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Michelle F.
on 7/28/04 12:40 am - Cape Coral, FL
Topic: Best decision ever made... HONESTLY
Hello everyone, I just wanted to write and let everyone know that this decision to have the surgery was the best I have ever made in my life. My surgery was 1-27-04 and so far I have lost 91lbs. I did have some minor issues along the way, you know the wound infection, the wound vac, thrush. But as of today I am doing GREAT... I love Dr. Benitez and his staff, they are all wonderful people and know how to treat their patients. I will try to post again soon. Everyone take care and enjoy your new life......
Nancy
on 7/27/04 11:41 pm - Kasson, MN
Topic: RE: Hi Gang, I need some input please
Mine comes in spurts............. I will lose 5lbs over night............. Then nothing for a few weeks. You are doing great hun!
DJJCHARRIS
on 7/27/04 10:44 pm - Winchendon, MA
Topic: RE: Hi Gang, I need some input please
You are melting and feeling good aren't you !!! Don't be discouraged. However, I do suggest following your Dr.'s instructions. Are you getting in your protein with only 500 calories? I use fitday.com and my calories average 900-1200 per day. And honestly I find the higher the calcium & fat the better loosing week I have. Don't be scared - try your Dr's advise. Wow goal of 137, nobody will be able to see you. lol Best wishes, Dawn -85
DJJCHARRIS
on 7/27/04 10:39 pm - Winchendon, MA
Topic: RE: Hi Gang, I need some input please
yahoooo amen. You are doing awesome. I have noticed a big slow down the last month or two actually. But as long as it is still going DOWN, that is all that counts. Dawn
charlatte
on 7/27/04 4:02 pm - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Topic: RE: hows everyone doing at 6 months out!
I had my follow up yesterday and I am down 87 pounds--45 more to go to get to my doctor's goal of 137. I have lost a lot of hair but my surgeon says a lot of people go through that after this surgery but that at about 6 months it starts getting better. I feel great. I am in a size 12 pants, actually even some 10's. And I am in a large top. I am now really focusing on lots of exercise to get the rest of my weight off and to get into great shape. And I am starting to train for a marathon. This is the best thing I've ever done for myself. I still give myself Vitamin B-12 shots but other than that, I am healthy! And I love hearing "you're getting so skinny!" Isn't life grand! Good Luck to everybody! Char 269/182/137
charlatte
on 7/27/04 3:54 pm - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Topic: RE: Hair Loss/Nioxin
I've also been using the shampoo and conditioner for the last 2 1/2 months. My hair is still falling out. But I am now taking Biotin too so that is supposed to help too. I hope it keeps working for you! Char
charlatte
on 7/27/04 3:52 pm - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Topic: RE: Only Obese
Way to go! You are doing great! Char
charlatte
on 7/27/04 3:50 pm - Lake Havasu City, AZ
Topic: RE: Hi Gang, I need some input please
YAHOOO AMEN!!! Well deserved! I totally can relate to what you are saying. I also have 45 more pounds to go. And yesterday when I went for my 6 month check up, the surgeon says to EAT MORE!! And EXERCISE MORE! OK--so all the way home-- 2 1/2 hour drive---I was ticked at myself for not exercising more all along. But you know what? There is nothing I can do about being a bit lazy the last 6 months. BUT I CAN and WILL from now on. We've all made a huge change already right?! He asked me how many calories I consume a day. I guessed about 1000. He told me to start writing it down a couple days a week to see the TRUE number. Well guess what? Today it was only about 500. I feel like I eat way more than that. But he says my body is kind of in a starvation mode and to eat more to make it start letting go of the fat. So I have new goals set and I think if I do it, I will keep losing for the next 3 months. My surgeon expects me to be at goal which is 137 now (before he was telling me 142) by my 9th month anniversary. SO I have 3 months to rid myself of 45 more pounds. I honestly am looking forward to the challenge that I have before me. I am not a quitter and I love challenges. This is a big one but I think the exercise will help more than anything. We can do it! Just don't get discouraged. And hey---if it's a little bit slower that's ok. We have to just keep going forward and try the best we can. We will all keep being the biggest losers we can be!
kelli72
on 7/27/04 12:36 pm - ma
Topic: RE: Only Obese
ISNT IT AWESOME!!!!!!! WTG!!!!!!
kelli72
on 7/27/04 12:35 pm - ma
Topic: Hi Gang, I need some input please
Well I had my 6 mnth check up last week and I am down 90 lbs!!!! My cholestrol is 163 from 220 and my blood sugars are all normal, no more fatty liver and I am in normal BMI!!!!!! CAN I GET A YAHOOOO AMEN!!!!!! Now here is my question. I talked with my surgeon and she says from here out the weight loss will start to taper off and I am scared because I am still 50 lbs from that and I am losing slowly already I feel. Now its been taking me about a mnth to lose 10lbs for a couple mnths now and I was wondering if anyone else is experiencing this as well. Since about 4 /5 mnths out I have slowed down and I hope its not over yet but I definaltly see it takes me about a mnth now to get rid of 10 lbs.
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