African American RNY Sisters

[leanora27801 315]

Hello everyone, I'm from Clayton NC.

Hw. 439

Sw. 383

Cw. 314

Gw. 160

My surgery was December 15, 2014

[MisforMimi 760]

@@leanora27801,

Congratulations on your success!

[leanora27801 315]

@@leanora27801,

Congratulations on your success!

Thank you so much! I think we all need to hear that sometimes to stay motivated! I wish everyone much success of your journeys also!

[MisforMimi 760]

@@leanora27801,

You are absolutely right. We do need to encourage each other. I love this site and forum for that very reason. The journey is not easy but its worth (so I've been told). I coming to see this for myself now...

[Annesia 13]

I had bypass on the 24th!! Anxious to see my progress..any advice? Starting weight is 285 reweigh next week for current..goal weight is 160 to 180

[Cupcake 801]

Msj2015 my progress has been excellent I have had no complications and I am doing great . I selected rny because it was the gold standard and I wanted to have surgury only once and not risk having a revision or the chance that my insurance would not cover the procedure . I had the option of the sleeve or RNy but selected rny also because of acid Rolex I didn't want to have to deal with the chance of developing that as well . Congrats on your choice on being healthy and if you have any questions feel free to pm or email me . Keep me posted on your progress and good luck you got this .

[Cupcake 801]

Hi I am thinking about a Tummy Tuck because I have lost some much weight, has anyone thought about this ?

[MisforMimi 760]

@@Cupcake, I want a medial thigh lift and breast lift and possibly an augmentation. My belly won't be that that bad. I think saving and financing some will get me there.

[Cupcake 801]

Misformimi when I mentioned everyone look at me like I'm crazy because they think I look great I do but do not like the extra flap of skin on m tummy. I am also looking into a mommy makeover because it includes a breast lift .i know my insurance covers the Tummy Tuck but I'm not sure about the lift so I am now saving for that . Have you started reviewing any thigh lift videos to see if that is what you want ?

[flygirl022812 21]

Just got my surgery date 6/4/15, so excited for another chance at weight loss. This band just didn't agree with me, so RNY here I come.

Any suggestions on what Vitamins I should take or are easy to take post surgery and what things would you suggest I eat post surgery within the first 2mths?

Thanks for any Help

[blashlee 509]

@@flygirl022812

Your surgeon should detail a lot of that information for you. I just had my surgery a little over a week ago and one thing I quickly learned was that my taste buds have shifted. The Protein Drinks I was having pre-op are tasting very very different to me post op. A lot of them I don't enjoy anymore and now I kind of have to start the tasting process all over again. As far as Vitamins, I have a mix of vitamins from Celebrate and from Bariatric Advantage.

[leag78 469]

I'm also one week post op as of today and am taking Celebrate Calcium plus and Celebrate b-12 quick dissolve Vitamins along with Flintstone complete vitamins. But I agree with Blashlee, your doctor will advise you of all that.

[flygirl022812 21]

Ok thanks ladies

[MisforMimi 760]

I'm too early out but I know my thighs will need help!

Misformimi when I mentioned everyone look at me like I'm crazy because they think I look great I do but do not like the extra flap of skin on m tummy. I am also looking into a mommy makeover because it includes a breast lift .i know my insurance covers the Tummy Tuck but I'm not sure about the lift so I am now saving for that . Have you started reviewing any thigh lift videos to see if that is what you want ?

[moyebrady 33]

Quick update. ...

HW 265lbs.

SW 265lbs.

Surgery Date 2/24

Surgery Wt. 241lbs.

CW 210lbs.

GW 150lbs.

5 '8 1/2

Trying to get all my Water in...currently at 4 16.9oz. daily...2 cups of peppermint tea. I exercise 3/4 days a week.I shd be at least doing 5 days.

2 Good luck to ALL.

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