Three weeks out

[otillie03103 123]

Hey guys! I am new here. I had my robotic gastric bypass 10/6/15 and all went well. My highest weight was 250 lbs (BMI 44) and I hovered around this weight for a good five years. I was extremely unhappy with my appearance, I had no energy and became short of breath easily with exertion, the knee pain was excruciating at times. I adopted a son almost two years ago and was determined to become healthier for my family and myself. After yo yo dieting since the second grade (yes my first diet was when I was eight years old), I finally had enough and realized I needed help. I spoke with my PCP, expressed interest in the gastric sleeve and she referred me to our local hospital's obesity treatment center. I had all my appointments, stuck to a low carb 1200 calorie/day diet and exercised for an hour every single day, sometimes more! The weight came off much quicker then expected (which had happened before, but I could never keep it off). When I finally met my weight loss requirement I was cleared to have surgery and I ended up changing my mind and having gastric bypass instead due to a long discussion with my surgeon. I am three weeks out now and am down a total of 57 lbs so far. I would like to lose about another 63 lbs. I didn't realize how much I had physically changed until I recently had to buy a new dress for a wedding I am going to and I placed it side by side with a picture of myself at another wedding in 2011. I almost started crying. I am on track to getting my life back.

[Fat2Slim4Me 12]

So excited for you. I am 3 weeks out too and have only lost 32 pounds. I feel stuck. I have not lost in a week now. I am hoping to catch up soon.

[otillie03103 123]

I have stayed about the same recently and have realized I need to pick up my exercise and start really measuring food like I did in the beginning.

[The Candidate 3,215]

That is indeed a major change in your before and after. You are beautiful! Congrats on your success!

[TMG1980TMG 136]

You are doing so well!!

You look great! Keep up the great work and you will meet your goals!

[Knitchic 97]

Wow you are doing great!

[L.Harmony 64]

I had my surgery on Oct 28, 2015. I don't feel like I'm losing enough. I've only lost around 15 pounds since surgery. I'm worried that is not enough up

[labre0813 3]

Congrats, you look fabulous! What advice would you give? I had my RNY Gastric Bypass on 11/4/15. I weighed at my first pre-op appt and down 17 lbs. I've been really constipated though.

[hildaruiz29 16]

I'm so happy for you!

[newandscared 0]

I just started with the plumonary and other text and i must say im scared but mut do it because of my health im 5" tall at 348 pounds and getting the bypass is there anyone thats in my same spot i could talk to

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I had my surgery on Oct 28, 2015. I don't feel like I'm losing enough. I've only lost around 15 pounds since surgery. I'm worried that is not enough up

Everyone is different...I have PCOS and a sluggish thyroid.I am also a revision and over 50....ugh a long slow process awaits but I will work as hard as I can.