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Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
Hi, I have gained about 18 pounds just in the past 2 years. it is definitely harder to keep the weight down. I have joined the gym & started walk/swimming in the pool with water weights and making the choices to stay away from sweets. I went from 325lbs to 214lbs and now weighing 232lbs. I have been using purevia sweetener or stevia instead splenda when drinking tea.
Claudia
Hi, I have gained about 18 pounds just in the past 2 years. it is definitely harder to keep the weight down. I have joined the gym & started walk/swimming in the pool with water weights and making the choices to stay away from sweets. I went from 325lbs to 214lbs and now weighing 232lbs. I have been using purevia sweetener or stevia instead splenda when drinking tea.
Claudia
Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
Hi, I have gained about 20 pounds just this past year. As I am getting older, it is definitely harder. I am working hard now to exercise and make the choices that I know I should be making when I do eat. I have been grazing a lot and eating some fried foods as well. I know better. I am praying that I can get back on track. We all worked too hard to gain all the weight back. I originally lost around 131 pounds. I am discouraged that I have put any of the pounds back on. I think when I stopped feeding my body properly was when I began to not feel satisfied. I agree with going back to the basics!! There is a line of great DVDs called, "Walking Away the Pounds" with Leslie Sandstone. You can do a one, two, or three mile walk in the privacy of your own home! These cost around 10 dollars at Walmart. There is one DVD of hers that specifically targets the tummy area. I have not been able to get any plastic surgery, but someday, I would like to do so! I praise God for the weight I lost. I had a wonderful surgeon. Also, I am making smoothies in my blender for a low cal snack. They are awesome. A small amount of frozen fruit, a small amount of water--then blend, one small cup of Activia Light (blueberry, strawberry, or Key Lime 60 calories), ssmall amount of splenda, small amount of skim milk. Blend this all together, and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes and then enjoy!! I tend to feel my best when I eat protein, veggie, and 100 percent whole wheat toast. Good Luck Everyone!! Hang in there--Pray and Don't give up!
Topic: RE: Can the stomach shrink again
The stregth stoma can be fixed ? If so, will wt lost be the same as in the beginning?
Dee
Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
I don't have the hot flashes, but I am right there with you! I have gained, my own fault. No excerise, not eating right, and went to a desk job. Oh! and I for my health quit smoking but that helped put on 20 of those pounds.
Going back to the basics. I will NEVER see 300+ pounds again!
Heather
Going back to the basics. I will NEVER see 300+ pounds again!
Heather
Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
Hey Sandy
I am June 2005. I am having major problems keeping my weight off. I have gained 40 pounds and just do not know where it came from. Seems I am really hungry much of the time. I am also having hot flashes that are driving me crazy. Would love to get back on track. Just can seem to make it happen. Help!!
Beverly
I am June 2005. I am having major problems keeping my weight off. I have gained 40 pounds and just do not know where it came from. Seems I am really hungry much of the time. I am also having hot flashes that are driving me crazy. Would love to get back on track. Just can seem to make it happen. Help!!
Beverly
Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
I'm still very happy with my results. I do graze more than I should, but.....what can I say. Had a little rebound but since I had the tummy tuck at least those pounds went to the butt and boobs, the butt really needed the help.
Hopefully there is continued success for all of us.
Hopefully there is continued success for all of us.
Sandra High 250, low 160, current 190 down from 208 January 2014
Topic: RE: Four Years Today
Haven't tried the water yet. Now that summer is here I plan on using my sister's pool. With my work schedule it's hard to get to classes when they are in session. I leave at 6:30 in the morning and get home at 6:30 at night, exhausted. But I'm going to give it a shot.
I rebounded a bit with my weight, but my doc this is not unusual and he has come to expect a 10-20 rebound. A little scary though when you go through all of this. But I think 4 yrs is a great point to see success. I have never kept weight off within 10 lbs for more than 6 months before my surgery, so I consider this a complete success.
I agree though, that the further out we are the more conscious we have to be.
I wish you the best in the next year as well.
Debra
Debra Harlander
RNY 6/28/05 247/230/151/137
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty well preserved body...... but rather to skid in sideways, thoroughly used up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming "WOW"!!!- what a ride!"
Topic: RE: Four Years Today
Hi Debra,
Congrats on your 4 yr surgiversary, we've come a long way
...For myself, I made it past the docs goal to my personal goal, then rebounded 10lbs...It is much harder to give up the little things that I've allowed to creep back in to my diet, so even though I would like to give up the rebound lbs, they continue to stick...
Have you tried water aerobics, the water helps reduce the stress on your joints and might be a good exercise alternative...
You've done great, good luck in the next year...
Congrats on your 4 yr surgiversary, we've come a long way
...For myself, I made it past the docs goal to my personal goal, then rebounded 10lbs...It is much harder to give up the little things that I've allowed to creep back in to my diet, so even though I would like to give up the rebound lbs, they continue to stick...Have you tried water aerobics, the water helps reduce the stress on your joints and might be a good exercise alternative...
You've done great, good luck in the next year...
Alesia : start 249 / surgeon's goal 138 / current 142
Topic: Four Years Today
Hi My June Friends,
It's been a long time since I've posted. I've done pretty well. My weight stabalized at a loss of 90 lbs. I go up or down within 10 lbs. I have a limit and if I even approach that limit I take a close look at what I'm doing.
Exercise has been my biggest obstacle. I think I could have lost all of my weight if I could do more exercise. I had a severe hip injury one year out from my surgery, which subsequently led to a labral repair (same as Alex Rodrequez). Unfortunately I ended up having a total hip replacement one year ago. It has taken me all of this year to try to recover from that as my back problems were really put into high gear from all of this. But.... I keep plugging along. I cannot image how difficult this would have been had I not had gastric bypass and lost all this weight.
I still dump very easily, so I have to watch what eat. I DO NOT drink with my meals, and cannot drink within 15-30 minutes of eating or I will dump. I will probably never tolerate beef. And sugar.... well let's say I still can't have more than 7 grams at one time. This is all fine with me.
I had an endoscopy done earlier this year and the gastro that did it was so surprised that almost four years out my pouch still would only hold about 4-6 ounces. That was awesome.
So all in all I'm doing well. I miss all of you and hope you are doing well too. By the way, my sister Tammy and I are still leading support group twice a month here in Camden, and I think it keeps both of us honest.
Take care,
Debra
It's been a long time since I've posted. I've done pretty well. My weight stabalized at a loss of 90 lbs. I go up or down within 10 lbs. I have a limit and if I even approach that limit I take a close look at what I'm doing.
Exercise has been my biggest obstacle. I think I could have lost all of my weight if I could do more exercise. I had a severe hip injury one year out from my surgery, which subsequently led to a labral repair (same as Alex Rodrequez). Unfortunately I ended up having a total hip replacement one year ago. It has taken me all of this year to try to recover from that as my back problems were really put into high gear from all of this. But.... I keep plugging along. I cannot image how difficult this would have been had I not had gastric bypass and lost all this weight.
I still dump very easily, so I have to watch what eat. I DO NOT drink with my meals, and cannot drink within 15-30 minutes of eating or I will dump. I will probably never tolerate beef. And sugar.... well let's say I still can't have more than 7 grams at one time. This is all fine with me.
I had an endoscopy done earlier this year and the gastro that did it was so surprised that almost four years out my pouch still would only hold about 4-6 ounces. That was awesome.
So all in all I'm doing well. I miss all of you and hope you are doing well too. By the way, my sister Tammy and I are still leading support group twice a month here in Camden, and I think it keeps both of us honest.
Take care,
Debra
Topic: RE: looking for June 2005 members
Hi Sandy,
Isn's awesome to be able to say you are keeping the weight off...This is the longest I have maintained a consistant weight loss ever, that I an remember...Had a little 10 lb rebound about a 1 1/2 yrs ago and have been here ever since...Still do the gym 3 days a week and try to follow the rules on protein 1st and still no drinking with meals...Its been really good so far, with few complications...
Congratulations on 4yrs...Alesia 5'5" 135lbs
Isn's awesome to be able to say you are keeping the weight off...This is the longest I have maintained a consistant weight loss ever, that I an remember...Had a little 10 lb rebound about a 1 1/2 yrs ago and have been here ever since...Still do the gym 3 days a week and try to follow the rules on protein 1st and still no drinking with meals...Its been really good so far, with few complications...
Congratulations on 4yrs...Alesia 5'5" 135lbs
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