Meagan88

Wow, this is a heavy question that I haven't asked myself as many times has I have until the last couple months. I had the Roux-en-y when I was 16 years old and now 28. I was 301 pounds and now down to 138. I have 3 beautiful little girls, great husband, job, and home that I probably wouldn't be fortunate to call mine now.... However, as years have gone by issues have come up, became worse, and have me feeling depleted. Which doesn't work well, with having kids between 7years and 8 months and needing their mommies attention as soon as I get home from work. Without giving all the gruesome details. Here are few 5 things I also agree with other comments and my personal things I have learned. 1) Yes...The pain sucks when you wake up! But it doesn't last long and remember how exciting it will be when you loose your first 10, 20, 30+ pounds will be!!!! 2) Clothes- start picking up little deals/sales here and there when you can find them. Utilize thrift shops/consignment shops when able. You will loose fast, depending on what type of job/daily wear you need, you will want to grab stuff as soon as you can until you hit your plautue/goal weight. Then that's when the REAL shopping begins! 3) Don't set a goal weight/size meaning, don't put pressure on yourself to get to a certain weight/#. Let your body guide your results, as long as you are going down a healthy path. 4) No sodas! NO SUGARY DRINKS! Don't replace foods with liquids that fill you up with heavy sugar/carbonated fillers. I am lucky enough to say, I can partake in them know a couple times a week (coffee/Fraps are my fav) but that's because I didn't drink them for the first 2 almost 3 years. 5) Lastly and most importantly... LISTEN TO YOUR BODY! Give your body what it needs first and foremost. Meaning foods, Vitamins, and nutrients that can be absorbed the most efficiently for you (liquid, patch, injection, or capsules) please, be sure to give your body what it needs first and your body will return the favor in giving and maintains better/successful results. Sorry for the lengthy message. Overall, I wish you and your journey the best of luck! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App

Don't give up! Be strong! Fight for not only your health, but future healthy babies! I had the Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y) when I was 16 years old (11 years ago) and have had three beautiful girls between 7years-8 months. With this being said, I have had many complications in the last 11 years knowing AND NOT knowing they were related to the Gastric. My suggestion to you is, STRESS STRESS STRESS THE IMPORTANCE TO ANY AND ALL OF YOUR DOCTOR'S, YOU ARE NOT A "NORMAL" PATIENT. Sorry for the caps.... but I can't say it enough now, to others, that people who have underwent any form of gastric, and now not apart of the "standard" or "normal" people. I have been struggling and pushing for answers to why symptoms keep happening to me BECAUSE my gastric is hindering me from being the mother I know I am, I want to be consistently, and need to be for my girls. I would suggest a endocrinologist ASAP. I have learned so much about how food affects our hormones and what organs run off glands the create hormones. You may or may not have known this, but I am learning and finally feel I am on the right path. I am also thinking of having the sleeve done in the near future to aid in absorbation. Overall, Good luck to you, your husband, and future blessings that come your way! Sent from my SM-N920T using the BariatricPal App