1 month update, pics!

I had laparoscopic RNY on 3/31/05, I've lost 32 lbs. as of this morning, and I'm feeling great! Had a very uneventful surgery and was up and around when I got home. I'm on a regular diet as of last week, but I'm just trying new things one at a time. Haven't thrown up yet, only had a few things make my pouch grumbly, and I'm finally able to get in my water and protein on a regular basis. Did find out that I dump on sugar, thanks to the HFCS in liquid Tylenol, ugh. My limit seems to be about 9 grams per serving, b/c I can eat Tofutti Cuties (miniature tofu non-dairy "ice cream" sandwiches, they're decadently good!) without dumping. Losing a little hair, but not enough to stress over yet, I've been taking biotin for the past 2 weeks. Haven't dropped any sizes yet, but my clothes fit me pretty tightly before surgery anyway, and now they are getting very loose! Started walking a mile a day on my lunch break w/a co-worker, and will hopefully start using our Bowflex soon. (had some nasty migraines and an abcessed tooth that kept me pretty down this week) Got some bad news this week as well. (hubby is being deployed for 4 months, he's going to come home and wonder where his wife went!) Anys, just wanted to update! I figured I'd take a picture on my anniversary every month, b/c I can't see my loss until I look at a picture, and I'll have a neat series of progress pictures. My photos are at the bottom of my profile, I would put them in the post but I'm not sure if HTML works in these forums. Michelle Lap RNY 3/31/05 Dr. Richard Stahl 277/245/150

Michelle, you look great! I can really tell that there has been a weight loss. Keep up the good work! Traci L

thanks!!

Michelle, Your looking good, and it sounds like you are doing great. I'm sorry about your DH. I remember those days when my DH was in the Navy. I hope it goes quickly for you. At least you'll have your son home in the summer to keep you busy. I got my surgery the day before you, and as of last Sunday I was down 22 lbs. So you are doing terrific. My clothes are also feeling loose. I can't wait to go down some sizes. Keep up the good work! Eileen 290/268 -22

thanks! i hope it goes quickly too...i know it seemed like he was in basic and tech school forever, and here he is going to be gone even longer.

Michelle- You look great!! You can really notice a difference! Congrats on your success thus far Keep it up Bonnie

thanks!!

I think you look great! I can see a difference and I bet you can feel it. Good loss so far and keep it up. BTW: Thank your husband for all of us too old or too big to serve! God bless him and his comrades! Dave

Thank you, I am finally starting to feel it! I will let him know that you said that, he's been kind-of down about it and needs a little encouragement right now.

Rock on and keep up the good work. I've also gotten a mindgrain as well and felt like poop--guess it's going around. you look AMAZING. Keep up the great job! Courtney