One year visit...bad

Well, guys...I need some encouragement. Had my one year visit with my doctor. Not good. According to his records I have only lost 53 pounds. And that was in the first 6 months. I have not lost anything these last six months. According to my records...I started out with my highest weight right before I visited my doctor the first time...I have lost 70 pounds. Either way...it is not exactly what I expected. Yeah, I know that is 70 pounds gone forever...they are NOT coming back. But, I have not lost anything in 6 months. That just ain't right. I am to call him in a month or two, if I have not lost anymore. I am back to 1 cup of food, four times a day. Right now I can eat almost normal. That is going to be hard...but, I will do it. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is it just unique to me??????? HELP!!!! Jeannie still but...

Wow Jeannie (hug)...sorry to hear the disappointing news. Did he completely divide the stomach or could you have a staple line disruption? The weight you've lost is a testimony to what a great success you ARE! Post whenever you are struggling with the 1 cup per meal-we're here to help (well, I am whenever I get time on the computer, anyway). Hugs, Susan

Hello -- I know someone in California that is having the same problem. If you email your email address I will pass it along to him and the two of you might be able to share information and frustration. Take care and know that you are in my thoughts, Lance

Hi Jeannie! How frustating! I hope your weight loss returns or the doc can come up with some answers for you. I've heard of people that have had their stomas or suture lines evaluated. I think that there is a community site regarding this too but I'm not sure. Keep in touch we want to hear how things are going. Congrats on the 70 pound weight loss!! Penny

Jaennie I am in the same boat that you are in. I have gotten so off track. I have not even gone to my year check up because I am scared what the Dr. is going to think of me. I started at this at 297. I am now at 217. I have so far to go. I ahve only lost 80 lbs since I had this surgery. I got so mad at myself on my year and cried all day. I had thought that I would be much smaller then i am now. But I have decided that I am getting back on the right boat and use this tool to the fullest. The problem I have iss that I am hungery all day. I snack all day long. And it is not on candy but on chips and crackers and things like that. I have now been snacking on beef jerky for a while. I have never been able to handle any type of protein drink my stomach will not talerate them at all. So I am trying to get in the protein through food. I usually only eat one meal a day witch is dinner with my kids. I have a hard time eating a meal. But I sure can snack all day. Any ways I would love to have someone to share this with and to have someone know what i am going thorugh if you would like to talk email me. [email protected] Janette 297/217/150

Oh sweetie!!! First off big hugs to you!! I have lost more, but I feel the same. I went from 298lbs to 183lbs in 9 months. I know I am pregnant so things are different, however I can eat anything. I can eat normal size meals, that I believe are way too big for someone who had gastric bypass. My Surgeon saw me in February, and doesnt see me again till August, so I didnt get to go for a one year. He said I was doing great. He only had me down as getting to 175lbs for a goal. That is still obese for me!! I want to be about 130-135lbs or anything under a size 10. I got down to a size 18, which is what I had been at for most of my life. I was a size 18 from highschool all the way till I was 27 years old. Then I got pregnant had my beautiful son, and then the next 5 years blew up to the wopping 298lbs size 26-28. I am very happy to be down 10sizes, and healthier, but I feel I have not succeeded in what I set out to do. Now that I am pregnant, I have also had the problem of having to drink with eating. I was real good at waiting that half hour, but now I cant. I have to drink. I feel like I am choking, and get real light headed, and sick feeling. I am so afraid that this is something that has to do with my pregnancy, and I will stretch my pouch, or eat more than I need to. I am so afraid by the end of this pregnancy I will have lost my tool. I will be talking to my Dr in August about this concern. I didnt have this severe surgery to break my tool, yet I cant seem to stop drinking when eating. Be proud of what you have lost, and remember we will have to try harder to reach our goals, but we still have some time left. Everyone is different, some work real hard to get their results, others do nothing and lose alot, then some try hard and dont get the results they want, and then there are some who dont try and dont get results. Please try to stay positive, and if you ever need to tlak you know we are here for you. Take care sweetie- Melissa

Hi Jeannie. I don't post very often but I'm a long time lurker. I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I'm 5'1 and started @ 233 the day of surgery. I just had my 1 year appointment on June 8th and have only lost 68 pounds in a year - only 10 pounds since my last apt in January . I lost some weight before surgery so my total is 85 pounds since February 2004. I agree that these pounds are not coming back but you know what, we're not finished with this, we will get to where we want to be or at least very close to it. Best wishes and good luck Sheryl

Sorry this reply is so late but I too have a friend that went though this and was able to just about to eat normal again and she also seemed to be hungry often and soon after eating. They put a scope down her throat and found that her stoma had stretched to almost 2x what it should be which was allowing food to pass through WAY too quickly. I would talk to your doc about that. I wish you the best of luck......HUGS Julie S.