JessicaAnn

Explaining your experience is different then generalizing and saying that the surgery is a waste. For MOST people it works the proper way. For the small minority something could have been done wrong. I'm sorry that your surgery isn't working for you, and I wish you future success.

What a hottie you got there!!! How has her journey been with the RNY? I've been kind of contemplating doing a full bypass because I have a lot to lose.. about 160lbs.

Ok, I've never once been sarcastic or mean on this forum. But your just ridiculous. Your either trolling, very uninformed, or just plain not smart. You make your own success. You fail, it's your own fault. Why even be on this site? To tell people to eat McDonald's and pizza and crap? This site is for people who have genuine support or advice. If you want to just be sarcastic, your really not needed here.

I heard there is a "diet" where you eat 1000 calories (or whatever your normal calorie intake is) for 5 days, then cut that in half for two days. It kind of jump starts your metabolism. So 5 days of 1000 and 2 days of 500.

Is it against the rules to accuse someone of trolling? Certain things that are being said seen too ridiculous to be real.

I'm so looking forward to this!!! I lost my set while in the hospital having my son last June . They were a size 12! My hubby bought me a new (and bigger) set but I refuse to get them sized until I lose weight!!!!

I've had two csections only 2 years apart so I cant wait to see responses to this! I'm 23 so I'm hoping my age will help with my elasticity, but my stomach pretty much looks like a deflated yoga ball lol

Are there certain things that dictate fast and slow? If I were to follow exactly, to a T, what my doctors say will I lose fast? I'm 5'3" 290 . My problem is portion control and emotional binge eating. I pretty much have no self control. When I've actually set my mind to a diet in the past, I lost quickly, but then my will power would get the best of me. I cut out diet soda on Friday and I've already lost 4lbs. Experiences? Comments? Thanks in advance!!

Ok, I ask because your before pic looks similar to me. I'm 5'3" 290. I hope I lose as fast as you! Keep up the good work!

You can deff see a difference! Awesome job! What were your starting stats if you don't mind me asking

I'm pre op, but had two catheters with both csections. My first csections was an emergency, so she shoved the catheter in before I was numb. It was uncomfortable for a second, but tolerable. Taking it out is just weird, no pain. The only part that was painful was I got a UTI from it after my second csection. But luckily they gave me antibiotics in the hospital and it was fine.

I'm pre-op, but for what it's worth, I used one after my csections. It helped with getting up and down and walking, but if I was just laying down is take it off.

This is my fear. I PRAY my tummy goes in nicely, but I need to be realistic. I'm only 23, but I've had two kids and my stomach looks like a giant yoga ball that's been deflated. Not to mention stretch marks that look like I survived a tiger attack

My surgery isn't until June or July, but I'm thinking of making some small changes NOW to get used to the drastic change ill have to make post op. one thing is im a serious coffee/caffeine addict, and a diet coke addict. I don't ever drink Water. There are days I have absolutely none. I was thinking of cutting all beverages and replacing them with crystal light or that sugar free Mio stuff. Maybe it will help me lose some weight? Will it be too shocking to my system cutting all of that out at once? What about those 30day body cleanses? Sorry for all the questions, but what have you all done pre op to make the transition easier?

The food I eat is pretty healthy. My issue is portion control. But I have maybe 4-6 cans of diet soda a day and maybe 2-4 cups of coffee light/sweet. I know the diet soda has no calories, but I'm sure the sodium is retaining Water and since I don't drink water I'm probably holding onto a lot of weight .

Yes, mine said you had to be 2 months tobacco free, but I don't smoke.

And he didn't suggest any kind of changes I could make

I'm sooooo happy to read this post! It's actually embarrassing because I sweat so much . Looking forward to being cold!

Oh, I'm in NY if that matters

What did you start stand how far out are you (if you don't mind me asking?