Monica35

Hi! I'm super excited to use this app, and kind of wish I'd downloaded it sooner . I am currently four and a half months post rny gastric bypass surgery. I always feel awkward writing about myself so apologize in advance if this is a rambling introduction that is difficult to follow. Since I'm not sure where to start, I think I will begin before surgery (kind of makes sense for a timeline) Before I had surgery, I heard so many mixed views about the results of weight loss surgery, some really amazing and some absolutely horrible, so I was very unsure what kind of results I would see. I live in a smaller town, which of course means gossip travels fast, and since everyone knows everyone in some manner advice (whether asked for or not) is freely given. Nobody was mean or rude about my decision to have weight loss surgery, but there seemed more negative stories told than positive (or maybe they stuck out more in my memory). I thankfully have what i think is a very great Weight Loss Program. I started that program (after talking myself out of it a dozen times) in August of last year with no set decision on surgery. I signed up for a medical option, and switched to a surgical program after approx 7 months. My highest weight (the day I went to my first of many appointments) was 312 pounds. Having spent the majority of my life overweight, I still was surprised how awful i felt about myself as i looked at that first comprehensive analysis of my body (I remember focusing on the segment that broke down each limb/body part because the numbers were smaller). scales had disappeared from my house long before that day, so I wasn't prepared for the results. I'm sure the bazillion appointments with the dr, nutritionist, fitness specialist, psychologist, surgeon, support groups, etc are about the same so I'm going to skip over them other than to say I made some very slow but steady progress presurgery, and was very pleasantly surprised at the level of support and encouragement that I received. Fast Forward to May, after what seemed like both years and just days at the same time, and I was weighed (280.4) and prepped for surgery! I felt a strange combination of excitement, fear, doubt, and expectation while I waited. After I woke up of course all I felt was Pain and worry (was I going through all of this pain for nothing? ) The words "no guarantee" echoed through my head the first night constantly, along with regret (as painful as it was MUST mean it was a bad decision). It seemed like the ****** mean nurses were trying to torture me by insisting I walk around the hallways and poking/prodding checking my aching body!! (couldnt they see i hurt so bad just laying there trying not to breathe too deep and remain perfectly still??). My last clear thought, before I finally fell into an exhausted sleep, was that i was going to tell the next person who walked in my room EXACTLY where to go! Despite my less than positive attitude that first night, I did everything (without noticing since i was grouchy and focused only on the "new pain") i was supposed to do very well. It's hard to notice that you are walking, talking, breathing, swallowing etc well when you are busy wallowing in self pity . Thankfully, morning came with a new and improved attitude, and the decision to NOT allow the surgery to be worthless, I remembered (now that i wasnt focused on pushing the pain med pump every two seconds) that the amount of effort I put into recovering would have a huge impact on outcome. With that determination helping (sometimes being the only thing making me walk an extra lap around the unit or drink something i felt no thirst for) I was home and healing in a couple of days. Now, it is Almost October, about four and a half months since I left the hospital, and so far, things are going pretty good for me. I weighed in at 204 last week during my check up, and I feel a bit more energetic than I have in at least a decade. Dumping Syndrome quickly became my good friend and helped me really learn that eating certain things is bad for you. (It definitely was a better teacher than the words don't eat it...It forced me to actually accept the lesson). I am glad that I chose this new lifestyle, and on a side note, I still do not have a scale in my house, but for different reasons. This Journey, with all of the ups and downs, and twists in the road, could change from an improvement in health and fitness, to a number game, and for me, it has never been about reaching a number goal on the scale, but about improving my life. So here I am, kind of dewey eyed like a newborn looking at my changing life without knowing what the future holds, but amazed at where I am now.

Hi, I was wondering if anyone has gotten married before stablizing weight? Im less than 5 months post op, and my fiancee and I moved our Wedding Date up because of my fathers new health issues (I cannot imagine having it with him gone). The dress is the only actual obstacle we have, i dont dare order one (would i randomly guess a size thats crazy for how expensive they are) in the 4 months since surgery I have gone down several sizes, but have a strict no scale except at dr to keep from obsessing over numbers so havent documented weekly amts lost. does anyone know what the closest time to wedding date i could buy i? bridal shops tell me it should have been ordered months ago

thanks [emoji4]

thanks [emoji4]. i hear that there are plateaus along the way, so i definitely wouldnt complain if one fit into my wedding plans [emoji4].

I use water with Lemon and cucumber slices in it, Its a pretty good natural mix of flavor

Which surgery did you have? I specifically chose the rny to avoid the increased probability of acid reflux increase that comes with sleeve. I would call the surgeon for his specific guidelines. My surgeon automatically prescribed an additional Proton Pump Inhibitor (ppi) added to the nexium I was already using for 90 days post op). After that I tapered off the nexium and have had reflux issues yet...I did have lots of gas pressure for about 8 weeks post op which was easily treated with a gasx type otc med. If the reflux is mostly happening at night, maybe not eating for like 2 hours before bed might help a little as well?

thank you. I'm happy to know it can be done quickly [emoji4] I havent heard of anyone doing so. Makes it seem less crazy lol.

Thanks, We are planned now for February unless theres my dad gets way worse too fast (we are booked for Feb at the reception hall where they promised they would be willing to honor the deposit for a sooner date if needed and available). Im pretty open on dress design (it just has to be appropriate for the church ceremony and be in my budget which is waaayyyy below pnina Tornai price range prob more in the davids bridal-maggie sottero range?) and fit (dont need anything falling out or ripping seams lol), Im a little about 5'10" so it would be nice if it was long enough. I think wedding sizes are different from reg clothes, but im running between a 14-16 at the moment depending on brand etc.

hi, im still only four months post op, so I haven't done the reset (not certain what that is, liquids like pre-op?) just wanted to mention that i personally need my food scale and journal to stay on track still so highly recommend using them after the reset [emoji4] best wishes on your journey

I stay away from the scale purposely so i can focus on healthier habits, even if i cant tell how im doing one day, another day i will feel the extra surge of energy, or notice the extra room in my jeans and it boosts my confidence. give yourself some time to notice these changes too, you are doing great