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I’ll be 2 years out on November 12 and the hardest part of this journey is definitely maintenance for me.

I just celebrated my 1 year RNY surgiversary! I refer to my pouch as the "Pouch of Steel". I can eat everything, including all meats and everything else. No problems with anything....EXCEPT for Peanut Butter! It feels like lead and seems like it sits in my pouch forever. Thank God for the powdered Peanut Butter. I tolerate that just fine. Use it almost everyday some way or another. Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

Drs Jeffrey Rosen and Allen Mikhail at Lifeway Bariatrics in Downers Grove, Illinois. They are definitely board certified and a center of excellence. They do surgery out of Good Samaritan Hospital. Look them up! I'm 10 months out of Rny surgery and just love these drs and their support staff. They are fantastic!! so caring and communicative. I've had co complications and met goal about 3 months ago and have been maintaining since. Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

Yes, you would include all calories, including Protein drinks in that 800 calories. Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

I had RNY on November 12, 2015. Just 8 months ago. Age: 60 HW: 256 GW: 160 CW: 148 Down 108! Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

By far in the last few months are people saying..."I hope you're not going to lose more weight!" Do I look THAT thin?? Geez...I don't think soo!! LOL Sent from my KFASWI using the BariatricPal App

Hi. I had RNY on November 12, 2015. And, yes, I take Xanax daily for panic and severe anxiety disorders. In my case, RNY did make a very noticeable difference in how xanax effects me. In the first 3 or so months, it hardly worked for me at all. I had terrible anxiety. Now, at 5 months out, the medication hits me hard when I first take it, but doesn't last as long in my system. U G H!! It's sort of the same reaction as others have stated in the forums here about drinking alcohol. As time goes on, it seems to be leveling out. I thought I'd lose my mind a few months ago! As my body adjusts to malabsorption, I expect my reaction to my Xanax therapy to get back to somewhat normal. Even though it's been rough, I'm getting through it. It's the only problem I've had with my surgery. Keep in touch with all your doctor's about any concerns you have. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. My physical health is fantastic, and I hit my weight goal today!! Good luck to you and your upcoming surgery.

Gastric bypass equals malabsorption of everything including alcohol. I'm having trouble with malabsorbtion of my anti-anxiety meds and it's torture. But, this too shall pass.

Brought my phone and my tablet. Two of my necessities! Also, brought one 6 foot extension cord. That was the best. Might need 2! Good luck with your upcoming surgery

I made a mistake with my cake this morning ( more milk than usual) and it was my favorite so far. 38g Peanut Butter flavor Protein powder 1 full Teaspoon baking powder (yes, that much) A drizzle any flavor sweetener you like A half cup of Fairlife 2% milk (usually use 1/3 cup) Mix thoroughly in a 2 cup bowl. If bowel is smaller, it will run over. Microwave for 52 seconds depending on your microwave Came out light and fluffy instead of heavy and thick. Was delish!! Calories 176 Fat. 3g Sugar 2g Protein 28g Carbs 10g Want less carbs? Try almond milk Less calories/too much? Make half and nuke for 30 secs.

Mine came out during the bypass surgery. Thank God, no problems.

Hi all. I was just at my surgeon yesterday. I'm 10 weeks post op. Even though I'm a November RNY, I just love all you peeps from the October group. So, I'm jumping in! (Been lurking for months now)???? My surgeon stressed a lot yesterday about possible hair loss. He told me it most likely will be the worst in months 3 through 6. It will come back! So far, I'm ok, but 3 months is around the corner!LOL I'll keep you updated. Wishing you all the best!

I think it was less than 20lbs for 6 to 8 weeks after that.

How far are you both out of surgery? I'm almost 5 weeks post op RNY and I can get 60-70grams of protein just thru the food I eat. I drink half a premier protein shake 2 times per day to get an additional 30 grams. I usually end up between 90-100 grams per day. I also didn't feel well on all that protein supplement. Being on real food made a huge difference. Good luck!

Saw my Nut and surgeon yesterday. Both are thrilled with my progress. I am 4 weeks post rny. I was cleared for all foods. I am to have 6 meals/ Snacks per day. Never to exceed 1/2 cup of either, FOREVER! NUT told me to work up to 1000 calories per day as my body will tolerate. I'm currently about 600. My program was very strict pre op for 6 months. Not because of ins. Requirements, but because that's how the surgeon does it. He wants the head habits changed as much as possible before the rny . So far, so good with my food tolerance. Now if I could only poop, I'd be golden!!!LOL

I will surely let you know. I am also not "stuffed"at a half cup. Just comfortable for a couple hours.

I'm at a half cup at 4 weeks. Strange how all programs are different. I see the surgeon and nut Thursday and will be sure to ask also.

I had to drink 2 bottles of magnesium citrate, after clear liquids that day. I also did a preoperative diet of protein shakes for 2 weeks before that????. Thank god that's all over!!!

Well, the world just got smaller! Finney, we live in the same town!!! But, I had my surgery at Good Samaritan hospital in Downers Grove. My surgeons are Drs. Rosen and Michail.

Good luck with your surgery. I'm 2weeks post open and also in the Chicagoland area. We are also the same age!

Ugh!!! I heard the same exact thing from people. OMG you look great. You can lose the rest on your own. Look how great you've done already. UGH!! Again. I was 256 when I started this journey in May. I was 215 day of surgery on November 12. I was 218.8 when I came home. This morning 202.8. (OMG, I can smell wonderland)! I've probably lost close to a thousand pounds in my life(I'm almost 61), always gaining it back plus more! My co morbidities WERE sleep apnea, diabetes, high bp, high cholesterol and insane triglicerides and was on meds for all. I now take 1 bp pill and that will be gone within a month or two. I LOVE it! My only regret........not doing this years ago!!! Good luck on your journey!????

Hi. I take Bariatric Fusion Orange flavor. 2 chewable wafers twice per day. That's all I have to take with this brand. I wanted to keep it simple for the first few months. Only two weeks out, so no blood work results as of yet.

Hi. I'm an extremely busy self employed hair stylist. I'm 60 years old. I scheduled myself off work for 4 weeks, as I'm on my feet sometimes 12 hours a day, especially during the hair holiday rush! I'm 2 weeks out of an uncomplicated rny with a gastrectomy, gall bladder removal, hiatal hernia and umbilical hernia repairs. I'm just starting to really get antsy and bored, but I will do nothing to jeopardize my recovery. This surgery means the world to me. I still get tired easily and I also need time to get used to this pattern of Protein, Water, Vitamins, Introducing new foods, exercise. When I go back it will be on an extremely shorter schedule for another 2 weeks. I will extend my hours as I feel I can do longer hours. My clients are wonderful and have been with me on this journey since February. They are fully understanding of this and are so cooperative. I don't see how people on this site are back to work in a week or even two. I feel so for them. You will need this time off to heal. This is a major surgery even though its done laproscopically. You will need this time off to wrap your mind around the changes. If you are able take the TIME!????. Good luck!!

NewLifeFinny, this post made my day! I had Rny along with 5 other surgeries and repairs on 11/12. I too have the alien, so there must have been some invasion in those few days. It's such a strange sensation.LOL I too am waiting for that horrible little creature to pop out of one of my beautiful incisions! (My 32 yo daughter said it's like we have a new family member...Mom's Pouch) We are thinking on having a contest to see who could come up with the best name!???? I just started to be able to watch tv and actually understand what I watched for 2 days now. Should kick in for you any minute if we follow suit here also. YOU MUST WATCH SCANDAL. OMG is all I can say. I'm suddenly cooking up a storm for myself...stuff I can't even have yet! (Hubby is on his own for a few weeks and after 42 years he's let out his gourmet cooking talent for himself that I've never seen before)hmmm. Made those chicken pizza crusts at 7 am today. Making ricotta bake and some salsa Verde white bean Chile later when I get off my tablet. Tomorrow I'm breaking out the mixer and baking Christmas Cookies. OMG. Ya know, I got clearance to start my Vitamins yesterday. Those Bariatric fusion are something else. Haha. As for my weight stats I'll list: Age. 60 Hw. 256 Surg at 215 Home at 219???? This am at 211.1 I'm happy!! Once again, loved your post...Made my day. With your attitude you will have great success on your wl journey. I will be following your posts! and, I'm in the south Chicago suburbs... coincidence or alien?!?!?

*Dutchess