Gastric Bypasser Here :)

I had a sleeve gastrectomy on 3/5. I've lost a bunch of weight too..but fairly slowly.

You'll find this to be a great place to read..but note that a lot of people don't believe in the low calorie mentality, and you'll get a lot of people telling you that your calories are too low. I haven't seen too many gastric bypass people posting, perhaps because of that reason.

If you wanna add me you can, and I might have some recommendations for y ou

I had RNY Gastric Bypass almost a year ago and about 20lbs away from my goal. My "honeymoon " period of rapid weightloss is over and I need more support and motivation to lose the rest and maintain. I am hoping to find a good support system here! Let me know if you have any questions

Hi! I'm new to this site - I did a search for gastric bypass topics and found this. I had surgery last June. So far I have lost 80 lbs. I've been struggling to lose more. My goal is another 40 lbs. I lift weights everyday for 20-30 minutes. Now that my honeymoon phase is over, my stomach has stretched and I can eat almost what a normal person can eat. Because of that, I joined so I can track my calories and hopefully see where I am going wrong. I'm hoping with proper diet and continuing my exercise I can lose it.

I had gastric 4 years ago. I lost 180lbs in first year, went to work again and gained 20lbs back. got pregnant and gained anoter 27lbs. son was born 1/1/11, august 2011 took up running, lost most of my 47lbs due to nursing. joined a running group, then just joined body by vi, over a month ago and it has really helped me. it is like going back to basics, i have 10lbs and 12 inches since being on it. you can do it

Hi, I had gastric bypass on 4/24/2012. I'm looking for a good place to track what I eat and this was suggested. I also must start exercising. I know it will help in the long term health & weight. I enjoyed seeing others on here that have been successful after surgery.

I had my bypass in October 2002 and I have no regrets at all. I lost 114 pounds. I have put on about 20 that I'm trying to get rid of and that is the only downer about the surgery. It seems harder to loose those 20 pounds and I think it's because of the absorbstion of the calories. At one time I went on a 1200 calorie diet and worked out for six weeks loosing 1 pound. I went to a nutristionist and she said I should be doing 1600 due to the surgery (RNY). Even this web site is telling me 1270 a day so we will see. I still am so happy!!

I'm 2 weeks post-op and down 16 lbs. I didn't realize how bad I was feeling until I knew what it was to feel good again. Looking for more support.

Hello name is Seina and I have just decided to do the RNY also I'm a little nervous but I have decided to go for it. My initial surgery was going to do the Gastric Sleeve but just the thought of removing the stomach was a little scary also, you will probably here from me again just to ask questions but I wanted to introduce myself.

Hi!
I had RNY on 12/15/09. I've lost 170 so far. I'd like to lose another 20. I workout at the gym about 6 times a week and have started with a personal trainer two times a week. I'd like to firm up and get some definition in my arms.
The surgery was one of the best things I have ever done for myself even though some days are hard.

I had GB in sept of 2009. I took off 260 but in the last six months have put back on 30 or so. I am determined to get that back off and tone up while doing it. My husband found this site and is working on taking off a few pounds. He put on weight as I was losing. LOL...

I am not having surgery-but I have always been curious with everyones weight loss that has one. What are the calories that are allowed on a daily basis after the surgery that helps you to lose weight easily? i am just curious because there are many days that I am under 1200 and I do not lose weight fast-gets kinda discouraging.

It's not as "easy" as you think. Post-op, I was only allowed liquids for two weeks, then mushies for another two weeks, soft foods next, then solids after. I was instructed to eat protein first, then veggies (when I was allowed), then carbs. I very rarely got past the protein stage until I was around 6 months post-op, when I was up to around 500-600 calories a day. Of course, being on a VLCD also wreaked havoc in that my hair fell out...not completely, but significantly thinner. I had wls in 2009 and currently eat approximately 1500-1600 calories per day. Some days I can and do eat more.

Purposely eating under 1200 calories a day is not in your best interest because doing this long term will mess up your metabolism. My suggestion is that you determine your BMR and TDEE and eat between those two numbers. Even after wls, I was advised to increase my caloric intake whenever I reached a stall. When calories were increased, the weight would start coming off again. I invite you to check out the "eat more, weigh less" group for more information.

I have my first appointment with a bariatric surgeon on the 24th of this month! My orientation will be the 17th! I'm really excited about it! If anyone would like to, feel free to add me as a friend!

Hi. I'm new too this site. In had my rny on December 29, 2006. I've lost over 125#. Was maintaining my weight beautifully up until a year or so ago. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy, was put on steroids for a few months. Then got sick with pneumonia and was put back on steroids again for a few months. I weight for around 4 years was steady between 120 to 127. Now I'm up to 173!! I need too get off 50 lbs. Just makes me sick thinking about it, and thinking that taking these meds to help me,, has also helped me to gain 50 friigen pounds.... oh well, I had to start somewhere when I first had GBS., I'm starting somewhere today!! Getting excited again, like I was during the honeymoon phase of surgery, I wish y'all well. Sorry if this is posted in the wrong place, I'm trying to learn everything...