RNY 5/23/2005 wondering?

Hi May 2004! I had my surgery one year after most all of you and was just wondering how your weight loss has been. I am 5'4" and started at 243. I am a complete pear shape and am already wondering about this inner tube I may be left with...LOL. If anyone has any thoughts I would love to hear them. Myabe you have a profile I can read or pictures to see. Thanks so much Jen 243/181/140

Hi Jen, I don't come online too much any more, wish I had the time, and I saw your post and wanted to reply. You look great and have done a wonderful job so far in such a short time!! You can read my post, I really don't remember off hand how much weight I had lost and when to comment, but I am 5'2 1/2" (was 5'3), and I currently fluctuate between 130-137. My goal weight was 125-130, but have struggled to get lower than the 130. Actually, I don't think I have lost any weight since past 14 months post-op, but I am happy with what I have lost, and gained (a healthier life). I am in the process of having reconstructive surgery, which is scheduled for 11/15 (a month away). I was told that I have between 8-12 pounds of skin to be removed between my tummy and my thighs. Maybe even 1 pound with my arms (who knows, I 'll find out soon). If this is true and I weigh 125 after my skin is removed, I will be really super happy!! My biggest issue is my insicional hernia. It is above the belly button, so right now I still look pregnant and it is hard to find pants that fit me right. I have to wear a binder with certain clothes or I look funny! Really! Anyway, if you are interested, you can read my profile and see the pictures that I have posted, although I don't have a really recent one. Since the last one on my profile, I have lost 10-15 pounds or so. Tricia

Thanks Tricia I really enjoyed reading your profile. You have done so well. It is funny how we all kinda travel along the same path with plateaus, depression, excitement and self confidence. Thanks again Jen

Hey Jen, I started at the same weight as you and originally set my goal around the same. I have been to 149 and that's it. I'm happy where I am, but wouldn't mind losing a few more. I'm totally bottom heavy and 5'6". I've been to two plastic surgereons and both said same thing. In order for me to get the skin on my legs right I'd have to have the long incision down to my knees and they just aren't bad enough for that trade off. I am hoping to get the girls lifted back in place if we ever have the money. I have TONS of pictures on my picture trail. Good luck on the rest of your journey. It looks like you've done great so far. Christie

Jen . Well ... I am 5.7 I started out at 307 .. X says I started at 310 ..who knows .. My clothing size when I started was 26 today I am a size 4 and 135 pounds . The struggle I have is to keep weight on . And for the most part the weightloss has slowed .. Thank Goodness !!! I do mentor people in my community . I lead a support group here and find that many restart their weightloss by keeping to High Protein .. Low Carb diets . I follow South Beach and it works for me . I have 2 different picture trails on my profile . If you go to the very top of my profile - I list 2 links . I have tons of before and after photos . Please feel free to look at them . I still keep my protein levels high.. and always do my water .. very important when trying to up the weightloss . Best of luck to you .. glad to see you posting . Hugs, Natalie

Thanks Christine and Natalie I really enjoyed reading your profiles and looking at your photos. It is just so amazing how we all go thru the same struggles at just about the same times. Thanks again Jen