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I am 64 and had my RNY 7 months ago. I no longer have high blood pressure, Cholesterol and best of all no diabetes. I had no problems at all during the process and I feel better than I have felt in years!

Congrats! You should be proud. I had my surgery on Dec.26 so I was on the liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. I am Italian so not being able to eat during the Christmas holidays was torture and I hosted Christmas day! But I did it! The proudest time of my life!

One year ago my doctor asked me if I would consider gastric bypass surgery and frankly I was appalled. I knew I was overweight but not enough to require surgery (so I thought). I said "No, I'm Italian and it would never be something I'd do". However the seed was planted and I started to do a little research. Last summer I attended a seminar that was given by Dr.Richard Ing and his staff at Bryn Mawr Hospital (outside of Philadelphia). After that evening everything clicked and I knew where I was going with this. There was so much to be done before surgery that I found myself overwhelmed but the staff made it so easy by always being available and answering even the silliest questions. I was almost there when in October I was notified that I was one of those lucky people that would be losing their health insurance on Dec. 31. I was hoping to have the surgery the middle of Jan. after the holidays. I can't describe the stress I felt trying to find a new insurance that I could afford,then trying to enroll on line. After was several weeks of attempting this I called my Dr.'s office and begged for help. With everyone's co-operation I was able to finish my final tests and get approval for surgery on Dec. 26. It was not my ideal Christmas considering I was on the liquid diet through the whole holiday season and I hosted Christmas day and Christmas Eve. (Remember I'm Italian). It was so hard, but so worth it! My hospital experience was amazing and I had no pain at all. Once only did I push my pain pump. I am now 2 weeks post op and I can't believe how great I feel. I started back to work 2 days ago(I'm a hairstylist). I know not everyone has great experiences with this surgery but for me it was great! hair176

I mix 3/4 cup Kellog's Protein cereal with Dannon's Light and Fit Greek Vanilla yogurt. It's 200 calories and 22 grams of protein. It's delicious and filling.

I had my surgery on Dec.26 and I'll be 64 in Feb. I haven't had this much energy since I was 10 and within the first 2 weeks, I was taken off of my diabetes medication. I feel absolutely incredible! I've had no issues at all. I sometimes wondered if I even had the surgery. If your doctor says it's alright go for it. I feel at least 15 years younger!

My surgeon wants me to have between 80 and 100 grams a day. My protein shake gives me 27 grams every 2 scoops mixed with 8 oz. of water. I read somewhere on this site to add an additional scoop with the same amount of liquid and so now I get 40 grams with each shake and it tastes the same. I found this very helpful.

Congratulations! I dream of reaching 199! I started at 250 and had my surgery Dec. 26. I lost 16 lbs. before surgery and have lost another 13 since. It feels kind of slow but it's pretty consistent. Can't wait to see 199!

I can eat a whole 5.3 0z. cup with no problem. My surgery was Dec.26 and I have had no problem as long as I eat slowly.

I felt so incredible from day 1 that I swore the doctor didn't do the surgery. No pain, tons of energy, a poster child for the surgery. I lost 16 lbs. before surgery and lost another 9 the 1rst week. Since then,nothing! I'm trying not to get discouraged but it is so hard. Everyone says to be patient but I expected a little better than this. It's been 4 weeks and now I'm getting weepy and miserable. You are definitely not alone!

I quit smoking 7 years ago after my 52 year old sister had a heart attack. I had been smoking for 40 years up to 2 packs a day. I tried everything but nothing worked and then my doctor suggested Chantix. It really did work!! I had no side effects and I was able to go off of the drug after 2 months. You really must WANT to quit or else nothing will work. I am so happy to be a non-smoker and now after WLS I have never felt better. Good Luck to you!