CandiH

Thanks. I am down to a size 11/12 from a 18/20. I was able to buy medium sized shirts the other day. It felt amazing to not get depressed shopping and be able to fit into clothes from Charlotte Russe!!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Thought I would update everyone on a before and after. Granted the before is about 20lbs lighter than my heaviest before surgery.

Hey everyone... Question. I am experiencing severe stomach cramps. Feels like my stomach is twisting in knots. Last time I felt this I woke to the pain in the middle of the night and I was hoping it was just gas and Took 2 gas x and it went away by morning. This time I woke again in the middle of the night, did the same and it is still hurting so badly. I took 2 more gas x and it is not getting any better. Last time I was able to feel the gas bubbles in my stomach feel like they were popping and I would be ale to pass gas, but this time nothing, just the excruciating pain. What could it be? Has anyone experienced this? CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Has anyone else in the April Group noticed their weight loss slow to maybe a pound or two per week within the last month? CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

It probably doesn't help that my husband keeps calling me fat ass and saying that if I don't lose another 80lbs in a month he'll leave me. I know he's joking but I don't want to hear it. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

My non surgery friends/fam just don't understand. They keep saying make sure you eat 1500 calories. Your body is starving its self. Do this, do that.... 1500 calories! Whatever. I am lucky to get 700 in. It takes me 2 hours to drink a 150 cal 11 Oz protein shake. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

I'm scared that my body has leveled off and this is as good as its gonna get. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

I am about to throw my scale away!!! I feel like all this work and the surgery is for nothing. 40lbs is what I have always been able to lose with every yo yo diet. I work out, I hardly eat, I increased my protein, drink lots of water, & take all my vitamins and still haven't lost anything!!! I am so discouraged!! I thought this surgery was supposed to help me lose 100lbs. Then why have I been stuck at 40 for the last 3 weeks? I feel like I just look away my love of food for nothing!

Grrr I am still stalled. Still suck at my 40lb loss! I haven't lost anything since 6/14! I upped my protein and water and I go to the gym every night! I don't understand and I am so frustrated! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Glad you are doing well. I am in the Houston area as well. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Haven't been on in awhile. I am so frustrated!! I have been stalled for 2 weeks now. I hit a 40 lb loss then BAM!!! Hit a wall and completely stopped!!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Has anyone been experiencing achy muscles in their arms and legs? My left side arm and leg have been very achy in my forearm and calf and have also been falling asleep easily like bad circulation. Curious if anyone else has been experiencing this or knows if there is a specific vitamin I should be increasing? CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

How long after RNY were you able to eats a green salad? I'm only at 5 weeks but am looking forward to the day when I can have that much Fiber. I LOVE salads and miss them!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Well today is my one month surgiversary... down 28lbs. Current weight 194!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Need some advice, my weightloss was going great but I have stalled and am slightly gaining over the last 4 days. I'm wondering if its because I am completely blocked up. I tried taking milk of magnesia last week and it left me feeling sick and weak all night long. Scared to try Magnesium citrate cause it may make me go too much to the point of dehydration. I'm now putting Benefiber in my water/mio mix to see if it helps. Not seeing any loss and the slight gaining is kinda defeating. Is anyone else experiencing this and how long did it last? CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Was going great but have stalled and am slightly gaining over the last 4 days. I'm wondering if its because I am completely blocked up. I tried taking milk of magnesia last week and it left me feeling sick and weak all night long. Scared to try Magnesium citrate cause it may make me go too much to the point of dehydration. I'm now putting Benefiber in my water/mio mix to see if it helps. Not seeing any loss and the slight gaining is kinda defeating. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

3 weeks today and down 22lbs. Hoping tomorrow I will see Onederland!!! CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

Today is 2 weeks out and I am down 17lbs! I can definitely notice the loss slowing down over the last couple of days. I am may be close to a stall. I need to up my protein intake.

Yep only took the one week and feel great. No pain or issues. CandiH, Spring, TX_Surgery Date 4/22/13

You are doing awesome! Congrats and Welcome!!

Hi, my name is Candi from Spring, Tx. I am 31 yrs old. 5'1 and pushing 230lbs. I have been approved for RNY and am scheduled for surgery on April 22nd. I've been stalking the forums silently as a ghost for awhile while I have gone through the pre-surgery insurance approval process but figured now that I am a go, I should join the family.