Hello Everyone!
My name is Jodie. I'm from Rochester, New York, and had RNY surgery on June 7th, 2012. I think my diet plans are different from your's. I'm on stage 2 (pureed foods), and on the 17th of this month, I will move onto the soft foods. I can't wait until next Tuesday! No more pureed foods! Then by the middle of next month I'll be on my lifestyle plan.

I've been working out 4-5 times per week, doing mainly cardio - usually the elliptical and stationary bike, and sometimes the treadmill. I just had an appointment today and have been released for full physical activities (well, officially starting on the 17th). I'm going to start weight lifting as well next week, to try to tone up while losing weight.

I can already see changes in my body - mostly my skin and the way it sits on my body now compared to pre-surgery. As of this past Sunday, I've lost 35 lbs total since June 7th, and a total of 48 lbs total since I started this program.

I'm loving this journey, and love the support I am finding on here with others going through the same thing, at the same time.

Well, let's see. ....I have such a hard time with introductions since my life is pretty dull really! I am Pam, 47 years old and a nurse. I am currently in a master's program to get my nurse practitioner degree. I had RNY on April 4th, 2012. I have had a pretty easy time of it really. Only occasionally do I have what I call "grumpy pouch" days. I did however have to have my gall bladder taken out a couple of weeks ago. Apparently it did not appreciate my efforts my slim my big butt down too fast It's been a good thing so far though and I am so happy I did it!

I feel like cheering......idk

My name is JoyLynn but everybody call me Joy (exxcept my mom dad and grandmother)
I am a 29 year old wife and mother of three silly kids.
I had FNY on June 4 2012. My starting weight was 268 8 am now down to 224.

I just moved to the Philly area from DC.

Ummm I still have. A fat girl on my head who says I can eat the other half of that banana. Well lets just say I ate it bit it did not stay down.

I am trying to be the best RNYr I can be.

Wish me luck.

I want to be 200 by August 11, 2012.

Just introducing myself. New to this site. My name is Jackie. I am located in TN, Chattanooga area. I had the RNY surgery in August 2011. I started the program prior to surgery at 366 lbs. Today in weigh in at around 220.

Hi everyone! My name is Angie and I had my RNY on July 30, 2012. I am just finishing up Stage 1 pureed foods. It has been okay so far. I have not been sick or anything thus far but, I sure am looking forward to ground chicken and ground turkey in my diet. I am having some difficulty getting my protein shakes to go down so if anyone has any advice I would gladly take it. I am glad to see that there is a support group for this. It helps to have others to talk to.

:bigsmile: Hello! my name is Jackie and I live in Massachusetts. My surgury was September 6 2011 so one year coming up soon! wow it sure went by fast. I have lost 97 lbs and feel fantastic, and have had no major issues from the surgury. Looking forward to chatting and encouraging everyone. Let's be friends on MFP and encourage each other through this. Jackie

Hi everyone...I'm Barb, 53 years old, live in Arizona and am scheduled for RNY on September 25,2012. I start my two week liquid diet tomorrow. I'm excited and scared to death at the same time. I'm looking for any information I can get on what to expect. I've enjoyed reading the posts.

I had my RNY done December 13, 2011. My highest weight on a doctor's scale was in March 2009 at 465 lbs. I am positive that I gained a lot more weight after that and was pretty close to (if not over) 500 lbs - I just never weighed myself again after seeing that 465 on the scale. I officially began my weight loss journey in March 2011 at 407 lbs. I saw the nutritionist and family doctor every month until my surgery in December. The day of my surgery I weighed 366 lbs. Now 9 months later I weigh 245 lbs. This surgery literally saved my life. It was the best decision I could have made for myself. I want to be around to see my granddaughter and grandson grow up. I want to be around for my children as they grow up and start their own lives. I want to be healthy for myself.

My husband had RNY done September 4, 2012. His highest weight was 380ish. He had his 2 week post op appointment today and weighed in at 332 lbs. Yay!

Hi, my name is Moniqua and I'm from Pennsylvania. I haven't had my procedure yet but its coming up soon. My target date is end of Oct to the beginning of Nov. I go to my last appointment with the dietitian on the 11th of Oct. Hopefully I will get a firm date then but only if they get there COE (center of excellence) from Medicare.


Looking for friends to help keep me on track add if you want..Thanks

Hi Nicole! Glad that you are doing well on this journey. I also am very glad that I did this--don't know if I was at first, but it's all good now. I had my surgery on 9/27/12, so I am pretty new to it all too. If you need a friend for support, feel free to add me!

Hi! My name is Cindi, I weigh 298 pounds, and I expect to do the surgery in the next 4-6 weeks. I am nervous...I have friends tell me that I can lose it by another method.....but I just want to get it off as quickly as possible and get healthy.

I have a couple of questions. What is the recovery time really like? How exhausted are you? If you had a desk job, could you work a few hours a day in the first week or so?

Also....I currently work out and I drink a lot of water. Is it really possible t stay hydrated by sipping water during a workout?

And how much hair do you really lose?

I am sorry I am throwing so many questions out in my introduction. I guess I'm looking for reinforcement from folks who have had the surgery instead of the physicians performing the surgery.,

Do any of you regret having the surgery?

Cindi

First off, for me, the weight loss has not been any "quicker" than it would have been if I had stayed on the liquid protein shake/sensible dinner I did before surgery. But, the surgery, for me, has been a blessing because they also repaired a hiatal hernia that gave me hell for years. I did the surgery for health reasons. I am a type I diabetic and the excess weight was killing me.
As for working, exercise, etc. I had a little pain in my left abdominal region, but nothing that would have kept from a desk job. I think that would be a question to ask your surgeon, though.
I manage to stay well hydrated with 64-80 fluid oz. of water a day.
As for hair loss, I have not lost any. I take my multivitamin, calcium, sublingual B12, and iron every day. Focus on protein each day as well, and you shouldn't lose much hair. If you notice that you are, try taking biotin--it helps.
As for questions, honestly, building a good rapport with your bariatric surgeon and dietitian (one who specializes in bariatric patients) is the best option.

Hi my name is Nicole, I am 32 and from San Diego, California. I am going on month 3 of my pre-op appointments. My surgery is sleighted for sometime in March. I haven't met my surgeon yet, I plan to in the next few weeks. I am having a hard time choosing which surgeon to use. There are two within the program I am involved with. I haven't always been a fan of the surgery. Mostly because I kept telling myself I could do it on my own. Sadly I didn't realize this until my weight got crazy out of control. I had made a promise to myself that if I couldn't make some postive change in a year I would look at surgery as an option. I kept my promise and in August I met with my primary care doctor who then sent me to the medical groups weight loss clinic. I would probably be having my surgery sometime next month had I went ahead and followed through with the appointment I had in august but I still found myself in a bit of denial. I finally went in October and now I am on my way. No regrets. I keep telling myself that because I don't want to feel like I failed. I am doing what I need to do now. I'm so glad I made that promise to myself because I was basically told there were no other options for weight loss other than surgery. They felt my BMI was too high to be sucessful on my own. I am having the roux-en-y proceedure for the same reasons. I don't think I am nervous, more anxious than anything. But I suppose as time gets closer I will be. I am trying to maintain a certain level of excitement but I often find myself frustrated with the lack of support and all from the same people who had been telling me for years that I should get the surgery done and now that I've finally made up my mind to do so I find a lof of those people are now telling me not to have it. I have had to walk away from many conversations because people have one thing or another to say that is directly against what I am doing or if they feel that what my doctor has told me is wrong information. It's gets pretty tiresome and I have pretty much developed and I don't care what you think I am doing this for me not you and my doctor is a doctor for a reason and you aren't attitude. If the topic brought up I try my best to change the subject.

Hello my name is Pinkie I am not new mfp but I am new to groups. Ok well a little about me I am a Wife and mother of 4, my surgery date is in January (day to be figured out later) I am ready, its been a long road leading to where I am, and it's time to get my health under control permanently. with that wish me luck!

Hi!
This is Carol, 54 yo and aiming for RNY surgery this summer. I'm halfway through the 3 month pre-op time with dr. and dietician. Very encouraging so far. Unfortunately I'm not a creative cook, and convenience is the key... and has also been a lot of the problem. Learning from all who have gone before me will be wonderful. Started at 270, goal maybe 170.