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Seems like yesterday, and at times it seems like it's been forever. One year ago today I was on the table counting back from 10...and getting to like 8 I think...and here I am now. I started at 375 lbs., and weighed in at surgery 368 lbs. My goal weight I set at 220 lbs. From 375 lbs., 220 it looked waaaaaayyyy far way. I took a snap shot of the scale's digital read-out at the doc's office....219.4 lbs.! One year ago and nearly 150 lbs. later, I hit my goal weight. It's hard to put into words. I haven't the skill to relay the different levels of feelings I have over it. Joy, contentment, excitement, anxiety (weight gain), and more. I've kept up well with calorie intake, Protein intake, and exercise. I've been somewhat OCD with my regiment, even though I'm soooo not like that. I really want to succeed. You hear so many stories of folks having the surgery only to regain and then add. I don’t want to fight and struggle just to go back to what I was. The fight is long and hard and the challenges are many. But from my perspective one year out, it's been worth it. Keep up the fight! -Jason

Thanks All The work is hard, but worth it. The one thing that pissed me off is the doc told me "220 is good, you lost a lot of weight...but...you’re still in the upper part of the BMI. We really like to see you under 200." I swear, I was this close to screaming. I know it's their job...but holy damn....seriously??? -Jason

Well, four months down It's funny, it seems like it was just last week I had it done....and at the same time I can’t believe it’s only been 4 months. Your life gets into a routine, you do x,y,z go to bed, get up, do it again. It's not to the point where my life is normal to me yet...but it's beyond the new car smell now. Everyone around me comments on my weight loss. How good I look, how fast it's coming off. While I see it, I still see all the work still needed. I look in the mirror and see progress yes, but also sigh at what’s looking back at me. It's funny what four months can do..... In four months I have lost 100 lbs. I got on the table at 375lbs May 12th, I just weighed in 275lbs today...four months 100lbs off. I weigh myself once a week. Same scale at the Dr. office on my way home every Wednesday. I watch what I eat in terms of Protein, fat, and sugars. I keep track of calories but in a side note more than a target. I figured out about midway through this thing for me protein is king. I was so caught up in calories in - calories out I missed my protein targets. The Doc took me to task on my 1 month follow-up and increased my protein to 70grams a day. 70 grams! I was having a tuff time getting in 40g! To this day I still have a tuff time with the 70g a day mark. I try, oh Lord do I try....but damn it's hard. I have a tuff time eating meat now. I can eat meat (chix, pork, beef, lamb) as long as I have something with it. Something like a little rice, or with some veggies. By itself though...it's iffy that it will stay down. That coupled with I cant seem to even smell Protein powder now without getting nauseous....makes protein intake a chore. I work at it though That and I stay consistent with my exercise. I'm not killing myself at the gym, but I religiously get in 4 miles a day walk/jog. It takes me all day to do it, but it gets done. A bit before work, a bit during work, and the last bit after. With that, 5lbs a week loss steady for the last 2 months plus. I've got another app with my Dr. coming up in week or so. The only complaint I have thus far is muscle pulls. I'm thinking a low potassium count, but we'll see. The muscle pulls suck though. Twice back pulls and a weekly deal with my right calf pull....sigh. Other than that little nugget, no complaints. It's not easy, not easy at all. All the things you hear about is true to some degree. Your family and friends eat like its their last meal every night, you take 2 or 3 bites of something heavenly and get full, head-hunger sucks, things you used to love to eat no longer work for you, you find out you used to eat meals at mach 5 and now you’re in the slow lane, and other fun stuff... Just some random thoughts at four months.... -Jay

Well, the doc and I finally decided on the bypass over the sleeve. My surgery date is this coming Thursday. It’s unbelievable to me that less than 45 days ago I had my first consultation about weight loss surgery and now BAM!! Here we go…. I start the bowel prep tomorrow, and man…I so am not looking forward to it. I don’t have the luxury of taking the day off from work (as I’m taking almost all my vacation time for the recovery), so I’ve got to suck it up and down that stuff between 10am – Noon. An entire gallon of it!! And of course making sure I have a beeline to the crapper. That and the fact I’m done eating solid food for...well, I guess 3 week after the surgery. It’s funny the relationship I have with food. I’m having real remorse about not eating. Not that I’m hungry, just, not being able to eat with my family. I can deal with not eating, but I think I’ll have a tuff time watching my family eat “real food” while I have my bowl of Jell-O…sigh Anyway, it’s what we have to go thru though. It’s what’s required…damnit I hope I can get through tomorrow without any bathroom accidents….YIKES. -Jason

Good work Honestly, I would have taken that tread mill test over the damn injection they gave me. It was supposed to simulate a workout. It did, however it made me fell like lastweeks roadkill...ughhh

Thanks for the reply all I've been taking Tylenol in place of Motrin that I usually take for the joint pain. So far it seems to be working fine. I wonder if NSAIDs are not an issue...would the RNY be a better option?

Heya all, IMy clinic just called me and set a surgery date for the 29th of May. I'm excited/nervous and a bit of head spinning, it literally was 45 days from my first doc appointment to surgery. I tell you though, I'm excited for no more freakin testing....OMG I don’t know if I can handle any more poking, prodding, x-raying, ultrasounding and blood taking. The next question they asked was "I see we haven't decided what procedure, the surgeon is saying you are a good candidate for either. Which one do you want?" The surgeon is leaning toward the sleeve, due to the fact I use NASIDs for joint pain from sports injuries. I've read a ton, looked at sites, and read forums...and still am undecided. The bennies vs negatives on each are clear...I'm just still undecided. Anyone else in this dilemma? Thanks, -Jay

Heya all, I'm glad I found this site! My clinic just called me and set a surgery date for the 29th of May. I'm excited/nervous and a bit of head spinning, it literally was 45 days from my first doc appointment to surgery. I tell you though, I'm excited for no more freakin testing....OMG I don’t know if I can handle any more poking, prodding, x-raying, ultrasounding and blood taking. The next question they asked was "I see we haven't decided what procedure, the surgeon is saying you are a good candidate for either. Which one do you want?" The surgeon is leaning toward the sleeve, due to the fact I use NASIDs for joint pain from sports injuries. I've read a ton, looked at sites, and read forums...and still am undecided. The bennies vs negatives on each are clear...I'm just still undecided. Anyone else in this dilemma? Thanks -Jay

Thanks Peteyruiz Those are the exact concerns I have. At this point I'm not sure which way I'll go. In the end, I guess it's what I’m comfortable with and which one will allow me to keep the weight off.

Ughh...my pre-op is on the 21st. I know they are going to drop the hammer on me and start the liquid diet....sigh