September surgery

[Fab@Forty 24]

Hey everyone! I had RNY on 9-11-14 and I feel about 95% better. I've lost 31 lbs feel so great in all my clothes and I'm getting complements from everyone! I feel great.

Isn't it great to get the compliments!!! Great job on the 31lbs!

[Ramuse 55]

Yes it is!!!! Thanks!

[Ramuse 55]

Hey fab@@forty! Thanks for asking! I am doing pretty good. I was sleeved sept 11th and as of today I have lost a total of 36 pounds! I still have a ways to go, but definitely feeling more energetic! However, I am having such a hard time eating slow and not having anything to drink with my meals. I just had my 6 week follow up and the dr said I should be consuming around 1400 calories a day. I'm nowhere near 1400 calories a day. I'm lucky if I'm able to get in around 700 at most. How are things with you? Any struggles?

Wow 1400 calories. Are you seeing a weight loss surgery nutritionist? My nutritionist gave me a 700 cal and 70 grams of Protein goal for the next 3 months and I had the RNY on 9-11-14. Try and see one so you can tell them your exercise routine and etc. Hope that helps.

Edited October 30, 2014 by Ramuse

[Notinks 91]

I had my revision from band to bypass on 9/15. I'm doing great in terms of being able to eat. I haven't had any issues at all with that. I'm not as happy about my weightloss. I'm down 23 lbs since surgery. I have only lost an average of 2 lbs per week this past month. That's fine except that I expected it to come off faster after bypass. I did turn 50 this year, and I do believe what they say about it being harder to lose as you get older!

[redwings fan 16]

I had my surgery 9/2 and things are moving slow. Only down about 27lbs. Was hoping for more but I've always been a slow loser. I am down 2 pants sizes so that is nice. I also lost 10 lb preop. I also found I can't tolerate eggs.

[NavyMom2006 119]

I'm glad it's not just me. Surgery was 9/23 and post surgery weight loss is 25 lbs and holding. I think it should be quicker too, but like you - losing inches and going down in sizes. I guess our bodies are trying to find a new "normal".

[emarall 42]

Nope, not just yall, I held at 250, loss of 29 lbs for 2 weeks, upped my Protein and lost 4 lbs, now I'm holding tight at a total loss of 33lbs.... I'm discouraged to say the least. If anything, I'm not getting protein & Water levels met but sheesh I have to make myself eat at all. I'm so glad I'm not alone here!!!

[emarall 42]

I had my surgery 9/2 and things are moving slow. Only down about 27lbs. Was hoping for more but I've always been a slow loser. I am down 2 pants sizes so that is nice. I also lost 10 lb preop. I also found I can't tolerate eggs.< /p>

Oh gosh, if I couldn't tolerate eggs I probably wouldn't get any Protein. I have gotten so sick of sweet Protein Drinks that my Dr suggested an egg with cheese and that's probably all my Breakfast has been for 2 weeks now. They did say we would find intolerance to things we never had a problem with before.

I can't have anything greasy, was in a pinch and had to eat out and had a piece of chicken, and that caused dumping. 3 bite and I was so sick!!!

[arialuvr 8]

Ok glad it's not just me...

HW 295

SW 245

CE 219

R n Y on 9/15 and only lost 26 pounds, but I did lose 32 inches! From size 22 to 18 and some 16w.

I feel better and look better. Recently went to a party with old friends and got lots of compliments. Since I'm newly divorced I sure need them.

I keep reading how much more others have lost and keep wondering what I'm doing wrong.

It's still such a struggle to drink all of Water and I'm getting nighttime leg cramps from dehydration. I just started taking Potassium pills.

Let's talk Constipation. WTH? I've never had this problem. Taking Miralax every day and ex lax every 3.

[MissAriadne 27]

Hellloooo, September friends!

I'm doing well. I was 333 pre surgery, 312 on surgery day, and am now 277. I've had some stalls but I just jump my calories up to around 900 and it seems to break them. Most of the time I'm at about 750 cals a day.

My weight comes off in weird ways. I lose nothing for a week and then drop 5 pounds at a time. It's been like this consistently. Anyone else notice this? It's strange.

I'm feeling so, SO much better than I did the first month after surgery. I have been walking, but haven't gone to the gym yet - waiting for my 8 week appt for clearance.

Things I cannot tolerate: chicken (sometimes), dairy (sometimes) and eggs (sometimes). It's not consistent, and I really think it's the way I eat - I just need to slow down. I haven't tried any sugary foods or processed carbs, so have no idea if I handle them well. I'm scared to try them!

It's so nice hearing all your stories.

[HardwareJedi 29]

Hi Fab@@forty! I also was sleeved on 9/23. I was feeling great up until this week. I am suffering a gout attack. Other than that I'm doing great. I've lost 20 pounds since the day of my surgery.

[shellbell79 44]

My surgery is scheduled for October 27th! Excited and nervous at the same time but i know one thing "I can do this!"

So, how's everything going? Did you have the surgery? How is the battle? Mines on November 5 and I'm pretty nervous. Arg!!

[chthomas 5]

My gastric bypass was done on 9/3/14

Starting wt 195

Currently 155

Can't believe how great I feel & look. 30 to go.

I'm so glad that I did not over do on Thanksgiving! Small portions... Hope all of you are doing good!

[Fab@Forty 24]

Hello my September 2014 folks! How is everyone doing? How did you do during the holidays with all the sweets and treats. I think that I did a good job. I cooked and just made sure that my family knew that they would need to bring their own Desserts, as I would not be providing sweets! I am currently 50lbs down since the surgery (70lbs since starting my pre-surgery diet). I was hoping to be down 75lbs(95 total), but I had a serious stall for about 3 to 4 weeks! OMG! I am finally back on track!

[Notinks 91]

@@Fab@Forty you are doing great! I am down 50 lbs, 43 since surgery. I feel like it is coming off pretty slowly for me. I haven't done a great job of cutting way back on carbs, though, so that is my goal for the new year! I made the usual treats for the family and only indulged in them a bit. It looks like I will not be a dumper, unfortunately. It is crazy because we still have some frosted sugar Cookies laying around -- normally it is a major struggle to keep them around until Christmas -- and I only made single rather than double batches this year!