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Topic: xp: NSV at the airport of all places
So, I had to return home from overseas for my grandfathers funeral this past week. Well, on my way back to Germany, I almost missed my flight, because I wasn't paying attention (I thought I had the later of the two morning flights into frankfurt..turns out I didn't). Well, I had to run about 3/4 of a mile to the gate (with a small train ride in between). But, I made it. Let's just say before surgery I could have NEVER made that flight!! I felt stupid walking into the plane, but I was able to! I had to share!
"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me" Phil 4:13
Topic: RE: plateau already?
I also got my surgery done on January 5th. The first week I lost 23 lbs. The second week I lost 5 lbs. Since then (and I'm already 6 weeks out) I've only lost 1 lb. I am so frustrated!!! I'm trying to only weigh myself once a week. Sometimes I feel like this won't work for me.
Topic: Xposted... what a differences a month makes....
A month ago today, right now I was heading to the OR for my RNY revision from a band to a bypass. Revision patients are natoriously slow loosers right????? Well in a month I've lost more pounds than I ever did with my band. I am down 34 pounds as of this morning. That's the weight of my youngest, disabled son. And I complain he's heavy when I pick him up.
I have a 3 week updated photo of my facial changes in my profile. Not sure how to do them here. Will do my one month photos later today.... probably post them tomorrow.
I went from always being hungry, to having to set clocks to remind myself to eat. I do not crave chocolate, or candy. I do crave eggs. Which I can have one a day. So that's a good thing.
My clothes are all getting baggy. Time to start trying on different clothing sizes.
I went into surgery at 260 (by my home scale), and today by my 226... big differenes I think.
Teri
RNY 1-11-11
I have a 3 week updated photo of my facial changes in my profile. Not sure how to do them here. Will do my one month photos later today.... probably post them tomorrow.
I went from always being hungry, to having to set clocks to remind myself to eat. I do not crave chocolate, or candy. I do crave eggs. Which I can have one a day. So that's a good thing.
My clothes are all getting baggy. Time to start trying on different clothing sizes.
I went into surgery at 260 (by my home scale), and today by my 226... big differenes I think.
Teri
RNY 1-11-11
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
Topic: RE: It's not pound, it's percentages
You can decide either way. But I would follow how your surgeon does it. Is he going from your surgery weight or the weight he signed you in at? Liz
Duodenal Switch (Lap) 01-24-11 | Surgeon: Stephen Boyce | High weight: 250 in 2002 | Surgery weight: 203 | Lowest weight: 121 | Current weight: 135 | Goal weight: 135
Topic: RE: It's not pound, it's percentages
Thank you, this is very helpful!
Do you know how we count this - is it TOTAL weight loss, or do you ignore the pre-op loss and start with the immediate pre-op weight and only count what's lost since surgery? It makes a pretty big difference for me - depending on how I calculate it, I've lost either 29% or 39% of my excess weight. Either way I'm happy (5 weeks post-op), but I'm kind of curious because it seems that this would be a good way to gauge my progress as I go.
Do you know how we count this - is it TOTAL weight loss, or do you ignore the pre-op loss and start with the immediate pre-op weight and only count what's lost since surgery? It makes a pretty big difference for me - depending on how I calculate it, I've lost either 29% or 39% of my excess weight. Either way I'm happy (5 weeks post-op), but I'm kind of curious because it seems that this would be a good way to gauge my progress as I go.
Starting Weight: 277.5, Pre-op Weight: 259.3, Current Weight: 176.8
Topic: RE: I don't think I'm progressing like others
I am now at a minimum of 50g of protein. I am still struggling with the fluid intake, but working on it. Lisa- thanks for the tip on that oatmeal.
Topic: RE: protein problems
How close are you coming to eating all of your protein? By 2 weeks out, I was down to one shake/day, then by 3.5 weeks I stopped them altogether because I was up to the full 3 oz protein 3x/day (around 60g) that my doctor wanted.
When I did drink them, I found that the Nectar protein drinks were my favorite. Fuzzy Naval, Carribean Cooker, and Roadside Lemonade (mixed with raspberry lemonade crystal light) were great! You can order samples, and get a single-serve packet of each flavor. Use them to decide which to buy, or just keep using sample packs so you don't get sick of one flavor.
When I did drink them, I found that the Nectar protein drinks were my favorite. Fuzzy Naval, Carribean Cooker, and Roadside Lemonade (mixed with raspberry lemonade crystal light) were great! You can order samples, and get a single-serve packet of each flavor. Use them to decide which to buy, or just keep using sample packs so you don't get sick of one flavor.
Starting Weight: 277.5, Pre-op Weight: 259.3, Current Weight: 176.8
Topic: RE: plateau already?
I had 11 days when I lost nothing, though, starting 12 days post-op. I was told by a lot of people that they had experienced something similar, and that a stall at around that point is common. Your body just needs to catch up a little. I'm now 5 weeks out, and I've lost around 30 lbs since surgery... the other 20 lbs in my ticker was pre-op. I'm happy with my progress now, but I was definitely freaking out for those 11 days!
Starting Weight: 277.5, Pre-op Weight: 259.3, Current Weight: 176.8
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