Roxine

Hi March Bypass Buddies! My surgery was almost a year ago - March 5, 2018. I had GB RNY. I was nervous - didn't know what to expect, but determined to get healthy. Now, almost one year post-op, I am 5 pounds away from my goal (though if I stayed right where I am, I am perfectly happy). I have my eating under control - I work out 3 times per week (mostly toning and light weights) - I'm in a size 2 or 4 depending on the designer (from a size 20) and my hair is slowly growing back (I am wearing a topper in the new picture). Pictures are worth 1000 words - so here you go! Look forward to watching your journeys over the next year! Roxine

Just checking into the new thread! Have a great day sophomores!

...and yes, I bought them! They’re a little tight but they fit!

Update to sizing discussion. I went back to Dress Barn today because my 4 jeans were getting baggy - in Dress Barn sizes, these are a size 2 jean.

I purchased a topper around 5 months and wear it every day. My hair has started to regrow now (almost 10 months post op), and I anticipate it being back within 6 months. I’m wearing it in my profile photo.

I had my surgery 5 days before turning 50. I’m almost 10 months post op and down 104 pounds. I am 7 pounds away from goal. I am healthier than I’ve ever been in my life, work out with a personal trainer one day a week, eat a high protein diet, and get to buy really cute clothes now. 🙂

@sideeye I eat out often and typically order either an appetizer or small plate. If not available I try to share a meal with my companion which saves money on the check 🙂 For business dinners when sharing isn’t an option, If I do order a full meal, I always ask to be served 1/2 and have the other 1/2 boxed to go when ordering. It avoids questions at the table about how much or little I should say that I’m eating. My go to at restaurants is sashimi/ahi tuna for an app, or sometimes I just order a side salad, and if small plates are available I choose one high in protein. For breakfast I’ve found Crustless quiche is my favorite when available- or I just order two eggs scrambled off the sides menu.

Agree - it is designer dependent. And can be frustrating! @FluffyChix if you have a Dress Barn near you - go try on their jeans in a size 6 or size 4, let me know if they fit Often times we don't think a size smaller will fit until we try it. I know I have girlfriends who think they know their size, but it's really dependent upon the style and cut of the pant/shirt/skirt or dress. It can also be a level of comfort - not thinking that the smaller size will look good. I am not claiming I am a size 4. I am claiming I am wearing a size 4 dress from Ann Taylor Loft LOL

This is not a form fitting dress. It does have give. But it zipped up easily and just makes me feel like a million bucks I've been in a size 6 for the past month or so in more structured dresses. And, as we all know - sizes vary from designer to designer.

Here's my before and after - 261 to 159

That's what it says on the label And like I said, I bought it from Ann Taylor Loft. It is a bit stretchy so it's not restrictive, but I think it looks pretty good.

I go to a place called Cheryl's Health boutique here in Maryland. If you look up places that specialize in full wigs and toppers (typically cancer patients will go there to purchase items) they will have what you're looking for. I wear a topper that has clips that's easy to put into my hair - you can see in the picture above I am wearing it. It's by Jon Renau and it's the HD hair. The next one I get will be human hair as this one doesn't hold a curl like I'd like it to. Here's the web address for where I buy mine http://www.cherylshealthboutique.com/wigs-and-turbans

Thanks @Orchids&Dragons ! I'm 5'3" and evenly proportioned I guess I didn't believe it either - like I was wearing a size 4 jeans but they were from Dress barn and a bit stretchy, so I thought their sizes must be larger than other stores - to make us feel better...hahahah But then I went to Ann Taylor Loft this week and just for fun, decided to try on the size 4 dress - and it fits! My bra size is 36DD (so happy I didn't lose my breasts, though they will need a lift/aug) and my waist size is 28. I haven't measured my hips lately but will do so this weekend. One thing I LOVE about my new body is being able to wear knee high and thigh high boots! I've always wanted to wear them and now I can. Plus thigh highs means you can wear shorter skirts! LOL I think I'm looking pretty good for 50!

Hi - I Just spent the better part of 40 minutes reading through this thread. Thanks for creating it! As not yet vets, we do have different topics to talk about and I find it very refreshing to see many of you are dealing with the same things I am. Also, nothing on this site is exclusionary - you are free to post/read/or ignore anything you wish. Don't understand the whole "mean girl" exchange - that was quite disappointing to come across right at the end. I was curious what size you all started at and what size you are wearing now. For me, I was in a size 20 and typically shopped at Dress Barn. Today I put on my first size 4 dress (SIZE FOUR!) that I bought this week at Ann Taylor. I still have about 8 more pounds I want to lose - I don't want to be too skinny. I think my BMI says I should get down to 140 but I think 150 will be a good weight on me. But who knows - maybe I'll hit the 140 eventually? I started working out with a personal trainer which has helped with toning, but I do anticipate that I will have to do a breast aug/lift/neck lift/arms. I'm not too worried about my tummy/thighs - as someone said no matter how short my skirts are, no one will see that (And my skirts are getting shorter!!) Finally to the topic of hair - my hair has thinned significantly and I have been wearing a topper for the better part of 4 months. I just ordered a second one as I think it may take at least a year for my hair to regrow back to what it was before. Sorry for the long post - just catching up! Roxine

No judgment here - you are just trying to manage expectations which is normal. Everyone's journey is different - but yes, I have lost over 100 pounds in under a year. In fact, I was 9 months post-op when I hit the 100 pound weight loss. My SW was 261 and CW is 159. My GW is 150 (was 140 but I think for me that will be too small). And because pictures speak louder than words - here you go