Well here's what happened to me tonight....after having had my surgery (open Ryn on 3-11-03) I just experienced my worst yet feeling..... I don't quiet know what happened or why.... but I was eating dinner, 2oz of Turkey and a small salad, and I mean I was eating slow and chew, chew, chewing, and about 15min had gone by when it felt like everything just stopped going down and was sitting on my chest.... it hurt something awful...and my mouth was a foaming like I needed to up-chuck..... however I am not one that can do that I just don't know how.... laugh if you like but....I'm serious I don't know how..... anyways it lasted about 4 hrs I was suppose to go to work I work the night shift, but I couldn't do it so after only being back at work not even 2wks I am already calling in.... I am sure I will be in trouble when I return.....my supervisor is not big on call ins. I don't know if this falls under dumping or not? I have had both food items before without problem... oh well I guess I am now one of the crowd and had my 1st food problem.
WOW! I was so excited at this mornings weigh in.... I can hardly believe it I weighed in at 235 12 lbs now down -42 12 lbs !! Yippy I can truly say I am so happy that I have had this surgery.... I am still wearing my same close but they are hanging on me but I refuse to spend $$ on clothes at this time........ I will so don't you worry, but I want to lose more 1st I want to be out of the specialty shops, you know, the ones that cater to only the large size woman!
to me this will be a real accomplishment.

I am doing well after my ordeal with the food stuck in my stoma issue.... and I am certainly not wanting to experience that again. I am happy with my progress still no noted complications from my surgery. Thank God

It has been a rough week with losing 2 of our WLS family, I know many of us feel the loss as if it was one of our own family members. I am trying to keep in mind that we all go in to the surgery knowing the risk and that we make the choice anyways... I know when it was my surgery day I prayed to God and asked him to watch over me, and my family to give them strength, I also told Gold if it was my time to go home with him I was ready, but that I would like to stay around for a while and watch my kids grow up and be a grandma. So much to look forward to, which of course is the reason to have the surgery in the 1st place to get my life back..... My heart goes out to the families, that loss their loved ones to WLS or for any cause as we are not promised a tomorrow, and where ever our paths lead us in the end I hope it is in to Gods hands. Where ever you are in your Journey my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Well another week as a post-op and feeling great. I made it through my 1st week back at work with out a problem... Thank God.
I am still having no problems with foods. But am being smart and staying away from the food list noted to cause people problems.
I am not doing well in getting an exercise program started which I know is a must but I have never been one to like to exercise.... I have heard a lot of people on this site talk about curves and I am thinking of checking it out as I might be more inclined to go as
1. it is for females only and
2. it is only a few blocks from my home.
So easy access and no men to make me feel uncomfortable.

Well I had another weigh in this morning and I am pleased to say I was down another 5 lbs for a total of 37lbs loss since
I don't know if I fit under the slow loser or not as I am trying not to compare myself to others weight losses... I am just truly happy that the weight is coming off never to return. I feel so bless to have been given this chance to have this Weight Loss tool available to me, and I plan to take very good care of it! ( my pouch ) smiling...
I will post again next week. Hopefully with another great weight loss.
Best wishes to all pre-ops and post-ops on their Journeys.

Well another week gone and now I am 1 month and 3 days post-op and down 32 pound I was 1st a little disappointed, but then the realization hit me that it has only been 34 days so that is almost a pound a day what more could I ask for, I certainly have never lost a pound a day on any other diet....I still haven't added exercise to my day so that will have to be done real soon. I am putting it off as I am still having some pain to the left of my incision. My PCP doesn't think it is anything to worry about at this time, as she feels it is just some residual bruising from the way they clamp us open during surgery... ok sorry for the graphic details for anyone reading this that are squeamish.
I just got back from a wonderful little trip to Lake Chelan after celebrating my 3rd wedding Anniversary with my very loving and supportive husband... he really is the greatest. I ate out at a restaurant for the 1st time and ordered a grilled teriyaki burger and asked the waiter to hold the bun... he gave me a weird look but said it could be done, I also asked him to hold the fries.... I was able to eat about 1 oz of the chicken it was very yummy..... I will have to say that I did find it very hard to get my water in while on this trip.... something I definitely will have to work on. Well enough for now I will post again next week.
Best wishes to all pre-ops and post-ops on their Journeys.

      

Well I am doing my profile a little back wards as I only found this site a few days ago, and I was already post-op, which don't get me wrong I am very glad to be on the losing side as well as glad to have found this site.
I just thought I would tell a little about my story so to speak.
My problems with weight loss stems way back to childhood starting at about 7th grade weighing around 130. Well at just under 5ft that is heavy and boy can the kids be mean. Well you would think with all the teasing and name calling I would have not let the weight climb but it did. I come from a family with a weight problem as I see it not that all are heavy definitely not like me, but still genetic weight issues I am sure.
I have looked in to WLS in the past,( stomach Stapling ) but at that time in my life wasn't in a supportive relationship nor have insurance to cover such a surgery. My weight continued to get out of control and I was miserable to say the least.
After my divorce I knew that I would have WLS surgery someday, just when I wasn't sure. It took a while but after losing my sister to diabetes complications in Oct of 2001 it really hit home, I was so depressed and all I went to see my PCP about having WLS she said right out that she is not a big support of WLS but that she would support what ever decision I made, she wrote the letter which got me the approval to see my Surgeon Dr, Thirlby, then after meeting with him he too wrote a letter to the insurance co. a few weeks later I had my approval. I was very excited although from time of consult until time of surgery was 7 mo. It seemed like a life time to wait... But what is 7mo when I have been waiting all these years already.
Surgery went as planned and as of today I am down 30 pounds from 3-11-03 not bad for 26days!!!
Best wishes to all pre-ops and post-ops on their Journeys.

Well I am so excited about all the warm welcomes I have received. Hugs to all that have offered their support, and ideas.
Things are confusing to say the least as far as different food plans, it seems everyone is on something a little different.
I guess I will just continue to plug along as Dr. and Dietician have ordered. I'm trying so hard not to be obsessed with the scales that I am only going to weigh in 1x weekly Sundays.... gotta try to keep my sanity.
Best wishes to all pre-ops and post-ops on their Journeys.

Hi,
I just stumbled across this web site today 3 wks post-op from an open RNY (3-11-03). I found it very interesting and inspirational to my new journey. I can use all the support I can get along the way. I am 42 married with 2 boys ages 13 & 14. I have been heavy all my life and have tried every diet and diet pill available. I am looking forward to the journey ahead of me and the new life.
To date I am 3 wks post op and down from 278 to 253 down 25lbs.