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Dec 2015 221lbs and Aug 2016 133lbs. So happy I decided to get the bypass. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Wait, seriously? What was going on in that operating room?! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App My liver was too big!! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

When did it start to slow down and how much weight did you lose your first 2 months Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App I was averaging 13-15lbs a month at first. I stopped working out consistently like in May and that's when the weight-loss slowed down but it didn't stop or anything, I am still making sure I get my Protein first and my fluids in. Also I should note that I never worked out super hard, just walked a couple of miles 4-5 days a week or swam a few laps in the pool. I had some stalls but never worried too much about them cuz people on here prepare you for that lol Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm 5'3 and my surgery was Dec 9, 2015 SW: 221 CW: 137 GW: 125 I've lost 84lbs in 8 months so far. I hope to reach goal by end of September since it's slowed to about 6-8 lbs a month now for me. I'm not complaining though. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I smoked up to like 3 days before surgery and smoked again about 7days post op. I use a vaporizer. All is good with me. But your best bet is to be open with your doctor. I was. I'm sure it's nothing he hasn't heard before. I'm 4mnths out and down 60lbs. 40lbs to goal!!! I must tell you though that I got the munchies like the 2nd time I smoked post op and it scared me so I haven't smoked since then. I didn't used to get the munchies before but something changed after surgery. I don't want to risk being fat again so ... I stopped. Just know your limits and pay attention to your body. Hope that helped. Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm 4mnths out and when I need a pick me up I drink Spark from Advocare. You have to order it online unless you know a local rep but it's amazing!!! Fruit punch is the best and it's non carbonated. It's also sugar free Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I took it for about a yr and a half back in 2010 and I'm pretty sure it saved me. My depression was pretty much gone, I had all this energy and my sex drive went through the roof!!! As if all that wasn't enough, an added bonus was I quit smoking within a week of using it and I haven't touched a cigarette since with zero desire to do so!!! It's a wonder drug if you ask me Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm hypothyroid and was diabetic before RNY. Was taking Metformin. My surgery was Dec 9 2015 and I'm off Metformin and have lost 53lbs thus far. Weight-loss has been steady, I'm thankful for that. Don't worry too much, it all works out in the end Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

It's going great. Best decision I've ever made. Yes, of course I'd love to support you through this. I'm no expert but I can definitely share what I know and be there for you when you need it Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

I'm in Tampa. My surgery was Dec 9 2015 Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

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Hey!!! I'm still in the beginning stages, trying to get approved. Who are you using? My surgery was Dec 9th. I used Dr. DiCicco. He is great.

Hi all. I'm sure this has been discussed over and over but I can't seem to find the forums. Can you recommend the best flavorless Protein powder please and where to get it. Also, has anyone tried the flavorless bipro brand found in bariatric pal? Thanks for your input

I'm in Tampa too!! Who is your surgeon?

Hi all I'm in Tampa!!! So excited to see people on here around me. My surgery was Dec 9

Tampa here!! Surgery was Dec 9

Mine took 7hrs!!!!

Holy crap!! I'm about to go into RNY surgery. My surgery is at 7:30am tomorrow. I have to be in the hospital by 6:00am. I'm super excited but I'm not entirely sure it's sunken in yet. I'll probably freak out when they start hooking me up to machines and putting in IV's and all that but for now I have a sense of calm for the most part. My feelings range from nervous and excited to do I really want to rearrange my anatomy?!!?!? Watch me be the only person that doesn't lose any weight from this!! I feel pretty prepared... I think. This forum has been a Godsend. I've learned so much from reading all of your entries. Good luck to my fellow surgery twins that will be going in tomorrow too. I will pray for you.

Please pm me that pizza recipe! Life without pizza seems unbearable and so far your recipe looks the most amazing!!!

Protein chips at GNC

My surgery is Wed and I had a salad yesterday!! I'm so nervous and feeling regretful. I'm afraid my surgeon is gonna go in and be like NOPE. I seriously need to join an OA in my area It was mostly head hunger and I couldn't beat it... I'm gonna fail at this entire thing

The only advice I have about doing the pre op is keep to yourself as much as you can and keep busy. I haven't cooked for my family the whole time and I cry whenever they eat in front of me lol freaking pathetic. But it gets easier everyday. Days 1-3 are the hardest.

I did cheat!!! I was supposed to start it last wed but I had thanksgiving and ended up starting on friday. I went to pre register for surgery yesterday and I had lost 7lbs in the 5days that I followed it strictly. But today... I had sushi. And then I had a slice of cheese. I feel bad but I just had to break up the monotony of protein shake after protein shake!!!

I think it's a matter of the doctors preference. It's usually for the purpose of shrinking your liver. If you don't have to do it, consider yourself lucky cuz I have 6 days to go on mine (surgery date Dec 9) and I want to die most days

What did you do to minimize the incision scars after WLS? How soon post op did you start treating the incisions? Anyone look like they were never there to begin with?