Checking In with the 7/08rs

Hi,
  I had my surgery 7-31-08 and am down 63 lbs. Started at 248 and this AM I was 185. I LOVE my RNY.... CONGRATULATIONS to everyone on their success.
                                                                     Justine

I had my surgery 7/25/08 and am down 81lbs (from my highest weight).  My weight loss has really slowed but the inches are coming off too. I'm still trying to figure out what to eat.  I'm not hungry ever but don't have a sensation of fullness either.  I have residual numbness over the center of my stomach.  The doctor said a nerve probably got cut and doesn't know if I'll get the feeling back or not.  I try to watch portion sizes since I don't have a full sensation.  It's nice to read what others are doing that had surgery around same time as me.  :-)

Shannon

4 months today and down 62 lbs. It's great to have this thread to see what others around the same time are doing. Thanks for keeping it going

My surgery was 7/2/08 and I am down 90 pounds since surgery and 117 total.  No complications, everything has gone fine.  Like many of the others, I avoid sugar, so I don't know if I dum*****t.  Thanks for the opportunity to check in with the class of July 2008!

Lesley

I had surgery on 7/3, and am currently down 77 pounds. I've been overing at 179 for a good two weeks now, but I've gotten used to that. I lose three pounds or so, then stay the same for a couple of weeks, then lose another three pounds, then stall again. Strange.

So far my labs have been excellent, and I've been doing really well with my protein. I haven't had problems with food getting "stuck" or having to yak for at least a month or two, which is nice.

My biggest struggles so far have been keeping from grazing, especially at night. At work I have a good routine down as to when I eat (I like to stay on a strict schedule food-wise). But after dinner, I'm usually feeling snacky, and nothing ever sounds good. I wind up with yogurt or an apple and peanut butter, but generally feel unsatisfied. Oh well, could be worse right?

Hi 7/08ers hows everyone doing? It has been so quet. I hope you all had a Happy New Year and things are looking up for everyone.

The New Year is looking good after yesterday!! I was so emotional watching everything in Washington. I was even emotional watching the new Prez dance with his wife!

I hope that 2009 brings many wonderful things!!

Today I'm 5 pounds below original goal and have lost 110 pounds.  No more nausea, but my hair is still a mess from 5 months of starvation.  My family doctor told me to sip a Glucerna all day to avoid the nausea, and that seemed to work.  That started 2 weeks after my 8 days back in the hospital on TPN!  I feel GREAT and wish the same to all.