Hi Dzondria I had my LAP RNY done Aug 18,2003 in 3 weeks I lost 25 lbs. I too was nervous but I kept looking at all those before and after pictures, and said Iwant to be there and had nothing but a positive feeling about the whole thing. I am a Luekiema survivor post transplant 2 years, and everybody thought I was crazy, for having this done. You will pull through this with flying colors...be very positive, god bless you on your journey to the losing side. (((HUGS))) Miranda

Lori there is a place in this website where you can get your weight chart.. it will show you what to expect based on your weight and height etc.. some people think they are not loosing fast enough ... that is normal to think that.. just go in and see what your personal weight chart says .. you are probably right on track!

HELLO EVERYONE! HOW'S IT GOING....WELL FOR ME TODAY MARKS 3 WEEKS SINCE MY SURGERY (OPEN RNY 8/19/03) AND EVERYTHING IS GOING GREAT! I'M ALREADY BACK TO WORK.......I ORIGINALLY TOOK OFF FROM AUG 15- SEPT 15 BUT DECIDED SINCE I WAS FEELING SOOOOOO GOOD AND ENERGETIC, I'D SAVE MY LEAVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS COMING UP SO I RETURNED A WEEK EARLY . I HAVE TO SAY THAT I AM SO VERY SURPRISED AT HOW GOOD I'M FEELING POST-OP. I'M WALKING EVERY NIGHT, ON THE TREADMILL ALSO, LIFTING WEIGHTS AND HAVING ABSOLUTELY NO COMPLICATIONS WHAT SO EVER! MY INCISION HEALED BEAUTIFULLY....LOOKS LIKE A SCRATCH NOW. I CAN SAY I'M HAVING A LITTLE PROBLEM GETTING THE REQUIRED 45 GRAMS OF PROTEIN IN VIA FOOD SO I HAVE BEEN CHEATING AND GETTING MY PROTEIN FROM MEAL REPLACEMENT BARS AND PROTEIN SHAKES WHICH MY SURGEON DOESN'T WANT ME TO DO. HE PROMOTES REAL FOOD ONLY! .......JUST NOT THAT HUNGRY ANYMORE........ESPECIALLY 3 WEEKS POST OP! WATER IS NOT A PROBLEM SINCE I'M SO THIRSTY AFTER WORKING OUT AND I CONTINIOUSLY DRINK WATER THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE DAY GETTING IN WELL OVER 64 OUNCES........HAVEN'T TRIED ANY OTHER BEVERAGES YET LIKE CRYSTAL LITE ETC. I'M OFFICIALLY DOWN 32 POUNDS AND PEOPLE AT WORK ARE STARTING TO ASK THOSE WORDS THAT ARE JUST MUSIC TO MY EARS "ARE YOU LOSING WEIGHT"? AND I LOVE IT! SINCE I DIDN'T TELL ANYONE AT WORK I WAS HAVING THE SURGERY........THEY ALL THOUGHT I JUST TOOK VACATION AS I DO EVERY YEAR THIS TIME. LOL

Well, I did it. And, believe it or not, I haven't ask myself yet "Why did I do this?" My energy level is about where it was before surgery. I'm beginning to tell that I'm losing weight. I'm somewhat concerned about eating, but the liquid and soft food diet hasn't been too bad. The only surgical complication that I had was a wound infection, which is still ongoing, but I'm dealing with it. I CAN'T WAIT TO BUY SMALLER CLOTHES!!!! I've been looking at all of the new fall clothes and can hardly restrain myself. But for right now, I'm staying with the big, baggy and comfortable clothes. Thanks for all of the prayers and best wishes. Good luck to everyone. I hope you are all big losers. Trisha

Well this isn't as easy as I thought it was going to be... I miss food ...lol... But i am doing better everyday this is a life changing experience and i have o change my life no more eating out and chilling on the couch all day eating junk food ..I am actually going out and walking around.. Life is goog thank the lord for WLS!!! i have lost 39 pounds in 1/2 months incredible!!