Mrs. Riddle

No problem hun Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Hello everyone my name is Jonte and I am 3 yrs post op. My starting weight was 390 and my lowest weight was 250. I was slowly working my way down to my personal goal weight of 215 when I became pregnant with my second child. Now six weeks post pregnancy I am getting back in gear to loss the 65 pounds to make it to my goal weight. Unfortunately I have moved away from Indiana were I had my surgery completed at St Vincent's in Carmel but the dieticians have been amazing with mailing and emailing me what I need as well as providing phone support. One of the best things about the gastric bypass is if your willing to put in the work you are able to see the results no matter how far out you are. So here's to my new journey and a big congratulations to those of you just beginning your journey. If you have questions please please please feel free to ask. I am an open book. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Make sure to get in touch with a hematologist. And your not supposed to lose weight. You may wanna look into a new gyn Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

@@Ms. lynn Remember that you have a right to say no if your uncomfortable with the situation. Let her know that it is unsafe for you and she could simply google that information. Reach out to a diabetic doctor on your own if need be. My gyn has never treated a woman that has had a gastric bypass and I had all types of issue with this pregnancy. My Iron was so low that I had to get a blood transfusion and iron infusions through out the pregnancy. He sent me to a hematologist to monitor me since he had no idea why my iron was so low. He was open to my concerns and even changed my diabetic doctor when I told him how he had spoken to me and the issues I had with him. Be vocal about what you will and won't do and be proactive. That's why the diabetic doc didn't care for me because I spoke out and spoke loud. You know what's right for you and don't let them tell you any different Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

@@Elle09Thanks much. I'm trying to get and stay motivated lol. It can be so difficult with day to day life but I'm going to keep working on it Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on everyyhing!!! I am also a resident of Indiana and planning on having the gastric bypass surgery. I had my lapband removed and recovering from it now and in 3 months will be having the gastric bypass surgery. Did you have the gastric bypass or the sleeve? How long did it take you to rrecovwr from your gastric bypass surgery. I have taken 3 weeks off from wwork to recover from my bans removal as it worked for the 1st year but I began having complications afterwards. So the doctor recommended that it be removed. I am now waiting to have bariatric surgery. I am kind of nervous about it, but know it is best for me. I am also seeking a buddy or mentor to provide their experience with the bariatric surgery as I am going through the process alone. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Hey congratulations on your decision to have the gastric bypass done!!! I had the ryn-y done because of the amount of weight I needed to lose. I believe I took off 2 weeks from work but I also worked from home at that time and my supervisor was really supportive and worked with me. I would say that 3-4 weeks would have gotten me completely healed up and able to go in office to work. As long as you don't have any complications (I had one) the healing process is pretty simple. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App Oh thanks so much for the information!!! The acronyms you used for the type of gastric bypass, please provide with a brief description. I know that there is the gastric bypass and the sleve, but wasn't certain of which one you were referring to that you had. Again, thanks so mu h for your reply, as it was so helpful. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App The ryn- y is short for roux-en-y. It the main gastric bypass were they make a small pouch and reroute your intestines. Also it was my pleasure. I remember starting my journey and being full of questions. I joined some fb groups but no one really posted unless they were showing off how amazing their journey was going and of course we all know that this journey is a hard one. I figured a lot of things out with research but had very little "support". So I promised myself to be a wealth of knowledge for others. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Tell you doctor that they need to speak with a dietician they will confirm that you should never take in that amount of sugar I would have passed out if I had. I get deathly I'll if I take in touch sugar Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

No you should NEVER take the glucose test. It can cause major issues and give a false reading. My doctor sent me to the diabetic doctor and they had me monitor my sugars after each meal and right when I woke up in the am for two seeks to determine if I had gestational diabetes. Please don't be afraid to speak up. I actually changed my diabetic doctor because I did not care for his lack of professionalism. My gyn was amazing when it came to my concerns with the testing. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations on everyyhing!!! I am also a resident of Indiana and planning on having the gastric bypass surgery. I had my lapband removed and recovering from it now and in 3 months will be having the gastric bypass surgery. Did you have the gastric bypass or the sleeve? How long did it take you to rrecovwr from your gastric bypass surgery. I have taken 3 weeks off from wwork to recover from my bans removal as it worked for the 1st year but I began having complications afterwards. So the doctor recommended that it be removed. I am now waiting to have bariatric surgery. I am kind of nervous about it, but know it is best for me. I am also seeking a buddy or mentor to provide their experience with the bariatric surgery as I am going through the process alone. Sent from my SM-N910T using the BariatricPal App Hey congratulations on your decision to have the gastric bypass done!!! I had the ryn-y done because of the amount of weight I needed to lose. I believe I took off 2 weeks from work but I also worked from home at that time and my supervisor was really supportive and worked with me. I would say that 3-4 weeks would have gotten me completely healed up and able to go in office to work. As long as you don't have any complications (I had one) the healing process is pretty simple. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much @sleevedamy. Best of luck to you!! Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

Thanks so much for the encouragement and I will make sure to keep posting with my progress. I will be looking for your posts as well. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

It is a very amazing hospital. I loved my doctor and how supportive everyone was to my needs as well as my personal goals. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App It is a very amazing hospital. I loved my doctor and how supportive everyone was to my needs as well as my personal goals. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App

I remember having surgery and crying because I could not eat what I wanted to eat. Think of the bypass as the beginning of a new you and remember with this new life you eat to live not live to eat. You will do amazing and this app seems to be pretty awesome at connecting people and providing a support base. So keep working hard. Some days will be easier then others, I actually started therapy after my surgery to help me cope and it was one of the best decisions I made. Sent from my 5054N using the BariatricPal App