Hi- Please stop being discouraged Chocolate!!! You are doing so great.

RNY on Dec. 10, 2012 Weight was 240. BMI 41.5. Height 5'4".
Lost 42 lbs to date, more than 1/3 of my excess weight. I'd like to get to 145 lbs, I look good at that weight even though it's above the "recommended" for my height.

Ihave never had a problem, no nausea etc. I am following my program and don't feel I've been deprived. I stay away from Wheat Thins though-- they could be a downfall. Kathy

Gastric Sleeve on February 22, 2011 Weight 417 - To date I have lost 178 lbs - at 239 I am still heavy to some and yet for me I am a totally new person after losing an entire person. I am able to move around, walk more, less knee pain and no other health issues at this time. Surgery was smooth, no complications and still losing inches today. This was the best decision I have ever made for me and I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to use this tool to achieve a healthier me. Wishing you all the best in your journey!!

~Jackie~

I had RNY on September 25, 2012. I was 347 at my first appointment in May 2012. 302 day of surgery and as of Monday 3/11 at my 6 month check up I was 232, which is 115 pounds lost so far. My BMI went from 59 to 39. I have a prelimiary goal (from surgeon/nut) to get to 170 which will put my BMI under 30. For my height 145 would put me at a BMI of 24.9 which is just at the healthy range. I would be happy with anything between 145 and 170!!

I unfortunately had major complication from my surgery. I had a leak at the suture line on my remnent stomach which caused me to have respiratory failure, had to be put on a vent for two weeks, and spent about a month in the hospital. I came very close to dying.

I went through so much as did my family that it makes me that much more determined to make my weight loss successful. Even with all that I went through I am still glad I did it. I feel better than I have in 20+ years.

Starting Weight Jan 2011 328 @first doc visit
Sugery June 2011 310.5
Today 202
A loss of 126 from onset. Couldn't be happier. Left hospital off 3 oral type2 diabetes meds. I have reclaim a life and am no longer a prisoner in my own body. d

RNY 12/15/10 started at 298 lost 150 lbs in 2 yrs
RNY revision due to complications start weight 148 post op loss 20 regained 11 lbs when solids were started.

jurry is still out on being happy with results as weight loss was not my #1 priority as much as a perk. better health was.......not fully there yet.

RNY on 6/18/12, Started @ 244 lbs, Today I'm 154, (90 lbs). I feel amazing, I have so much energy, I love life, I love the way I look. If my Doctor told me I had to do it all over again, I'd jump on that band wagon today. My only regret is that I didn't do this sooner.
Shelley :o)

Had RNY on Feb 19, 2013...to date I've lost 38lbs. Starting weight 330, surgery weight 310, now 292 I'm happy but I'm impatient and wish it was more :)

Congrats!!

I had RNY on 2/10/10
Highest weight: 300 lbs +
Pre-op loss: 30 lbs
Total lost: 175 lbs
Current Weight: ranges between 123-127

I am absolutely thrilled with my decision to have GBS and with my results. One of the best decisions I've ever made!!

JJ

RNY on 02/20/13
Height 5'10
Initial weight 296
Surgery day 288
3 weeks post op today...261

Would do it again in a heart beat, I already feel amazing! Can't wait to see me in my wedding dress in June!!

Hey everybody! Nice post Lisa!

RNY Sept.23, 2011
Highest ever recorded weight 247
Height 5'4"
Pre surgery weigh in at hospital 235
Surgeon's goal 148
Made goal Sept.23, 2012
Currently 141 holding very steady
From size 3X to size 8
Notes: if the surgeon would have told me to drink mud to make this surgery effective, I would have said yes sir. How often do I drink it and how thick do I make it. I had no complications. I have no regrets. Slow losing is still losing! It took one year to the day for me to lose 87 pounds.

Congrats to all those who are fighting the good fight! Like JJ says, it's so worth it!

Blessings all around!
Spotz

I had a Roux-En-Y on Dec 7,2012 I jhave lost 75 lb so far and got close to 100 left to lose. It was a life saving surgery! No problems and little pain. Of late I had some issues of things making me nauseaous but I think that is passing.
I don't feel hungry or deprived. Most the time I don't really want what I can eat. I'd do it over again. I have no regrets. I could sell this door to door!

Oh, I'm 5 ft tall.

JJ

Congratulations on your weight Loss.

My starting weight was 436. I am 5'10". I started my Pre-op Liquid diet 12/2/12. I had Gastric Sleeve on 12/18/12. To date I have lost 84 lbs. My goal is to lose my first 100 by 5/5/13 and 200 by 12/2/13.

I have not regretted the decision for 1 minute.

Hi! I had RNY on 2/21/13. My only issue I'm having is the left sided pain with certain movements. I can't bend to brush my teeth even!
It's brought me to tears and sometimes takes my breath away! The surgeon is 95% sure its not a hernia and says this is normal. I felt better my first week home and didn't have the pain this bad...I don't get it!

I'm a believer!

I had RNY on 1/8/13. To date I have lost 53 pounds. I'm 5'10 and my goal is to get to 175 so I have about 105 pounds to go. Hoping to be at 100 pounds lost by my 6 month mark and the full amount by the one-year anniversary.

I've had few problems thankfully. I'm finally beginning to understand what people mean when they say this is only a tool. I make choices every single day, every single meal, that can make or break me.