Hello everyone! I'm new to this board.

Hello all!  I just wanted to introduce myself.  I had my RNY on 4/21.  I started out with a BMI of 55.2.  I have lost 65 pounds so far and am now at a BMI around 45.5.  It hasn't been a bad journey for me- I don't have any food intolerances and I'm adjusting fairly well to my new lifestyle.  I've just encountered a lot of stalls along the way, which I've found to be quite frustrating.  I was getting frustrated for awhile thinking that I wasn't losing fast enough (and there are several out there who have lost more than I have at this point), but have realized that the average at the 3 month mark is 30% of excess body weight lost.  I will be 3 months out on the 21st (13 days) and have 4 more pounds to lose to be at 30% excess weight loss, so I am average.  I can deal with that.  One of the ladies on the RNY board invited me to check out this board, so I'm looking forward to sharing the rest of this journey with all of you!

Welcome Apryl! Congratulations on your weight loss so far! Remember we're all different and it's never good to compare yourself to anyone else. We all lose at different rates and follow different Dr orders. Just keep following the rules you were given and you'll do fine. I found at stall times I would usually be dropping sizes. Best wishes to you on your journey.

Thanks Jan!  Congratulations on your weight loss too!  Wow!  You've done great!

Yes, those darn stalls.  I found I was comparing myself to others a ton because I expected lightning fast weight loss.  Well God has a way of putting us into check.  You are doing great and take Jan's advice to heart.  Just keep doing what you are doing and you'll continue to lose

Thanks Kathy! 

Hi Apryl, I had my rny just 5 days before you.  Welcome to this forum, everyone here is really great.  Sounds like you are doing great!!!  Keep up the good work!! Caroline

Thank you Caroline!  It looks like you're doing great too- congratulations on your weight loss!

Welcome Apryl, it is good to have you here. You could not have a better more supportive group of people to chat with.

Thank you Joteddie!  Wow!  Congratulations on your weight loss!  That's fantastic! 

Welcome Apryl & congratulations on your success so far!