Mrs.RRn

@@Miss Mac, totally agree w/ the rice, bread, pasta-- it's just not worth it. I thought I'd miss it so much (recovering carboholic- lol), but not at all.

You won't know until it happens. For instance, I loved sweets (cake, brownies, cookies)... I thought I'd miss it. But now, sweets (especially cakes/ cupcakes) gross me out. But I still eat tomatoes, salads (VERY little- like a bite or two), veggies everyday. I don't enjoy food the way I did before bc it doesn't give me the high it did before. I didn't realize how unhealthy my relationship was with food. I don't miss the food; I don't miss the high; I much prefer my new life.

When I was larger, in my dreams I was always thin. Now when I dream I'm larger. ???

I also had reflux. You know why? Because I was fat. LOL Cured that. Haha Ok, seriously, getting a second opinion now is a must. Don't seek out someone with the same opinion as you, but just a valid medical opinion. Explain your concerns. It may be the same opinion as the fist surgeon, it may be different. Ask questions. The "whys" are important.

A gastric bypass w/ less intestines removed?? Is that correct?

While admitting a patient the the hospital the other night, this 80- something year old with no chronic conditions looked up and me and said... "You know what's wrong with healthcare nowadays?... People are just too fat." I had to chuckle because he had no clue that I was once (recently) over 100lbs heavier. But he's correct. The costs of obesity related illnesses are unbelievable, yet it feels nearly impossible to get insurance companies to pay for wls... or even for PCPs to accept it as treatment. I was a self-pay because my insurance paid for NO wls. Luckily, I was in a position to pay cash. I feel for those who simply can't afford it-- can't afford to be fat (medications, dr visits, etc), yet can't afford surgery either.

Goodness! At 5 days out I was still on clear liquids! You must feel like you're about to bust!! The 2nd half of my day: SF hot chocolate Veggies w/ hummus & cheddar cheese And maybe an egg later tonight.

I also eat Fage and almost threw a tantrum in the grocery store today (like, 2-yr old style) because they were out. LOL

Highest weight: 245 lbs Surgery weight: 240 lbs Goal weight: 140 lbs Current weight: 129 lbs Revised goal (from surgeon): 115 lbs by May next year Height: 4' 11" Age: 26 At 11 months post op, I've adapted well to my new "normal" life. I LOVE to workout: running, weights, yoga, workout classes. I've completely given up rice, bread, potatoes, and Pasta. I don't eat fried foods or candy. Basically, I eat real food- Protein, veggies, fruit, nuts, yogurt, cheese. I never feel deprived or left out- it's all about the mindset. And I'm starting to love shopping instead of crying and dreading. Here are my pics I also added other photos & photos of food I eat (hopefully this helps someone) in my 11 month pic gallery.

Thank you. And yes, the legs are very muscular. Lol

So far... Quest bar smoothie (while shopping) Steak (3oz) and spinach

@@proudgrammy I never get tired of the complements ! Thanks!

Gas x strips?

Some people are just sissies. Just kidding. Everyone experiences pain differently and reacts to pain differently. Also, attitudes of pain & feelings towards pain medications vary as well. For example: instead of feeling pain, some may feel hot, nausea, aggravation.. It manifests itself in a different way. It's very interesting to have a 30 year old patient crying in pain from a kidney stone & having a 60 year old cancer patient with mets everywhere smiling & refusing medication. I think much of it is perception, self control, and beliefs. Just an opinion.