rhodywoman

After 30 years of failure I had RNY Gastric Bypass in December 2014. After losing 250lbs I completed the 2016 NYC Marathon and learned a lot about who I am, my issues with food, and how surgery finally gave me the tool to success... but not without some serious hard work! I’ve been a inspirational speaker about my weight for the past couple years and I’ve blogged for well over a decade and I finally put my experiences in a book! I know everyone here understands the battle that happens with weight and self and if you were interested in reading my book I’d greatly appreciate it! www.foodsweatandfears.com thank you!!!

Good luck tomorrow! Message me if you have any questions or just need a little support!

Hello! My name is Regina and at my heaviest weight I was 425lbs. Ive lost 250lbs and have shared my story about my weight loss and running the 2016 NYC Marathon. I've started a blog about my story and now I'm looking for YOUR stories for my blog and podcast. Covering topics like: Weight loss Weight Discrimination Surgical Choices Marriage & Relationships with WLS food & recipes Life Before and After Weight Loss Please check out my blog at reginabartlett.com And videos at Navigatingweightloss.com Email your stories to navigatingweightloss(at)gmail(dot)com

Personally, I think you should do a combination of everything here. 1. Identify what's been happening in your life that caused your eating habits to change. Comfortable in relationship? Not wanting to draw attention to the way you should eat in public? Boredom? 2. Recommit yourself to your program and reach out to your nutritionist. They want to help. 3. Go back to basics. Try the pouch reset but that's really just getting you reacquainted with your pouch size which is helpful. Google that. 4. Learn to sit in uncomfortable emotions by breathing, taking a walk, journaling or something else until the feelings pass. 5. Set a fitness goal like schedule a 5K that will give you something to aim for that will take your attentions from food to getting the goal. 6. Write down everything you eat. Everything. This helps keep you accountable. I've lost 250lbs and write a blog about my 30 year issues with food at reginabartlett.com Good luck! You got this!!

At my heaviest weight I was 425lbs. Walking up one flight of stairs was an act of God. I swear all the time and was out of breath more times than not. I really thought that after 30 years of battling my weight that I would die just like that. On December 3, 2014, I had RNY gastric bypass and what an amazing journey it's been. I'm down over 250lbs from my heaviest weight and 163 since my surgery. I can walk, breathe, run and live freely. I always felt trapped in my body and now I feel like I can do anything! On November 6th I'm running the NYC Marathon and for a woman who needed prayer to walk up one flight it's a testament to how this tool can work if you really work it! Every day is a blessing!

Thank you everyone! The support is key and I appreciate you all for it!

Hey New Englanders!!! Updates! A lot of people were at the very beginning of the process when this thread started. Where are you now? Did you have the surgery? How has your progress been over the past few months? Things have been great for me. I'm in Charlestown, RI and here are my stats: HW 425 SW 333 CW 170 RNY 12/3/14 Dr. Ryder at Miriam Center for Bariatric Surgery. I highly recommend my surgeon and this facility. Where are you?

Had RNY 12/3/14 and what an amazing year! Filled with joy, some pain, but so rewarding!!

Here's my update! Surgery was 12/3/14! What an amazing journey and life transformation!! Not easy but totally worth it!!

No numbers for me. I've tied my value and self esteem to those three little digits for too long. Follow your plan, be diligent with your protein, water, vitamins and exercise. 10 months and 200lbs later I can say that not stressing about stalls and frantic about every ounce would never have served me. Follow your plan and judge how you feel! God bless!

10 months out and so happy!! The journey is hard but so worth it!!! Glory to God!!

Down 140 since 12/3/14!!

No complications here! Down 140 since 12/3/14.

From 340 to 200 in 6 months! All glory to God! Not always easy but so very worth it!

So excited to join the 100 pound club!! After battling my weight for 30 years this is a tremendous milestone. How will I celebrate? SKYDIVING! I've wanted to skydive for 25 years and was always too heavy. Realizing a dream is the best part of this process and made watching everyone eat through the holidays worth it!

Lost over 100lbs since surgery on 12/3/14. I was 340 in pic on left and 232 yesterday! By the grace of God I keep pressing forward and staying focused!

I've found in this process that if I worried about what everyone else was doing (and I was doing that) that it will drive you insane. Everybody is different, every body is different, and every surgeon is different. I had to not worry or compare and just follow what my surgeon says for me. I've lost over 100 pounds in 4.5 months so it's working and I'm working it!

Here's a pic! Left pic 340lbs surgery 12/3/14 right pic 232

When you see people a lot it's harder to tell how much weight they are losing. I had my surgery on December 3rd and I attend church weekly and have meetings several times a week there as well. My loss (now about 80lbs) is noticable but people have been able to see it gradually leave over several weeks. Living in New England we have a lot of Snow Birds. Those are the retirees that leave and spend the winter in Florida or someplace much warmer than Rhode Island in winter... especially this winter. One of those snow birds came back to RI today and saw me for the first time since before my surgery. I was so happy to see her that I hugged her and she couldn't say anything. Her mouth was just gaping open and she kept staring at me. She was stunned to say the least. I have to say it felt nice to get that reaction. I haven't been too focused on how I look just how I feel but it was nice.

Kendra I love that you posted this! Sometimes the biggest struggle is recognizing and admitting where we fell. Seeing you here telling your story you've already got the hard part out of the way. You are still succeeding and this journey of ours is lifelong and challenging but fall down 7 times, get up 8! Glad to see you standing! Let's do this!

Remember this: Comparison is the thief of joy. Your journey is yours and no one elses. People like me with a lot LOT of weight to lose will drop it faster. Don't compare your journey just know that you are less than you were before! You can do this! We all can!

Surgery Dec 3rd down an amazing 70lbs! So happy!! Staying focused on water and getting as much protein from food as possible. Joy!

I had my surgery on December 3rd and it went perfectly. I've adjusted well and took a little time to get into the flow of things but I like the system I have now with my vitamins, water, and food. I'm so grateful I had no complications. I've lost 64lbs and I feel amazing. I love that I can walk easier, breathe easier, and sleep better. What a blessing!

Yes, I do and in my test they discovered the longest I went without breathing was 64 seconds. I thought sleep apnea was no big deal then I totally changed my tune! I love my CPAP and feeling normal is amazing. After I thought of my post I realized it may seem like I don't eat food. I do eat normal food within the limits set by my nutritionist. I also carry a set of measuring cups in my bag so I don't rely on eyeballing portions when I'm out. I also only eat at the table because I used to eat in the bed, living room etc and it was more mindless eating. I also use the app Eat Slower when it's something I like so I don't rush. I never realized I had so much to say. Contact me anytime!

I live by this: "Comparison is the thief of joy." We are all on a journey unique to us. It may seem slow or fast compared to others but it's yours. One moment at a time. Flow the plan, keep the faith, and it will happen!