Six Month Update
Hello everyone!
I haven't posted on here in a while, but when OH sent me an e-mail reminding that it had been 6 months since my surgery, I decided that I wanted to update everyone on my progress.
I will start with the weight, because I know that is why all the pre-ops are reading this post :). My highest weight was 310lbs, and my pre-op weight was 290lbs. As of last week (I try not to weigh myself too often) I was 180lbs. I am a 23 year old man who stands at 5"7'. That gives me a total weight loss (since my high weight) of 130lbs, and it feels great!
Everything has improved since my operation. I went through a rough patch when I had a stricture during my second month post-op, but that was really the only complication I have had. I can eat anything, I don't, but I can. I don't dump from sugars or fats, but I still watch them carefully and try to make the best food choices no matter the situation. I walk about an hour to an hour and a half a day, and go to the gym twice a week to lift weights. I normally have an egg with some meat for breakfast, or a protein bar, or sometimes two cheese strings and a peperrete. For lunch I tend to pick up a lunch, normally a small salad with as much protein as I can find on it (meat, nuts, seeds, cheese, egg ect). For dinner I tend to have a piece of chicken breast or ground meat with a little bit of veggies and mashed potatoes or a pair of triskets.
This surgery has been a blessing for me and my family. As you may, or may not know, my mother also had RNY just a month after my surgery and is doing great! The surgery has taught me so much about myself and about why I eat. It is truly an amazing weight loss tool, and if you can look past the bumpy patches that are inevitable in the first few months, I have had an amazing experience with it.
I haven't posted on here in a while, but when OH sent me an e-mail reminding that it had been 6 months since my surgery, I decided that I wanted to update everyone on my progress.
I will start with the weight, because I know that is why all the pre-ops are reading this post :). My highest weight was 310lbs, and my pre-op weight was 290lbs. As of last week (I try not to weigh myself too often) I was 180lbs. I am a 23 year old man who stands at 5"7'. That gives me a total weight loss (since my high weight) of 130lbs, and it feels great!
Everything has improved since my operation. I went through a rough patch when I had a stricture during my second month post-op, but that was really the only complication I have had. I can eat anything, I don't, but I can. I don't dump from sugars or fats, but I still watch them carefully and try to make the best food choices no matter the situation. I walk about an hour to an hour and a half a day, and go to the gym twice a week to lift weights. I normally have an egg with some meat for breakfast, or a protein bar, or sometimes two cheese strings and a peperrete. For lunch I tend to pick up a lunch, normally a small salad with as much protein as I can find on it (meat, nuts, seeds, cheese, egg ect). For dinner I tend to have a piece of chicken breast or ground meat with a little bit of veggies and mashed potatoes or a pair of triskets.
This surgery has been a blessing for me and my family. As you may, or may not know, my mother also had RNY just a month after my surgery and is doing great! The surgery has taught me so much about myself and about why I eat. It is truly an amazing weight loss tool, and if you can look past the bumpy patches that are inevitable in the first few months, I have had an amazing experience with it.
OneFinger
on 6/17/11 12:49 am
on 6/17/11 12:49 am
Great update and I'm amazed at your fast progress. We started out at the same weight so it's good to see a comparison.
I, too, have had few issues or problems since surgery. It's been a fairly easy recover with amazing results.
Keep up the good work.
I, too, have had few issues or problems since surgery. It's been a fairly easy recover with amazing results.
Keep up the good work.
High Weight = 310 Surgery Weight = 300 Dr's Goal = 200 My Goal = 190 
Great progress and thanks for posting your ups, downs and routine. I'm sure that a lot of folks can appreciate what you have been through. I agree that it is fantastic that you have gained control of your life at such a young age. That is awesome. I wish I had that opportunity then but am grateful that I have it now. Keep up the great job and exercise!!
9/9/09: Highest Weight: 506.5 lbs 9/20/10: Tufts Start Weight: 492.4 lbs
2/7/11: Surgery Wt: 462.5 lbs. 9/16/12: Current Weight: 287.8 lbs.
4/15/12: First 5K - BAA 5K - PR 35:49
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