My name is Carrie Forbes. I have just moved to Traverse City, Michigan from Jackson, Michigan. I recently aquired a position in a hospital which has insurance that covers gastric bypass surgery. I have not even had my intitial consult yet but I am super excited to have the surgery done. I have two daughters ages 16 and 10. My 16 year old is already obese and I am hoping that my lifestyle change will rub off on her. I won't be cooking anymore unhealthy food so I guess she will eat what I serve or starve. I have been married for 9 years to a man who loves me know matter how big I am. I am looking forward to doing something for myself and giving me the life that I deserve. I hope that this site and this blog will help me get the support I need to make this lifestyle change.

Hello! I'm a 38 year old male residing in Virginia. I had my RNY almost four weeks ago. After the first week of recovery, it's been pretty smooth sailing. I actually enjoy eating smaller portion sizes and am having a hard time believing the way I used to eat. Anyway, there aren't many males my age having this surgery but I still enjoy reading about everyone else's experiences. It really is an adventure! I already get lots of comments at work about my weight loss and I've really only lost about 40 lbs so far since my pre-op liquid diet.

My name is Ivonne Vega and I had my RNY on 11/20/13 in Hartford, CT, the hardest part right now is that sometimes i don't even get hungry or don't feel like eating and I know that is not good, the doctor told me i need to eat between 1000 to 1200 calories a day.... I would have to eat all day.... i really need recipes and try new foods I'm on phase 3 now .

Hi, I'm Tiffany. I live in Arkansas. I'm a mother of 2 & 40 years old. I was approved and scheduled for surgery June 17, 2014.
I'm so nervous. I'm having second thoughts. I think it's because I'm on my liquid diet, things are getting real, and I'm hungry. I come in way under my 800 calories/day. I'm never really hungry, just thinking about food. Nothing ever sounds good, so I don't eat. Does this all work itself out?

Hi, my name is Melissa from Spring Hill Fl. I am a nana of 7 awesome grandchildren. I had gastric bypass surgery on 7.13.15 and doing fantastic. It is amazing what I liked and did not like prior to my surgery and what I like now! I too make a dish and then eat until gone unless I can freeze it.

Hello my name is Jennifer and I live in Topeka Ks, but origianlly from California. I just had the Roux-en-Y surgery December 30th 2015. I am back on normal foods and i'm still having issues adjusting. and all my family lives in Cali so i have no support systems or anyone to talk to who know's what i'm going through. i could really use some friends that would understand.

Hi! I'm Ann. I had bypass 8/22/16 in Tijuana, Mexico. The surgery went well. I has a small complication a month post op where I had a stricture, but they expanded it and I seem to be on the mend. I'm working on getting my food addiction in check, next. Trying to get on track!

Hello! My name is Summer and I'm from The East Coast of Florida. I'm 40, currently unemployed, and had my RNY on Nov 18, 2016. I've lost 66.6 lbs as of today, and have 30 more to go to hit my healthy BMI. My goal is between 150-135. I'm so excited to be a part of this group!

Hello Again! Not sure what happened to my first post but I'm reposting. Forgive me if this posts twice. I'm Jen. 49-years old and happily married to my husband of 29 years. We have one son age 14. I am a stay-at-home Mom and Wife and live in Wells, Maine. I am currently waiting for my surgery date and have met all pre-surgery goals. I have Type 2 diabetes which is my motivation for surgery. It has taken me over 14 years to have the courage for surgery but I am ready and committed. I am having surgery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire through Atlantic Surgical Associates at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. I am looking for support, encouragement and friendship. Please add me if you like.

Hi, I’m Mike, I am 6 months post op RNY. I was, last May, 285lbs at my heaviest. This was due to injuries I received in Iraq in the Army. I was a roadside bomb hunter and well one too many found me sadly. I was medevac and had surgery in a portable tent style OR. That’s where they took out some of my intestines and repaired the wounds. After this I started gaining and my stomach slowly stopped working. Nerve damage apparently was the culprit. Over the years the gastroparisis got worse and was at the point where during the emptying study I still had 80% left after 4hrs. So I could not take the medicine because of got mental side effects, therefore, the RNY was an experimental option.
I opted in and in September 2017 I had the surgery. I did have a bleed after I got home due to that blood thinner and springing a leak inside. That was an easy fix and I have been great since. I am at my goal of 160-165, and trying to maintain.
I downloaded this app to be able to track my calories. I don’t get hardly half of what my nutritional goal is. Sadly I eat really healthy, protein packed, low carb, very very low if any sugar foods. Sadly the calorie value of these are very low. I have to start snacking more, which is now in my brain, counter intuitive to what I have been reprogrammed to do.
To close I would like to open myself to anyone that needs help, a friend, or just a crazy motivator like me to remind you that it can be done! Please add me and message me. I am a divorced, 100% disabled vet, and retired at only 36, so trust me I am bored 99% of that time. I have all the time in the world to spend on myself and I know lots of, if not most, do not have that option. Anything I can do to help and if you have any suggestions for me please again do not hesitate to send me a message.

It is a pleasure to meet y’all and I hope to make lots of new and wonderful friends along the way.

Happy to help,
Sgt. Mike Withers (Ret)

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Hi, I’m Tonya. I am 52 years old, have one son who is 25 and two dogs. I have been overweight all my life and after years of trying to lose weight on my own and failing, I just had gastric bypass surgery on 4/17/18. Still on liquids and struggling to get the 48 oz of fluids and 70 grams of protein they recommend. I start on the pureed stage this coming Tuesday. Looking forward to something other than liquids.

Tonya, I'm just in my first month of a 4 month program before bypass surgery. The post-op diet is really scary. How are you doing?

Hi im. Joanne.. I was bypassed last year.. I need help with diet to keep me on track as I've lost all my weight.. Terrified of putting it back on so hopefully this will be helpful

How’s it going? I’m stacey and I had Gastric Bypass in Toronto on December 7, 2018 (2 weeks ago). Still just figuring things out as I come to the end of the full fluids phase.


So far things have been a total breeze... so much so that I am almost wondering if I even had the surgery. I certainly don’t feel full off my full fluid meals...

I am hoping that changes tomorrow when I move to purées.

I’d love to hear any advice!

Hello! Having surgery on April 3rd, start my pre-op diet today!