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Thanks so much and congratulations to you too - doing so well x

You’ll go through every emotion known to man - just keep on with plan and the weight will come off x good luck on your journey

I celebrate my 1 year anniversary of my RNY today and the difference a year makes. I'm healthier (losing over 100 pounds and lots of inches), I feel more confident, so much so that went to a fitness class yesterday and although I was still horribly uncoordinated (losing wight does not fix that!) I had fun. I'm not saying the journey was all roses (I'll fight with anyone who thinks WLS is an 'easy way out') - I had nausea, pain, a stricture, endoscopic dilution, I felt alone. The amount of times I despaired that I'd made a very wrong, expensive and irreversible choice are too numerous to mention, But every month I started to feel progress and i held onto that was such tenacity, it really helped. This forum at times was a life saver and I want to thank all of members who took the time to answer my questions and be so completely honest. You have no idea how important it was to me. To you all toying with the idea of WLS - I can't for one minute suggest it's the right thing for you, I can only advise that for me it's changed my life for the better, even with all the tough times One year on, I feel like the me who I'm supposed to be (still got a bit to go, but I'm enjoying the challenge now - despite the small slice of lemon cake I've just enjoyed! No longer am I the person who was ashamed, embarrassed and scared of who I'd become and the terrifying future that it held. Soon - I might even be brave enough to share some pics.

I lost about 50% of my hair 3-4 months in and it started to grow back about 9 months in. I’m approaching my 1 year anniversary and I have an interesting hairdo to say the least. Despite lots of challenges - my bypass is the best thing I’ve done. I finally feel like I have a new lease of life. I promise you all it gets better x

I’m sending you good thoughts and lots of prayers that this time they’ll sort you out. The constant nausea and vomiting was tough to bear so my sympathies are with you! stay strong and I’m sure you’ll get there. Please let me know how you get on x

Hi @frust8The endoscope dilation was the answer! It made the world of difference to my recovery and other than a few challenges with iron and vitamin D deficiencies I’ve been great since. I’m 104 pounds down and about 20 off target now. thanks so much for checking in 😀 hope you’re doing well too xx @Savagegirl hi to you too! 👋

I had the dilation three months post surgery and it was brilliant - saved my bloody life! Before the dilation I was sick 5-6 times a day and the only thing I could keep down was soup or yoghurt. Made the world of difference to me. Not going to lie - it was uncomfortable and I was aware of the procedure at the time - but recovery was speedy and the relief of being able to eat without fear of vomiting was palpable. Good luck getting this sorted.

I'm currently at 89.5ilbs down and I can honestly say for the first time since I had the op that I'm glad I did it. I was so happy last night when I measured my body and in total I've lost 153cm so far! I love walking, I love having small controlled portions and though my weight loss has dropped to 1-1.5lbs per week I know it's going in the right direction and I will get to target soon. This site and all you wonderful people who helped along the way was indispensable to the success of my journey, which I hope continues until I hit target.

Wow - you look amazing! I celebrate my 3 month next week too. Well done you

Well after all the 'tooing and froing' back to my surgeon complaining about vomiting - they've booked me in for an endoscopic dilation because they now think I have stenosis. Anyone got any experience of this? Obviously - if it stops the vomiting then it's a good thing - but the thought of having to go through more 'stuff' at the hospital (especially cameras and stuff down my throat) is not filling me joy! You guys have all been amazing so far - hope you can help again!

Me too! I can’t stand chewable ones but the patches are brilliant. I’ve also started with micro Vit D tabs which are easy to take - thank God for Amazon!

All normal - I’m 11 weeks out and I still have a few wobbles now and then. Manage your pain and if you can walk make sure you do - honestly the relief once that gas they’ve pumped you up with has gone is brilliant. Drink water and don’t stress if you can’t get your protein in right away - it will happen. The best piece of advice I got was to take time to heal - I’m still healing now but I know I made the right decision. Good luck with your journey xx

Thanks for the advice - I went to see my surgeon last week and it was him who arranged the follow-up with my GP. I’ll give his office a call on Tuesday after the holiday weekend and make another appointment. Fingers crossed I’m just taking longer to heal than originally expected 🙏🏻

Congrats - you look amazing. Keep up the great work x

Thanks FluffyChix - I'm definitely taking a step back if only to get myself steady again. I'm going to do liquid for a week and then go back to fish (had little or no issues with that) and mashed root vegetables to build up again and hope that the vomiting stops. Appreciate you taking the time to respond.