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I’m new to this forum. I had my RYN April 15, 2010 and have been lurking on the OH forums (April 2010, Lightweights, and RYN) for about three weeks. The information gleaned has been invaluable. Anyway I figure it’s about time I introduce myself.
I grew up a skinny kid at least that’s what my family tells me, I was probably average. I didn’t start gaining weight until I was 18 years of age. I’ve been overweight all of my adult life.
I finally decided to do the RYN after I met a lady who was my height and half my weight. Finally I could see a path to better health and longevity. Fortunately I’ve been very healthy but my family has a strong history of heart disease and diabetes. This surgery greatly reduces my risk.
Height 5'0" HW 216.5 / Pre-Op 210.8 / SW 200.8 / GW healthy
I know there's a skinny gal in here somehwere!
A journey of a thousand pounds begins with a single ounce!
Heiti
How long were you on full liquids and how long have you been on pureed? When do you get to move to soft foods?
I'm on a 3 week stall to it's driving me crazy stalls don't bother me but it's been like 3 weeks i've lost 2 lbs
I need to do the 6 i'm only doing 4 it's hard to eat 5-6 times a day but I really feel I need to in order to up my metabolism. I worked out a little bit this morning on my elliptical and i've been extremly active around the house and i'm going for a nice long walk later with the kids.
I'm still on pureed stage and haven't been cleared to eat bread or crackers yet. However, I can eat 1/2 cup of pureed starch if I meet my protein goal for the day; I only did it a few times and since I was full with the protein, I didn't have any starch. I am growing bored of the pureed foods and can't wait to have more consistency in my menu!
~Starting Weight: 261 lbs~~Pre-Op Weight: 241 lbs~
~Current Weight: 155 lbs~
"Just when the Caterpillar thought her life was over, She began to fly..."
Well, I have to say that I am my biggest Cheerleader because my family (with the exception of my husband and children) were not very supportive of my decision for fear that I was trading one condition for another. However, my husband is the best support I could ever have asked for. He is wonderful and I am so blessed for having him in my life.
I'm not sure if I have any critics...what I have is a sister-in-law that constantly "reminds" me that I will have all that extra skin on my arms, legs, belly and that I will most likely need plastic surgery in the near future. She also loves to tempt me with food when she is eating something yummy just to see if I will give in to the temptation. She's a **tch! LOL
~Starting Weight: 261 lbs~~Pre-Op Weight: 241 lbs~
~Current Weight: 155 lbs~
"Just when the Caterpillar thought her life was over, She began to fly..."
However, I have only lost 7 pounds in the past three weeks so I might not be the right one to ask.
Kim
Heaviest 397/ Before Surgery 367/ Lowest 170/ Current 185
