MichelleInNY

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A good friend and I have launched a website called Sangria Sisters.  It's foundation is "celebrating family, friends, and health."  It'll chronicle the two of us on the path to better wellbeing (for ourselves and our families) while using different tools (surgery and Weight Watchers) with the premise that no tool will fix weight problems without serious work on emotional/mental issues impacting one's relationship with food. 

So, without further delay, come say hi on our new site!  I look forward to seeing you there :)

http://www.sangriasisters.com

I'm just about 29 years old and had RNY on November 17.  To date, I am 58lbs down from my highest weight.  22 of those pounds are since surgery.   I had hoped that I would lose more by this point, but what I'm learning is that most of us seem to feel that way and that it's normal.  I had a 2 1/2 week stall which frustrated me a great deal, but I do understand now my body was just trying to catch up to all of the changes.  I did gain 16 lbs in swelling while in the hospital and it took me a few days to get that off before moving on to new pounds. 

I couldn't be more lucky with how everything has gone... no complications whatsoever and eating postop is going much better than I expected.  At this point I've been able to tolerate everything I've had, just in very small amounts.  While my surgeon's plan allows for well cooked pasta and toast at one month out, I'm opting to stay away from the doughy carbs... at least for awhile.  I feel as though my energy level is stabilized in a way that it never has been and I'm really happy about that. 

Absolutely no regrets... at this point I am very happy that I did this for myself.