Darcy77

Today' date=' I am officially out of the 300's! I haven't seen a 200 number on the scale in about 8 years! I can't tell you how excited I am!! I've lost about 52 pounds now and I can't wait to see that number go up. For so long, I have identified myself with being 300+. It is no longer a part of my present and as long as I work hard, it will not have a place in my future! I am so thankful for this surgery. I can have a chance at having a positive future now![/quote']

I loved that feeling. Even tho my starting weight was only 303, it felt like i accomplished something huge. I am 8 weeks out and just weighed in this morning at 258. so congrats girl...keep up the amazing job!

Today is 2 month I am down 40 pounds.....I can't believe it only been two months....it feels like it has only been 10 minutes...... underwater....lol it has been such a long journey.....but diabetes is no longer in my future.....so I am happy about that.

Yesterday was also my 2 month and also down 40 pounds. I stated at 303 and now 263! Keep up the good work.

I had my surgery on 10/5 and the doctor has me on 2 weeks of liquid. I blew it and had some cheese' date=' chicken sausage from a casserole I made for my daughter. Not only do I feel like a failure but I don't know if what I ate could hurt the RNY. I just want to cry.[/quote']

My doctor told me if you have a craving its better to take a nibble now than to wait and end up eating more than what you should.

Ok I have updated everyone's info

Updated list

username.date WLS...name..start wt..reduced to wt

[*]Debs84.....Sept 4.......? ........ ........

[*]Twos2many...Sept 4........? ....... ........

[*]Juditha....Sept 5.....Judith .....281 ...272

[*]Mommyhand...Sept 5...Wendy.....267.....250

[*]Pebbles...Sept 5......Courtney.....250-252..

[*]Tiffbp...........Sept 5....Tiffany..... ....

[*]Lqgirl.........Sept 5.....Diane...???...???

[*]Naturalgal518.....Sept 5...Jessica....341highest.....start 329

[*]Eilujann...sept 6 .......

[*]september2012....Sept 7...?...???

[*]Landensmommy10....Sept 7....Lexi.....240

[*]Troy Mcnair...Sept 9...Troy

[*]Jess929........Sept 10...Jessica...284...238

[*]Ciaobella......Sept 10....Maria.....225.....209

[*]NurseTab.....Sept 10.....Tiffany......270.....

[*]Amazeyem...Sept 10......Lisa........

[*]Momof6........Sept 10.....Kimberly... ....235.4

[*]Molly1978.....Sept 10.....Molly...?....?

[*]dpowers23….Sept 10…Danielle..

[*]moffie........Sept 11....Mo....... .....

[*]HELWA1980...Sept 11..... Melissa....340...274

[*]Mustangsteve.....Sept 11......Steve......334.....??

[*]janelane...Sept 11......Jessica....330 ..318

[*]flip-flop-gurl…Sept 11….Lana

[*]lydiajohnston611.Sept 12.Lydia

[*]Isla.....................Sept 12.......?...

[*]cksauve..... Sept 12....Kerrie.....207...

[*]Mytime…Sept 12…Anna..249...237

[*]Goddessblaze...Sept 13....Leilani....240.....234

[*]Tiburon..........Sept 13...Angela.....228

[*]Riverbuff.Sept 14..Mark..490 now 412.goals:pre op 400 final 225

[*]Judeaboo.......Sept 17..Judy......331....325

[*]mbmom...Sept 17...name?..start wt?...current wt?

[*]sassyvirgo ...Sept 17..Nikki....309....280

[*]Cholosladii...Sept 18...Lilli..309 ...290

[*]Big Lou..........Sept 18...Lou..545...dos476..goal265

[*]sandy_ladyrider..Sept 18..Sandy...start wt?..current wt?

[*]Jeffboutwell77..Sept 18…Jeff…

[*] uniqueladybug....Sept 19...Jessica...215...?

[*]Maggie0557......Sept 19.... ....???....???

[*]Missyjack....Sept 20....Missy.....241....213

[*]jknap01...Sept 21..Jennifer...370...preop 352

[*]grannykathy...Sept 24...Kathy......348...310

[*]Stardusted.....Sept 24...? ...... .........

[*]Mommaof4zs...sept 24...237...

[*]roxyraquel…sept 24…

[*]rnylizparris...Sept 24 ...344....314

[*]timetogethealthy Sept 24..Tracie..239

[*]chunkypudding....Sept 25...Leslie.... .....

[*]Dejoseana...Sept 25...name?...330..318

[*]rabrijumo...Sept 25...Rachael..448..428 goal 175

[*]Nursejen....sept 25.....Jennifer ....364.....300

[*]rurias...........Sept 25... Ramona.....328.....?...

[*]michelecaples...Sept 25.. Michelle..218..212 ....200.6

[*]4kimmy2......Sept 26....Kim.....?....?

[*]Gerryannc......sept 26......Gerry

[*]Deana_monaghan....Sept 26....Deana.....260.....230

[*]Sadlerjt …Sept 28….Toya….207

Darcy77...sept 11...darcy...304...274

So the last 2 days my upper abdomen has been aching and kinda having the feeling of starving even when I eat it doesn't go away its so weird. I am 3 week post op any ideas anyone?

I am having the same symptoms as well and the feeling is making me nauseas. I also been dry heaving all day. I am 3 weeks post op as well.

I just dont think Im ready to go back' date=' but I know they are ready for me to come back. I get sooooo tired all the time, get the left sided pains, and even still get the nausea at times. UGH, im dreading it BIG time!! I just didnt know what the regular time was to go back. I thought it was 2 weeks, but maybe its not?!?[/quote']

Im going back next week. I get so bored and tempted to eat. So for me its the best thing right now. Yes im still quite tired during the day, but i dont want to be bored. Also is anyone else having problems sleeping at night? Im 17 days post op.

Had a regular doc check up yesterday and i have lost another 9 pounds! Pre op i weighed 302 and yesterday i was 286!

So my left leg every night at bedtime feels weird almost kinda numb' date=' but like a cool sensation running thru it, I have no idea what this is any advice will help. And I have an appointment with my dr on Friday to talk about this issue. Thanks in advance

Sent from my iPhone using RNYTalk[/quote']

Are you post op? If so, how far out are you? Sounds like a possible blood clot. I would have it checked asap.

Hi all those having their surgery in September 2012.

I am set for the 25 th

I have done about half my pre op requirements

Psychiatric evaluation - check

EGD / colonoscopy - check

sleep study- check

Cardiology clearence- check

GI consult- check

Pre op education program - 1 class to go

Final doctor appointment

Final two dietician meetings

Official insurance clearence

Chest X-ray

EKG

Blood work

** these must be done within 30 days of surgery**

Appointment with IVC filter doctor

IVC filter placed 3 days before surgery

Pick up incentive spirometer and surgery bag

Hey there. I hope you are doing well and resting after today. Waking up after surgery is such a relief and joyful. I couldn't stop smiling even thru the pain. Just remember lots of Water. My nurse said about an ounce to 2 ounces every 10 minutes. You will do great. Look forward to your updates. I am 2 weeks post op today. Keep smiling!

Yay....mine was today too and I lost 9 lbs my surgery is October 11th and I'm sooo excited !!! Happy for ya Darci

Thank you. Great job on losing weight before the surgery. I lost almost 30 before my surgery.

It's there anyone from Montana? I live 2 hours away from support groups and wondering if there is anyone on here from northwest Montana.

Ok update. Just got off the phone with insurance coordinator for surgeon office. There is no way to fast track my appointment this coming Monday the 24th or my psych evaluation on October 3rd. But this is what they are going to do. She is gathering all my information right now and getting it ready to send and she wants me to schedule an October appointment with PCP as my surgeon will be out of town and she can't get me in to see him sooner. So October 4th I will do weigh in with pcp and as soon as he faxes the info and she said to have pysch submit that day or next (she works in same office) she will send for approval so by October 8th she will have it sent. So hopefully my husband's job can last at least a month

I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Went thru something similar. I had done everything and had my surgery date of August 7. One week to go and insurance said they wouldn't cover it unless done at an institute of quality. I was so freaking out. But luckily my surgeons nurse was nice enough to help me find a hospital with that rating. And within a week i had meet the surgeon and had a new date. I had to travel 10 hours away but i did have my surgery last Tuesday 9/11. So don't give up hope yet. Sending prayers.

Went in today for my first post OP appointment and was blown away when she said i had lost 8 pounds! I honestly didn't think i had lost that much

Sounds like you are doing well and have the same choices as me. I've tolerated everything so far except I had strained cream of celery Soup tonight and now my pouch is gurgling. I don't think I'll do the cream Soups anymore.

I finished my.oat meal from this morning.and now my pouch is doing.the same. Hope your evening goes ok.

Hi Darcy! Every doctor is different and has you progress at a different rate' date=' but I'm 5 days post op and I'm allowed full liquids, which includes plain or light yogurt (no fruit on bottom or high sugar content), thinned hot Cereal and creamy Soup. Reg yogurt hurt my tummy pre-op, so I only eat Greek yogurt. I bought plain FF Greek and added a very small amount (tsp?) of banana cream SF FF pudding to it to take the edge off the sourness. I also thinned it out with lactose-free skim milk. It was yummy! I have found that the only broth I can tolerate is boullion. I can't drink the real stuff. I also drink hot caffeine free herbal tea. I can get lemon Propel down and I've also had spilt pea soup (no bacon) thinned with milk. How long are you supposed to be on Clear Liquids? [/quote']

He said till my post OP, which is Monday, but says it's really up to me and what i can handle ad long as it's sugar free, non fat, or not chunky. So far i have done great with really thin hot cereal and activia (only a 1/4 at a time). My surgeon doesn't believe in the pre op diet. Just ad long as the day before i ate really light and not greasy foods. So there was no weaning into it. Plus I'm staying at a hotel. My surgery was done in Seattle and I'm from Montana, so I'm really limited to what i have available.

Hi Sharon - The only things that seem to really work are a heating pad and walking. The problem is that I can't walk ALL day long and if I'm sitting with the heating pad' date=' it's puts me in a bad position for drinking my fluids, which are top priority. I'm praying a lot and doing a lot of self-talk because I know it will get better. I'd just like to know when!?!? I called doctor yesterday and have increased my GasX to the dose I was getting in the hospital vs. the packaging, but it's not making a huge difference. I've gone back to taking my Lortab when it gets unbearable because it helps take the edge off. I just called my husband to ask if he thought going to the chiropractor or getting a gentle massage would help, and he thinks it might be too soon. ???

Seriously, except for this pain, I feel great! I'm doing well with my full liquids - had some Soup, cream of wheat and greek yogurt. The fluids are still challenging to get all 64 oz of them down, but my stomach soreness is very manageable. My husband took our 1.5 year old to the babysitter this morning, but I managed to get my 6.5 year old off to school before the pain set in. I have a sneaking suspicion it's God way of making me slow down so I don't overdo it, but I will be singing His praises as soon as this part is behind me!!!

How are you feeling about starting your pre-op diet? Are you getting the supplies you need? Just think, this time next month you will be all set for your surgery! Yeah!!!

BTW, how tall are you? Our weight stats are very similar. I'm 5'2". Highest weight was 225, pre-op was about 206 and goal weight is 125. [/quote']

Im glad u mentioned having yogurt. I had some activia yesterday and then felt bad. Felt like i had cheated. Otherwise i was sticking to just Water and chicken broth. My surgery was 9/11/12. Good luck

When did you feel comfortable sleeping on your tummy?

I was actually wondering the same thing. I am 3 days out. New life started 9/11/12. But today i was actually able to sleep on my side in a fetal position and was quite comfortable. My doctor said it would be about a month before i should put any weight on my stomach. To make sure it's healed. Good luck.

I had water' date=' nonfat milk, SF Koolaid, sf popsicles, SF ice tea, anything liquid that wouldn't upset my stomach and was SF/Nonfat[/quote']

I feel like constantly drinking tho...is that ok?

Hey im 2 days out. Really enjoying the relaxation. Wondering what everyone drank right after surgery. My stomach had been really bubbly and cramping. Water and chicken broth is all i have. Wondering if activia would be ok in very small amounts.

I am about 7 Weeks from surgery and having a hard time getting my veggies and fruit in. I found a drink called green goodness by bolthouse farms. Had anyone else had this before? I absolutely love it!