My WLS story....

[ameredithk 24]

Hey everyone, I'm Allison and new to this RNY talk! I had gastric October 12th 2012 and that's the day my whole life changed. Two years ago my parents brought up having WLS to me since they both have had it. I honestly thought that WLS was the easy way out and I would never resort to that option. At that time I weighed 260 and the day I decided to go through the process I weighed 300!!! I have PCOS and high risk for diabetes...and so I finally did research and after 6 months, it was my day, my day to change my life forever, my eating habits, self esteem, and outlook on my life! My starting weight was 322 and today I weigh 204 my goal is 165 and my height is 5'9. The first two months were depressing, I didn't see results although people would tell me I look different and I think it finally hit me that my relationship with food will never be the same. I needed to find something else to cope with my feelings and boredom. I was a night snacker and would even hide my eating habits. I ate even when I wasnt even hungry!!! But once I started to notice my clothes were lose and inches were gone I knew that my self esteem started to blossom. I have never been this happy ever! I am truly blessed that I got this opportunity and support from family, friends, and the medical team!

Morning of surgery!

Side View 10-12-12

I know a little revealing but I want people to see my excess skin after 8 months post op!

204lbs, 40 more to lose!

[tsworkinger 16]

Thanks for sharing your story. My surgery date is July 8th (less than 2 weeks). As it gets closer I'm getting nervous and second-guessing myself. It's stories like yours that validate my decision to have the surgery! Thank you!!!

[ameredithk 24]

How exciting! Yes, even after surgery I questioned if I did the right thing but I am so glad I did! I'm so excited for you!!

[BBdoodle 483]

You are looking great... keep up the good work !! This surgery was the best decision I ever made !!!!

[BowlingHooker 60]

Stories like this makes me feel better and makes me more convinced that I'm making the right decision in improving my life. My surgery date is July 16. I'm a little nervous, but more excited to things started!!! Thanks for the story.

[mhcastellow 16]

I had my surgery April 1st. I've lost 70 pounds. The first 3 weeks were hard, but slowly and daily things started to change. I'm so glad I had the surgery. You will do great! Listen to your surgeon and do as he tells you, and you will be fine! Best wishes!

[kristy3k 1,133]

Welcome to the boards. You are a success story for sure!!!

[tsworkinger 16]

I had my surgery April 1st. I've lost 70 pounds. The first 3 weeks were hard, but slowly and daily things started to change. I'm so glad I had the surgery. You will do great! Listen to your surgeon and do as he tells you, and you will be fine! Best wishes!

Thank you! :-)

[tsworkinger 16]

How exciting! Yes, even after surgery I questioned if I did the right thing but I am so glad I did! I'm so excited for you!!

Thanks, AMeredithK!

[ElleG 394]

Congrats & Welcome! I'm glad your doing so well!!! Lead the way for us I will be right behind ya!

[ameredithk 24]

Your welcome!! Thanks ) I appreciate it! Support has been the biggest factor for me and has helped me through the beginning of this journey!

[bonnielee 4]

Thank u for sharing this has been so hard I had my surgery June 5th and I feel like I have stalled in my weight loss very discouraging and just hoping to start losing again ... Again thank u ill try n see the bigger picture from now on

[futuremrsparker 288]

Thank u for sharing this has been so hard I had my surgery June 5th and I feel like I have stalled in my weight loss very discouraging and just hoping to start losing again ... Again thank u ill try n see the bigger picture from now on

I had mine June 5th and have hit a stall as well. From what I have been reading, week 3 is about the time most hit their first plateau so today I upped my exercise and Protein to *hopefully* get the scale needle moving again...

[bonnielee 4]

I had mine June 5th and have hit a stall as well. From what I have been reading' date=' week 3 is about the time most hit their first plateau so today I upped my exercise and Protein to *hopefully* get the scale needle moving again...[/quote']

Great to see someone else has the same issue as me and has the same surgery date I am trying to eat Protein in food but so hard I walk everyday I think I need to start my elliptical I'm just so exhausted at night time :-/ hope u get the scale moving soon Good luck Hun

[Jeepchick42 193]

Great to see someone else has the same issue as me and has the same surgery date I am trying to eat Protein in food but so hard I walk everyday I think I need to start my elliptical I'm just so exhausted at night time :-/ hope u get the scale moving soon Good luck Hun

It's gotta be the date. Lol. I had mine the same day and I'm stalled. My Protein is up to about 55grams a day. I have increased my walking pace and distance the past two days so I'll see if that helps.