2 MONTHS POST OPT TONS OF QUESTIONS

Hello my name is Brittney I am 2 months post opt. Today I found out about this site and was interested to be able to spk with others going through the same journey. I 'm down 30lbs since my surgery and wondering should I be losing weight faster am I doing the right things and what can I do better to make sure I'm losing the most weight possible.

There is no normal but a rounded off version is 20 pounds in month one, ten pounds each in months two through six and then five pounds a month for six months to end up with 100 pounds off in one year.  You are exactly on track.

Weight loss is not especially faster after surgery but you have a tool to keep it off this time.

The Post-Op planner at the top of the page in Resources can give you a great estimate of what to expect.

Thanks for that info that is really helpful and great to know!!!!

Follow your plan, weigh and track every morsel, drink enough water, plan ahead

THANKS 

Hi Brittney!

You can see my stats in my signature line as to how much weight I've lost (each month)... I'm only a little over 5 months out, but it gives you some ideas anyway.

Welcome to the board! Go over to the RNY board and join our Morning Menu post. You'll gain a TON of information, menu ideas, and forge some friendships on that post... plus it helps to keep you accountable as to what you eat.

Things, as a newbie, that I've learned from reading here...

• NUTS are not always your best source of information... most have never had our surgery, and don't understand our struggles
• Carbs are NOT our friends... the sooner you kick them to the curb, the better.
• Steak is a great breakfast food (or pork chops, chicken, tuna and meatballs)
• Water is our sister in this fight! Without enough liquids, you'll struggle
• Your brain can not be trusted! (We didn't have surgery there, it will play the devil's advocate and tempt you like a mistress in heat!)
• The surgery is merely a TOOL... you still have to do the work if you want to succeed long term
• The VETS here are full of good advice and real life struggles... learn from them

Welcome! 

Your brain can not be trusted! (We didnt have surgery there, it will play the decvil's advocate and tempt you like a mistress in heat

That is so true and made me laugh!!!! that is awesome!

Hi Brittney,

Congratulations on your recent surgery    Check out the summary below for RNY after surgery and come hang with us on the RNY forum

http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/rny/life-after-roux-en-y-g astric-bypass-surgery.html

RNY Forum

Regards,

Kathy