Hi Cherish (I love your name!)!! I know at some point that we all we get that hungry feeling back, I've read people's profiles that say the hunger starts back around month #6 or so. I sure wasn't expecting the hunger to arrive so soon -- and definitely not just an hour after a meal, LOL. Sigh. I have been reading profiles and searching the AMOS "library" page about enlarged stomas. There is not a lot that can be done for this. I'm hoping this is a case of us just still needing to get used to the WLS process and it's nothing physical? There is one woman who had a revision done to her original RNY. She had a surgeon place a lapband to get the restriction feeling. I sure hope this isn't in the cards for me, but I plan on getting ANSWERS from my surgeon next week. I've asked him at each visit about restriction (or my lack of it) and he basically tells me to slow down and it will come in time. Hmpf. I have ramped up my walking and plan to really buckle down and eat nothing but protein this week to kickstart the weight loss again. For what it's worth, I think your 43 pound loss is FANTASTIC considering you started as a lightweight. Good luck! -BJ

Barbara, I am right along with you. I had Lap Rny on June 9th. I have lost only 43 lbs. In the last month I have only lost 1 lb. I have hit the first plateau....I am so distraught! (sp). My husband had open Rny on May 18th and has effortlessly dropped 90 lbs. I know he has more to lose...but he never seems hungry...and I do feel hungry!!!! I dont go back to my doctor until Dec for my 6 month check up and I am so frightened that I will not lose anymore weight. So if you hear any good advice about this...pass it on to me ...but know that you are not alone in this. I am frightened by the fact that I can eat more and I feel hungry. Cherish-Louisiana 218/175 -43 lbs

Barbara, I am so sorry you are discouraged. I have times when I can eat more than other times.....I never know when I can or can't.....but sometimes I can eat alot. I can put away 4 cups of popcorn easily....it chews pretty small....try eating and spitting it into a cup, then you can see how small it really ends up. HOWEVER.....I am losing weight, I'm down 57# now since 6/3/04...not real fast, but I know it will come off. Also, if you drink liquid with your meals, it will wash the food out of your pouch and into your remaining intestines. We should not drink for 30-60 minutes after a meal. Are you drinking with your meals? I have a hard time not, and I'm sure that's part of my problem. But I would discuss it all with your doctor......just don't get so blue you give up. Best to you, Tracey

Hi Junebugs, I just found this part of the site. So I'm down 56 lbs and all the bloodwork and blood pressures etc are good, but the doc says I'll only lose down to just under 200....RUDE. He said 6-700 calories a day and 90-110 gms of protien. Does this agree with what your nutritionists say? Lois

Hi All, I am just so excited - had to let it out............... About 2 weeks ago, I surprised my kids & took them to Anaheim, CA and we went to Disneyland, California Adventure Park AND Universal Studios Hollywood. I think I was the one who had the most fun of all. First of all, I did not need an 'extender belt' on the plane AND the lap tray actually fit & lay flat for my complimentary water (hold the peanuts....) this was a thrill in itself..... Once we hit to the park(s), I was able to get on rides & rollercoasters. (The last time I attempted to get on a rollercoaster, I was told that I did not fit & that I would have to get off for safety sake.) - this happened about 7 years ago. Well, this time I FIT!!!!! I had such a blast! Needless to say, my boys were also thrilled - they were able to actually fight to get on rides with me. This was the greatest weekends (so far). I have been to family get-togethers & they just tell me how nice I look & to keep on doing what I am doing to look good. I am also getting lots of compliments at work. It feels great (and I am not even close to done losing yet!!!) Thanks for letting me run on............... Love from Evelyn In California