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Dee- just looked at your stats & pics. I too am 5'4. You are unrecognizable. I see your goal weight was 130 but you are 115. Did you just keep trying or did you keep losing regardless? My GW is 127.

when in April was your surgery? Mine was 17th. Not much bothers me either - so I thought. I avoided most sugary things such as I never ate icecream nor cheese doodles. Then I tried them and boom. Then I tried the carvel once more just to torture myself :/ LOL

HA! Good for you! funny you say because for anyone who happens to see my scars, I have said they were from my gallbladder removal (RIP gallbladder 7 years ago).

Based on what I found on google, it seems to be pretty common for those who overeat or eat too quickly. I guess if we all did this perfectly, then we probably wouldn't even dump, no less get foamies but many are creature of habit OR need a bad experience to not repeat the bad habit. With exception to the few late stage dumping episodes and that 1 time foamie, I have been without incident and very successful including going through the entire surgery alone (it was a 'secret bypass' )

Hello friends, In a few weeks I will be having a serious surgery that will have me on very strong anti-biotics for a while (most likely Cipro-family). I have had serious antibiotics in the past before my RNY. I am 9 months out. How hard will it be for my new stomach to handle the antibiotics? Also, I will have to take them with food, so I am hoping the small amount of food I eat (specifically my protien) will be sufficient to deliver the antibiotics into my system. Can any one advise? Also, the surgery I am having is not related to my RNY. It's a breast lumpectomy (though not a full masectomy, it will be similar) with nodes removed. I had a MRSA-like "super staph" from the same surgery once before. I am scared now due to my new stomach. Thanks

ok thanks - I researched it a little and seems cipro is a better choice for me. I guess some people cannot take it. I am allergic to Morphine so I get Dilaudid

the dumping was 20-30 mins later. I guess since I wasn't positive what was happening or what the culprit was (the Carvel), I tortured myself 2 days later to confirm by eating some again (dumb dumb dumb - and NEVER again)! Foamies was something I never really heard about on this forum... I ate too much, then drank some OJ.... I immediately noticed that I had to burp but could not - like the OJ coated my throat.... then the food felt so stuffing, I felt so sick (like the full feeling of eating enough Pasta it is up to your neck)... but I COULD NOT burp nor throw up. I was so scared and nervous. I did everything to make myself throw up but could not - and I could not Breathe..... then finally I decided to smell the cat's food and I gagged and threw up FOAM - tons of it - like imagine you drank peroxide and it all foamed up out of your belly through your mouth. So I googled foam and gastric bypass and found slews of unfo about something called "foamies". It was far worse than dumping because 1) I could not breathe nor burp up air and 2) I didn't understand where the foam came from. The info I found says it has to do with gas not being able to come up and it bubbles up.

can you tell me what you took to replace the Cipro? I've been on major amounts and needed gram negative ones. I cant even recall all their names. I am so nervous about upsetting my new stomach but will be in desperate need of the antibiotics. I may see if they can do an IV (I had it once before)

WOWOWOW - amazingly stated!! I think you are a GREAT role model for a successful surgery and attitude. I have several friends who had the surgery and within 18 months, a few of them (3 that I can think of right now), basically never lost more than 80 lbs and actually are just as heavy today as they were. I constantly wonder what danger they have put themselves in and feel sad that they never succeeded - 2 of them blame everyone else as each one is constantly posting their food affairs on Facebook while I SMH. I feel like you do - and I WILL be a success still in 4 years. But wow you hit it on the head with saying "it feels better than food tastes". I have always had problems with an ansent period, and PCOD. The week after surgery I got my period for the first time in a year. That was 9 months ago. With each month, I am actually getting it about every 30 days for the first time in my life (I am 43). Also, I dont gain weight from it BUT as soon as it is over is when I drop my monthly 3 lbs - so I actually look forward to it because I KNOW 5 days later, the scale moves (sounds silly cause I LOVED life without a period LOL). OK thank you and I will probably write again - off to bed!

yep - me too ALWAYS COLD - totally opposite from life before

thanks for this update - what has your weight history been like during the 4 years, or rather, during year 2 & 3? Sounds like you are doing great! There is controversy about whether our pouch stretches or not - some say it does, some say it doesn't - and some say that it depends on where it was originaly cut. How do you feel about this? I dont know your age, but could you tell me if the surgery/weight loss has effected your periods - you can private message me that if you want. What about your hair? I had a terrible time (still) with my hair. Thank you!!

OMG That is so fantastic that I have to ask if that is even healthy? You look great - certainly doesnt appear you should lose 20 more pounds (though I understand). I didnt look at your profile but will - what was your starting height, weight, and size. Im asking too because I wonder if your stats are similar to mine. I am down almost 100 lbs in 9 months. HOW DID YOU LOSE 120 in 8 months though??? Is it still coming off? Mine has stabilized a bit. Thanks

Thank you! I am 9 months post up and nearing 100# loss. I am currently 5'4 142 lbs (about sz 9). I feel so good. I definitely would LOVE a TT and would benefit from it in many ways, but I might be one of those people who can get away with the weight loss and 1.5-2yrs post op, not need a TT (crossing fingers). I could NEVER afford that. As for my breasts - well I had augmentation 14 years ago when I was thin - then after years of yo-yo gaining/losing, and this final time of major losing, my boobs have looked GREAT. Unfortunately I was in an accident and had 1 implant rupture (silicone) - I will be having it removed/replaced in the next week or so. Because of this, I was browsing this forum tonight. You look awesome!

WOW - You looked gorgeous at 275! You look amazing now. I am curious how your journey went and what plastic surgery you have had. (I checked your profile and there wasn't much info). Thanks

So I am nearing 100 lb loss. I am about a sz 9-10, 145 lbs. I was like this when I first met my husband and then again at about year 4 of our 8 yr relationship. We have been staying at our guest house for the past 7 months due to my husband's job. It is in the town where I basically grew up. I feel amazing; unstoppable; energetic; not fat; my clothes fit; I can dress up; I do my makeup, my hair, everything. And most of all, I can MOVE - I feel like a big ball of energy. It has restored my emotional state, my confidence, my self esteem. I deserved this and am worthy of feeling like this - NO ONE will tell me different. OK, so the issue is; I worry my husband thinks our relationship is changing - that I am changing. He has been defensive, reluctant, impatient, and not understanding. Today he asked me "What's wrong with you that all you want to do is go out". To me this insinuated that he thinks there is something WRONG WITH ME. I have treid to explain things - he doesn't relate. As for sex - no big deal. I had great sex with him when heavy, and still do - however I AM NOT INTERESTED IN IT - not with him, not with anyone. It is NOT a priority, interest, or hobby for me. My emotional state is far more important to me and I will NOT be berated for not making sex a focus/priority. My husband is HOT, good looking, smart etc - so I assure you it's not him. I just am not focused on it. And further, I CANNOT tolerate everything being sexualized. I think my husband thinks that I have changed. I HAVEN'T - I just found myself again in some ways and am still looking for the rest of me that was buried under that fat and baggage I had with it. I am no different today than I am the first year of our relationship - other than personal growth. I want to crowd surf, dance, listen to loud music, work hard every day, dress up, go out, go places, walk around cities. He just thinks I AM WEIRD and have changed. Anyone else gone through this? What was the result? Is this a bump or can I expect that HE is the one growing apart here? I am patient with him and understanding but not going to be a carpet. I love myself and worked hard to be like this again.

I am 9 months post-op, down almost 100lbs. I have amped up my workouts. My question is, how much water can I consume at one time...? How about in 1 hour? When I am in dance class, or playing racquetball, it is easy for me to drink 8-12 oz in less than an hour. Am I overdoing it? I haven't had any problems and I am consious when I drink to not gulp (drink slowly) but am I drinking too much? Thanks

thanks my biggest success from the surgery was that it CURED my GERD as a side effect. For the first time in 30 years, I do not have GERD E.V.E.R. (It helps too that I am not eating things like marinara sauce). So guess what......? I can drink ORANGE JUICE - however, due to the sugar and my <still> fear of GERD, I only drink 50/50 and I replcae 1/4 of bottle with water - so it really is watered down. But I never thought I would be able to drink OJ ever again. I dont drink soda AT ALL or alcohol, so 98% of my fluid is water. Thanks for the response & kind words!

Dump till ya die eh???? YEP THAT WOULD BE ME. I never dumped until month 8. I have dumped about 5 times now. And dumping made me feel like I wanted to DIE! It is indecribable for me. Carvel ice cream was the culprit 2x and cheesedoodles 1x - in very small amounts. It felt like the WORST anxiety attack ever - sweats, shakes, madness, irritablility, and pain. I NEVER want to experience it again. Luckily it was not in my butt I remember posting here during one dump time. I was desperate for someone to tell me how to make it stop. I recently experienced the FOAMIES too - NEVER AGAIN. I held myself over a spoon of catfood to make myself puke. Thank god!

Well in no way will I defend my husband's abuse, but your perception is askew about me having the surgery alone.... He works out of state and if he misses, he loses the job. He was scheduled to be out of state that month and I knew that all the while I was planning. He woud have stayed had I asked him, but I didn't want him to for many reasons.... but moreso, I didn't NEED him to. I am not suggesting that anyone can get through this surgery on thier own, but I knew I could and I did. There were contacts I made here and other forums and even through my surgical center who offered to come stay with me. I declined. In retrospect, I was lucky that everything went well. He never wanted me to have it, and when he knew I would anyway, he certainly didn't want me to do it alone. I didn't want him there. You are correct in that he is NOT supportive. He is selfish. He is emotionally immature. On the flip side, there would be those who would have said I was selfish to have a surgery my husband didn't support and couln't be there for due to work. He also didn't "allow me" - I never asked his permission nor needed it - I know this is a play on your words, but I was going to do what I wanted FOR ONCE - and I did

Sadly, although I do believe this marraige can be saved, my husband doesn't want to do his share... he continues to remain stubborn which results to me as immaturity. He is verbally abusive in the subtlest of ways on a daily basis, resulting in compulsive and constant criticism. The stronger I become, the more I recognize it. It's so sad to me because all I ever did was love him - and all my negativity is a reaction to his abuse. If the abuse would stop, my attitude towards him would improve. I never wanted to end the relationship, I just wanted the abuse to stop. I am approaching a 100 lb weight loss. He never wanted me to have the surgery, was never supportive of it, and he actually wasn't even there when I had it. If you search some of my EARLIEST posts, you might find the ones about how I went through the entire surgery alone - it was secrative; no one knew. I had a friend drop me off and a different friend pick me up. I did everything on my own from the first consultation. It is a HUGE secret that I bear the weight of carrying and also worry that IF our relationship should go splitsville, he will expose me. We spent the day fighting and I am drained, or else I would write more. I'd offer you my direct email, but he reads it. This is one place he doesn't come to - and I clear my history at times to be sure he isn't snooping in my computer visits.

All of your responses made me feel a little sad to be honest. I really dont feel as if I am the one who is changing. I DO however realize that as I got heavier through the years, our relationship really changed. Now that I am 'thin' I feel like some of the life in me is returning. I feel so good. MY husband is a bit of a drag! He wasn't always like this. In the past few years I have been asked several times why I stay in the relationship. I am not a 'victim' nor manipulated, nor here "because I love him". I have chosen to stay for lengthy reasons I wont get in to. The quote above though is something I am fearful of right now. I wonder if I am going wild in some way! I am not looking for anything from anyone, but going out has been amazing - and yes, in part due to the ENNORMOUS attention I get. It's INSANE - and it's not the 1st time I have experienced it. I was thin when I first met my hubby and always received superfictial attention. It's also the attention I have gotten at work, at events I attend, even in my family. I would have hoped that he would be flattered by this and WANT to be places with me - after all, I am HIS wife. But nope, he wants to stay home and tell me he doesn't relate to wanting to go out - he is anti-social. I am not. I am joining another dance class in January which means at least 1-2 more nights I will not be home. Uggg, will see. Tonight is a class reunion that he said he was NOT going to - then suddenly an hour ago he says he IS going. Originally I wanted him to - and now, well nope I dont think I want him there. That's terrible of me - I will have more fun if he stays home

It's 8pm. I think I am having my first challenege with DUMPING. I cant take it - I am having a HUGE anxity attack. And belly in a TON of pain. What can I do to make it go away or pass faster???

I clearly know what I did wrong - a$$h0le me decided that after 7 NEAR PERFECT months, I could eat something bad for me (carvel ice cream!!! small size) - and learned the hard way. So now I know what dumping feels like - it is THE WORST PANIC ATTACK ever. And I not only did it once, but I did it TWO nights in a row (night 2 was an overabundence of vegtables that had peas carrots and corn in them). I just needed to know if anything would make it pass faster. Unsure how I even got through it :/

omg I am dumping again tonight!! I am out of my mind me = IDIOT Month 7 as well

My date is April 17. I'm looking for "experience buddies" who have the dates mentioned. I am also specifically looking for ANY REDHEADS and anyone with similar stats to me (currently 5'3 204 lbs diabetic). Thanks!