Comments on: Weight Loss Surgery Inspires Kathy Draper To Inspire Others

By: Vicki B

Vicki B — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:28:43 +0000

I had roux-y surgery 6 yrs ago. I have regained about 1/2 the weight. Initially I weighed 333 before surgery. I went down to 185, then started putting weight back. Now I am at 262 lb and depressed and unmotivated, yet I want to do what ever it takes to embrace wanting to get healthier. The Dr who did my surgery died within 2 yrs of my surgery. The hospital has another Dr at the clinic now, but I have not done any type of follow-up since Dr Obeid passed away. What have others done to begin to lose the weight they had gained? Please advise.

By: buny

buny — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:52:18 +0000

hello I’m just starting the adventure of going to have the gastric bypass and they said that I will experience loss of hair well as every woman knows that scares me how much will I lose and what do I do or take to make it come back? I’m not worried about the procedure but I was told that before the surgery I would go on a liquid diet for 2 weeks how was that experience? I would love to hear any information anyone experience. Good luck to all of you and thanks for listening.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:34:19 +0000

I can eat almost like a normal person now. To cut carb craving I do lots of protein shakes. I am also active on a site called Transformation.com This has been integral in helping me with the mental and spiritual side of recovering your health not just food and exercise.

By: Bariatric Girl

Bariatric Girl — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:45:17 +0000

So glad to find your story here. You were always so special to me and remembered you from the very beginning. I even remember when you were getting married. I’m so happy for you…you are one of the few I know except Craig that are further out than I am!
hugs and love, Yvonne

By: Kim

Kim — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:05:11 +0000

Kathy, That was a wounderful story and I wish I had the energy that you have . I had the VSG and so did my husband on the same day. I have lost down to 155 and I am back up to 185. My husband lost 165 and he has gained 20 or 30 pounds back. I still crave food all the time and I get upset easy and than eat….. My husband eats because of his meds. I wish that I could be 130 that was my goal….Good luck and You look so good. Kim

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:27:06 +0000

I had gastric bypass on 1/03/09 and have only lost 23 lbs. My doctor is disappointed in me and says I am eating too much. This is hard to believe but I cut down to nothing but protein (1/4 cup cottage cheese and 2 oz of salmon or chicken and drinking the amount of fluid that I am suppose to. Nothing seems to move this weight. My doctor wants to do an upper GI but that may mean surgery again and I do not know if my insurance will pay again or if I want to go through the recovery again. I have tried to find the normals for the amount of weight loss for the first few months after having the gastric “Y” bypass surgery. Do you know where I can find that information?

By: roxie (thinner56)

roxie (thinner56) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 05:29:37 +0000

im struggling with cravings for alot of different foods..i also have problem drinking enough water..i drink diet lipton green tea, is that ok? what type of exercise do you do? i have fibromyalgia and it really hurts to exercise but i know how important it is to do..i also struggle with being consistent with my everyday eating routine..have u lost any hair? im also at a standstill in my weight loss..well, these r a few of my struggles, if u can help i would be very appreciative

By: ladygizmo81

ladygizmo81 — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 18:56:52 +0000

hey roxie im 7 months post opp too what are you struggling with maybe i can help

By: roxie (thinner56)

roxie (thinner56) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:03:50 +0000

loved your story. im 7 months out of RNY surgery and im struggling so much, i need help learning to eat the right foods to help me lose consistently. I pretty much know what they are, i just cant seem to change my brain to comply. i need a kick in the butt to change my habits. im so glad that u are doing so well. thanks ahead of time for any advice you may give me

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:29:50 +0000

Susan be patient. It takes time and the belly will get smaller. A lot of my weight was in the abdomen area too. Congratulations and I hope you are feeling better and healthier everyday!

By: Susan Eavenson

Susan Eavenson — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:09:21 +0000

Love your story! I had RNY 8/27/09 and I am just loving every part of this journey. I can relate to the airplane extension belts. I went to HI last May for my son’s graduation and had to have them. He will be graduating with his master’s in Sept and we plan on going. I will be a year out and although I don’t know how much I will weigh I am certain I will not have to have extensions. I don’t know about the table though because I am plaqued with this horrible belly that doesn’t seem to go away.