Any gastric bypass patients on here

I had Roux-N-Y in 2009. Lost 120 pounds. Got too skinny from my perspective. Stopped losing and then gained back 25 pounds. I want to drop 15-20 and then maintain. I started the 5 Day Pouch Test last Saturday. Went back to the basics of gastric bypass and re-calibrated my understanding of the weight loss tool. It really worked for me. Although not intended for weight loss, I lost 5 pounds in a week. It helped me remember what the pouch does for you. I highly recommend it. Using MFP food tracker really helped me identify my problem areas, and to see how many calories I was really consuming. My coffee creamer was a BIG problem. Too many carbs. I agree with many of you that simple carbohydrates are the enemy. Complex carbs on the other hand are our friends. Since my weight loss my cholesterol, triglycerides, blood pressure, and blood sugar are perfect. I go by clothing size and where I am comfortable, not by what the tables tell you. If you are stuck I would highly recommend the 5 day pouch test. It is not easy, but it is effective to remind us what we are supposed to do. Good luck to you all. We deserve the best. I would do the procedure again in an instant. It gave me another chance and I don't take that for granted.

Eva my two sons were born 15 mos apart and I couldn't do too much with a newborn and 15 mo old. What saved me and kept me in shape was that after breakfast I piled them in the stroller and walked two miles around the block. Then, home for lunch and a
nap. Then, off for a two mile walk again. It totally picks up your spirits. Remember, the only one responsible for your success is
you, not hubby, son, etc. You can do it! Good luck!

I had RNY Gastric Bypass in June of 2009 and lost 140 pounds. Actually lost too much and am now at 145. Would like to lose 10 pounds. My issue is I am actually allergic to sugar (fructose), sorbital and lactose. So that cuts down on stuff I can eat. I hope this works because the amount and kinds of food they suggest are somewhat different as to what I was told to eat or avoid.
I did start drinking diet soda again about 9 months ago and the carbonation did swell my tummy a bit.

I had my RNY two months ago. Lost 50 since then. and I lost 20 before that. I seem to lose in spurts I hit a stall just about every 10 pounds. But it takes a week to get me back going. I was obsessing about it, but the more I obsessed, the crazier I got. So now I just stick to the plan, weigh myself every day, track every morsel of food, and exercise three times a week. I have about 60 more pounds to go before I will be out of the obese category. It has been a struggle, but the bypass has given me the tool I need to do the job. I to have gone off blood pressure and diabetes medication, mercifully, and I look forward to being at the weight I was 20 years ago.

I had RNY two months ago and I'm wondering what the 5 day pouch test is.

http://www.5daypouchtest.com/plan/theplan.html

http://www.livestrong.com/article/301957-five-day-pouch-diet/


I haven't had surgery but I enjoy reading posts about it. I had to google malabsorption to find what it is. I recently read news stories of patients that could not absorb nutrients at all and end up losing more weight than expected. Their solution was to continually eat all the time but rather than eat high calorie nutritious food. They are eating high calorie junk food.

Eva please don't be disappointed. Losing weight either by surgery or not, is a learning experience and it can take time to get things right.

I had gastic bypass two weeks ago would love to follow along with others on the same journey. Feel free to add me.

I'm 62 and I've been using MFP for about 2 months. I am 5' nothing and currently weigh 251. I try to stay between 1200 and 1600 without figuring in any excercise calories I have "earned". I generally walk laps in water for 1 hour 3 days a week and do a water aerobic class lasting 1 hour twice a week. I am getting back to swimming laps and have been managing to get in 1/4 mile a week. Outside the water I am sedentary and use a mobility scooter for most shopping trips and any but the shortest walks outside my home. My weight loss for 3 months has been 29 pounds. I am a 12 year post surgery open procedure roux and y gastric bypass patient who lost 138 pounds initially and gained back 80 over 12 years.

I have not been starving once on the 1200 to 1600 calories. I am, at this point, determined to find foods that taste as good as their higher calorie counterparts and arming myself with them in order to stay on track. So far it's working well.

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Hello everyone -

I had the lap-band surgery done June 2007 and I have never been happy with it. I only lost 20 pounds after the surgery from the band and after that I started having really bad acid reflux which was a result from the band. I am hoping to have it taken out the beginning of next year. I joined MFP to hopefully get healthier with my eating habits and then I shouldn't need to get a revision surgery by next year. If I decide to I am still undecided about which one but have been looking at the Duodenal Switch. Good luck everyone on your goals.

I am having RNY next month!! I am super excited. I just started a Low Carb diet!! Hoping to loose some weight before the big day!