Hi, I'm Kix. I had lap RNY on 8/14. I have been mostly OK since I came home. My first day home, the dog was really happy to see me and stood on my belly directly on my lower incision (OW!), so it is now a flowery shaped bruise. Feeling kind of UGH today -- I moved to Stage 2 food yesterday and did fine. I had a Nectar Cappuchino protein drink for breakfast this morning and it's sitting like a lead weight in my pouch. I definitely tolerate the unflavored UNJURY protein a lot better than the Nectar protein. I lost 123 lbs pre-op, so I'm not expecting to lose any obscene amounts of weight right out of the gate. If I can believe my scale, I have lost 7 lbs this week. I guess the inspirational thing for me is that I actually made it to surgery and had a successful lap procedure. It was a long, long journey to get to this stage. Congratulations to everyone! Kix 530/407/401 hw/sw/cw

Hi friends, I'm one week post op and have lost 15 lbs. I'm a bit discouraged because I have NO energy and still have this pain below my belly button to the left when I move wrong or deep cough. I'm LOVING water and really have no inclination to eat anything - so protein is quite a challenge for me. Glad to be among friends! Hugs - K

Hi Heather! Glad you are doing well. I am three weeks out today. First week was very hard, second week much better and the last week I have struggled a bit. Probably becuase I went back to work and I think my body is trying to adjust!! I lost 41 pounds pre-op and 19 pounds post op so far. I have hit a stall this last week, but I know it will kick start up again once my body settles down a bit. I have had NO problem with nasuea, vomitting or dumping so far - so I consider myself lucky! Thanks for checking up on us!!

Hey Heather, You are the best cheerleader for August i have ever met!!!!!!! Here is my update: Tomorrow I will be 3 weeks post op. I have lost 18lbs pre- op and 27lbs since I got home from the hospital. I have yet to put on my jeans or uniforms yet cause it is too dang hot and I am waiting for my month visit to see the clothes thing ( ok here it is, I am afraid that if I put on my jeans I wont notice anything and be all discouraged. Even though I am 18 lbs lighter. What is my deal?) I had a bad few days for some reason and feel better today. I am officially lactose intolerate and that ****** me off cause I love my milk and never thought that would happen to me ever. I can not do eggs still- tried 3 times and my pouch was angry!! I have thrown up 3 times since I got home. I also got dehydrated these past few days as I am still struggling with getting in all of the water and protein in. It seems like my pouch doesnt do well with >2oz at a time. Still mainly doing full liquids cause I try to jump ahead and my tummy reminds me who is in charge. lol I have started my cycle and instead of gaining weight of 5-10lbs I am just maintaining 234-236 for the past few days. Frustrates me but not gaining is WONDERFUL. I think my iron might be low cause ever since I started I have been dizzy. Except for the past few days my energy level has been off the charts. I am up to 3 miles a day around our little pond. I am still home bound and feeling like a trapped animal- Got to get out of here soon or I will go crazy lol No one here is noticing the weight and I am thinking that is cause they see me everyday and wont see it like my friends will when i go back to work. I can majorly see the difference when I am nakid lol This was the best thing I have ever done for myself and dont regret a moment of this. I feel like I have been reborn and am finally an active member in my own life.... hugs to all, Tanya 252/261/234/140 pre-op/home from hospital/current/goal

Hi Cheryl!!! HAPPY RE-BIRTHDAY!!! I hope this E-Mail finds you Well and On your way to a SPEEDY Recovery! HUGS, Michele/WONGA!