Hi Helen, That you for your reply. I can only eat about half a Chicken breat. I didn't know those things were slider foods. I have only been to a nutrionist one time. That was all we could afford at the time. I have been in a.stall for three months now and it is driving me nuts. I try to eat as much protein as I can but thet is not alwas easy. For Breakfast I have an Adkins drink and  a smal or medium banana. It just seems like I am hungry all the time. (Could be Stress)
 For some reason when I eat my stomach pokes out like a a balloon. You know, like one of those squishy balls you squeeze and a bubble comes out. It just doesn't seem normal to me.  That's why I was asking about surgeries at Madigan. Than ks for the info. I did learn something new.

Wanda

i'm 10 months out, down 116lbs. in a size 5.  i had the DS.  would do it all over again in a heartbeat.  Nutritional supplementation is vital, no matter what surgery you choose.  educate yourself.  visit all the different boards, please.  and come to our support group in Tukwila if you can make it sometimes.  2nd saturday of every month, southcenter sizzler, 3pm.

I have NO regrets for having the surgery. Okay, how long.... (kind of hard to ask my brain when going through lots of work from college in the past 4 weeks than in the past 15 years)... holy cow... just counted... 1 and a half year's surgiversary's tomorrow, surgery date was July 29th, 2008!! Had the Laproscopic RNY.  You didn't ask how much we've lost.... I think the best question is, what did I gain? Positive attitude, a 2nd chance to live life with this new tool, made more friends face to face! I gained better insight in why I had let my life go down this path, from the depression, comfort foods, and lack of self-awareness, and lack of community ties... Ok, bedtime for me.... ~Kelly

The only Regret I have ~~ I let people talk me out of having the surgery when I thought about it 6 years ago and didn't have it sooner.

I had Lap Proximal RNY on 2/25/09. I have lost over 160lbs. I went from wearing size 26/28 (XXXL) to wearing 6/8 small/mediums. I have had no health problems post op, off all prescriptions, never lost any hair, and my skin is tightening back very nicely... I may not need plastic surgery at all.

I encourage you to visit a local WLS support group and talk to people there. Most people are willing to answer questions and will "tell you like it is" about life post op.

Best Wishes~

Hi Joanne,
You can count on me!! I am just starting me journey. Tomorrow will be my first visit to the Dietitian. What is your Ins. provider? Mine is Regence Boeing. I am really looking forward to becoming your friend. ~Diane