one year younger

Hi i'm one year younger than all you guys and gals. I had my wls feb 7th 2005. just 3 1/2 months ago. I was just wondering how others are doing a year eairlier than me. I have lost 53 lbs blood sugar normal i can eat every thing. but sugar and bread and a lot of fat. does it feel good one year later still.

Hi Daisy, Nice of you to drop by!! Congratulations on your surgery and your great weight loss. I had surgery on Feb 11, 2004. I had lost 80 pounds prior to surgery. Since surgery I have lost 99 more pounds for a total of 179 pounds. I've done well without any major complications. My pouchy though is kind of grouchy...no citrus fruits, and still having problems with all meats and chicken. Can't have rice or potatoes or bread...it expands in my pouch causing me to get very uncomfortable. Can't deal with fried foods. Unfortunately I don't dump on sugar!!! Every day I am thankful that I have this tool and the support of the people here to help me continue along my journey...now of maintenance. Good luck to you on your journey. I hope you develop friendships along the way, esp in your Feb group. Paula 5'4" 299/120

Hi, Daisy.... Everything's going great 15 months out for me. My starting weight was 256. I now weigh 174. I would like to get to 145. As you can see, I'm a very slow loser. I lost the majority of my weight the first 8 months after my surgery. I am now losing at a rate of about 1 pound a month. I can eat anything now..... nothing bothers me. I exercise at least five days a week. My exercise routine changes with my mood. Right now, I've been walking 3 miles each evening. I feel like I can hold quite a bit of food now at each meal (8 to 10 ounces). Eating seems normal again and I'm having to really watch what I eat. Even though I can't hold what I could before surgery, I tolerate all the stuff I don't need and I'm having to work on eating the right things now. This far out, the only people that say anything about my weight loss are the people that I haven't seen in quite a while. I started walking my neighborhood about two months ago and have run into neighbors I haven't seen since last summer (remember.... three miles covers a BIG area). They usually do a double take! Its so funny! Everyone else that I see more often have gotten used to the new me and they don't say much anymore (much to my delight... it was getting old!). Wishing you the best...........Wanda

A year later, it feels fabulous. I've lost 109 lbs and weigh the same thing I did when I got married 26 years ago, but I think I actually look a bit thinner. I'm off all meds and feel wonderful. Blood pressure is very good and all my blood work is normal; the Dr. is delighted. I can eat just about anything. Ice cream makes me very nauseous and sleepy so I just don't do it...maybe a bite now and then, but generally not. Also syrup from pancakes, etc...tastes good, feels rotten, so it's off my eating list. Everything else is fine. Sometimes chicken gets hung up, so I'm extraordinarily diligent about chewing it. All other meats go down really easy. I think alot of my tastes have changed. My biggest cravings are for fresh fruits and I'm really excited that summer is here again so theyr'e plentiful. I find that most fast foods are too greasy for me now and I don't want them, even though I had been eating them before during the past year in limited quantities and tolerate them fine. Hang in there...the best is yet to come.

Hi Daisy My surgery was Feb 11, 2004. I have lost 147 pounds. I weigh 134 pounds. I am off of all medications from acid reflux, asthma. My blood sugars and blood pressure are all normal. I feel great!! I can walk, move and I look great in clothing. I can eat just about anything I want, so I have to watch it. One year later life is really good. Best Wishes on your journey, it sounds like you are off to a great start -Michelle