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Hi and welcome. I am over 4 years out from my RNY. I lost my weight in 6 months. Here are my stats: HW 249 SW 232 LW 117 CW 125 to 130. I am able to exercise now and I have made this one of my priority's. I walk 3 to 4 miles 3 to 4 days a week I sure couldn't even come close to that before. I did have a few problems with Strictures and needed 5 ENDOSCOPES with 4 DILATIONS. But it was an easy fix. When you have your WSLS just remember to sip very slowly and walk it helps with the gas. Good Luck on your upcoming WLS. Again welcome

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I'm only 9 months post op. I'm going through one of my longest stalls at the moment.

My stats are in my signature thingy. Just in case you were curious but I'm happy I had the RNY done. I currently haven't had any complications with it. I can run on the treadmill and go on that stair machine, which is something I never did before.

I'm currently in a study that my surgeon is doing. The last part of the study happens to be when I'll be a year post op.

I don't regret this surgery. Not one bit and I'd do it again if it was humanly possible. 🙂

Best wishes on your upcoming surgery and welcome aboard.

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-147
GW-130
Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Medium in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 38D

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

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8 hours ago, Losingit86 said:

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My surgery was 12/18/17. No regrets at all! I feel better every day. The only thing is, I tire out easily. I was extremely tired after a trip to the doc and nutritionist a week post op. It’s a 2 hour drive one way. Also, because I was a revision from lap band to Bypass, my surgery was 5 hrs long due to scar tissue and my surgeon took his time and didn’t rush things to get it done properly. That last was from his PA. She is impressed with his patience in surgery.
That’s exactly what you want in a surgeon!
I was on full liquids the first week with no issues. After my first post op, I was able to advance to soft, puréed foods. That’s working out well too.
I won’t lie to you, that evening after surgery, I was sore. Obviously, my stomach hurt, it hurt to move! I had right shoulder pain from gas they put in your stomach for surgery. But the nurses I had were awesome and experienced in dealing with Bariatric patients. Even thought they came in during the night to check vital, I still got a good sleep. Felt so much better the next day. I walked, sat up on the chair for 3 hours and was able to eat Jello. I saw my doctor, nutritionist and his PA all before going home.
I hope this is as the information you were looking to get.
My highest weight 309, I do not have my surgery day weight, thinking it was about 301. According to the doc’s office 1 week our 290! I’m happy with my results. I haven’t stepped on the scale, but plan to every Tuesday.
I would be happy to answer any questions for you. Good luck on your decision.


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