I had rny surgery March 31st. it was the best decision I've ever made. since I've lost 60 lbs. the journey is hard each and every day. it challenges ur mind daily. with the "head hunger". but if u follow what you are supposed to do u will succeed. we are all human I've had my downfalls. but as long as u jump back on track with motivation it's the best thing ever. so, to go in debt about my...
My name is Serina but people call me Slim, Skinny Winny, and twiggy! On January 15, 2008 I had RNY gastric bypass procedure. My weight was 271lbs and I am 5'7. After surgery I was quite a bit nauseous. I experianced head hunger more than I ever had before durring the first week after surgery. But I wasnt really hungry. I didnt feel hungry one bit!!! A few months down the line i began to...
I'm on here to help anyone seeking a low bmi sleeve , most times liposuction isn't the answer because it doesn't address visceral fat , had a consultation with the same doctor that removed my lap band 4 years ago and felt so comfortable I am returning to him after gaining around 30lbs and scheduled for a customized sized gastric sleeve (i do not want to be skinny, I'd like to remain slim thick...
I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue. Working out and keeping the weight off was extremely difficult. My mother had a lap band and had some success but I didn't like the idea of being able to open and close the band so you can eat more or less. I also didn't want this foreign object in my body. When I moved to a new city I decided there was no better place or time to get gastric surgery....
I have so much going on with my health but I, like many, have found my “Why” and just like you, my journey is my own. It has not been easy. I struggled with my weight for many years. From the pressure of modeling, to accidents that set me back in my fitness routine and allowed my stubborn body (and mind) to pack on the pounds, to the medical conditions that finally solidified my choice to und...
I had my band done back in 2009 and within the first couple of years, I lost over 100 lbs without exercising. I chose lap band because I am the nervous type and didn't want anything I couldn't reverse. Since the weight loss, I'm naturally active now so it helps me with maintaining my weight loss. The band works if you have the discipline to go in for fills until you hit your sweet spot and if...
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