How are you doing??
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
MY cloths feel so much better one me!!!
****What stage are you on?****
Full normal foods ....
****How are you doing with it****
For the most part I am doing ok with it I have an ulcer so it gets frustrating.... oddly enough I have no issues with milk or sugar (though the only sugar I have had is in my liquid Tylenol so who knows) I do have issues with carbs and fat ... they don't make me dump (as is out), but I get soooooooo nauseous.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat between 1/4 (2oz) to 1/2 (4oz) a cup depending on the consistency of it...I do find that I will try to eat more then I can hold, Old habbits die hard I guess.
****Any complications so far?****
Not really, I have the ulcer, but my doc says it's from eatting too much so I struggle with that. I have issues getting in all my water and protein on a daily basis, though I am better now then I was a few weeks ago.
****Where are you emotionally?****
Honestly a little depressed that I am not losing faster, some days I feel like this (much like the lap-band I had 2 yrs ago) was a waist of money and time, but then I snap out of my funk and realize that I have lost 41 LBS in less then 3 months and that I am the only one who can make this happen for me, its a tool not a way out. All in all I am SOOOOO happy to be loosing at all!!
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
This is a hard question for me... my therapist asked me this and I just could not answer it... I don't know that I have been surprised about much, being a revision I kinda knew what I was getting into. I WAS surprised the first time I stepped on the scale and seen how much I lost that first week. I wonder if that counts ;0)
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...GETTING motivated to get out and get up...lol
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I did a LITTLE this weekend... I have a watered down lemon drop matini....it made me flush easier, but left just as fast as it came. :0)
Now your turn!
MY cloths feel so much better one me!!!
****What stage are you on?****
Full normal foods ....
****How are you doing with it****
For the most part I am doing ok with it I have an ulcer so it gets frustrating.... oddly enough I have no issues with milk or sugar (though the only sugar I have had is in my liquid Tylenol so who knows) I do have issues with carbs and fat ... they don't make me dump (as is out), but I get soooooooo nauseous.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat between 1/4 (2oz) to 1/2 (4oz) a cup depending on the consistency of it...I do find that I will try to eat more then I can hold, Old habbits die hard I guess.
****Any complications so far?****
Not really, I have the ulcer, but my doc says it's from eatting too much so I struggle with that. I have issues getting in all my water and protein on a daily basis, though I am better now then I was a few weeks ago.
****Where are you emotionally?****
Honestly a little depressed that I am not losing faster, some days I feel like this (much like the lap-band I had 2 yrs ago) was a waist of money and time, but then I snap out of my funk and realize that I have lost 41 LBS in less then 3 months and that I am the only one who can make this happen for me, its a tool not a way out. All in all I am SOOOOO happy to be loosing at all!!
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
This is a hard question for me... my therapist asked me this and I just could not answer it... I don't know that I have been surprised about much, being a revision I kinda knew what I was getting into. I WAS surprised the first time I stepped on the scale and seen how much I lost that first week. I wonder if that counts ;0)
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...GETTING motivated to get out and get up...lol
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I did a LITTLE this weekend... I have a watered down lemon drop matini....it made me flush easier, but left just as fast as it came. :0)
Now your turn!
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I have more energy, and my clothes are falling off.
****What stage are you on?****
normal diet, but I try to stay low fat.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing really well now that I'm on normal food. I also have issues with too much fat. I drink soy milk cuz I just like it.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 to 1/2 cup or a 8 0z shake. 3 meals, 2 snacks daily... I try for that. Some days I feel really hungry and others not so much.
****Any complications so far?****
Just a 7mm kidney stone that led to septic shock. It's now all over, but why didn't they check for kidney stones prior to surgery?
****Where are you emotionally?****
I am accepting, but a little dismayed at my recent stall of 3 weeks. Over all I have lost 50 lbs since my surgery. Feeling optimistic.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
That I woke up from surgery ; ) and my appetite is back all ready, and it's not head hunger.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
exercising for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week, each week.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Nope.
I have more energy, and my clothes are falling off.
****What stage are you on?****
normal diet, but I try to stay low fat.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing really well now that I'm on normal food. I also have issues with too much fat. I drink soy milk cuz I just like it.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 to 1/2 cup or a 8 0z shake. 3 meals, 2 snacks daily... I try for that. Some days I feel really hungry and others not so much.
****Any complications so far?****
Just a 7mm kidney stone that led to septic shock. It's now all over, but why didn't they check for kidney stones prior to surgery?
****Where are you emotionally?****
I am accepting, but a little dismayed at my recent stall of 3 weeks. Over all I have lost 50 lbs since my surgery. Feeling optimistic.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
That I woke up from surgery ; ) and my appetite is back all ready, and it's not head hunger.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
exercising for at least 30 minutes 5 days a week, each week.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Nope.
Lorna
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I have a lot more energy and i'm down 3/4 pant sizes which is exciting.
****What stage are you on?****
I think I'm on a normal diet but I can't eat meat. It hurts. I barely eat 3-5 spoon full of food and am stuffed. Is this normal?
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I get dizzy a lot and I feel dehydrated ALL of the time. I am having a hard time finding a source of protein I can tollerate.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 cup maybe? Protein bars I can olny eat a half. I don't drink shakes because the consistancy makes me sick.
****Any complications so far?****
I got dizzy and passed out in the shower but it was because of my blood pressure and the heat of the shower.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I feel fantastic. I'm handling everything well but now everyone is noticing and putting me on the spot to know EXACTLY what I'm doing. It sucks.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
Getting out of the hospital within 2 days and driving and feeling fine the next. I could work out 2weeks post-op.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Eating. Everything HATES me.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Yes, on spring break and it was fine. I just didn't want to pu**** I had 9-10 drinks and was drunk but did not get sick.
Alix
I have a lot more energy and i'm down 3/4 pant sizes which is exciting.
****What stage are you on?****
I think I'm on a normal diet but I can't eat meat. It hurts. I barely eat 3-5 spoon full of food and am stuffed. Is this normal?
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I get dizzy a lot and I feel dehydrated ALL of the time. I am having a hard time finding a source of protein I can tollerate.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 cup maybe? Protein bars I can olny eat a half. I don't drink shakes because the consistancy makes me sick.
****Any complications so far?****
I got dizzy and passed out in the shower but it was because of my blood pressure and the heat of the shower.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I feel fantastic. I'm handling everything well but now everyone is noticing and putting me on the spot to know EXACTLY what I'm doing. It sucks.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
Getting out of the hospital within 2 days and driving and feeling fine the next. I could work out 2weeks post-op.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Eating. Everything HATES me.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Yes, on spring break and it was fine. I just didn't want to pu**** I had 9-10 drinks and was drunk but did not get sick.
Alix
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I'm feeling great. Everything is easier when you are down 40+ pounds.
****What stage are you on?****
I am on a normal diet but avoid high fat and anything with a sugar content > 16 g's per serving.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I find it difficult to get all the fluids in. Before surgery, I was lucky to drink 16 ozs of fluids all day - including coffee - so this has been a real struggle.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat about 1/2 cup of food at a sitting? I can eat an entire protein bar (1.5 oz size) but it is very filling. My daily protein shake is ~ 8 - 10 ozs.
****Any complications so far?****
I had an impacted bowel 10 days out of surgery and two of my incisions did not heal for a couple of months. I had to go to a wound specialist daily for a couple of weeks and three times a week for another couple of weeks before it healed. I also had some weird hot flashes and sensory memory experiences that disappeared after I introduced small amounts of carbs to my diet.
****Where are you emotionally?****
My emotional health has been really good. I had one black moment on the second morning after my surgery and I do mean BLACK. I was convinced my body would reject the surgery and that "this life was not worth living." Very dramatic stuff. It was very fleeting though. I called my Primary Care Doctor and she was at the hospital within the hour. She put things in perspective when I said "what have I done" she responded "you have saved your life." That kind of put things in prespective and I never looked back.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
No need for pain pills after 36 hours and how easy this really has been for me overall. I don't feel hungry, I don't dump and I'm not feeling deprived.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Drinking water.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Nope. I didn't drink much before and don't expect to drink much after. I have a lot of respect for the prospect of cross addiction and come from a long line of alcoholics. Why tempt fate?
Catherine
I'm feeling great. Everything is easier when you are down 40+ pounds.
****What stage are you on?****
I am on a normal diet but avoid high fat and anything with a sugar content > 16 g's per serving.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I find it difficult to get all the fluids in. Before surgery, I was lucky to drink 16 ozs of fluids all day - including coffee - so this has been a real struggle.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat about 1/2 cup of food at a sitting? I can eat an entire protein bar (1.5 oz size) but it is very filling. My daily protein shake is ~ 8 - 10 ozs.
****Any complications so far?****
I had an impacted bowel 10 days out of surgery and two of my incisions did not heal for a couple of months. I had to go to a wound specialist daily for a couple of weeks and three times a week for another couple of weeks before it healed. I also had some weird hot flashes and sensory memory experiences that disappeared after I introduced small amounts of carbs to my diet.
****Where are you emotionally?****
My emotional health has been really good. I had one black moment on the second morning after my surgery and I do mean BLACK. I was convinced my body would reject the surgery and that "this life was not worth living." Very dramatic stuff. It was very fleeting though. I called my Primary Care Doctor and she was at the hospital within the hour. She put things in perspective when I said "what have I done" she responded "you have saved your life." That kind of put things in prespective and I never looked back.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
No need for pain pills after 36 hours and how easy this really has been for me overall. I don't feel hungry, I don't dump and I'm not feeling deprived.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Drinking water.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
Nope. I didn't drink much before and don't expect to drink much after. I have a lot of respect for the prospect of cross addiction and come from a long line of alcoholics. Why tempt fate?
Catherine
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I have had to start buying skinny clothes. Because I'm smaller weight wise now than any adult weigh in. I haven't been this weight since I was 17, and I'm 40 now.
****What stage are you on?****
I'm on full foods, but the veggies and fruits are VERY rare... and even rarer is the carbs.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing ok. My weight isn't shifting much. For month 3 I lost 4 pounds and 4 inches. It bothers me. I've been really sick with nausea, so maybe my body is holding on to everything!
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat 1/4 (2oz)
****Any complications so far?****
I've got this nausea thing going on... could be machanical, or non machanical... meaning it's my body fighting the RNY. IT could be just stressed from those two big surgeries so close.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I'm a up and down type of gal. Most days I'm up and pushing through life. The last few days I've been a bit down, but so has eating. Saturday and Sunday I had little to NO intake.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
When my nephew mooned my son's dr for me.... Sent me out shopping yesterday.
OH another.... my pain meds (for my chronic pain) hits me about 20 to 30 after taking them, and they don't last more than 2 or 2.5 hours. Then I suffer for another 3 hours.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...GETTING motivated to get out and get up...lol And getting in protein.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I did not drink pre op. Don't think I will now.
I have had to start buying skinny clothes. Because I'm smaller weight wise now than any adult weigh in. I haven't been this weight since I was 17, and I'm 40 now.
****What stage are you on?****
I'm on full foods, but the veggies and fruits are VERY rare... and even rarer is the carbs.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing ok. My weight isn't shifting much. For month 3 I lost 4 pounds and 4 inches. It bothers me. I've been really sick with nausea, so maybe my body is holding on to everything!
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat 1/4 (2oz)
****Any complications so far?****
I've got this nausea thing going on... could be machanical, or non machanical... meaning it's my body fighting the RNY. IT could be just stressed from those two big surgeries so close.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I'm a up and down type of gal. Most days I'm up and pushing through life. The last few days I've been a bit down, but so has eating. Saturday and Sunday I had little to NO intake.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
When my nephew mooned my son's dr for me.... Sent me out shopping yesterday.
OH another.... my pain meds (for my chronic pain) hits me about 20 to 30 after taking them, and they don't last more than 2 or 2.5 hours. Then I suffer for another 3 hours.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...GETTING motivated to get out and get up...lol And getting in protein.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I did not drink pre op. Don't think I will now.
Teri
Lapbanded 9-16-08 revision from Lapband to RNY on January 11, 2011
HW 273/ 1st surgery 243/Lapband removed 260/ Current 172/ Goal weight 169
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I can fit into a size 16, from a snug 22/loose 24. People notice my weight loss in photos now--and doesn't the camera add 10 lbs
****What stage are you on?****
Full normal foods
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing alright, sometimes I feel like I'm gross, then the other times I feel like I'm the sexiest woman alive (which so isn't the case...lol). The hardest is when the scales don't move all the time. It was easy the first few weeks when I'd get on the scale every day and it'd drop atleast a lb each time...not so easy when you do the same thing, and it goes up .5 from the day before, or doesn't move at all.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat between 1/4 (2oz) to 1/2 (4oz) a cup depending on what it is. I can also drink about 8 oz of a protein smoothie in about a 20 minute period.
****Any complications so far?****
none, and I'm so thankful for that!
****Where are you emotionally?****
I'm pretty stable. However, I notice around "that time of month" I get more emotional than I ever have in my life. I was never on for PMS (or atleast, i don't think so), but now it's CRAZY!
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
that it actually happened. I've thought about having WLS since I was 23. I never thought that I would a) work up the nerve to talk to my doctor about it, and b) actually get approved for it.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...getting up and exercising, and getting all my fluid and protein in.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
nope, my husband and I don't drink at all, so I don't have to worry about it
I can fit into a size 16, from a snug 22/loose 24. People notice my weight loss in photos now--and doesn't the camera add 10 lbs
****What stage are you on?****
Full normal foods
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing alright, sometimes I feel like I'm gross, then the other times I feel like I'm the sexiest woman alive (which so isn't the case...lol). The hardest is when the scales don't move all the time. It was easy the first few weeks when I'd get on the scale every day and it'd drop atleast a lb each time...not so easy when you do the same thing, and it goes up .5 from the day before, or doesn't move at all.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat between 1/4 (2oz) to 1/2 (4oz) a cup depending on what it is. I can also drink about 8 oz of a protein smoothie in about a 20 minute period.
****Any complications so far?****
none, and I'm so thankful for that!
****Where are you emotionally?****
I'm pretty stable. However, I notice around "that time of month" I get more emotional than I ever have in my life. I was never on for PMS (or atleast, i don't think so), but now it's CRAZY!
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
that it actually happened. I've thought about having WLS since I was 23. I never thought that I would a) work up the nerve to talk to my doctor about it, and b) actually get approved for it.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Going two weeks at a time not loosing...getting up and exercising, and getting all my fluid and protein in.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
nope, my husband and I don't drink at all, so I don't have to worry about it
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I have only lost about 45 lbs. since surgery, but i have went from a size 22/24 to a size 11. WOW!
****What stage are you on?****
I'm on full foods,
****How are you doing with it****
I had a lot of regret during the first couple weeks(which is normal). Now I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so happy i made the decision to do this.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat about 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup every 3 - 4 hours
****Any complications so far?****
Nothing major, I have become a little lactose intolerant with just milk, and just recently my NUT told me that I may not be tolerating meat protein quite so well.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I am great emotionally
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
I guess actually getting the surgery and getting down to a weight I have not seen in almost 10 years.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Remembering to eat sometimes and battling the head hunger the first couple weeks.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I had a bloody mary about a week ago with only a 1/2 shot. Tasted really good didn't bother me. I don't know why but since surgery I have really craved salty spicy foods. Weird.
I have only lost about 45 lbs. since surgery, but i have went from a size 22/24 to a size 11. WOW!
****What stage are you on?****
I'm on full foods,
****How are you doing with it****
I had a lot of regret during the first couple weeks(which is normal). Now I wouldn't change it for the world. I am so happy i made the decision to do this.
****How much are you eating now?****
I eat about 1/2 cup to 1/3 cup every 3 - 4 hours
****Any complications so far?****
Nothing major, I have become a little lactose intolerant with just milk, and just recently my NUT told me that I may not be tolerating meat protein quite so well.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I am great emotionally
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
I guess actually getting the surgery and getting down to a weight I have not seen in almost 10 years.
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Remembering to eat sometimes and battling the head hunger the first couple weeks.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I had a bloody mary about a week ago with only a 1/2 shot. Tasted really good didn't bother me. I don't know why but since surgery I have really craved salty spicy foods. Weird.
****Any NSV's or SV's.****
I have a lot more energy and I am down from a 28W pants to a 22W pants and down a 2-3x to a 1x
****What stage are you on?****
I can eat anything. I am trying to eat more vegetables but it is hard since I don't like vegetables.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I have so much more energy.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup.
****Any complications so far?****
The only complication I had was an infection before I got out of the hospital but antibotics cleared that right up.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I feel fantastic.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
How easy this is
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Finding bras that fit. I have big breast and I am having a hard time finding bras.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I haven't had any alcohol. I had decided to stop drinking before I had the surgery because it would always make me hot. So I didn't care if I drank or not so it was easy to give up.
I have a lot more energy and I am down from a 28W pants to a 22W pants and down a 2-3x to a 1x
****What stage are you on?****
I can eat anything. I am trying to eat more vegetables but it is hard since I don't like vegetables.
****How are you doing with it****
I'm doing okay. I have so much more energy.
****How much are you eating now?****
About 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup.
****Any complications so far?****
The only complication I had was an infection before I got out of the hospital but antibotics cleared that right up.
****Where are you emotionally?****
I feel fantastic.
****So far what has been you biggest surprise?****
How easy this is
****What has been your hardest obstacle?****
Finding bras that fit. I have big breast and I am having a hard time finding bras.
****Anyone tried drinking alcohol yet?****
I haven't had any alcohol. I had decided to stop drinking before I had the surgery because it would always make me hot. So I didn't care if I drank or not so it was easy to give up.
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