Once again, just expirament. Everyone is different and has different tastes.

I would also highly recommend getting connected with a local support group through your surgeons office. That will connect you, like this forum has, with like-minded people who are experiencing or have experienced the same things you are. Just remember to keep strong. Always try to have a goal to better yourself physically that you are working toward to keep in mind each time you think about taking that extra bite. For me I am a year out and down 210 lbs. I am training for my first half marathon and constantly keep that in mind with my eating choices. I also carry a picture of how I used to look with me both for motivation and as a warning each time I think about eating something I shouldn't.

This journey often times is an internal struggle with yourself. You are rejecting the old you and creating a new one. To do so, you will need to start trying to figure out what motivates and drives you. Use those things as motivation and inspiration. I strongly urge you to get connected and bring other in with you on your journey that you know and trust to help you. Family is a great start. Also, if that doesn't work, I am just a phone call or an email away. I want to see you succeed and I know that you can. Just keep strong!

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letsgetshrunk    9

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First I would like to say thank you for being a decent person. Wow what an accomplishment you are to both yourself and your family. I do agree the support group is not a bad idea but my surgeon was a hr plus away as are the meetings and my husband works on the river and is gone a month at a time so I have no support system as far as a sittter for my small children. But I think this group is making a difference. I have spent most of my life embarrassed of my appearance and never been a big feeling sharer being able to be a lil more honest behind a computer screen feels safe and non judgmental to me. My husband support s mt choice for surgery but is not really involved he didn't see the need he loved me as is and he just didn't understand the torment I lived daily. I have been going to the gym daily for about 2weeks I enjoy the me time I would eventually like to get a personal trainer and maybe see better results. What is your opinion or pointers on the gym.

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samanthajo20070    2

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Hi all!! Just had RNY on 6/17.

I'm in Eastern KY, had my surgery done by Dr. Joshua Steiner at Saint Jospeh East.

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What part of EKY? My husband is originally from Salyersville.

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About 30 mile or so from Salyersville. I'm in the small town of Jackson.

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RNY KAT    3

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Hi all!! Just had RNY on 6/17.

I'm in Eastern KY, had my surgery done by Dr. Joshua Steiner at Saint Jospeh East.

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What part of EKY? My husband is originally from Salyersville.

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About 30 mile or so from Salyersville. I'm in the small town of Jackson.

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Cool. We now live about 45 min north of Lexington.

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Yellowcj    7

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Hey yall, just found this post. I'm in western ky, KY lakes. My papers are being submitted this week, as I have finished jumping thru their hoops. Preoperative testing tomorrow. I'm hoping to get through sleeve.

I know this post is older but I still wanted to comment.

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

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        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

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        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

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        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

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