Mary M.
2nd Surgiversary!
Oct 01, 2011
I had my RNY 2 years ago yesterday.
I lost 115 pounds, give or take, and have kept them off. I still have 60 pounds to get to my surgeon's goal, but it has been hard to go down. Why? Because the year of stall is due to my continued grazing. DON'T GRAZE! Eating in between meals is the kiss of death. Especially if you don't exercise.
I'm trying to increase my exercise, knowing my metabolism is probably shot. My tool (small capacity tummy) still works great. I eat less than 1/2 of what I would before. I am determined to be even more successful. But I have to say, I feel great and look good! Life has been SO much better since I had the surgery. No comparison. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I still attend WLS support groups and love the comraderie and understanding I get there. That has helped and will continue to help me.
Good luck to those starting the journey and those on the journey. It is a TOOL and one that must be incorporated in a healthy plan - eating and moving.
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I lost 115 pounds, give or take, and have kept them off. I still have 60 pounds to get to my surgeon's goal, but it has been hard to go down. Why? Because the year of stall is due to my continued grazing. DON'T GRAZE! Eating in between meals is the kiss of death. Especially if you don't exercise.
I'm trying to increase my exercise, knowing my metabolism is probably shot. My tool (small capacity tummy) still works great. I eat less than 1/2 of what I would before. I am determined to be even more successful. But I have to say, I feel great and look good! Life has been SO much better since I had the surgery. No comparison. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.
I still attend WLS support groups and love the comraderie and understanding I get there. That has helped and will continue to help me.
Good luck to those starting the journey and those on the journey. It is a TOOL and one that must be incorporated in a healthy plan - eating and moving.
Nine Months Out
Jun 28, 2010
I can't believe how fast the time has gone! I'm nearly at nine months out and life has changed in many wonderful ways. I've lost 113 pounds, and feel so much better. I'm still struggling with a fitness/exercise plan - - I know it's the way to keep it off and to lose faster, but I go in fits and starts with exercycle, walking, and dancing. I do move more and easier. I walk at work when I don't have to - where I used to find ways to avoid moving, I now welcome it.
Other changes for the better on my journey so far:
Can sit in almost any chair
Can wear clothes that are in sizes much easier to find
Don't run out of breath just walking to my car
Can sit in a booth at a restaurant
Move better/look better
I got a new job!!!!
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Other changes for the better on my journey so far:
Can sit in almost any chair
Can wear clothes that are in sizes much easier to find
Don't run out of breath just walking to my car
Can sit in a booth at a restaurant
Move better/look better
I got a new job!!!!
Six Months and Life is Changing!
Apr 02, 2010
Wow - whoever said this is a wild ride had it right! Wild and WONDERFUL! I'm so glad I did this and each day I notice things about my weight loss. I know my health is improving. I'm down 95 pounds and feeling so good about that. I am able to move more comfortably and not run out of breath from just crossing the parking lot. I'm finally exercising and moving more. Yesterday a work friend and I walked at lunch, and afterwork I rode my exercycle. It felt good to WANT to move.
Michael (the love of my life) had his surgery a month ago and is noticing changes all the time, too. It's so great having him on this journey with me. I get teary-eyed thinking of how much our health will improve and being so grateful we could do this together.
OK. for my changes:
Shopping in regular department store
In and out of the car is easier AND steering wheel doesn't come close to my belly
Moving without being out of breath
Sitting in regular chairs and not worrying about it before I go somewhere
Wearing fashionable clothes and getting them ON SALE!
Enjoying healthy foods and not obsessing about it
NOT taking ANY of the 3 diabetes meds I was on and having a better test (A1C) than ever
Feeling normal in a group, not the HUGE one
There are many more, I'm sure, but as I continue to lose the biggest change I have is a feeling. One I had lost in my many attempts to lose weight. I could lose 20, 30, 40 pounds and did so many times. But with this tool, I have something I didn't have. HOPE. The future is brighter for me.
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Michael (the love of my life) had his surgery a month ago and is noticing changes all the time, too. It's so great having him on this journey with me. I get teary-eyed thinking of how much our health will improve and being so grateful we could do this together.
OK. for my changes:
Shopping in regular department store
In and out of the car is easier AND steering wheel doesn't come close to my belly
Moving without being out of breath
Sitting in regular chairs and not worrying about it before I go somewhere
Wearing fashionable clothes and getting them ON SALE!
Enjoying healthy foods and not obsessing about it
NOT taking ANY of the 3 diabetes meds I was on and having a better test (A1C) than ever
Feeling normal in a group, not the HUGE one
There are many more, I'm sure, but as I continue to lose the biggest change I have is a feeling. One I had lost in my many attempts to lose weight. I could lose 20, 30, 40 pounds and did so many times. But with this tool, I have something I didn't have. HOPE. The future is brighter for me.
Four Months Out This Week!
Jan 27, 2010
I'm feeling so good with the 75 pounds I'm down at this point. I had my 3 month check up last week, since they couldn't schedule me before that, and everything is going well. At this point, some clothes had to go - falling off me - and I'm trying to get by with smaller sizes I had in the closet. But it's getting to the point, I have to purchase some new things!
I'm feeling good and a bit stronger and more energetic each day. I'm so glad this is all working out so well. Now to get Michael going on his! He is scheduled for Feb. 24 and starts his liquid diet in two weeks. It will really help me stick to basics when he isn't eating. Onward!
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I'm feeling good and a bit stronger and more energetic each day. I'm so glad this is all working out so well. Now to get Michael going on his! He is scheduled for Feb. 24 and starts his liquid diet in two weeks. It will really help me stick to basics when he isn't eating. Onward!
Eve of a Very New Year!
Dec 31, 2009
I'm so glad I had the RNY. I have been a bit off track during the holiday season, but am back on now and excited about losing weight this year. I am starting to really feel differently. I've almost 60 pounds off, and its hard to believe that is just the beginning.
My plan is to do my best each day, feeling grateful I've had this opportunity to really lose some weight. I also want to delve into some exercise this coming year. To find a way to work out that I can stand will be great. And to really focus on the healthy eating I can do.
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My plan is to do my best each day, feeling grateful I've had this opportunity to really lose some weight. I also want to delve into some exercise this coming year. To find a way to work out that I can stand will be great. And to really focus on the healthy eating I can do.
9 Weeks Out!
Dec 01, 2009
Yes, it's been nearly nine weeks. I am noticing new things all the time - clothes fit better, a few people have noticed I've lost, etc. I am just starting to move a bit better, too. What do I like about my RNY?
I love
- that I'm never hungry
- that clothes fit me better, and some are getting too loose
- that I fit in more chairs
- that I have HOPE
- that I'm seeing the scale go down (52 pounds so far!)
- that I am in control of food
There will be many more reasons to love this procedure, but for now these things help me appreciate it.
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I love
- that I'm never hungry
- that clothes fit me better, and some are getting too loose
- that I fit in more chairs
- that I have HOPE
- that I'm seeing the scale go down (52 pounds so far!)
- that I am in control of food
There will be many more reasons to love this procedure, but for now these things help me appreciate it.
Everything is going well!
Nov 12, 2009
I'm so glad I've had this past six weeks to adjust. I'm feeling fine, though I do often have cottage cheese to avoid any pouch issues. Today Michael got his surgery date... in about a month, Dec. 16 to be precise, my sweetheart will join me on the losers' bench. I had no idea how much this meant to me until he got his scheduled. I can breathe. I want him with me on this (and every) journey of my life! We both deserve to feel better and be better. It has been tough waiting for his hoops to be completed. But we are there.
The holidays will be very special for us this year. Can't wait to be doing this with him, and it will be soon!
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The holidays will be very special for us this year. Can't wait to be doing this with him, and it will be soon!
Life Goes On...
Nov 05, 2009
I'm so pleased I did it! I'm five weeks out, and feeling just fine. I haven't had any complications or even issues with the pouch. I eat what I'm supposed to eat, and I'm not hungry. I never thought 1/2 cup of food would satisfy me, but it does. The weight is beginning to come off - 38 pounds already. Soon my clothes will be too baggy - yippee!
I haven't had any issues with getting in water or protein, so I feel very lucky that way. At my post-op meeting last week (they had me at 31 pounds down, fully dressed), I learned how to inject my B-12 shot each month and was told to start the calcium, which I've been doing since. I sound boring, but that's what I want - this to just fit in with my life! And it is. Another week and I'll be introducing "regular" food and not just eating soft foods. Wow!
Time Flies
Oct 06, 2009
Yes, I did it! Had the RNY laproscopically last Wednesday - a week ago. The hospital staff were just great and I felt so taken care of. So much happened in just one night in the hospital!
I'm feeling good and the food isn't as difficult as I anticipated. Water drinking is going as recommended. All in all unremarkable recovery. So far, I consider myself quite lucky. I've had great support. My husband is the BEST, my sis has been there for me, and my brother came from Atlanta for a couple of days. Friends have been checking in and offering help, too. Right now, it's a day at a time. Little pain, just tired sometimes.
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I'm feeling good and the food isn't as difficult as I anticipated. Water drinking is going as recommended. All in all unremarkable recovery. So far, I consider myself quite lucky. I've had great support. My husband is the BEST, my sis has been there for me, and my brother came from Atlanta for a couple of days. Friends have been checking in and offering help, too. Right now, it's a day at a time. Little pain, just tired sometimes.
Send-off Coffee
Sep 26, 2009
Today some of the WLS coffee group sent me off with a nice morning of visiting and helping me know what to expect. I feel like I'm going forward fully informed and ready for this. I have done great on the liquid diet - one tiny off moment at the beginning when I ate a piece of string cheese, but that was it. I'm really feeling good about it. Now I just want to get on with the surgery. I have everything ready and purchased all the necessities I'll need. Michael has been wonderful with all my preparation, and I know we'll do great. I hope he gets his date really soon so we can be on this journey together. Meanwhile, he's losing weight to prepare himself, too.
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About Me
Minneapolis, MN
Location
45.8
BMI
Surgery
09/30/2009
Surgery Date
Jun 11, 2009
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