Post Suregery Updates "How are you doing?"
I haven't been going online but about once a week. Life is so busy. I am up from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm and I am on the move the whole time. I will try and do better. The forum was going good when questions were asked. It is good to relate to our own peers.
As far as how I am doing? Well I have come a long way. I was not able to get the RNY laproscopy after the incisions were made and ended up with an open RNY. The incision starts right in the middle of my breast and goes to my belly button. I guess that is about 9 inches (I am short). Around 8 weeks out I finally turned the corner and the improvement was amazing.
I am at 9 weeks 4 days and I have lost 40 pounds. I am down 4 sizes in most clothing. I lost 6 inches from my waist and 8 inches from my butt. I went from a 3X to a misses size large. No more plus sizes in my closet or dresser.
I have accomplished most of my goals whi*****luded putting on shoes and socks, lowering my glucose levels, getting up and down from the floor, riding my bike, becoming very active in general, exercising 5 days a week and looking better in clothes. There are more goals accomplished but I have to look at my profile to remember.
I gt my water in, vitamins, protein, exercise and other meds in everyday. It took some manuervering to figure out how to do it all.
I love my exercise ball, lifting hand weights and walking. I am walking an hour a day. I enjoy walking in the evening and am walking pretty fast up and down some inclines.
I never really cooked before because I existed on junk food. I always have a least a dozen frozen meals in my size. One large chicken breast is 6-8 meals for me. My doctor has me on a one tablespoon diet. I was getting sick on two tablespoons.
My life has been so much better since I overcame the complications. There is so much I can do now.
How about you? How has your health and your life improved? I lost my weight in a bunch of mini surges. I would stick with the same weight for a week and then loose 5 in the next 4 days. How has your weight loss gone (stalls, steady, surges)?
As far as how I am doing? Well I have come a long way. I was not able to get the RNY laproscopy after the incisions were made and ended up with an open RNY. The incision starts right in the middle of my breast and goes to my belly button. I guess that is about 9 inches (I am short). Around 8 weeks out I finally turned the corner and the improvement was amazing.
I am at 9 weeks 4 days and I have lost 40 pounds. I am down 4 sizes in most clothing. I lost 6 inches from my waist and 8 inches from my butt. I went from a 3X to a misses size large. No more plus sizes in my closet or dresser.
I have accomplished most of my goals whi*****luded putting on shoes and socks, lowering my glucose levels, getting up and down from the floor, riding my bike, becoming very active in general, exercising 5 days a week and looking better in clothes. There are more goals accomplished but I have to look at my profile to remember.
I gt my water in, vitamins, protein, exercise and other meds in everyday. It took some manuervering to figure out how to do it all.
I love my exercise ball, lifting hand weights and walking. I am walking an hour a day. I enjoy walking in the evening and am walking pretty fast up and down some inclines.
I never really cooked before because I existed on junk food. I always have a least a dozen frozen meals in my size. One large chicken breast is 6-8 meals for me. My doctor has me on a one tablespoon diet. I was getting sick on two tablespoons.
My life has been so much better since I overcame the complications. There is so much I can do now.
How about you? How has your health and your life improved? I lost my weight in a bunch of mini surges. I would stick with the same weight for a week and then loose 5 in the next 4 days. How has your weight loss gone (stalls, steady, surges)?
Hey! I'm glad to hear you turned the corner and are doing so well! I had a different surgery so my reaction is a little different. I lost a lot of weight the two weeks before (25lbs in 2.5 weeks, it was crazy) and then a lot the next 5 weeks. Since then, I have slowed down. Since I have a lapband, I am fully healed from the swelling at least and now have no more restriction over the last few weeks. So I have to be careful and pay a lot of attention every meal. I'm going to get my first fill in July. I can't wait (but am a little nervous).
I hope that doesn't sound unhappy though, because I am not. I have gone down 1 or 2 sizes... a 5X to a 3X depending on the item of clothing. I have been wearing clothes I kept too, although mine only go down to a 2x. After that I'll be either begging for family hand me downs or shopping (I know which sounds like more fun!).
I have accomplished quite a few goals too! My sleep apnea is no longer a problem (though I haven't been tested). I would wake up at least every hour sometimes more before and now I can sleep for 5 hours or more before I have to pee. It's awesome! Yay for sleep. I no longer want to (or do) fall asleep during my work day. Yes, the teacher trying not to sleep at her desk while the kids take a test or something. Talk about embarrassing! Glad that's over!
I also have been exercising more and can now walk up a single flight of stairs without having to actually stop to catch my breath for five minutes. It was really horrible, but now it's not even really a deal. I no longer want or need to avoid stairs and take them over the elevator unless I am carrying something heavy.
I actually fit into a wedding dress at David's Bridal.. not only was I worried I wouldn't fit into the biggest size they had (26W) but I was squeezed into a 20 and a 22 with the zippers actually closed. I could probably get the 22 even, as the 24 I purchased will need to be taken in. I didn't want to risk it though in case I didn't lose enough of the bottom of my pear to be comfortable and feel pretty on the wedding day. I'm really excited as it's only 2 months away!
One of the reasons I wanted to have wls for help was because I want to be healthy enough to have a baby in a few years. Well, so far, it's going well because I am now having my periods again. I forgot how much they SUCK. However, I feel like it means my body thinks I'm healthy enough (though I'm still waiting at least two years!) and it makes me happy to know I'm going to be fertile again. I had essentially stopped having my period altogther.
Wow, this came out long... but I think it's a good idea to celebrate our successes. Thanks for always being so fun and positive.
Hugs! <3
I hope that doesn't sound unhappy though, because I am not. I have gone down 1 or 2 sizes... a 5X to a 3X depending on the item of clothing. I have been wearing clothes I kept too, although mine only go down to a 2x. After that I'll be either begging for family hand me downs or shopping (I know which sounds like more fun!).
I have accomplished quite a few goals too! My sleep apnea is no longer a problem (though I haven't been tested). I would wake up at least every hour sometimes more before and now I can sleep for 5 hours or more before I have to pee. It's awesome! Yay for sleep. I no longer want to (or do) fall asleep during my work day. Yes, the teacher trying not to sleep at her desk while the kids take a test or something. Talk about embarrassing! Glad that's over!
I also have been exercising more and can now walk up a single flight of stairs without having to actually stop to catch my breath for five minutes. It was really horrible, but now it's not even really a deal. I no longer want or need to avoid stairs and take them over the elevator unless I am carrying something heavy.
I actually fit into a wedding dress at David's Bridal.. not only was I worried I wouldn't fit into the biggest size they had (26W) but I was squeezed into a 20 and a 22 with the zippers actually closed. I could probably get the 22 even, as the 24 I purchased will need to be taken in. I didn't want to risk it though in case I didn't lose enough of the bottom of my pear to be comfortable and feel pretty on the wedding day. I'm really excited as it's only 2 months away!
One of the reasons I wanted to have wls for help was because I want to be healthy enough to have a baby in a few years. Well, so far, it's going well because I am now having my periods again. I forgot how much they SUCK. However, I feel like it means my body thinks I'm healthy enough (though I'm still waiting at least two years!) and it makes me happy to know I'm going to be fertile again. I had essentially stopped having my period altogther.
Wow, this came out long... but I think it's a good idea to celebrate our successes. Thanks for always being so fun and positive.
Hugs! <3
I'm doing well. Lost 50 lbs and about 2 sizes. My weight loss is the same as yours. I'll stay the same for 7-8 days, then drop 5 lbs. I'm finally getting all my vites and fluids. That was the biggest learning curve.
I am hoping to step up the exercising this coming week. I'm out for summer and plan on hitting the gym a couple of times a week. I'm lucky, my kids actually like the daycare and that will give me a little break in the day from them.
I am hoping to step up the exercising this coming week. I'm out for summer and plan on hitting the gym a couple of times a week. I'm lucky, my kids actually like the daycare and that will give me a little break in the day from them.
Since surgery I have lost 43 lbs all together I am down 75lbs. I feel amazing I am sleeping through the ngiht and not waking up 100 times. My sleep quality is amazing feels great. I have my energy back and I feel like myself again I try to excercise every day and I really enjoy it I used to really enjoy excercise before I gained the last 50-75 lbs after having children. I also have went from a 24 to an 18
Hi Wonderling! I am so happy to hear that you are doing so well, its fantastic news!
I am down 49lbs, I have been walking about 3-4 days a week and I am down about 2 sizes. As a matter of fact, the jeans that are a size down that I bought at the thrift store a few weeks ago are already loose! HA! Amazing!
Keep up the great work!
Jules
I am down 49lbs, I have been walking about 3-4 days a week and I am down about 2 sizes. As a matter of fact, the jeans that are a size down that I bought at the thrift store a few weeks ago are already loose! HA! Amazing!
Keep up the great work!
Jules
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Hello!
So nice to hear how everyone is doing! I am doing great! I am having trouble getting fluids in so any advise would be great!
My surgery was 4/6/10 i weighed 263 Today I am 212 went from a size 24 to 18.
I am doing curves 5 times a week and walking mostly everyday...
My goal is to be under 200 by 7/31/10 on my 38th birthday!
So nice to hear how everyone is doing! I am doing great! I am having trouble getting fluids in so any advise would be great!
My surgery was 4/6/10 i weighed 263 Today I am 212 went from a size 24 to 18.
I am doing curves 5 times a week and walking mostly everyday...
My goal is to be under 200 by 7/31/10 on my 38th birthday!
I am doing well. I have lost 49 pounds. I sleep better at night, and my energy is returning. The first 6 weeks, my energy was so low, I had to make myself do regular things like shower! I had NO energy. Week 7 I started on solid foods and my energy returned. I have felt much better the last 2 1/2 weeks. I lose my weight the same as you. I will stay the same for 4-7 days and then drop 3-5 pounds. I'm trying to take it in 10 pound increments. Right now I'm at 292. My mini goal is to make it to the 280's. Then I will work my way through to the 270's.LOL
I look at it as an adventure. I love trying the different foods to see how they will sit and I love reading the labels differently on foods. I used to only look at the calories, fat and carbs. Now I mainly look at proteins, sugars and carbs. Its just exciting! Every pound I lose I feel more and more normal.
I look at it as an adventure. I love trying the different foods to see how they will sit and I love reading the labels differently on foods. I used to only look at the calories, fat and carbs. Now I mainly look at proteins, sugars and carbs. Its just exciting! Every pound I lose I feel more and more normal.
T
Hi! I havent been online for a while either. Its great to see you doing so well. My surgery date was 4/20/10. Since then I have lost 57 pounds. I am really struggling with getting vits, liquid and protein in. I have nausea with everything!! Example: yesterday I ate a 1/2 cup spinach salad and once I was finished.....Nauseated and cramping...it takes 1 hour before I feel better.. Still glad I had surgery but wish I could be more compliant. I also have not began exercising yet. I am hoping once my 3 children start school in a few weeks I can concentrate more on myself.
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