RNY Surgery and Life Change

Hello I am from Breaux Bridge La and I had my surgery on 12/12/2005 at Lafayette General Hospital. My Surgeon was Dr Philip Gachassin. He is awesome. I would do this all over again for my health, I am slowly losing the weight and I really thought it would come off faster. But I also didn't put it on over night...lol. I would like to hear from others in the area, Weather it be recipes or just a friend. I am a stay at home mom to a Handicapped daughter of 24 and a joy. You can either write me at [email protected] or [email protected] God Bless you all on your choice to have surgery. Ronda

Hi Rhonda! Welcome to the Board! There are a lot of really nice and supportive people on here! So you had the RNY? How much have you lost so far? Did you see a nutrionist before surgery to outline your diet for after surgery? I'm still on my liquids diet. That is my round 1 as I call it. That is for six weeks. I'm just a week and a half post op. Also, excersice is a MAJOR part of losing the weight quicker too! Only recipe I can give you so far is a ice tray pop, LOL. I mixed up some orange crystal lite (walmart brand actually) and poured it in the ice tray and put saran wrap over and tooth picks in it. Makes a good cool snack, something different! I just made that again except with the sugar free black cherry koolaide, it was good too! Christie 335/318/170

Hi Ronda, You and I had surgery the same day. We can be surgery sisters.... I am kind of a stay at home mom. Right now I am working part time but it is just temporary. I would love to go back full time. My kids no longer want me up at the school helping out. They are growing up to fast and mom at school just is not cool.... Welcome to the board. I am not in your area but I try to get on the computer everyday so I will be happy to communicate this way. Take care and hugs to your precious daughter. Jodi

Hi ronda, Im a rhonda too!!!! as they always say exercise is so helpful. It will slow down, if u don't move, i feel the metabolism slows as less food goes in.. so all that is left is exercise; which speeds up metabolism, the body don't have a choice but to drop weight.. we're here for you!!!! Rhonda , watson la, (near baton rouge la) my surgery was 11/16/05

Hi Ronda, I'm down the road from you! I'm copying your email address and will contact you. I find the support groups very helpful b/c you see that everyone is different in their weight loss. I'll pray for you in your weight loss journey. Anne