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

Date of Surgery:3/15/04 Type of surgery:Revision from VBG (1982)to RNY Starting weight or amount to lose:329 (what I weighed the day I was released after surgery) Current weight or amount lost:current weight 234; 95 pounds lost Longest stall: right now since beginning of Sept. Amount to lose to get to goal: not sure Do you exercise? What kind?: did bike riding but weather too cold now Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: no What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:Staying away from sweets-I don't dump! Would you do this again? In a heartbeat Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: I can eat anything except pork roast and pork steaks. Just have to remember to eat slowly with some things.

Date of Surgery: March 9th Type of surgery: RNY Micro pouch Starting weight or amount to lose:216(100lbs) Current weight or amount lost:138(78lbs) Longest stall: a month and a half Amount to lose to get to goal:13lbs(I have passed my surgeons goal of 144 want to get to 125 Do you exercise? What kind?:walking about 2 miles every other day Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?:NO What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:still dumping and not knowing what will make me dump Would you do this again? yes in a heartbeat Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?:I ate some peanut M&M's the other day and they didnt make me dump, so I tried to eat a Twix candy bar and it made me so sick I wanted to die! So I figure if peanut M&M's are the only candy I can eat thats ok!

Date of Surgery: March 22, 2004 Type of surgery: Lap RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: 478/278 Current weight or amount lost: 278/200 Longest stall: 3 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: 78 Do you exercise? What kind?: Up until now it's just been walking. I had nerve and muscle damage during surgery (not their fault, nor because of the type of surgery). I've upped that to walking hilly trails for 5-6 miles at a time. Next week, I will start a weight lifting/aerobic plan. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: My surgeon has me on a very specific plan. 2 ounces, 3 times per day and all protein rich. I am also required to have 1 ounce of fruit or vegetable (alternating days) at some point during the day. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: As corny as this sounds, there's no trouble for me. Yeah, when the commercials are on, I'd love to get a big burger or a pizza...but that goes away after the commercial goes away. Would you do this again? Absolutely, 100% Even knowing the trouble I'd have because of the anaesthetic. Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: For some reason, I can't handle most meats. The only meat I can eat regularly is ground chicken. We think my pouch exit may be small (but not shrinking). I can get down all sorts of other protein sources, so we're not overly concerned.

Ah...misread a question. Suprised I CAN eat: To be honest, after some experimentation with cooking fancy and complex dishes, I soon got bored and went back to my first six week plan. I haven't pushed any boundaries and don't know if I dump. I did ask about and was suprised when I was told I could use my hot sauces. That was important. EC

Date of Surgery: 3/3/04 Type of surgery: Lap RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: 334 to start Current weight or amount lost: 231 at the moment Longest stall: 3 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: 96 Do you exercise? What kind?:Yes 5 times a week. Weights on Mon, Wed, Fri and Eliptical machine on Tues and Thursdays. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: not really jus****ch the carbs the best I can and get in the protein as much as I can and try to stay away from the sweets What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: My anger is out of whack and staying away from the carbs and getting in the protein...just sticking with everything is hard. OH and staying away from pumpkin seeds... thats my addiction right now! 'sigh' Would you do this again? YES! In a second. Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: Yep ... cookies and oranges and toast... although bread still doesnt feel or taste that great anymore. Elizabeth M

Date of Surgery:3/24/04 Type of surgery:RNY OPEN Starting weight or amount to lose:255LBS Current weight or amount lost:163LBS Longest stall: PAST FEW WEEKS Amount to lose to get to goal: 120LBS Do you exercise? What kind?:YES....CARDIO Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?:NO...I pretty much anything I want. What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:NOT BEING ABLE TO EAT AND DRINK>>>I REALLY HATE THAT!!!!! Would you do this again?YES - YES - YES!!!!! Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?:Well - I guess I can eat a bit more of sugar..not a lot of it though!!! WOW....WE HAVE ALL COME A LONG WAY!!! I AM SO PROUD OF ALL OF US!!!! EDNA 255/163/???

Date of Surgery: March 12, 2004 Type of surgery: Lap RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: 265 Current weight or amount lost: 146 (-119) Longest stall: 2 weeks Amount to lose to get to goal: Already at goal But want to lose 1 more pound to get to my ULTIMATE DREAM GOAL! Do you exercise? What kind?: Yes, I go to CURVES. Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?: NO What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?: nothing really... Would you do this again? YES, In a heartbeat!!!! Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?: Not really, I pretty much eat what I want. I stay within 12 grams of sugar (per my dietitian) and always eat the serving size or less, NEVER MORE! Kelley 265/146/145

Date of Surgery:3/11/04 Type of surgery: lap RNY Starting weight or amount to lose: 280 (130 to lose) Current weight or amount lost: 185 (lost 95 lbs) Longest stall: ? Amount to lose to get to goal: 35 lbs Do you exercise? What kind?: not consistently Do you follow a diet plan like low carb?:I just try to eat protein first and less carbs What is the hardest thing about this for you right now?:I don't like the bat wings or the jelly belly. It also takes longer to lose now...I know it's normal, so its not a big deal. Would you do this again? Oh yeah! Without a doubt. Is there any things you are surprised you can eat now?:I'm surprised that I can eat any kind of sweet...I've even had a margarita. I've never been addicted to sweets, so I don't mind. I've only had 1 margarita...they aren't worth the calories in my opinion. I'm surprised that I fall asleep if I eat popcorn at the movies and also when I eat tortilla chips. Strange.