19 months out of surgery! Feeling wonderful!

Momma1991
on 11/12/14 3:19 am - Hamilton, NJ
RNY on 04/08/13

Just wanted to say how wonderful I feel 19 months out of surgery! 19 months ago I weighed in at 282 pounds. Had no energy. Had breathing problems. Was depressed. Had no motivation. Just very fat and unhappy. 19 months later I am 125 pounds and I feel wonderful! No more breathing problems. Have  plenty of energy. Have alot of motivation. I exercise daily. No more depressed feelings. I actually love getting up and going out and doing things. In the beginning of this I had regrets about the surgery like wtf did I do too myself. I was very sickly. Couldn't really eat anything without throwing up. I've had a lot of stomach problems that required hospital stays. Had back to back kidney stones. Had a twisted intestine.  Had 2 hernias that required surgery. Had to have my gallbladder removed.  I suffered from nausea badly.  But now that all had subsided I feel great! I still suffer from bad nausea that requires reglan and pepcid everyday. I have a hard time with meats and eggs but it's a work in progress.

I just wanted to share my story with everyone. If you feel like you made a mistake please don't believe that. It will get better. Maybe not right now. But in due time it'll all be okay. I can promise you. Just take 1 day at a time.  Always focus on getting your protein and liquid intake, always take your vitamins. If you feel sickly take a break.  Rest,drink a protein shake, don't worry about food for that day, go on a liquid/soft food diet and if you feel better slowly go back to your normal diet. That's just a few tips I've leaned over the last 19 months!

iloveravens
on 11/12/14 3:33 am
RNY on 08/13/14

Great advice!  Thank you for the inspiration :)

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

carimiller9173
on 11/12/14 3:50 am - Wilmington, DE

Thanks for sharing.  I'm new to the process.

 

Pre-op weight 342.5; Surgery 320.7

M 1-10.5

Andreaslaughing
on 11/12/14 3:56 am

I needed to hear this today, thank you!

Momma1991
on 11/12/14 5:54 am - Hamilton, NJ
RNY on 04/08/13

Good luck to all of you! 

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