Welcome! Nancy Lap RNY: 6-21-04 310/270/122

That does seem to be a curse or blessing of this surgery. I can go most the day and not eat, (I know that is not good, but once in a while it just happens.) I run out of time trying to get my meals in and get the protien shakes done. I seem to miss getting them in way to many times. But Dr. Van Wagner told me that this is a process, that he thinks it takes about two years to incorporate the changes. Meaning to eat what we need to and drink our water and small bites and chew alot. To get our excerise in, take your vitimins, etc. etc. When he told me that it made me more tolerent of myself when I forget. Sorry you got sick, but you just made one of those mistakes that helps us learn. If we never made a mistake we would never learn. Wish I could see your flower beds. Andre'

Well I got up late which always puts pressure on me to get those meals in...I got out in the yard gardening for 5 hours and did not eat. I drank a lot but did not eat. Not good....I started to feel dizzy and weird. Definitely not a good feeling at all. I sat down and waited 1/2 hour and made myself eat. Shakes went away and so did dizziness. I will make sure I stop to eat the next time....although I must say that the flower beds look really nice! Debbie

I really appreciate all the words of encouragement, thanks, I did look around online and decided to join obesity help. Also, I was shopping yesterday and heard a lady talking about WLS. After she finished with her friend, I went over and introduced myself to her and said I had overheard her talking about her surgery. We talked for a while, she is the one *****commended this site. I am sure happy to have found it...I am looking forward to all my new online friends. Donna E.

Thnak you for taking the time to write. You are right this would be a good place to vent! You all totally understand. Congrats on going off your plateau. I know even 3-4 days makes me crazy. I am sure I will have much longer ones. Today I weighed 231 so we are about the same weight. My goal is 135-140 but I will wait and see how I look. Donna E.