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karen C.
on 6/15/05 12:34 am - Kennewick, WA

Hi Everyone, Isn't this surgery absolutely amazing? I'm 4 mos post op on 6/16/05 and am down almost 100 lbs. I'll find out when I weigh in today. I feel great, have more energy than I know what to do with, sleep well, and am out there living life to the fullest. I'm sure it will just get better as I lose more.

Congratulations to all of you "February Losers." You're doing a great job. Aren't you ever so glad that you made this decision? I sure am. Take care, Karen

janicel
on 6/14/05 11:46 pm - Dunedin, FL

Revision on 02/18/05

Topic: 1st BIG WOW moment

OK... yesterday I had my very first big WOW moment. I'm about 4 month post-op and have lost about 64 lbs which I think is fabulous. At my top weight of 277 I had NO energy and would come home from work each day and go directly to my recliner. Most days I didn't even feel like cooking dinner (poor hubby). Each time I went to the grocery store I wondered if on the next trip I would require the assistance on one of their scooters. By the time I walked the aisles I was pooped. Well yesterday after working all day I went to the gym and worked out about 2 hours. That in itself is great! Well due to my DH working 12-16 hours a day lately and a lot of rain our grass had grown to about a foot high. So when I got home from the gym my DH was still at work. I couldn't bear the sight of our grass any longer so I started mowing! It took me about 1 ½ hours and I was exhausted when I finished, but I did it! I'm so grateful for this surgery! All you pre-ops out there that are still fighting for approval say strong and don't give up. It took me about 2 years to get approval. Oh well, though I'd share my success. Gratefully, Janice

scrappywings
on 6/14/05 5:35 pm - Riverside, CA

RNY on 02/10/05

Topic: RE: 4 Months

Hi Everyone, I had my four month anniversary last Friday. I feel great. I am so proud of myself for getting all of my vitamins in each day and usually get all of my water in each day. I haven't been sick in weeks.

. If I weren't stuck on this plateau for the last 5 weeks (no weight or inches lost) I would be in heaven. It's so nice getting full faster than anyone else at the table. My 2 year old daughter out eats me most meals, unless I am eating salad. Who would have ever thunk it.

Mary

Kristen B.
on 6/14/05 4:22 pm - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 02/15/05

Topic: RE: Protien.....HELP!!!!

I love and drink daily Isopure premixed protein. It comes in many great flavors. It used to coat my tongue, which would be my only complaint, but I don't notice it very much. It is like a kool-aid type drink. It has 40g protein. I also like EAS Carb Smart Cafe Caramel, 25g protein in 11 oz, also premixed. There is a great site valleynutrition.com where you can order samples. I have too many to samples to choose from. There is a good one to mix with water called Nectar, its in powder form. Hope that gives you some more options. I also found a protein bar that is just like a baby ruth, Atkins Endulgance, the one with peanuts around the outside of the bar. I think it has 10g protein, and it tastes like a candy bar, I use these in moderation.

Kristen B.
on 6/14/05 3:55 pm - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 02/15/05

Topic: RE: Stretch your pouch

At this point you should start seeing a slow down in your weight loss. I would try to make sure you get your protein, fluids, and calories. I don't eat that much either. Mostly salad, soup, and crackers with cheese. I tend to eat about 1 cup of salad or soup. Granted it still takes at least an hour to eat. I toss or save anything after that hour is up. I would spend more time focuing on exercise then not eating. Plateaus are normal though. One week out of the blue I lost fifteen pounds, but only 2-3 over the past 2 weeks. Loss goes in cycles. You are doing fine, Im certain.

Kristen B.
on 6/14/05 3:47 pm - Sacramento, CA

RNY on 02/15/05

Topic: RE: You have lost how much?!?!

Guess I am one of the last. I have lost 100 pounds. We are at 3334. I think we all did great.

Robin D.
on 6/14/05 2:24 pm - Nor Cal, CA

RNY on 02/03/05

Topic: RE: Photo Update

Just updated again, Updated my goals page (pics are up), and recipes as well as photos and progress. Pretty much a full site update. (click the www below)