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

Hey you. Wow you really are not eating. Why? Does it make you feel bad or hurt? I'm worried about how little your getting. I haven't been eating much either but I can get a few sips of Protein shake, strained tomato soup, yogurt, here and there throughout the day. And as I do eat it's getting easier to eat more. I can tell I'm full because I get the hiccups.

Are you scared to try? Don't be. It's not that bad. Start experimenting because you need to work through the phases to get your pouch ready for solids. You don't have to eat much, just a few bites and work up from there. I can give your more ideas if you like.

Yesterday I did better I had half a protein shake and a scrambled egg white. I just have no desire to eat. Water keeps me content. I'm trying to work through this. My recovery has been great till this point so I guess I was due for a struggle lol

Hi everyone I had my RNY with silastic ring surgery 12-9-14 everything went great I started out 356 and I'm weighing in at 330 now. it was was way more painful than I had anticipated but I'm still dealing with a ton of pain through my left side and my back. Is anyone feeling shame for how they got themselves? I've been feeling really ashamed and embarrassed that I let myself go to this point. Would be interested to hear thoughts

My weight gain happened over the course of 15 years due to a traumatic life event, I finally received the right help to deal with correct diagnoses and then as a last step decided to deal with my weight. I fortunately didn't have any health issues besides my weight and some tolerable back issues. I wanted to act before things did get worse for me to lead a healthy life to be able to watch my daughter grow up. I never was treated differently because of my weight till the past few years my inlaws make comments, now they talk about how great I look since I've been losing weight and it sorta makes me mad coming from them lol.

Hi everyone I had my RNY with silastic ring surgery 12-9-14 everything went great I started out 356 and I'm weighing in at 330 now. it was was way more painful than I had anticipated but I'm still dealing with a ton of pain through my left side and my back. Is anyone feeling shame for how they got themselves? I've been feeling really ashamed and embarrassed that I let myself go to this point. Would be interested to hear thoughts

My back is killing me. I had surgery on December 15th. Everytime I drink my stomach hurts for a few seconds. Everytime it does this does not matter what I drink. I wish i could hit fast forward to get past this point. Trying to stay hydrated even with the pain. We will all get through this. Anybody else have a pain in the stomach area when they swallow liquid clear only?

My name is Ray. My surgery is scheduled for December 31st. Great way to spend New Year's Eve and start out the New Year. Wish all my fellow December Sleevers all the best and a successful 2015.

Edited December 18, 201411 yr by EnjoyingInsanity

I advanced my diet to include eggs and refried Beans today, after 2 weeks on liquids. I just couldn't stand it anymore!! I'm a little scared about it!!! Both because I am nervous I'll be in pain later and because eating kind of scares me- I hate to halt the amazing weight loss I'm having but I'm afraid I've been eating too little at 200 calls per day, and I haven't come close to my Protein requirements on liquids. Today I had 360 calories- I know it's nothing but I'm just so scared my rny won't work and I'll fall back into old habits.

Anyone else felt or feeling that way?

I am 10 days out and have no energy and when I think about how little we eat I feel this must be why. How's your energy?

It's still pretty low but getting better!! It's tough not going to lie.

I advanced my diet to include eggs and refried Beans today, after 2 weeks on liquids. I just couldn't stand it anymore!! I'm a little scared about it!!! Both because I am nervous I'll be in pain later and because eating kind of scares me- I hate to halt the amazing weight loss I'm having but I'm afraid I've been eating too little at 200 calls per day, and I haven't come close to my Protein requirements on liquids. Today I had 360 calories- I know it's nothing but I'm just so scared my rny won't work and I'll fall back into old habits.

Anyone else felt or feeling that way?

Omg I scared to eat too i feel like of i eat I'll gain weight or stop losing weight. Help!! We need help on this!.

I am 10 days out and have no energy and when I think about how little we eat I feel this must be why. How's your energy?

I'm 18 days out and my energy is super low

Hello Bellabloom! I had RNY on 12/10. SW 228, CW 231.5. Not sure why I haven't lost. Maybe the anesthesia gas?

Hello Bellabloom! I had RNY on 12/10. SW 228, CW 231.5. Not sure why I haven't lost. Maybe the anesthesia gas?

I'm not sure either! Have you called your nut and doctor? I don't think the fluids would stay in effect so long. I would put a call in you should be losing at least something by now. hang in there!

Edited December 19, 201411 yr by bellabloom

Have a great day everyone!! May you skinny cells defeat your fat cells!!!

Edited December 19, 201411 yr by bellabloom

He Bellabloom!

Not sure how it happened, but I am down to my starting weight as of this morning (228)

I have my 2nd followup on 12/29. I feel confident, I will be down even more.

Thanks!

How does feeling full feel to you ladies? It's so weird for me. It's not like I expected!

Feels weird and also, I look at food differently. prior to the surgery smells could trigger hunger, even if I'd just finished eating. Now, I can't stand the smell fried foods. Anyone else?