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Never thought I'd see the day! As of this morning, I've lost 200 lbs! (200.4, to be exact). Now I only have 2.6 lbs to goal! (which I may revise - might as well keep going as long as my body's OK with it!!
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
Meh. I ate Halo Top ice cream and popcorn this weekend so no weight loss for me. But I AM happy to say I still have some of each left after a week of them in the house. Definitely a test of my willpower and won't be doing it again.
HW: 377
LW: 174
TW: 174
Dream weight: 150
Melinda
HW: 377 SW: 362 CW:131
TOTAL LOSS: 249 pounds
I haven't posted one of these in forever.
Last week: 181.8
This week: 181.3 (I had to eat out Saturday and Sunday due to travel - all the sodium!)
Next goal: 174 ("just" overweight)
How about you?
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
I would do it again in a heartbeat. Why? Because it's my body, my choice, and I'm the one who gets to make the decisions. Your friends and family do NOT get to dictate what you do to get your health in check. And if they try, they're not actually friends.
My first year post-surgery was a breeze. Then my undiagnosed binge eating disorder starting creeping back into my life due to my dad's cancer and subsequent death. I hovered around 180lb for about a year and then gained 10 pounds when he died. My binge eating disorder was diagnosed about a month ago and I've been taking medication for it. I've already lost the 10 pounds and I'm almost back to my lowest weight ever.
I can't say that I've "regained my life" because the life I'm living now is one I never had in the first place. I was inspired to go back to college, I exercise a lot because I enjoy it, I run and I've done a number of 5k and 10k races, life is amazing. I have energy and enthusiasm and I love who I am.
I have lost one friend since surgery. But I've gained many more and I've gained enough self-respect that I'm okay with having lost the one friend - screw him if he can't deal with me doing what's right for myself.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Have you talked to your doctor about binging? I finally did, was diagnosed with binge eating disorder, and I've been on Vyvanse for about a month. It's a game changer.
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
TrendWeight | Food Blog (sort of functional) | Journal (down for maintenance)
Hi,
I haven't had my surgery yet either ( Sept 7th) but any weight loss is a step in the right direction. Its never easy to do, but just try to ignore the negative comments and focus on the positives. You had a major surgery and its only been a year. I'm looking to lose 200lbs pounds, but I know it wont happen over night but over the course of time. I'm here if you need a friendly person to chat with. :)
I read the same book, it was my bible and very helpful!
Yes, you need to double check what procedures they are offering you . Roux-n-y RNY and gastric bypass are the same. There is a mini bypass but in US rarely done and from what I understand not recommended. If you look in the menus on this site they explain the different procedures.
Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014
Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16
#lifeisanadventure #fightthegoodfight #noregrets
I think you're talking about the same thing. What most people regard as "gastric bypass" is the Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. Your stomach is turned into a small pouch and about 5 feet or so of intestine is bypassed. Maybe you're thinking of the Duodenal Switch?
If you're still in the research phase, I highly recommend the book, "WLS For Dummies". I read it before my own surgery in 2013 and it is very informative!
Jen
I am a 525 pound guy getting ready for surgery trying to decide between the regular and the roun-y gastric bypass.
