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

I had RNY 12/16/2014. It has been a great year! I have felt great from the first week of surgery, no complications, no real problems with any foods or anything. I am so thankful that I went through with it and didn't chicken out as I thought about doing many times in the preliminary stages

I am 5' 2" and my original starting goal for myself was 140lbs, however I am now at 121lbs!

I cannot believe how fast this year has flown by!!

One year today on December 15, 2014, I was given a new life and a second chance to live my life to the fullest instead of letting it pass me by. I want to wish myself a Happy One Year Anniversary on my weight loss journey! I may not have hit my goal of losing 200lbs by today, but I am proud of the 185lbs that I have lost. Plus, I know that I will get pass this stall and hit my goal of 239 very soon. This journey has had its ups and downs but it is worth it, so I can live to grow old with my husband and see our kids grow up and have a family of their own. I have to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have given me while I have been on this journey. It is just the beginning for me and my family, as we all start to really enjoy life and all that it has to offer.

Hi everyone. My name is Vickie and I had rny on 12-16. Starting weight was 267lbs, post up went up to 276lbs, but now down to 265lbs. Had a small complication that kept me in the hospital an extra night, but now that I've been home things seem to be going really well. My doctor has me on a strict clear liquid diet for 1 week then I move on to full liquids for 2 more weeks. It's interesting as I read through these forums how different the diets are. Looking forward to this new adventure. Good luck everyone.

One year today on December 15, 2014, I was given a new life and a second chance to live my life to the fullest instead of letting it pass me by. I want to wish myself a Happy One Year Anniversary on my weight loss journey! I may not have hit my goal of losing 200lbs by today, but I am proud of the 185lbs that I have lost. Plus, I know that I will get pass this stall and hit my goal of 239 very soon. This journey has had its ups and downs but it is worth it, so I can live to grow old with my husband and see our kids grow up and have a family of their own. I have to thank my family and friends for all the love and support they have given me while I have been on this journey. It is just the beginning for me and my family, as we all start to really enjoy life and all that it has to offer.

That is incredible weight loss! You should be very proud of yourself. And you look fabulous!

Hi everyone my surgery WAS 17 of Dec 2014 I am doing a lot better since my first 3 months just got out of the hospital again had some type of a blockage with an ulcer doctor went in there and did surgery I feel like it's coming along fine I have a follow up on the 29th I guess there's only 2% that get this blockage after surgery and I was one of the 2% 50 50 chance I will heal completely so I'm hoping it waves to my side. I was an almost 274 pounds when I started contemplating getting the surgery now I'm 151 yeah yeah I feel good other than the what's happening right now. Have never had so much energy. Don't want to lose too much more but the doctor wants me at 140 pounds it moves slowly I see a drop maybe every two weeks now. Best of everything to all and let's all HANG IN THERE.

I'm 15 lbs from my goal. My doc says it will take a year to lose the last bit. It is frustrating.

I'm one year out and down 113 pounds! This was the fastest year of my life! I am so happy that I finally made the decision to have surgery. Best decision I ever made! I still have a little ways to go but I am so pleased with my progress.

Hello, Everyone! My RNY was 12/10 /14. My highest weight was 280 and I started this adventure at 245. I was 204 the day of surgery and I'm 132 today. Only 4 pounds from goal! I can't say that this has been an easy year (kidney stones and surgery to remove them) but it has been an AMAZING year! Along with gaining back my health, I gained a daughter in law and my first grandchild (Gabriel just turned 6 months old)! Today is my 60th birthday and when doing my hair this morning, I realized that I'm less grey than I was. Apparently, after the hair loss, when all the new hair grew in, it came back in my pre-grey original color! Talk about a great birthday present!