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Tina H.
on 1/15/09 8:16 am - danville, KY
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I had RNY April 29th.I started out at 255 size 22-24 .I am happy to say i now weigh at 154 ,so thats 100 lbs lost.I am wearing a size 10. I am 5'7 tall.The hardest thing for me is remembering to take all the vitamins,I hate the protein shakes and stopped drinking them.I use the atkins protein bars instead.I try to get as much protein in as i  can.I don't weigh or measure though.If i don't lose another lb .I would still be happy where I am at .I never wanted to be a size 2,only to become more healthier and I feel like I am there.We are working on TTC,since I have a underactive thyroid and pcos its more difficult so were not waiting until the 2 year mark.If I didn't have pcos and O'd I would .I turned 34 last saturday.I don't have the advantage that most of you have.I don't see my bariatric surgeon or a nutrionist anymore.After my 6 week checkup after surgery we moved from Ky back to Ar.So I am winging it on my own.My 6 month bloodwork all came back within normal range so i feel ok.I did try to get a new dr here but since i already had the surgery they won't take me,everyone here at ok said i should be ok with a PCP.So thats what i am gonna do.I love my RNY it has made me healthier and much happier.Now if i can get a little bean ,would totally be worth it.
Tina
JWinters
on 1/15/09 7:07 am - CA
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I had my RNY on April 15th at the starting weight of 322# and today 9 months out I'm 179 that's down 143#'s . and I'm 5'9" tall.   I was a 3x top and a tight 24 the day of surgery, today I'm a size 8 pants (even jeans) and a med. top. I can't belive how good I feel. I have had people day don't lose anymore. I'm already below my dr's goal of 185. 
 
Rebecca M.
on 1/15/09 5:14 am, edited 1/15/09 5:14 am - Atwater, CA
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
Hi! I am 5'6" tall , pear shaped. My starting weight pre-op was 406 ,I had surgery April 17th 2008. RNY. I weighed this morning at 244. That is a loss of 162 lbs. I feel good!

Rebecca
pre-op 406 /current 220/ ultimate goal 180
    

stellalukin
on 1/15/09 4:38 am - Cambridge, MA
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
Surgery was April 1, I was 272 the day of surgery and am now hovering around 160. I'm about 6'0 tall, and this weight looks and feels pretty thin to me. I'm in a size 4-6. Things are good.
The weight pretty much all dropped off at once. I never hit a real stall, never felt frustrated, it all came off in a straight-down line until the middle of December, which is when I got to where I am now.

I don't work out quite as much as I used to, but that's only because it is winter & I'm bored and slightly unmotivated. I've gone from 6 days a week at the gym to about 3-4. Still feel OK about that, I'm going to start training for my spring races very soon anyway.

Nutrition is good, I still get around 75-80 grams of protein a day, try to stay faithful to my vitamins- am starting to wrestle with transfer addiction though. So I go to support groups and see a therapist & hopefully will wrestle those demons to the ground.

That's about all. Now I get to "maintain" which is a while new experience for me.
"Another day.  Another chance to feel healthy."  
 
givvy
on 1/15/09 4:16 am - Anniston, AL
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I had my surgery 9 months ago today.  I started at 217 and a size 18...  I am now 119 and a size 2.   I still can no believe it!  I had my check up yesterday and everything checked out good.  He actually said that I was 10 pounds under weight, I almost feel out in the floor,LOL.  This has been the best decision I have ever made for myself.  Thanksto everyone for the continued support of this site.
CyndiSanDiego
on 1/15/09 3:40 am
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I had my RNY on April 1, 2008 (but I am no fool...haha)...it has been a godsend. Plain and simple, the best thing I have ever done for myself.  I started at 221 lbs (I'm 5'4")....and as of today weight 146.  I'm thrilled.

I have not had any major complications. My struggle, if I were to say one, would be getting the protein I need and taking my vitamins...I lack greatly in the discipline for these two crucial additives I need to maintain the weight loss and nurtrition.  My other downfall is I don't excercise. I have never been one to excercise, so the whole concept is so foreign to me?  But, this too I am working on.

I have 2 sisters (out of a total of 7 girls in our family) that have also had this surgery and they share my views and opinions about this tool. They too have done fantastic.

I have my 9 mo check up in one week....looking forward to it!
ATL Diva 2009
on 1/15/09 2:53 am - Lawrenceville, GA
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I'm 5'10 and am now 169. I changed my goal originally from 180-185 to 170-175 but now I think I may do 165-170. I beleive that I'm in maintenance right now my NUT wanetd me at 174 before my year was up and so I've met her goal as well. I'm going in next week t ensure I am on target as far as my caloric intake to maintain. I have no issues with anything and in the next few months Im going to start really working on toning but right now I jsut want to enjoy NOT having to worry about my weight for at least a couple of months!

HW 299/PS 286/CT 155 

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johns-wife
on 1/15/09 2:40 am
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
I'm 5'8" and 145 lbs. I had surgery on April 16th of 2008. At that time I was 255 lbs and a size 24. Today, my size 8 DKNY jeans are a little loose!
Actually, I am no longer concerned about my weight and hardly step on the scale at all. I just don't care about losing weight anymore. I just eat right, take my supplements and exercise when I find the time. Things are going well.
I LOVE my RNY! I need a T-shirt that says that.
jojoplus2
on 1/15/09 2:20 am - MN
Topic: RE: Any other April Bandsters - 8 months out...
I was banded 4-17-08. I'm one of the slow losers too. That's okay by me. What I'm excited about is how much easier it is to maintain what I have lost pre and post surgery!

Jojoplus 2 aka Joanie
Total unfil 8-19-10 -4.6ccs
Refill 8-30-10 to 2.5ccs
2nd Refill 9-20-10 to 3.55ccs

usfour
on 1/15/09 1:49 am - Taiwan
Topic: RE: 9 month reports due here
Surgery for me was April 21, 2008..started at 297# and this morning weighed in at 144# and feeling wonderful.  Love being in the normal BMI and love buying small clothes.  Need to up my protein though.  Thanks for listening and letting me share.
     
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