Who's out there???

HowdyHowdy! My name is Andi and i had my rny on 5/18.....i'm present and accounted for.

Hi, my name is Deborah and I'm a 44 year old mother and now grandmother (!!) of a wonderful 14 month old busy baby boy, named Owen. I've been married 23 years and have been overweight for about 16 of those years. When I decided to have my rny, my diabetes was very difficult to control, I had hypertension, and generally I just felt bad all the time. My husband was against me having the surgery. He's very physically fit and naturally thin and feels that all I needed to do, and I'm quoting him here, was to "run around the neighborhood" and I would lose weight. I looked and him like he was crazy and scheduled my surgery. My high weight was 229 which is what I weighed the day of surgery. Now, three months out, I weigh 184. I think I'm really slow, but my doc says, he thinks I'm right where I need to be. I have gone from taking 5 meds a day (and still my diabetes was not controlled) to taking 0, none, no meds a day. I feel great most of the time, although sometimes I get yucky gastro stuff that I never had before and I wonder if I made the right decision. Most of the time, I'm glad I did this. When I want something to eat, I usually eat a very small amount of it, if I can. I try not to be too hard on myself if I crave something. And I try not to deprive myself, yet I am trying to eat healthy food. So, let's say I want bread, for example, well I go to the bakery and get a whole grain loaf that has flax, and millet, seeds, & good wholesome grains and and eat a small slice of it toasted. I feel satisfied and I know the carbs that I just ate were the healthiest available to me (even had some protein in there!) I love food. I never want food to be my enemy. Food is good. I just want to learn to put the best fuel in my body that I can and then sometimes if I really want a chocolate chip cookie, then I can eat that too! I try my hardest ( and usually suceed) to not eat between meals, get in all my water, protein, and exercise regularly. I don't drink alcohol or soda, but occasionally I do have a fruit juice. I crave good beverages and fruit. Like I really want a frozen orangeade right now!!! I guess you could say, I really want to learn to use this tool in the best way I possibly can and still feel satisfied. I can't wait to see where this journey takes me! I really look forward to next May. Oh, by the way, I had my RNY on my my real birthday, May 19th. Please forgive me for my rambling! I do want to say, I appreciate your posts, I come to these boards most everyday. I also read the lightweight board. It's great, lots of experience and wisdom there. Best wishes to all of you. Sincerely, Deborah 229/184/129 5'2"

Joe reporting in here... I'm 43, married and have 2 girls, 7 and 3. I live with a miracle, as our oldest child was born 4 months premature at a weight of 1 lb 7 oz. You can read more of her story here! - http://www.marchofdimes.com/oregon/5449_8236.asp and here - http://www.lutheransonline.com/strandjord I had my RNY on May 2nd at a weight of 304. When I first started the process I weighed 330. So I lost 26 lbs preop. Since surgery I've lost 61 lbs down to 243, for a total of 87 lbs lost. 13 to go to 100! Right now my ultimate goal is 199, just to have a "1" in front of my weight. That hasn't happened for about 24 years, since I was 19! So, I've got 44 lbs to go. I'm motivated to get it done.

Joe, what a beautiful little miracle you have there. I was sitting here crying while reading her story!

It's truly indescribable to live with a miracle. Glad you enjoyed the story!

Wow! Your story is very inspiring. You have 2 very beautiful and resilient little girls. Thanks for sharing. Heather

Olivija is an inspiration to me, that's for sure!

I will chime in - Had surgery 5/3.. Feeling wonderful and doing great!!

I am Kat, mom of 5, live in Klein Texas (north of Houston) I am a photographer and love working with toddlers. I had my LAP RNY on May 31st, so I am the farthest behind. since surgery, I have lost 48 lbs, for a total of 75.5 lbs since my first doctor visit in March. I am not struggling with hunger yet, as a matter of fact, right now, the idea of food just makes gag. I forced down breakfast and lunch (all protien) and I am dreading dinner. very effective tool. food is not a torture device instead of an emotional consolation. rotten sob doctor anyhow. breaks my crutch so now I have to DEAL with my feelings. blech. I want a refund. ;) LOL

Hi Kat We share the same lap rny date. I've lost 40lbs so far. Didn't loose any before WLS though so you are ahead of me there. I've been on a stall for a while so have upped my activity level so hopefully the lbs will be movign again soon