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Hello all, I had my rouxny surgery almost 14 years ago. In the last few years I have been falling a lot, broke my leg in 3 places, had hardware installed. I have no energy to do anything, brain fog, crazy lab results, low iron, low B12, low calcium and D3 and just this week I fell again breaking my kneecap so here I am for another 8-12 weeks sitting on my ass trying to heal. I'm at my wits end, I'm only 55 and I feel like I'm 75! Any advice would be welcome! 

Yes folks, I did it!! I stepped on the scale this morning and I hit 199lbs!! Woot Woot!!   This whole journey has been incredible.   My goal is 150 lbs, so now thats the next stop..unless my body tells me different!  I guess I will just keep hanging on and enjoying the ride!!  Yippee!!  Who woulda "thunk" it was possible!!????

I cant believe it, I have lost 83 lbs!!!  That is alot of weight..this is all just amazing to me!  I could not have done this without this surgery.  God bless my surgeon for  being able to help people this way.  I am overwhemed with gratitude.  I love ya Dr. Swartz!!

My legs dont rub together anymore, I can cross my legs, sit indian style.  I can walk two miles without hurting, I can lean over and shave my legs, paint my toenails, walk my dogs, sit in a booth (thats a huge one for me!), go on roller coasters, wrap a bath towel all the way around me, the list is endless...I just feel so much better!

I am wearing a size XL/18 in most everything.   I havent worn that size in I dont know how long.  I have cute clothes now, not just what will fit me.  Its so wonderful to be able to wear pretty things and feel more girly.  I gave away 4 trash bags full of clothes from my closet, all stuff that was way to big.  I never want to see those sizes again, I never want to go back there...I want to be healthy and play with my new grandaughter and have fun in life.  Being fat wasnt fun, I didnt get to do fun things..because I was always out of breath or in pain or just plain unable...I thank god everyday for being blessed with this surgery.

Jules

Omg!! I hit 221 today, thats 70 lbs down from surgery, how AWESOME!!! I was doing the happy dance in the shower!!

Feeling great, have alot more energy.   When I go on my walks, I can walk faster and longer and my hips no longer hurt, that sure is a plus!  My friend Julie walks with me, she is also trying to lose weight so the more the merrier!  Seems like my weight loss is slow lately, I dont know why.  Last week I only lost 2 lbs and this week 4lbs.  I guess my honeymoon stage is different from other WLS patients, although I know everyone loses at different rates.  I am sticking to 1/4 cup of food per meal right now, my doctors handbook doesnt say what to do after 2 months so I kinda feel like I am "winging" it, I guess I will get more information at my appt on July 30th.  Thats all for now..

Jules

49 lbs down!!

Went to my new granddaughter to be baby shower this weekend in southern California.  Had a wonderful time seeing all our family!  We bbq'd twice, wonderful bbq chicken, tri tip and the next day hamburgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, fruit, chips,dip, salsa, beer...etc etc etc...then of course baby shower cake...which I only had a pinch of, but it sure was good!   I did get one good walk in over the weekend..wish it could have been more but we were doing so much running around and had to be "here"and "there" so much that I didnt get to do more, so I am amazed I lost another 5 lbs...woot woot!!  Next week I will hit the 50lb mark! YES!!

So in a few days, I will be 8 weeks post op.  I have lost a total of 44 lbs!!  Woot Woot!!  I seem to still be stuck in the soft foods stage, I dont know if its fear of things getting stuck or what.  I am eating mostly cottage cheese, cheese sticks, chopped chicken thighs, ground turkey with salsa and cheese, chili, yogurt and SF popsicles.  I hope I am doing the correct foods, my next appt with the surgeon isnt till July 30th.  People on OH who had the surgery the same week as me are talking about how  they are eating saltines and mashed potatoes.  I dont know how they do it and get their protein in also.  Its driving me crazy!!  I struggle to get the 65 grams of protein everyday...good thing though, I am getting 3 bottles of water in a day...thats progress!!

Hey all..

I need to know what types of vitamins, protein shakes etc I will be needing.  Any suggestions for my 2 day clear liquid pre op diet? I read someplace that I shouldnt have anything "red", is this true?  Gummie vitamins or chewable? Flintstones? Help!

I got my surgery date today!  April 14th! So excited! They moved it up a week..