African American RNY Sisters

[DebraO 14]

Don't worry about what other people say, as long as you are taking this step for yourself. I had the same experience from family and friends. But now, I don't really care what people say. No one can steal your joy. Wishing you sucess in your weight lost journey.

[ranece 62]

Have any of you had any issues with Hair loss and sagging skin?

[ranece 62]

Hello I'm in Dallas TX

Band to RNY revision 1/16/14

Sw- 248

Hw- 248

Cw- 194

Gw- 150

Did you have Hair loss and sagging skin after your surgery?

[ranece 62]

My surgery date is 10/20. I Celebrate my 40th birthday on 10/10 (in Jamaica)

CW 288

Sw?

Highest weight 315

Height 5'11"

GW 165

I currently live in Chicago!

I work in Chicago but I live in Gurnee!

[jmsgal 24]

Ok, we just moved to Chicago, this past April. The fact that my surgery was an option, and now a reality makes this move even better!!! Wls surgery was not covered by my last company.

[ranece 62]

Cool ! Welcome!!!

[tmarie3 4]

Had my surgery 7/30/14 im having problems getting all my liquids in too Water hurts my stomach but I continue. I have another question, has anyone had a perm since there surgery.

[doinitforV 6]

Had my surgery 7/30/14 im having problems getting all my liquids in too Water hurts my stomach but I continue. I have another question, has anyone had a perm since there surgery.

Hey tmarie3 I was sleeved on 7/11 and got my hair relaxed on 8/28. So far so good....keeping my fingers crossed for little to no shedding

[DebraO 14]

Hi Tmarie3, I had my gastric bypass 7/11 got a perm in August and have not experienced any Hair loss. I started taking Biotin two weeks before surgery and it suppose to help strenghten you hair and nails. It's working because my hair is very healthy and nails are getting stronger.

[tbone641 22]

Hi all want to give you an update I had my surgery June 25, 2014 its been almost 3 month post op, all is fine. I have lost 21lbs so far, but know that on the day of surgery I was only 194lbs, had to have an RNY due to problems I had due to the band then having my stomach plicated. The good new is my A1C was 7.9 when I had blood work in July now its 6.9 so its going in the right direction. I feel great just have to up my Vitamins and start some weight training. LOL

[flyahead 1]

Hi all want to give you an update I had my surgery June 25, 2014 its been almost 3 month post op, all is fine. I have lost 21lbs so far, but know that on the day of surgery I was only 194lbs, had to have an RNY due to problems I had due to the band then having my stomach plicated. The good new is my A1C was 7.9 when I had blood work in July now its 6.9 so its going in the right direction. I feel great just have to up my Vitamins and start some weight training. LOL

[flyahead 1]

Hi Tbone... congratulations on your progress. It is nice to see the numbers go down or at least in the right direction. I'm one of those who I can get one right or the other (eating or exercise) but rarely both at the same time. ... I'm a work in progress lol

[flyahead 1]

Hi everyone..I had my surgery almost 2 years ago...

Hw:285

Cw:204

Not where I want to be but surely not where I've been. .. lol

I'm so grateful for my journey. ..

This morning I had an EGD...I was diagnosed with a pretty nasty ulcer. I was having difficulty in between meals. .. As long as I ate I was fine but when the food digested my acidic juices would have a party at my expense. I heart this is pretty common with the rny.

So pau attention to your body. ..

[flyahead 1]

Had my surgery 7/30/14 im having problems getting all my liquids in too Water hurts my stomach but I continue. I have another question, has anyone had a perm since there surgery.

[flyahead 1]

Hi T... have you tried drinking your Water room temp or warmer? Sometimes really cold stuff hurts my stomach.