Hi from Houston,Texas

[KITHAKIT]

Hi I am from Houston. I had gastric bypass surgery on July 2,2009. My surgery was performed by Dr. Pat Reardon. My starting weight was 330lbs. my current weight is 283lbs. I feel that I am losing slower than others. I have started exercising on a daily basis to try and speed up the weight loss.

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass A type of gastric bypass procedure which combines restrictive and malabsorption techniques - meaning, it reduces the amount of food a patient can comfortably eat (restriction), and also reduces the amount of calories that can be digested in the small intestine (malabsorption). This combination of bariatric methods leads to greater weight loss and the roux-en-y procedure is seen as one of the best ways to treat clinically severe obesity. See WLS Videos for animated surgery technique.

[MsJacquiiC]

Hi Kitra and welcome to The Journey! Do feel free to update your profile to include your current info and edit your avatar.

I say -47 pounds in a few months is still quite an accomplishment to be proud of! I think we're all different and our post-op weightloss really individualized. Stick within the phase guidelines your surgeon, nutritionist and exercise physiologist have set for you and you'll do fine.

Again - welcome, enjoy and happy posting!

Jacquii.

Registered Dietitian A dietitian is an expert in food and nutrition; A person who has studied diet and nutrition at a college program approved by the American Dietetic Association, completed 900 hours of supervised practical experience accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation for Dietetics Education, and passed an exam to become an R.D. Dietitians help promote good health through proper eating. They also supervise the preparation and service of food, develop modified diets, participate in research, and educate individuals and groups on good nutritional habits. The term "nutritionist" is also widely used; however, the term nutritionist is not regulated as dietitian is. People may call themselves nutritionists without the educational and professional requirements of registered dietitians.