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Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery: Lap RNY
Surgery Date: Jan 5th 09
Starting weight: 373
Current weight: 257
Total weight loss: 116
Complications?: none
Exercise schedule: regretably not much
Foods you can't live without: honestly since I can't eat big portions not much really appeals to me
Foods you can NOT tolerate: steak
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) the constant pleasant comments at work and by family and friends
Surgery Date: Jan 5th 09
Starting weight: 373
Current weight: 257
Total weight loss: 116
Complications?: none
Exercise schedule: regretably not much
Foods you can't live without: honestly since I can't eat big portions not much really appeals to me
Foods you can NOT tolerate: steak
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) the constant pleasant comments at work and by family and friends
If your going to pee with the puppies you can't run with the big dogs....
sw 373 cw 185 goal 185
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery: (lap) RNY
Surgery Date: 1/26/09
Starting weight: 324
Current weight: 244
Total weight loss: 80
Complications?: just some 'shedding' but other than that I've been lucky
Exercise schedule: The Firm, power yoga, walking/jogging, chasing my 3yr old
Foods you can't live without: there's nothing I really can't live without, food has a whole new meaning to me - I eat what I need and I enjoy it so much more, eating slow, really tasting it and not inhaling it! I still have a treat every now and then but absolutely no soda, alcohol, etc. It's part of the package for me to be a healthier person and I chose to give those up w/o question.
Foods you can NOT tolerate: I had chicken issues at the start but can now eat it fine. I haven't gone back to red meat, sticking to chicken and seafood. wasn't a huge steak person to begin with so I don't miss it much. I haven't yet experience 'dumping', try to limit my sugars and do everything in moderation. Mind over matter!
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) people at work literally not recognizing me. I used to work on the 2nd floor and now work on the first floor and when I see people in meetings, etc. they would politely smile and say hello to be friendly but I had to say 'hey, it's me....' and they were like 'OMG I didn't even recognize you!' Feels good!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
I don't know how to add a photo on here!! But here's a link to one of mine.
www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/482447/Im-an-after/me-on-Fri day-5-8-before-the-Twilight-5k-in-downtown/#photo
Surgery Date: 1/26/09
Starting weight: 324
Current weight: 244
Total weight loss: 80
Complications?: just some 'shedding' but other than that I've been lucky
Exercise schedule: The Firm, power yoga, walking/jogging, chasing my 3yr old
Foods you can't live without: there's nothing I really can't live without, food has a whole new meaning to me - I eat what I need and I enjoy it so much more, eating slow, really tasting it and not inhaling it! I still have a treat every now and then but absolutely no soda, alcohol, etc. It's part of the package for me to be a healthier person and I chose to give those up w/o question.
Foods you can NOT tolerate: I had chicken issues at the start but can now eat it fine. I haven't gone back to red meat, sticking to chicken and seafood. wasn't a huge steak person to begin with so I don't miss it much. I haven't yet experience 'dumping', try to limit my sugars and do everything in moderation. Mind over matter!
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) people at work literally not recognizing me. I used to work on the 2nd floor and now work on the first floor and when I see people in meetings, etc. they would politely smile and say hello to be friendly but I had to say 'hey, it's me....' and they were like 'OMG I didn't even recognize you!' Feels good!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
I don't know how to add a photo on here!! But here's a link to one of mine.
www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/482447/Im-an-after/me-on-Fri day-5-8-before-the-Twilight-5k-in-downtown/#photo
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Haven't posted in this forum before (mostly hang out on the RNY board). But great question!
Type of surgery: RNY-lap
Surgery Date: 1/08/09
Starting weight: 260 pre-weight loss, 245 at surgery
Current weight: 170
Total weight loss: 90/75
Complications?: none - just lots of hair loss
Exercise schedule: get on my Wii a couple of times a week - walk with the dogs
Foods you can't live without:protein shakes (still do at least 1-2 a day, otherwise I can't get my protein in).Gorton's grilled shrimp scampi (great new product, comes in a resealable bag).
Foods you can NOT tolerate: nothing really - I don't dump, and seem to be able to eat most anything - but I just have no appetite at all
WOW moment? Realizing that I no longer park right next to the store, don't care how big the parking lot is! Buying pants in a regular women's size - not a plus size!
Type of surgery: RNY-lap
Surgery Date: 1/08/09
Starting weight: 260 pre-weight loss, 245 at surgery
Current weight: 170
Total weight loss: 90/75
Complications?: none - just lots of hair loss
Exercise schedule: get on my Wii a couple of times a week - walk with the dogs
Foods you can't live without:protein shakes (still do at least 1-2 a day, otherwise I can't get my protein in).Gorton's grilled shrimp scampi (great new product, comes in a resealable bag).
Foods you can NOT tolerate: nothing really - I don't dump, and seem to be able to eat most anything - but I just have no appetite at all
WOW moment? Realizing that I no longer park right next to the store, don't care how big the parking lot is! Buying pants in a regular women's size - not a plus size!
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery: Open RNY
Surgery Date:1/28/09
Starting weight:448
Current weight:312
Total weight loss:136lbs
Complications?: Well it was open, yes gout..couldn't walk for 3 weeks..incision came open in 3 places, out of work for a month, and the list goes on....WHERE IS MY HAIR AND IS IT GOING TO COME BACK??
Exercise schedule: Just now have strength and energy to walk some and i'm using elastic bands
Foods you can't live without:baked potatoes, yogurt, baked beans
Foods you can NOT tolerate: too much sugar puts me in a sleepy coma state...I got to sleep right away..and too much milk hurts..No tortillas or bread...
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I too can feel my bones
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
Surgery Date:1/28/09
Starting weight:448
Current weight:312
Total weight loss:136lbs
Complications?: Well it was open, yes gout..couldn't walk for 3 weeks..incision came open in 3 places, out of work for a month, and the list goes on....WHERE IS MY HAIR AND IS IT GOING TO COME BACK??
Exercise schedule: Just now have strength and energy to walk some and i'm using elastic bands
Foods you can't live without:baked potatoes, yogurt, baked beans
Foods you can NOT tolerate: too much sugar puts me in a sleepy coma state...I got to sleep right away..and too much milk hurts..No tortillas or bread...
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I too can feel my bones
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
Topic: Memory Loss??
I was just wondering if anyone POST-OP has had any memory loss ... I have been forgetful lately and I just seem to be "spacey" ... I know with everything going on with the surgery, stressing over hairloss, etc. it is normal to forget some things here and there. But this is sooooo not me. I am the type of person that doesn't have to write down the date of an appointment for me or my 3 kids ... but now ... WOAH, watch out, if I don't ... ummm we don't make it to the appt. because I will forget!
I have been noticing me forgetting things & being confused sometimes (not really confused, but have to sit and really THINK about what I was just asked or where I put my keys or anything of that nature). My husband noticed today & said "is it a side effect of the surgery that makes you forgetful?" ... I told him I have never heard of it, but will ask around.
EXAMPLE: My husband was running to his parents house, so I told him to pick up our sons Rx at the drugstore. He left the drugstore, called me & said that I already picked them up on June 22. I said NO WAY! I don't remember picking them up with my Rx's I got that day ... I went to the kitchen and there they were ... filled & ready for my son. WTF?
I am getting scared ... I can deal with anything else but my mind going wacky! HELP! Is/did anyone going through this?? Should I call my PCP or surgeon ... I am a stay at home mommy, I can't have my brain foggy like this!
I have been noticing me forgetting things & being confused sometimes (not really confused, but have to sit and really THINK about what I was just asked or where I put my keys or anything of that nature). My husband noticed today & said "is it a side effect of the surgery that makes you forgetful?" ... I told him I have never heard of it, but will ask around.
EXAMPLE: My husband was running to his parents house, so I told him to pick up our sons Rx at the drugstore. He left the drugstore, called me & said that I already picked them up on June 22. I said NO WAY! I don't remember picking them up with my Rx's I got that day ... I went to the kitchen and there they were ... filled & ready for my son. WTF?
I am getting scared ... I can deal with anything else but my mind going wacky! HELP! Is/did anyone going through this?? Should I call my PCP or surgeon ... I am a stay at home mommy, I can't have my brain foggy like this!
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery:RNY
Surgery Date:1/12/09
Starting weight:219
Current weight:140
Total weight loss:79
Complications?:absolutly none
Exercise schedule:nothing regular. A little walking, biking, swimming
Foods you can't live without:all of them!
Foods you can NOT tolerate:I am not sure but I have had bacon 2 times and did not do well. If I have too much sugar my belly grumbles and is a little sick feeling. Dry chicken is sometimes a problem
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I can feel my bones!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
I will get back to you on a more recent picture!
Lisa
Surgery Date:1/12/09
Starting weight:219
Current weight:140
Total weight loss:79
Complications?:absolutly none
Exercise schedule:nothing regular. A little walking, biking, swimming
Foods you can't live without:all of them!
Foods you can NOT tolerate:I am not sure but I have had bacon 2 times and did not do well. If I have too much sugar my belly grumbles and is a little sick feeling. Dry chicken is sometimes a problem
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I can feel my bones!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
I will get back to you on a more recent picture!
Lisa
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
GOD DOES NOT GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.
HEIGHT 4'11" Age 32 HW(201) PSW(195) CW(146) 1st GW(120) 2nd GW (110)
Type of Surgery: (Open RNY)
Surgery Date: January 27, 2009
Starting Weight: 201
Current Weight: 155
Total Weight Loss: 46 pounds
Complications: None
Exercise Schedule: Nothing really use to walk 3 miles a day haven't had time with summer/kids
Foods you can't live without: HMMM chicken, tuna, beef jerky
Foods you can NOT tolerate: Milk, taco bell, Long John's, sherbert ice cream :(
WOW moment? Being able to fit into my 11 yr old daughters clothes. (she didn't like that)
Surgery Date: January 27, 2009
Starting Weight: 201
Current Weight: 155
Total Weight Loss: 46 pounds
Complications: None
Exercise Schedule: Nothing really use to walk 3 miles a day haven't had time with summer/kids
Foods you can't live without: HMMM chicken, tuna, beef jerky
Foods you can NOT tolerate: Milk, taco bell, Long John's, sherbert ice cream :(
WOW moment? Being able to fit into my 11 yr old daughters clothes. (she didn't like that)
GOD DOES NOT GIVE YOU MORE THAN YOU CAN HANDLE.
HEIGHT 4'11" Age 32 HW(201) PSW(195) CW(146) 1st GW(120) 2nd GW (110)
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery: Lap RNY
Surgery Date: 1/21/09
Starting weight: 435
Current weight: 311
Total weight loss: 124
Complications?: None what-so-ever!
Exercise schedule: Walk walk walk
Foods you can't live without: Baked potato
Foods you can NOT tolerate: Milk
WOW moment? Feeling comfortable in my swim suit.
Surgery Date: 1/21/09
Starting weight: 435
Current weight: 311
Total weight loss: 124
Complications?: None what-so-ever!
Exercise schedule: Walk walk walk
Foods you can't live without: Baked potato
Foods you can NOT tolerate: Milk
WOW moment? Feeling comfortable in my swim suit.
Topic: RE: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
Type of surgery: Lap RNY
Surgery Date: January 26, 2009
Starting weight: 287 lbs
Current weight: 200.8 lbs
Total weight loss: 86.2 lbs
Complications?: None ... hair loss is all I am complaining about .. oh yeah, and the saggy skin :(
Exercise schedule: Huh? What is that? ... Maybe 30 minutes every other day, my schedule is so full with the kids since they are on vacation!
Foods you can't live without: Yogurt, cheese, diet snapple, lunch meat & salad
Foods you can NOT tolerate: I guess I am a lucky one because I can tolerate pretty much anything. Only if chicken is way too dry, then I can't stomache it, but other than that, everything is fair game for me ;)
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I saw my family for the first time since surgery this past weekend for my son's birthday party. And I felt like a queen, everyone was telling me how wonderful I looked and how pretty I was, hubby's friends were drooling, so he was pretty stoked too!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
FIRST skirt in over 15 years
Surgery Date: January 26, 2009
Starting weight: 287 lbs
Current weight: 200.8 lbs
Total weight loss: 86.2 lbs
Complications?: None ... hair loss is all I am complaining about .. oh yeah, and the saggy skin :(
Exercise schedule: Huh? What is that? ... Maybe 30 minutes every other day, my schedule is so full with the kids since they are on vacation!
Foods you can't live without: Yogurt, cheese, diet snapple, lunch meat & salad
Foods you can NOT tolerate: I guess I am a lucky one because I can tolerate pretty much anything. Only if chicken is way too dry, then I can't stomache it, but other than that, everything is fair game for me ;)
WOW moment? (everyone has to have at least a little one!) I saw my family for the first time since surgery this past weekend for my son's birthday party. And I felt like a queen, everyone was telling me how wonderful I looked and how pretty I was, hubby's friends were drooling, so he was pretty stoked too!
....if you have a recent picture, please post it here!....
FIRST skirt in over 15 years
Topic: How are my fellow January surgery buddies?!?!
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