Over 100lbs to lose - Gastric Bypass patient

Hello, I had the gastric sleeve done in October 2012 and lost 70lbs, then regained 60 (pregnancy caused me to lose all restrictions and being high risk I was in bed a lot). I'm now looking to lose 90 lbs and could definitely use friends. I keep my diary open for anyone to view. My mom and grandmother both had the bypass, so I'm well versed in the eating is a chore mantra.

hi there! i haven't had gastric bypass but i started out with 130 lbs to lose last year and so far i have lost 80 of those lbs...so it is possible! just always think about the big picture, before you start eating something unhealthy...think about how much it will affect you afterwards, how bad your going to feel emotionally and physically, thats what did it for me.

i'm still 210 and would like to be 155, but I am a healthy 210 (if that makes any sense) i work out 6 days a week, running my first marathon this year, eat clean...i changed my life.

you will too!!! i know it!!! congrats on the bypass...just always think about the big picture, what you want to look like in a year, because i can tell you that a year is plenty of time to change your entire life and body.

I had gastric bypass done on 9/27/12 and have lost all of the weight I needed to lose. I achieved my loss in 8 months. I followed my doctor's plans exactly and my dietitian follows me on MFP. I lost 112 pounds and have been at maintenance for about 3 months now. Glad to see others who are successful and who have made the step to a healthier life--whether with or without surgery. It is a learning process and everyone is different. I know what works for me and in time, you will learn what works for you. My advice is to always, always, get your protein in first, then the veggies, then the starches, if you still have room. Don't push that "pouch" or smaller stomach, if you've had the sleeve. It's not worth it. Find your comfort in other areas than food. Don't forgot your vitamins--for an RNY patient, they are necessary for the remainder of your life. I believe this is true for the sleeve as well, though absorption issues are not a problem with the sleeve. Make sure and get those fluids in too! Also, there are a couple of great groups on here for bypass/sleeve/band support. Good luck and may you all achieve the success and health that you deserve!

**have to add that I am a type I diabetic on an insulin pump and the surgery literally saved my life. I was on over 155 units of insulin per day and am now below 20. No more cpap machine, blood pressure problems, thyroid is normal, and so is cholesterol. I'm 45, but I feel 25. I went from a size 24 to a size 6/8. Life is wonderful.

Hi! I had gastric bypass (open) done 5/15/95 and gained almost everything back in about 6 years time. Initially lost about 130#. Re-started my journey (MUCH harder this time) October 18, 2009. Back down to about where I was now, a little lower actually. Take your vitamins!!! I can't stress that enough. It wasn't stressed then, so I didn't. My back teeth *crumbled* from lack of calcium. Sorry if I'm scaring anyone, but I consider myself the poster child of what *not* to do. Friend me if you want.

Hello and welcome! Good luck hope the surgery works for you! I have no advice bc I have not had it done!

I have not had any surgery and never plan too. I have to lose 101 pounds and will be doing it the old fashioned way. I would love to do this together. My mother had the gastric bypass in the 90's, never paid attention to the nutrition and died 10 years later second to nutritional deficiency. Please please pay attention to eating for nutrition! (she basically starved to death while eating all day long) I did not know you could gain weight back after that surgery! Wow I learn something everyday. Anyway I am not trying to scare anyone, only inform! I would like you to add me as a friend for mutual support in this journey.