Survey: Okay Marchers - let's share our losses.....

Survey: Okay Marchers - let's share our losses..... I'm curious how much everyone has lost, but in a different way. Please copy and paste this survey! Date of Surgery:3/18/04 Type of surgery:open RNY Starting weight or amount to lose:321 pounds Current weight or amount lost:210 pounds(111 lost) Longest stall: 2 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: 60 pounds Do you exercise? What kind?:i used to walk at least 2 miles a day and do tae boe 4 times a week. i cant exercise much anymore though. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?:i just eat my 6 or 8 ounces 3 times a day. making sure they are not high in fat or surgars. the other 3 times a day i eat a snack and i drink about a gallon of water a day. i just add more calories to my diet like every 3 months. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:well, i really hate my hangy skin and the fact that i havent gotten it through my thick skull yet that im thinner. i have people who come into my work who havent seen me in months and dont even recognize me and they say how awesome i look. it makes me feel weird because ive never had this kind of attention before and because mentally i still feel obese. like im still 321 pounds. Would you do this again?absolutley...in a heartbeat...wouldnt even have to ask me twice...sign me up!!!! Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?:well, i like veggies more than i did post op. im more suprised about the things i still CANT eat. meats is a big one. im practically a freakin vegetarian. yeah ok!!!! although i am suprised i can eat salads and raw veggies. Thanks for taking the time! Dina

hi dina date of surgery 3-24-04 type of surgery open ryn start weight 443lb lost so far 129lb current weight 314lb goall 150 or 130 not much exercise the hardest thing is the votming and stomach pain ithink i will do it again

Hey Dinka! great post! Date of Surgery: 03/09/04 Type of surgery: Lap RNY Starting weight: 286 Current weight: 175 Longest stall: For a month now Amount to lose to get to goal: 40 or 50? Do you exercise? What kind?: I was getting an hour of cardio 5 days a week and weights 4 days a wee****il I tore my rotator cuff. I'm benched until I see a surgeon next week. Just what my thin hair needs - more surgery. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: No bread, potatoes or pasta. Protein first. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: Making wise food choices. I still want to live on a diet of Cheetos and chips and dip. Would you do this again? In a heartbeat. In fact, I'd do it every year if I had to. Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: Not really - I came into this expecting the worst and the best. I can eat almost everything in moderation. Chicken is still not my best friend. Connie

Date of Surgery: 3-24-04 Type of surgery: Lap RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: Start Weight 350 Current weight or amount lost: Current Weight 238 (Loss of 112) Longest stall: Thank heavens I haven't really had a considerable stall yet. My weight loss has slowed down but hasn't really stalled. Amount to lose to get to goal: My personal goal is 170 which would mean that I would need to lose another 68 pounds. My doctor has never even discussed a goal weight for me. I think that's weird! I thought that a goal weight would be set for me from her but it wasn't. Do you exercise? What kind?: I go to Curves 3 times a week and am way more active around the house and in my life in general. I added the Leslie Sansone 1 mile walk to my routine last week so that's an additional workout for me. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: I do try to follow a low carb diet. I'm still having issues with my hair falling out so I try like mad to get my protein in. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: The hardest thing about this right now is that I still see myself as that same 350lb whale. I know that my old clothes don't even come close to fitting me and I know I feel better but I still see myself as that same really fat person that I was 7 months ago. I hate the skin that is hanging from me. My thighs are terrible. I don't know how my hubby even wants to lay a hand on me when I'm naked (YUCK!!). Of course, I also have the skin hanging under my arms (I get weighed and measured every month at Curves and they have not gotten any smaller with all of this weight loss so it's apparently a surgical issue). My belly hangs...eww..I guess I am just hangin' all over. Would you do this again? I would absolutely do this again. It's a blessing and I thank God that he gave me this opportunity to get healthy. Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: I can eat almost anything. Sugary foods don't bother me and I wish that they did. I got sick on beef roast at about 3 months post op so I'm scared to try any kind of beef besides ground beef. I got sick on cereal at 2-3 months post op so I'm scared to try it again as well.

Hi sweetie -- Date of Surgery: 3/8/04 Type of surgery: gastric bypass Starting weight or amount to lose: 332 lbs./182 lbs. to lose (goal 150) Current weight or amount lost: 118 lbs. (current weight 214 lbs.) Longest stall: 5 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: 64 lbs. Do you exercise? What kind?: not enough; walking 1 mile per day Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: low carb What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: making the right eating choices every day; stress makes me eat the wrong things Would you do this again? YES Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: I can tolerate everything, nothing bothers me anymore

Date of Surgery: March 9, 2004 Type of surgery: RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: 307 (but lost 50 pounds in the year before my surgery) Current weight or amount lost: 233 Longest stall: during the summer went about 2 months ....how depressing but have not given up. Amount to lose to get to goal: Would be happy at 175 pounds. Do you exercise? What kind?: yes ....walking about 3 to 4 days a week for 45 minutes. On some days I get on the exercise bike. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: Yes.... I try an stick to low carbs but can eat just about anything in small amounts. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: Staying out of the hollween candy......LOL! Would you do this again? YES!!!!! Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: The sweet stuff .....I have to control my cravings. Great question Dina! Keep up your good work.

Date of Surgery: 3/9/04 Type of surgery: Rou-N-Y Lap Starting weight or amount to lose: 225 Current weight or amount lost: 133 Longest stall: 1 month Amount to lose to get to goal: 13 Do you exercise? What kind?: sometimes Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: yes What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: the last 13 pounds, and the extra skin Would you do this again? IN A HEART BEAT Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: not really, but surprised I CAN"T eat avocados now. I LOVE them

Date of Surgery:March 22-2004 Type of surgery:roux-n-y Starting weight or amount to lose:379 lbs Current weight or amount lost:280 ish (need a scale) Longest stall: over a month, when i stopped swimming Amount to lose to get to goal: I would like to be 155 pounds I am 5ft 7 in. Do you exercise? What kind?:walking/ just started using my gazelle elite yuk!! Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?:no What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:head hunger when i am up late at night! Would you do this again? oh yeah!! Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?:yes, sugar and carbs I can eat everything, no problem I limit it to 2 small bites of whatever I am craving , where as before I would eat the whole box. My Life has changed 100% for the better!!! I finally feel in control! May I say everyone is just shinning, and looking so healthy!!! God Bless you all!

Date of Surgery: 3/11/04 Type of surgery: Rny lap Starting weight or amount to lose: 235 Current weight or amount lost: 156 Longest stall: 36 days Amount to lose to get to goal: 30 pounds Do you exercise? What kind?: Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: yes What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: trying to figure how many calories I need or don't need. Would you do this again? I definatley would Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: I don't eat anything off limits it has been 8 months and I only eat what I should don't do sugar, bread, white flour , potatoes, rice or pasta and I am okay with that I knew going into this I would have to have a life long change so I am adjusted to that.... Stacey T

Date of Surgery: March 9, 2004 Type of surgery: Lap RNY - Proximal Starting weight or amount to lose: 266 start Current weight or amount lost: 172 current Longest stall: 3 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: about 15 lbs Do you exercise? What kind?: walk, do cardio machines at the gym, lift for my arms, trying to work on "core" strengthening b/c my back's really been bothering me Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: I try to push protein, veg & fruit, otherwise low carb. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: hmm. dealing with the emotions that I'm not suppressing with food Would you do this again? absosmurfly Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: I didn't experience too many problems with food to begin with. Sorry I'm late on the submittal! Jen