Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group
Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.
Surgery RNY 11/18/11
Not quite 10 months post OP
Height 5' 3"
Starting Weight 285
Goal Weight 135
Current weight 161
Total Lost to date 124
LBS to lose to reach goal 26
Best Advice:
60 grams of Protein a day via my shake
64 ozs of water
Low Sugar
Low Fat
Excercise
Therapy twice a month to deal with emotional eating
Tight Jeans!
Not quite 10 months post OP
Height 5' 3"
Starting Weight 285
Goal Weight 135
Current weight 161
Total Lost to date 124
LBS to lose to reach goal 26
Best Advice:
60 grams of Protein a day via my shake
64 ozs of water
Low Sugar
Low Fat
Excercise
Therapy twice a month to deal with emotional eating
Tight Jeans!
23 months post op
Height 5' 5"
starting weight 286
Goal Weight 159
current weight 143
total lost to date 143
Im below goal!!!! normal BMI.
Best advice I can give is that the surgery is on your stomach not on your head, you will still have head issues... the first few months are the hardest, stick it you it will be worth it. trust me.. you will lose hair, but it will slow down and grow back in...
Beginning wrong 264.
Surgery wt 255
Current wt 183
Wearing size 14 and large with lots of room
Wt loss 82 lbs
Goal 150
almost 3 months Post Op
Starting weight 270 Height 5'4"
Lost 47 pounds pre op
Weight day of surgery 223
Current weight 186
Lost since surgery 37
Total weight loss 84
Goal weight is 130-140
Need to loose 46-56 more pounds
Best Advice
Get all your protein every day 80 grams
80 oz of water
Walk 1-2 miles a day
Wear clothes that fit and aren't too baggy! Go to Goodwill or Salvation Army to buy them since you will only be in a size for a month or so it that long. Take your too big clothes to consignment shop or donate to local women's shelter.
2 years post-OP
Height 5 0"
Starting Weight over 300 lbs
Goal Weight 125
Current weight 124
Total Lost to date 176
LBS to lose to reach goal 0
Best Advice:
Spend time with your support group(s) to stay focused
70 + grams of protein every day
Avoid white carbs and simple carbs
Practice eating mindfully
Follow the no drinking with meals
Move a little more every day!
Work on your head stuff/emotional eating issues.
Take your vitamins every day!
Give back to someone who is earlier in the process than you are.
Enjoy the journey!!
JJ