Newbie here -- Pre - Op
Hi --
I'm new here, but wanted to say hi to all my brothers and sisters out in bariatric-land. I'm 43 (my profile pic is when i was a senior in high school), 5'6" and 273 pounds. Not quite sure how that happened; but here we are.
I am hoping to have an RNY in August here in CT.
My wife and I have will be celebrating 12 years together in August; we were married in CT in December 2008. We have 2 girls, ages 4 and 6, and they have the same donor.
So...who has longevity here, and what are some of your secrets to success?
Best,
Stephanie
I'm new here, but wanted to say hi to all my brothers and sisters out in bariatric-land. I'm 43 (my profile pic is when i was a senior in high school), 5'6" and 273 pounds. Not quite sure how that happened; but here we are.
I am hoping to have an RNY in August here in CT.
My wife and I have will be celebrating 12 years together in August; we were married in CT in December 2008. We have 2 girls, ages 4 and 6, and they have the same donor.
So...who has longevity here, and what are some of your secrets to success?
Best,
Stephanie
Height: 5'6". Top Weight/Surgery Weight: 274. (August 2010)
8 weeks out: 219.6. 12 weeks out: 198.
NORMAL WEIGHT REACHED MARCH 2011 (153 lbs.).
Goal BMI: In the normal range, please -- somewhere between 22-24
Clothing size 26/28 (triple X) before surgery in August of 2010.
March 2011 clothing size: 10/12 (large)
Lap. RNY and Gallbladder Removal, Dr. Choi @ Danbury Hospital, Aug. 2010
8 weeks out: 219.6. 12 weeks out: 198.
NORMAL WEIGHT REACHED MARCH 2011 (153 lbs.).
Goal BMI: In the normal range, please -- somewhere between 22-24
Clothing size 26/28 (triple X) before surgery in August of 2010.
March 2011 clothing size: 10/12 (large)
Lap. RNY and Gallbladder Removal, Dr. Choi @ Danbury Hospital, Aug. 2010
Hi. 
I will be 6 years post-op in August. I started at 265 and lost down to 135. Stayed there for a hot minute and bounced up to 140. That was okay with me, as that was my goal weight. I maintained that for 2 years, until I started nursing school ~ then I gained 18 pounds. Ugh. I managed to lose 8 of those pounds after graduation. Not motivated enough to diet or exercise in order to lose the other 10 pounds. So, I hover around 150 these days. I am okay with that.
My wife and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary. We have an 11 year old daughter who is incredible smart, funny, and spoiled. Life is pretty good.
Welcome and good luck.
I will be 6 years post-op in August. I started at 265 and lost down to 135. Stayed there for a hot minute and bounced up to 140. That was okay with me, as that was my goal weight. I maintained that for 2 years, until I started nursing school ~ then I gained 18 pounds. Ugh. I managed to lose 8 of those pounds after graduation. Not motivated enough to diet or exercise in order to lose the other 10 pounds. So, I hover around 150 these days. I am okay with that.
My wife and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary. We have an 11 year old daughter who is incredible smart, funny, and spoiled. Life is pretty good.
Welcome and good luck.
Sharyn, RN
RIP, MOM ~ 5/31/1944 - 5/11/2010
RIP, DADDY ~ 9/2/1934 - 1/25/2012
Welcome!
I am almost 2 years out; 43 also. I started at 323 lbs and stopped losing a year-ago October. I've stayed around 150 ever since. Daily food tracking and weighing, as well as getting out for exercise are my "secrets". I live in the Finger Lakes region of western NY - good to have more east coasters.
Meg
I am almost 2 years out; 43 also. I started at 323 lbs and stopped losing a year-ago October. I've stayed around 150 ever since. Daily food tracking and weighing, as well as getting out for exercise are my "secrets". I live in the Finger Lakes region of western NY - good to have more east coasters.
Meg
Hi Stephanie,
Welcome to OH. This is a wonderful community and it provided me with a lot of support when I was preparing for my RNY.
I am about 15 months out.
I think the biggest secret to success is to watch every single thing you put in your mouth. I pretty much make a conscious decision before consuming anything whereas in the past I used to eat unconsciously and pay no attention to what i was putting into my body.
Also, exercise is a must. Without daily exercise it is difficult to maintain weight loss, bariatric surgery or not.
There is a lot of wisdom on the boards, any questions you have just reach out and someone will be there to help you.
Good luck on your journey.
Kevin
Welcome to OH. This is a wonderful community and it provided me with a lot of support when I was preparing for my RNY.
I am about 15 months out.
I think the biggest secret to success is to watch every single thing you put in your mouth. I pretty much make a conscious decision before consuming anything whereas in the past I used to eat unconsciously and pay no attention to what i was putting into my body.
Also, exercise is a must. Without daily exercise it is difficult to maintain weight loss, bariatric surgery or not.
There is a lot of wisdom on the boards, any questions you have just reach out and someone will be there to help you.
Good luck on your journey.
Kevin
RNY 4/27/2009 Highest weight 296 Current weight 175 .!
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