8 weeks out!

well, i set a goal for myself to lose 100lbs by April 1st, and, 8 weeks out, i have done it!!!...i feel great, swim 3 times a week, and most food is agreeing now...if not, i know right away!...i think i am getting enough protien...not showing signs of any deficiency..ie. hair loss, fatigue....clothes are hanging off of me now, sex is better than ever, and i am back in a local theatre production again after a yr!.....life is good!..been trying some of the sugarfree candies out there, for when i need something sweet, so Easter shouldn't be too bad this yr!...besides, eggs=protien!..lol.....hope everyone has a great Spring!!!! new and improved, Patrina! 2/3-408 4/2-308

WOW! 100 lbs in 2 months??? That is AMAZING! How did you do it? I mean, I have lost 56 in 5.5 weeks and I thought that was really fast. You are just amazing! Please give me some tips! I am 6 weeks out now. Starting weight 422, now it's 366 as of last Monday. You go girl!

well, my dr told me he was going to do an extended{?} limb rny..if that's the right term?...because my BMI was high, he said it would increase my weight loss...i guess it has worked!....i also misunderstood the booklet's directions they gave me with my post-op eating instructions...i was eating soft foods, not liquids!..for 2 weeks!...luckily, no damage was done!...and i lost 54lbs in 2 weeks!....i think my body responds well to weight loss...8 yrs ago i lost 331lbs in 1 yr, without pills, surgery, etc..just diet and exercise...i know the next 100 will be much harder!...i also workout 3 times a week which helps alot!....we all have our own metabolism, and go at our own pace...your weight loss is going great!!!..keep up the good work!!!!....much luck to you!!!!!

I believe I had something similar done as you - the amount of intestine that was routed to my new pouch is longer since my weight was so high. This allows more nutrients to be absorbed, and faster weight loss. Plus, super-size gals such as I am and you WERE.... will lose weight quicker because we have so much to lose. You're doing great, I can't wait to make it to the century club! Before surgery I thought it might take at least 6 months to get there but if my weight loss continues as it has been, I think it will be more like 4 months. But I'll still have about 150 more to lose after that. You are right, we are all so different. But one thing is the same, we have all been blessed with this amazing tool! Keep up the good work! Will you post pictures?

Congratulations ... you're doing GREAT.

Congratulations!! That is just fantastic. You are doing a wonderful job, keep up the good work!

Congrats on your success! Wow! 100 lbs in 8 weeks! I'm also 8 weeks out and I've lost 65 lbs. This isn't a contest though. I see you lost 330 lbs before and gained it back. We've all been there, done that, although not to that extreme. The most I lost at any one try was 85 lbs. I haven't been to the extremes that you have, but I believe I can still identify with you're struggle. I just wanted to say to keep in mind that this is different than all of the diets of the past. This is PERMANENT. That's why I decided to go through with it. After you lose all the weight again, it'll STAY OFF! Good luck with your weight loss!

well, it's almost 12 weeks now, and i'm down 110lbs!...and to clarify things, yes, i did lose 331lbs before through diet and excercise, but no, i did not gain all of it back.....some, not all!..lol....and excercise is the key to losing it for me..still doing a water aerobic program..{my own} 3 x's a week, and walking in between....had my first blood work done, and everything is perfect!....this is going to be an awesome summer!!!..hope everyone's enjoying the spring!!! peace, Patrina 408/298/???