LisaKay

water has been a struggle by far. seems like i am always drinking because i am. it is still not enough for what i should have. Dehydration is a problem for me.

Hi Tarver, Yes i also did same thing before surgery! I am a christian and i know my faith help see me through every bit of it. The Dr even said my healing process was faster then most. i was so desperate for this life change. No matter what, i am all in! For me it was not about the weight loss as it was about being healthy. I survived cancer two year ago and am in high range for another cancer, along with being 150 lbs overweight increases my chances even more and the newest addition was type 2 diabetes. This was the best decision i ever made! I am now diabetics free, off all meds and all my reports came back and i am cancer free still. I feel good! I am going to make this next half of my life fun, active, and amazing! Im 45yrs old going on 30! Blessing to you on your journey!

ty James! im also from Indiana! South part!

Hi, Great job for taking these first steps in doing the surgery. You are right in this surgery is only a tool and now all the work begins for a life style of healthy eating and exercise. I also am a stress/ emotional eater and have a very stressful job. I hit this battle like you are. I even hit a point where i would stuff food in my mouth and chow it and spit it out so i can indulge in that comfort. BUT i knew afterwords that was wrong and i was scared of what i did. I did talk to a friend who teaches about eating disorders and confessed to her. As it turns out i did it because i was stressed. I didn't even know i was stressed because it is a habit to turn to food. I can say i never have done that again!!!! I had to recognize the emotion and find other ways to cope. Yes exercise does help but i still needed something else. Life had to slow down and i had to learn how to pick and eat healthy food so i can be satisfied. Truly there is much frustration i endured but keep pressing through and it does get easer as time moves on. I started researching food, spending more time in preparing it and trying new things. Take it day to day knowing that this hard work now will pay off. One of the advices i have gotten is to find a hobby that is active. It will let you meet new people, keep you active in fitness beside the normal gym stuff and is something that brings joy and fun into your life. With high stress we NEED FUN even more then normal people! it is really helping me a lot. I am doing a trek to the base camp of Mount Everest in October. That goal helps my focus. Know that this is a Big year with a lot of change. Be kind to yourself and know this year you need to slow everything down to set good health goal. You are worth it. And on the bad day, it ok to have them too! they become fewer and fewer as life opens up with the new you! Blessing on your journey.

sorry for all your troubles. You CAN do This! I went to Mexico and had mine done. No one could go with me so i did it alone. Even flying 2 days after surgery alone. The laparoscopic surgery really is quick healing. I was able to do everything slowly but i could. I did not have kids only myself to attend to. Have everything you need for eating after surgery pre made and ready before surgery. I was walking a mile by day 5 and off all pain med. You can do this. Have your cell phone and talk to people for encouragement! I wish you the best.

hi Carol, exercise it away is not possible when i been overweight for 28 years. yes i have the loose skin but it does not bother me at all. It is temporary because i know i will have skin removal surgery in future. To feel this good and be eating healthy is the #1 goal i have. My weight and body is image is second thought. Because who i am as person is inside me. And cloths can hide everything anyways. Having a healthy life style is worth everything. I am a cancer surviver and i know now i have a even greater chance for a longer life.

Look great. I lost same. I'm so excited about the new body.

My energy level has stayed high, I take juice plus for vitamins. B12 spray, that's all beside the food I eat for vitamin. Google bone broth, it also is the most natural protein and good nutrition. I love it and easy to make. I also got into kombucha for probiotics. Love the taste.

Hi, I am so hit a wall and to look or think about meat, pasta, or fried food made me sick. All the things I use to eat now is yucky to me and so much wasted food as well. But there hope! I had to learn a new way. I had a good friend who is a health nut who I asked help me to eat differently. Teach me about seeds, beans, lintels, soups, salads. Vege smotties, bone broth is amazing for protein. My stomach is happier when I don't eat any heavy foods and I can eat about 15 to 20 bits of light food as to 3 to 4 bits with heavy foods. Also went to YouTube for cooking recipes. It taken some time to learn but now I feel more in control from all the direct taste I am learning to like and adjusting some recipes to my liking. I always carry food with of protein powder in my purse just in case I end up in restaurant that I don't like menu and I do my protein drink instead. I make all my meals so I don't waste food because it does bother me too. I also learned to start freezing meals so in a much later time I can have again. Seems now with this new life style is all about slowing down and taking time to plan out meals and only eat nutrition foods. I still have a lot to learn but this is my year to learn and make health #1 in my daily life. We are worth it and the Internet make it so much easer. I'm 6 months out from RNY surgery lost 85 lbs. it's getting easer the more I practice and apply what I'm learning. Take it day to day and be easy on yourself, you did a huge step in doing this life changing surgery and now the rest of you needs to catch up. Wish you the best! Lisa

October I sat and spoke to a woman who had gastric bypass, and I decided right then this is my next step to trying to get this weight off. By December 22 I had my surgery date set on 1-12-17. I found a great company called Belightweight who arranged all I need to have it done. Since it was out of my pocket I need affordable price With quality. I had RNY done for $8900. It was like being in a really nice hotel room. I was alone during my stay for surgery. Everything was there I needed and so friendly and nice staff to help with anything I needed. Surgery was two hours, and recovery was 45 min. Then they put me back into my room. First thing I said was can I get up! And I did, I felt like crap and a little nauseous but I pushed through and keep getting up for the first three hours after surgery. By the. Third hour my pain level was very low and it stayed that way the rest of my time there. I was ready to leave before 24 hours after surgery but stayed another night because my flight did not leave till then. Had a really great experience and am so glad I did not have to hump through hoops and wait long time. I am five days post opp and off pain med. I'm feeling good and am so hopeful for future. Right now I am taking day to day and breaking some old habits in this season so when I can eat food again it will be easer. My starting weight 294. I I'm going to wait to weigh in again until two weeks out. I hope you can find some encouragement to those who are have not had their surgery done yet. . My biggest advice is to get out of that bed asap after surgery. Even if it is only one or two steps. Best of luck to you all. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Update 6 months out. 85 lbs loss 6-1-17

Thank you! I meant to write my staring weight. 294lbs BMI 49 now 209lbs 5'5"

hi, i had my RNY 1-12-17 the med they gave me to take two times a day for gas really made the gas worse so i on my own did only one time a day in morning and that helped me, i stop feeling bloated and sick. I'm not sure if that will work for you but worth a try. I also am having bowel movement issues since surgery. I don't go but very 10 days and it tares me. I been working on different things to help it but i still haven't got my new normal yet. Blessing and good luck.

Hi you all, well I spent the last three day re starting my pre opp diet 3 times. I go Jan 12 for surgery. I was in the grocery store buying my liquid food when midnight struck at the checkout. I have everything I need to be successful now, I think? This is really it, it 2017. The journey begins, I have so much hope for this to work and my life changed forever. I never had a skinny time in my life. I been 100+ pounds over weight since I was 16. I'm 45 now. Just like many of you if wasn't without trying. I spent these past 11 years living and working overseas in Kathmandu helping woman get rescued from sex trafficking. It's a third world country and no fast food restaurant and I am still the heaviest I ever been. That's why I am doing this surgery, it my home over there now and my work need the best of me. I'm here in America for a visit and to get this weight under control. I pray it all works. I so desperately need this help from surgery. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Thank you , I feel encouraged. Those are great suggestions Glorivina. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I went with a company called Belightweight, all the people working there had this surgery. Very friendly and professional Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

I fly into Texas then travel over boarder to hospital. Dr. Jose Rodriguez, in Jauze Mexico Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Have u thought of how u want to document the year ahead of you? Like photos, video, journaling ? I want to be creative in this journey. This will be the last time I'm ever going to be big. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Hi, my surgery is 1-12-17. I'm going to Mexico, its all out of pocket money for me. I'm excited, starting liquids tomorrow. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

When I start have anxiety I learned a few things to help get through it, usually their are signs/ triggers that sets it in motion, learning to recognize them helps, for me it is that I am in fear and my mind is focused on it and I don't have control. That is my lie " I don't have control " I have written on paper quote that inspire me or scripture that speaks opposite of what I'm believing. I slow down "usually hide in bathrooms" pull the paper out, I always keep it with me. I read slowly and think about the words and who I am, the positive. If I need to cry I cry, embrace were you are in your journey. You are a strong confident person who has so much to offer this world and the world deserve YOU! Most people around me does not know I have the paper with me, it is just one tool that helps me. Sorry for your loss. Loss of a loved one is a deep hole in our hearts. When we Celebrate their life it makes bridges over that hole that allows us to move forward. They are a part of our journey. I'm sure your daughter would be so proud of you for this step you are taking to get healthy. I wish you peace and joy on your journey morningangle79. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

January 12, and it's great to be on here to read about others journey. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App

Wonderful news, congratulations! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App