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Welcome to the club, Darci. It is a hard decision but I made it in 2011 and my only regret is that I waited so long. Like any surgery, the first couple months may be a little challenging but then you get into the mode and you will be amazed at the changes in you. I am down 220# and am just now starting to struggle a bit…

You are making a good decision. I was in the same position and had to lose about 50# pre-op.You can do it. I drank protein shakes 6 days a week and then ate whatever I wanted 1 day. It helped that my daughter was dieting then too. I wish you well and know you can do this. Bless you and your family.

You are doing great. Sometimes we have to listen to our body so if it wants to eat, feed it. I keep bags of Angie's kettle corn in the house always and snack on that (A LOT!). Low calorie and good. Also vegie chips (like potato chips only low cal/low sodium. Try pudding cups or the little cookie snack packs. My daughter…

Gaucho Mark has given you excellent advice. Please follow it. You have done an amazing job working through your eating issues so far. Don't let the number on your scale define you. You want fit and healthy. Everything else will fall into place. If nothing else, add a protein shake (I drink Premier Protein shakes from…

Stop beating yourself up!! First off, you did the whole 5 k (walking or running doesn't matter...you did it!!). And who cares if the people watching might have stared. They were just standing there watching. You were doing it! Give yourself credit. Second off, you know you binge eat and you are getting help for it. Again,…

Most of you people make me want to scream. DO NOT JUDGE until you have walked in our shoes. Gastric bypass or any kind of bariatric surgery is not an easy fix. It is our last resort after a life of morbid obesity. If you can't support your friend in HIS VERY PERSONAL DECISION you need to back out of his life for awhile…

Diary looks great. Good protein and under on carbs and fat. EXCELLENT! The weight is fluids from your hospital adventure. Don't worry about it. Frustrating but temporary!!

You can do this. Baby steps, girl!! First is to try to get help with your depression. If you have insurance, check with them. If not, call your county and get their help with insurance and counseling. And find a support group like TOPS. There are a jillion groups and they only cost about $5 a month. No excuses. I spent my…

I loved your post! It should be so helpful to everyone starting on this road. I am about 17 months out and agree with everything you said. So envy you your SMALL clothes. I am in large but so much better than 5x that I used to be!! My daughter's jeans are loose on me which just kills her!! Sorry the gallbladder was painful…

Welcome and best of luck. You can do it!

Thank you. A potential for viatmin deficiency is one of her reasons for looking at this particular surgery. You will have your days when you mourn the way you used to be able to eat. It took me about 4 months to make peace with the changes but then it suddenly clicks and you see what a miracle this is.

I had RNY almost a year ago and I feel the same way you do. My loss has been fast and slow. Lots of little plateaus but the big picture is what is important. 26# in a month or so is really excellent. My daughter is considering having the sleeve. I know you are early in it but would you recommend it? Your stomach will…

Thank you. Your input was very helpful. Good luck to you.

Congratulations! Seems like it takes forever to get to the actual surgery and now it's almost here. You will be fine. The surgery itself is easy enough and the post op isn't too bad. They will keep you comfortable. You will probably be on a PCA (patient controlled analgesia) machine meaning you will have a button you can…

Congratulations on your surgery!! Didn't it seem like it took forever before you had it? I had my RNY last October. I agree with Christine about expecting a faster weight loss. Try not to compare yours (hard not to though) to others because there is always someone who is a savant and loses 200# in 6 months or something.…

Christine (Risskie) gave you good input. I only took my bathrobe, clean undies, toothbrush, shampoo/cond. A puzzle book (I'm addicted to Sudoku!) and a book to read. Most hospitals give you those little slipper socks which I love and now have a nice little collection of. Chris is right about the pain meds too. Take them!!…

As far as fluids go, keep a bottle of water with you all the time and sip it constantly. Getting in enough water is especially hard in the first weeks post op because your pouch is so small and you will only be able to sip. Gulping fluids will be a thing of the past for a long time. I still have trouble getting in enough…

Going back for a few weeks sounds like a good option as long as it doesn't impact your son. And, really, keeping busy will make the liquid diet a lot easier. Trust me, these 2 weeks will go quickly. When I had my surgery, I only found out the date 2 weeks before and it was like OMG! Know it's unreal to you now but it will…

My post op instructions were return to work in 2 weeks if I did light work or sat a lot and 4 weeks for an physically demanding job. I am a nurse too so unless your coordinator can guarantee no lifting and put you at the desk a lot, I'd wait the 4 weeks. Good luck!

Oh, and you may gain some weight in the hospital but don't panic. It is the IV fluids and will come off within a week at the most. I gained more than most (15#!!!!) but I'm the type that retains the Pacific Ocean. Don't think you'll retain that much but just don't want you to faint when you jump on the scale as soon as you…

OMG! You are on the home stretch! The 14th will be here before you know it. The surgery isn't bad and they will keep you comfy afterwards. Make sure you get up and WALK as soon as they give you the okay! My surgery was Oct. 14 and 14 is my lucky number so happy to share it with you.

Coincidentally I do know someone who had this done. Hers was not due to birth control though. My friend had this surgery in January, 2011. The surgery went well and she hasn't had any more problems. She had no history of any liver or gall bladder problems and wasn't much of a drinker. She said the surgery was painful (it…

Your dad needs to understand that it is every bit as dangerous as anorexia. He might be part of the problem. Have you called Overeaters Anonymous? It is free and it would give you a safe place to go and listen and talk. They might have some idea about referrals too. There should be a mental health crisis hot line in your…

Hi Sweetie Gary is right. First you need to forgive yourself. Are you getting any counseling? You need to. This is more than just wanting to eat. My 18 yo daughter is starting to do the same thing so I know how emotionally painful this is and how nothing you eat is satisfying you in any way. Please try to get help. Check…

That is exactly why they denied it. A certain percentage will give up. But don't quit trying. Jump through their hoops and eventually they will approve it. It's a game but you can win it. Best of luck!

Thank you so much for sharing all of this. I am a little short of 4 months past my RNY and still adjusting to it. It is so helpful for me to know what to expect and watch out for. You have done so well. You should be so proud of yourself and where you've gotten too even if you had a little setback. You are back in control…

You need to talk to your surgeon about this. Maybe the effexor comes in another form or the capsules can be opened and mixed with something. Capsules are either filled with granules, liquids, or gels so this seems doable! Ask the doc. Good luck.

Portland! Oaks Park! Home to me! I might actually try to do this one! Thanks for posting this!

I can't even begin to imagine how you must feel both emotionally and physically!! It is absolutely amazing! It just shows how much inner strength you have. Congratulations on opening up the possibilities for the second half of your life. You are truly an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey!

Do your best to meet your goal but do it for yourself. Your fiance will be so glad to see you standing there when he gets home, he won't care what you look like. You will be beautiful to him. Same goes for when he sees you walking down the aisle. Don't load up on any more stress than you need to. Don't buy foods you know…