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A year a half ago was my RNY bypass date . July 29th - my new birthday ! Down 115 pounds and have never felt so wonderful . To this day I still do not touch sugar or foods that contain sugar , very low carb and mainly protein and vegetables . There isn’t a day I regret my decision . I have run several marathons and will be training for 2 triathlons for 2018 . I’m not going to say has been easy but it has been a conscious lifestyle decision I choose to live on a daily basis . I started off a size 18 and now currently a 2. I work out 5 out of 7 days a week and miss it if I can’t ! For all of you starting this process , my words of wisdom to you ... follow your surgeons directions , life isn’t about cheating anymore and prove to yourself that you are worth this new life style !

I am currently 10 months post op band revision to RNY . What a journey it's been ! My expectations was to lose weight but I was told I would lose weight extremely slowly and not that much because of previously being banded . Well I hit my 100# loss and couldn't be happier ! HW 285 SW 265 CW 165 GW 140

I think anyone of us that went through this revision felt the same way !! The first 6 weeks will be an emotional roller coaster but do what ever you can to fight these negative thoughts !! The weight will come off !! Follow your surgeons and dietitians directions and you will succeed !! I am 11 months out and 101 lbs down and I never thought I would be here !! Drink lots of water and protein and stop looking at the scale !! If I can do this anyone can BUT the one piece I was never informed about was the hormone roller coaster right after surgery ! You hormones will even out and you will be fast on your road to success !!

Personally I found this sooooo much easier post op ! Follow your surgeons directions and remember to eat slowly ! I still do not touch sugar and VERY little carbs ! No carbonations either ! Best of luck and feel free to reach out with any questions !

I completely understand and my best advise to you is mix it up !! Change your food and work out routine ! I was exactly at the same place as you ! You need to add some food and def drink 60-90 ounces of water a day . Your body knows what to expect now so that's the need to change it up and you will start to see results again . Be prepared that they may be slower results but none the less results [emoji1303]

Congrats to you that is awesome !! I will probably be at the same amount for my 9 month in 2 weeks ! I'm at 92 lbs right now [emoji1303] high five to you and always remember this was done for you !!

Congrats you look awesome !! Keep up the great work !!

So I started at 265 on July 29, 2016 , currently I am at 175 and working towards the last thirty pounds . So happy with this journey and enjoying my new lifestyle !

You look amazing keep up the great work !

I had my band removed and revised to RNY last July 29th - I am down 90 lbs and am working on the last 30. While there are some new challenges the positive benefits WAY out weigh the negative . This is a lifestyle that I can and will live with ! I do not miss sugar or caffeine. This was the best decision I could ever make !

Congrats to you ! I had a band in for 9 years [emoji37] my band ended up coming a part and turning into a huge hot mess of scar tissue , along with a small ulceration and hiatal hernia . I had band to RNY last July 29th - I am down 90 lbs and working in my last 30 . You will not regret this at all . Yes life is different but in so many ways better ! I don't miss sugar and am learning to love how I look ! Good luck on your sx date and keep us posted !

Help please , I'm 6 months post op and have been stalled for 2 months now. I have increased my Water and Protein , no sugars , no carbs , increased exercise and nothing .... can anyone please offer some advice . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@BBweightlossjourney def try the Protein shake reset . 3 shakes a day and your Water plus Vitamins - it really does help and gets your confidence and motivation going again ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Update ... the scale finally moved !! Changing it up and going back to a Protein reset for a cpl days has helped ????you all are awesome ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone - I started a Protein shake reset today , also going to Orange Theory fitness 2x a week then my normal gym 2x a week and will figure out a way to change it up ! Please let me say I'm not complaining just concerned - I realize it will get harder the closer I get to goal it's just hard when your following the rules and doing what your supposed to ! I am so grateful for this forum and the support we all give to each other Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok stats are pre op 265 current wt 188 .. 90-120 oz of Water a day and. 90 grams of Protein a day . Work out 4x a week . Planning on doing a reset today and tomorrow of 3 Protein shakes for the day and water . Still have 50 lbs to go . I realize that my body has changed and I am losing inches , I'm just concerned because I can't get the scale to go down at all . Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

The scale will move I promise ! I was a band to bypass on 7/29/16 and am now down 72 lbs ! You just had a big surgery !! Follow your dr and dietitians instructions , walk, make sure you get your fluids in that's key and your Vitamins ! Don't forget your Protein !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

eggs iused to love scrambled eggs , omelettes , egg salad and it all tastes nasty Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

???????? you look amazing !! Hope you feel as great as you look ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi , I'm 4 months post op , down 68 lbs and now stalled . I've lost 4 lbs in the past 3 weeks ! Any one else experience this or gave any advice ? I'm eating 70-90 gms of Protein a day and 60-90 oz of Water . I work out 4-5 days a week ... getting frustrated and Amy advice would be greatly appreciated !! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been told to take pictures all along this journey , but that is one area I have avoided ! That is until yesterday , and I have to say I was astounded with the results ! I have to encourage everyone to take these pictures because they really give you the motivation you may sometimes need ! Plus it really is a positive reinforcement that your journey is going down the right path ! I'm currently down 66 lbs, 1/2 way to my goal ... I can't wait to see the finished product ! Ps the wineglass is filled with Mio sugar free sweet tea Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

You look amazing ???????? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you everyone ! This site has been and I'm sure will continue to be extremely valuable to me !! Your all do wonderful !! We are all on the same journey ! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have officially joined the other side !! Yaaaaa I thought I would give an update , especially for all of you getting close to the finish line . Surgery was last Friday , July 29th . They didn't start until 1:30 pm and the surgery ended up going a bit longer than expected due to my band being completely encapsulated in scar tissue and the need to repair a hiatal hernia. I finally made it to my room at 8:30pm So for me , It was a day of sleep .... Saturday was not bad , they had me a schedule for pain meds and trust me while you are in the hospital stay on it ! I was up in my chair as soon as I could in the morning and went for a walk as soon as I could. Trust me .. start sipping your Water early !! it doesn't go down as fast as you are used to . Sunday was a repeat of Saturday , ohhh did I forget to mention that I was able to order fluids from dietary ... vegetable broth never tasted so good , along with sugar free frozen lemon ice . The actual scope holes for the bypass are no problem ~~ Very little to no pain maybe the best way to describe it is discomfort. The incision and scope holes from were they had to "work on "getting my band out, now that is another story . That is the ONLY reason I am still taking the liquid pain medicine. This area feels like there is a burning pulling pain and extremely swollen , lol it almost looks like a second stomach . Each day is getting better . I use an ice pack to the area also that helps . It is now one week post op and I am trying to only take the pain meds at night for sleep and have started back to work remotely . I am walking around the house and in the back yard. Tomorrow I am going to attempt the grocery store . I also get to start the pureed diet tomorrow . Actually pretty excited to move to that . I am working on 2 1/2 - 2 water bottles a day , my water bottle is 28 oz . from the time I get in in the morning I start sipping . And the funny thing is, I am not hungry ! food smells good and looks good but still no desire to actually eat anything ,so tomorrow will be starting a new era.

Hi , I'm 6 weeks out and had a few questions - 1. By 8pm in exhausted , I make myself stay up until 9:30 but I am just exhausted ! My Fitbit tells me I'm sleeping soundly - but I used to always be up until 10:30-11 ... Is this normal ? 2. I'm getting my 60 gm of Protein in a day and 64 oz of Water , but today I'm hungry .. Eating little bits at a time and all protein types of food but I honestly haven't eaten this much since before sx . Any ideas why ??? I've been doing really good , down 35 lbs since sx and normally 3 oz Protein per meal has completely filled me . Any advice about either would be greatly appreciated ...& yes taking optisource Vitamins twice a day ... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App