Post Op RNY 9+ months

 Hi Pouch Pals!  Still trying to get caught up on my sleep!  Went to bed early last night, but still feeling a little tired this morning.  Off to the gym tonight.  My muscles are a little sore from Tuesday, so I was thinking maybe a swim, we'll see.

B - 95 gr pemeal bacon

S - deli turkey and pickle chips

L - chicken with sautéed peppers, onions, cheese and sour cream

S - deli turkey and pickle chips

D - same as lunch

Total Cal 848, carbs 26, protein 121

Have a great day everyone!

I'm almost the exact definition of a lightweight. I had a bmi of 37 at my highest weight. On the day of surgery my BMI was down to 34.7 and my total excess weight was about 65-70 lbs. I'm almost at the weight I'd like to maintain right now, but I do expect to lose about 10 or so pounds before I bounce back to my maintenance weight.

I've heard plenty of stories from revision patients talking about how much harder it is to lose weight when going from VSG to RNY. I'm not sure why that happens, but I bet someone who had a revision could explain it. 

I think the most important thing is that you get healthy, and if you follow your plans guidance you won't have to worry about losing too much.

I'm new, and haven't had my surgery yet so this isn't from experience... but if you didn't get the guidance to help you succeed after the VSG, and you do decide to have the RNY surgery, I'd strongly advise you to select a bariatric center that has a full fledged weight-loss program built into their surgery program. I have moderate reflux and my surgeon is confident the RNY we eliminate it. 

I'm a nut when it comes to researching physicians and programs, I think finding the right match is the key to success. You have to find a surgeon and team you can respect so you will really adhere to there advice.

Just my thoughts!  Good luck!

I had VSG in 2013, Now I wasn't really guided in the right direction and finally about three months ago started eating right... That only lasted about a month. I lost 20 lbs and was doing good. THat weight is still off. BUT My problem is I have severe acid reflux. I've posted this is vsg and in revision forums. I want to know if it's dangerous to have RYN when you have little weight to lose. I may need this to stop the acid reflux because it has gotten so extreme that I am now on double doses of prilosec and tums and still suffering. IF i don't do both I can't even lay down it's so bad.  After days of vomiting I usually start vomiting blood. I had all kinds of tests done at the hospital and there are no tears and no cancer.  I'm going to my pcp friday for a referral for GI doc and I made a call to my surgeon but I"m scared because I weigh 202 and a good weight for me is around 135-140 so is it dangerous to have this surgery? Am I going to lose too much weight? I'm really scared.

I had VSG (not RNY) just after my 61st birthday.  My history is similar to yours.  I had a 6 month insurance required supervised weight loss period prior to surgery and lost 1/3 of my excess weight during that period (weight loss stats are in my signature).  I got to my goal weight in about 6 months and am currently 10 pounds under goal at 10 months post-op trying to add back 5 or so (who would have EVER thought that would happen).  I found WLS to be much easier than I expected (little pain, no nausea).  I had PS (TT and facelift) 3 weeks ago and found that to be much more difficult.

I only told my husband, kids, and 2 SIL/BFFs.  However, starting about 3-4 months after surgery I opened up about WLS, even at work. Sometimes people thinking about doing it find it helpful to talk to someone who has done it, so I thought I should be open about it. 

It was the best decision I ever made! The only real issues I have had are figuring out what foods appeal to me and fill me up and the loose skin I ended up with on my belly and at my jawline/under my *****hence the PS).  Also, I've spent a lot of $ on clothing (but found some great online and local consignment shops which have helped).  And lately I am in a US size 0 which is hard to find (if I get some more meat on my bones I'll be a 2 which is easier).