Hi everyone. I'm Bella and I'm starting this thread for those of us having our surgery December 2014.

How is everyone doing? Tell a little bit about yourself and how your surgery went, or if it's coming up still.

Let's keep in touch as we progress throughout the next phase.

A great way to kick in the new year!!

My surgery was December 4th and although I had some rough moments all in all I had no complications.

I had this surgery because of back pain issues and I was already on pain meds so that part was harder for me, I had a lot more pain that usual.

My stats are 5'6, sw 240, cw 224, age 34. 2 kids, single, have been overweight since my first pregnancy.

I am about 12 days or so out and went out for the first time today. Felt like a baby calf learning to walk. My incisions are healing up nicely!

I have been eating some protein shakes, yogurt, tea, crystal light, and strained soups. The mental need to eat has been a little rough but it seems to be going away somewhat. I find it hard to be around food or see someone eating. My biggest craving has been for a sandwich! Today I had decaf coffee and it was Wonderful.

My goals this year are to get to goal weight, start working out again, and get off pain meds.

Introduce yourself!!

Edited December 15, 201411 yr by bellabloom

Surgery Dec 31st and down 60 pounds so far!

Hello Everyone, I'm doing great and I glad to hear that everyone is having such positive results and attitudes. My surgery was December 15th and I'm down 100lbs since surgery. 155lbs since I started my journey. I have another 94lbs to go to reach my goal and I'm not letting anything stand in my way! Keep up the great work everyone and keep pushing forward.

Everyone is doing Fabulous!!!!

My surgery was December 2 and I down 84 lbs. I've hit a low point in my depression so the weight has stopped coming off. My own fault , but I'm the only one who can change that.

Hoping to get my last 20 off before my 1 yr

I'm down 120 pounds and have past my goal.

I've had some pretty major complications since surgery but I'm still glad i did this.

Sw 250

Cw 125

Height 5'6

It's been a wild ride. Still dealing with a stricture.

Hi Everyone!

So glad to see everyone doing so well

I have lost a total of 101lbs since the day of surgery (Dec 16th) and a total of 123lbs total!

Here are five things that I'm so happy to be able to do since losing the weight:

I can shop at normal stores like H&M and Victoria Secret

I can cross my legs

I can out-workout very in shape men in their mid 20s next to me on the elliptical at the same (or slightly lower) resistance

I have been feeling so much self-love and self-reflection in the past few months

I look forward to working out

This is me now. Down 120 ish pounds since I began this thread.

This is me now. Down 120 ish pounds since I began this thread.

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Simply amazing !!!!!!!

Hi All,

It has almost been one year since we have had our surgery. I've lost 95 lbs so far. I have 10-15 more and my doc says it will take me a year to lose that last bit. I need to start exercising more, but since April my job has been crazy busy, plus I've relocated to Las Vegas and the move has been crazy too.

We are approaching the holidays. Is anyone worried? I've noticed that I've started craving a little bit of something sweet. I'm trying to figure out the best way to deal with that. Since the surgery I can't have any artificial sweeteners. They make me violently ill. I've been trying to fill the craving with a small amount of dried fruit. Anyone have any other suggestions?

Thanks

Almost at one year!! Let's get updates on everyone on how they are doing.

I reached my goal, and 20 lbs more than the goal...

I was suppose to stay at 120 lbs and I am at 100 lbs now. Having said that yes I am under weight now :\

I reached my goal, and 20 lbs more than the goal...

I was suppose to stay at 120 lbs and I am at 100 lbs now. Having said that yes I am under weight now :\

How underweight? What does your doctor say about it? I am also in this position somewhat

The seasonal depression I get has got a hold of me and my appetite. I've been fluctuating from 160-168 for the past month. I need to get focused again. But otherwise great! 82 sure pounds gone.

Congrats to all my December sleevers!!!

Merry Christmas to all

I reached my goal, and 20 lbs more than the goal...

I was suppose to stay at 120 lbs and I am at 100 lbs now. Having said that yes I am under weight now :\

How underweight? What does your doctor say about it? I am also in this position somewhat

My family doctor is not happy with the weight loss. I still didn't go for the 1 year check up with my surgeon. How are under weight?

Hi guys,

I had my surgery December 15, 2014, and like you, my one year anniversary is fastly approaching. I have had a hard time with my old eating habits for the past month, but I winning the battle and have gotten back on the right path. My one year goal is to be at 239. I'm only 14lbs away, and I know that I can do it! How is everyone else doing? Also Happy Anniversary Everyone!!????????

Had RNY 12/3/14 and what an amazing year! Filled with joy, some pain, but so rewarding!!