Lets see how we Jan. peeps add up... how close are we Jan. people with total weight lost? I started the night before surgery at 275lbs surgery date Jan. 20th 2004 as of today I weigh 185lbs Total lost 90lbs Alberto

Hello to all my january brothers and sisters, my surgery was jan 12 I had open rny, as of last week I had a checkup and blood work done and im down a total of 135lbs, im feeling great and the blood work was good except the protein was a little low so I have to up that. I hope everyone is doing great and keep up the good work matt

OK, Not to sound stupid or anything,.....what is the difference between roller skating and roller blading???? I roller skated as a kid, but I've never roller bladed. I know exercise is better for us, builds lean muscle mass which in turn hypes up our metabolism, helps out the heart, circulatory and respiratory system too. I started Pilates a month out of surgery (with surgeon's approval) and have been going 2X/week, and it is amazing the things I can do now that I couldn't do then! The instructors and other regular classmates are all so very encouraging! I have now added weighted workout and treadmill, and ex about 10-12 hours a week. Last night on my way into the Y, the guy at the desk looked at me kinda funny and said, "ok, I have been wanting to ask you and I apologize if I offend you, BUT how much weight have you lost since you started coming here?" It was great to see his jaw drop when I told him 103# and I was glad he asked! I felt so high and positive that I whipped through the treadmill without even thinking hard! 40 min at 9% incline at 3.7 mph! The time just flew by cause I was thinking about what he said. Of course it did not hurt that he was cute too!!! But he is baby (I am 48), but maybe someone else more, shall we say, mature, will notice soon???? I might have to post at a later time and ask for some dating tips!!!!! Sarah

I suggest you talk with your MD and get labs drawn. This can either be your surgeon or your primary care Doc. You may be low in your electrolytes, protein, anemic, etc. Are you getting at least 60 gm of protein in a day? 64 oz of water? What prescriptions are you on? Do you take any BP meds, they may need to be adjusted. Get a physical and your labs done, then you and your Doc can be in a better position to judge what you need, be it change in meds, B12, or whatever. Good luck! Sarah

I agree with Carrie, CHeck with your Dr. And make sure you are getting enoug vitamins and Protien. ALso BElieve it or not Exercise will increase your aenergy level. I get really tired and sleep harder then I ever have. But when I am up and moving around I feel great.