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Wow, I was going to say something about weight loss statistics and how averages don't predict individual success.... but I like the answer that @LittleLizzieLilliput gave so much better!! that is a great way to think and I am going to follow your example.....I'll just keep going until it feels right!! Love it.

Well I have done all of my requirements for my insurance, now its just a waiting game. I am in the process of trying the liquid diet (Day 1) to see if I can handle doing liquids all day ... so when the time comes for me to do it for 2 weeks, I can be mentally prepared. Wish me luck!

Thanks so much, everyone. It isn't even the numbers as much as the labels. I want my weight to be "normal" rather than overweight or obese. I am taking on board your advice to just keep going and not focus on the labels. I am going to have to work on that a bit. Otherwise my head seems in the right space.

No, I didn't. I didn't think about scar tissue. I will definitely bring this issue up at my next follow up on August. Thank you! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app

So, I've been trying to lose weight for years and it was always a rollercoaster for me. So now that I've been taking it serious I'm over 45 lbs down since December !! Yay me! I'm now month 5 into my 6th month preop period and I think despite my food I've done pretty damn good. I weigh in with my dietician tomorrow so I'm pretty nervous to see how much I've lost. I didn't start to see a surgeon until February, so August is my last appointment. I think the thing I'm more anxious to see change is my dating life after I drop a ton of weight. Im pretty confident but in the back of my mind I'm like I'm still the fat girl that you're ashamed of. And that's an insecurity in itself. But anyway, my main question is what are some of your goals your working towards in the pre-op and look forward to accomplish in the post op journey?

Thanks for the info. I just had my surgery two days ago and I am trying to learn how far to go as well.

Hi im desiree too[emoji6]. Lol ( from Hawaii[emoji259][emoji531][emoji267]) i will be doing the rny on july 10th. HW- 235 CW- 222 GW- 150 I saw you said your losing slowly. But any loss is better then gaining. Wishing you guys all the luck with your weight losses. Sent from my SM-J700T using BariatricPal mobile app

Good luck!! My revision surgery to DS is august 8th 🤞🏼[emoji4]

After surgery, individuals loose weight at different rates. The three most important elements after RNY gastric bypass surgery are to meet your daily protein, fluid and vitamin requirements. Food is secondary because your body is converting your stored fat into the energy that drives your body. Thus you lose weight. So adhere to the program guidelines. Since you are at 3 months, there is one thing you might try if you haven't already. Your daily protein requirement is met by a combination of the amount of protein you obtain from food combined with the amount of protein from protein supplements (protein shakes, protein bars). Right after gastric bypass surgery, the volume of food you consume is minuscule (2 ounces) per meal. But as you get further along, the meal volume increases. Therefore you have a very important option available to you. As a result, you can begin to reduce your reliance on protein shakes. I went from 3 a day, down to 2, down to 1 and eventually none when I reached 1 cup per meal at a year and a half post-op. This is important because protein shakes contain calories. If you can reduce your caloric intake, then you can end a stall. At least that was the approach that I used and it worked for me.

I haven't been able to wear shorts in over a decade. Today, while on my first vacation in years, I tried on and bought my first pair of shorts. I have lost close to 70lbs and today can fit into an XL shirt and a size 16 bottoms. That's coming from a 4x top and a size 24 bottoms just 4.5 months ago. I am too excited with my progress!! I feel like I not only have a second chance at life, but I have a hindsight that will allow me to do things a bit better this time. Sent from my SM-G955U using BariatricPal mobile app