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I'm pleased that I chose the RNY as well because I had well over a hundred pounds to shed, and my doctor and I determined this would be my best option. I'm excited for you as you move closer to realizing your weight loss goals. So much will change as a result of shedding the pounds, both good and not so good. But the good out weights the latter by far.
Keep us posted on your journey.
Keep it moving!
JJ
Hi JJ and thanks for your reply.
I'm going with the RNY also. I had considered the sleeve but at my current weight I need to lose as much as possible as quickly as possible. Congratulations on your weight loss. I can't wait until I can see the results of all this hard work. It will certainly be more fun having the problem of clothes being too big than searching for a store that caters to my size and when I can walk down the street or anywhere and have people stare at me for reasons other than my layers upon layers of fat. 
Thanks for the advice I really appreciate it so much!
Iyssiss
Congrats Tiffany on your successful procedure. You're on your way to better health! I remember the head hunger oh too well. At four plus years out, I still deal with it at times. The trick to being successful over it is a regular and continuous schedule of eating and drinking, and the ability to recognize when you really may be hungry. Which is very rare. I still stick with the portions and regiment of my eating today from where I was at six months out. I usually keep it at 1/2 to 3/4 of a cup of food. Starting at 30 minutes after I wake, and eating small portions about every 2-1/2 to 3 hours. It doesn't take much, but when I hit that 3 hour mark, I have to get something in me! Between eating about 5 meals at this rate and drinking protein, there's no time for hunger. I'm glad that I've not given into going back to larger portions too. It really has helped me stay with my program and keep the weight off.
Get your water, vits and protein in on the regular. If you can't do anything else but walk, please do and increase your distance everyday or so. It will make all the difference in aiding the weight to come off and stay off!
Keep it moving!!
JJ
Hi Lyssiss, and welcome to BAF. It's gotten a lot slower on this page now, but I try to check in ever so often to say hello and drop my 1 cent worth!
What type of procedure are you considering? In answer to your question, from my experience after my RNY, yes I lost curviness. But for the most part it was welcomed, because it was nestled under layers of unhealthy fat. As African American we do tend to embrace our "thickness or curves", but I knew it was only terms I'd sold myself on to avoid saying that I was fat and unhealthy. Though my voluptuous girlz shrunk to fruit roll up...:-), and my hips lost a good bit of roundness, I gained a healthy heart and a reason to buy a whole new closet full of size 10 and under clothes! I'll take that any day! I can put together a look if the goal is to highlight my curves. That's easier than carry around an extra 130 plus pounds.
It's natural to have nerves. Research your planned procedure thoroughly, ask questions of your doctor and the two of you decide what's right for you. I'm four plus years out and still maintaining. It takes work and a lot of dedication, but you can be successful with weight loss surgery.
I wish you well on your journey.
Keep it moving!
JJ
I had surgery on September 25th and have absolutely NO REGRETS! Im still on liquids, but anxious to have oatmeal tomorrow lol. Im not hungry...but head hunger is a b*tch!!!
I personally finally found my curves. I never considered myself having a shape. About 18 months post-op, I am finding that I have a few curves.
It's okay to be nervous. Just remember you are taking control of your life and health.
New to this forum. I was wondering that African American women being naturally curvy have you lost your curves in the process? I know its a silly question when you look at it from a health prospective but I was just wondering. I haven't had my surgery yet and its not even scheduled yet I guess I"m just nervous. Thanks
I'd definitely like more hair advice! I know that Biotin will help with hair/nail growth/maintenance, but is there anything else we can prepare with, like deep conditioning?
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