Hey Junsters, now that we're all done (besides 3 happening tomorrow)...

I had lap RNY on June 7. As of today, I'm down 40 lbs! Monday (July 2) is my b'day so I have good cause to celebrate! Cherry

I just had surgery on Tuesday, but I am down about 13 pounds since pre-op. I am getting tired of clear liquids and look forward to adding milk and protein shakes next week. I am not hurting, just a little tired. Melissa

Lurker coming out here... Had my surgery on the 20th and have lost 14 pounds. My doc had me on full liquids on day 2, just moved me to puree'd foods yesterday (day 8), to soft foods in two weeks... looks like he moves a lot quicker than others. In any case I feel GREAT! Bridget Start 254 Preop 248 Today 234

Hey ya all... Banded 6/21...I've not spent much time on the computer the last week... tough to just sit still... I lost just over 13 pounds pre op... no additional weight lost as of one week post-op due to so much swelling. I've also just posted another blog on my page if your interested....

i am out 5 days- not keeping track of weight because i dont want to- feeling great drinking and taking vitamins

Hey all, Haven't been on much the last week. Thought I'd come on as I couldn't sleep anymore, just too uncomfortable. Here's my tally....all in all, pretty happy with it. Surgeon Consult May 3: 300.5 Surgery Day June 18: 276 (-24.5) Today June 30: 261 (-15) Total lost (-39.5) Everyone is doing SO well, keep up the excellent work! Pam

I am just starting to feel better the last 2 days. Thank God I was 317 day of surgery today 299 18lbs since surgery. Glad to hear everyone is doing okay! Keep going. Laura

Hi New here. Banded 6/20 Lost 8 lbs the first week and havent weighed yet for week 2. Sounds like we are all LOSERS!!! Keep it up, great job! Andy

I think I'm the slowpoke of the RNYers! 1st appt: 257 Surgery day:244 (6/13) Today: 230 Only 14 lbs since surgery. I'm actually pretty confused. I am eating once or twice a day...about 1/4 cup of pureed tuna or ricotta or soup. Two protein drinks, tons of water. I'm still in a lot of pain on the left, so I'm not exercising as much as I should, but I really thought I'd be losing faster at this point. I'm having lots of emotional issues too. Not thinking I made a mistake or anything. Just days where all I want to do it cry. Or the littlest thing can throw me over the edge. I've been told women store hormones in fat cells, and when you start losing fat hormones can cause these feelings. My head is a mess because it wants to be back at work, really cleaning the house, etc, but my body won't let me. I went to work yesterday for the first time. Went for 4.5 hours and hurt so bad it was all I could do to drive home. I know it will all pass, and I'm just having a pity party. Sorry. I am hoping that going back to work part time next week will help make stop me feel a little more normal. Two more weeks of pureed food...then a month of soft. If anyone's got any good vegetarian puree recipes I'd love em! Jeannie

I had lap RNY on June 8th and am down 23 lbs. I am so tired of this soft diet though. I want some raw vegetables.....LOLOL