Calling all June Bugs... Please update your weight loss progress (if you wish), and congratulations to all of our accomplishments since surgery. Faye O'Neal Open RNY - 6/7/04 Original Weight: 332 lbs. Current Weight: 283.4 lbs.

No, you're not alone. I had my open RNY on 6/7/04 ( 8 weeks out) and have my days of feeling really "draggy". I usually try to get more protein in on those days, which seems to help. Also, since i've started walking daily and going to Curves, I do have more energy, so I think any activity helps build up your energy level and stamina. Just keep your head up and keep that body moving.

Oh yes... Hubby already said, with the hair I am losing, he could make a wig And I am taking my vitamins, so that can't be it. Check the main board sometimes, they have several tips on hairloss prevention. I just haven't gotten around to trying them, but if this keeps up, I'll end up getting desparate enough to do ANYTHING LOL Andrea

Hi Barbara! I've just quickly wanted to touch on that subject of sometimes eating more, other times less. I had that same issue and asked my dietician, she explained to me that some foods actually stay in your stomach, sometimes even over night, your pouch may work on that chicken from last night for about two hours, trying to "grind it" and then get tired of it and stop. Therefore, you still have some left and when you eat the next meal, you'll still have food in your stomach and therefore you won't eat as much. This can also lead you to "dumping" one half an egg in the morning, even if you've previously had a whole egg to eat for breakfast. So don't worry, you're completely normal. I have that issue with my favorite food, I think I can eat tons of refried beans w/ lowfat cheese, but when it comes to chicken, I take a few bites and I am totally full and satisfied. Love the broiled fish too, and roll some cheese inside of deli turkey and heat it up, it's amazing what we come up with when our choices of foods are limited LOL. I was cleared for regular food now, anything I want but veggies as long as they are well cooked and I chew them up good, I can have. However, I'm still hesitant, besides, I am doing well the way I am, I'm gonna keep up what I am doing and eventually try new stuff, but not just yet. Good luck and best wishes, Andrea

Is there a way to prevent that. I am not looking forward to that part!!!! Can we take prenatal vitamins or something?? Does anyone know?