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THENEWLAURA
on 11/11/08 9:58 pm - Katy, TX
Topic: What did you eat yesterday?
I wanted to get an idea of every-ones eating habits to see if we are all in the same boat:

This is what I ate yesterday:

Breakfast: 1 egg over easy (no butter or oil to fry) and 1 piece of wheat toast. (I usually put the egg on top of the toast and take the crust off)

Lunch: 1/4 cup salad with grilled chicken. I don't cut the portion of my salad dressing because I am not eating very much salad. Approx. 1 tablespoon of light ranch.

Snack :1/2 banana with approx. 1 teaspoon of low sugar peanut butter

Dinner: 1/4 cup of ho-made chili and beans.
I always wait 30 minutes before I will drink anything. I drink one cup of coffee mid-morning and water all day and nigh****ER WATER WATER. I cannot get enough of it!!

I also eat about 2 1/2 to 3 hours apart.

What are you guys eating?

Laura

Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........

 "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
THENEWLAURA
on 11/11/08 9:51 pm - Katy, TX
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs

I am so glad that several people posted. I think it is important to talk to people that are about in the same time frame you are in. It looks like we are all pretty happy with our results.

I dont know about you, but I feel so much better about the way I look and feel. My brother keeps telling me that I look hot! I have not heard this in a very very very long time. I work with him so he sees me all of the time.

I actually had a guy flirt with me the other day. Wow, that has been something that I have not had in a long time too!

You guys keep posting on this board so we can all keep in touch!!

Laura

Laura

Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........

 "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
CANDO
on 11/11/08 9:51 am - DeWitt, VA
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
Thanks for pulling the 07/08 crew together!  I had lap RNY on 23 July 08 and all went well for about 3 weeks.  Then I started feeling so nauseated I had to get meds.  At the 3 month check-up my chem was a mess due to lack of nutrition, although I was walking a mile or so a day.  Still nauseated and having chems/labs checked by PCP now as well as surgeon.  I'm going to try switching to soy protein; can't get enough of anything.  On the great news side, I've lost 65% of the excess weight already and plan to continue losing--hopefully in a more healthy style when this nauseousness passes.  Right now it seems like it never will!  All the best to all of you!
CANDO
mdbaskett
on 11/11/08 8:46 am - Seattle, WA
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
I had my surgery 7/2 and I am down 66 lbs (92 total).  The weight loss has definitely slowed in the past month but I am still happy with my results and taking it one day at a time.  I am still avoiding sweets.  I think its better to wait as long as possible before finding out if I dum*****t.  If I absolutely knew I could eat sweets, I would eat sweets.  I know I can eat fruit so sugar is probably fine but I like to pretend it will make me sick.  :-)

High - 369 / Surgery (7/2/08) - 344 / Current - 180 / Goal - 170

Kasie1974
on 11/10/08 8:09 am - Elmira, NY
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
My doctor told me to drink plenty of water... I said no problem I will do anything to prevent a recurrence.  I just started eating salads.  I like to shred my lettuce up so I know I can get it chewed up better.  I do drink a cup of decaf coffee a day only cause I love the taste of it.
THENEWLAURA
on 11/9/08 10:16 pm - Katy, TX
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
You are doing so great!!!

Knock on wood, I have not had a problem with Kidney Stones. I have read that a high protein diet can cause them. A friend of mine is a nutrition and exercise nut and he told me that I needed to add other things to my diet. He said that too much protein heighten the risk of stones.
I started adding salads and a few whole wheat carbs (in very low moderation) to my diet. I drink a ton of water and only one cup of coffee per day. I have noticed when I drink more coffee I get a slight back ache, so I cut that out.

Did your doctor give you so instructions?

Laura

Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........

 "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
Kasie1974
on 11/8/08 11:43 pm - Elmira, NY
Topic: RE: Body pain!
Hi there!  I have experienced body pains also.  I let my doctor know and the funny thing is I told him is I have heard of growing pains but I think I am experiening "LOSING PAINS" he told me it was normal but if you are at all concerned consut your Doctor to be safe.  Toodles
Kasie1974
on 11/8/08 11:35 pm - Elmira, NY
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
Hi there all!  I had my surgery on July 23. I had Lap RNY  I started at 302 as of today I am at 222... 80 lbs down!  OMG I am so happy!  I am so happy for all of you too you all have inspired me.  I have had no problems thank goodness.  No dumping maybe due to the fact I haven't even tried sweets and I don't intend on it.  I have not been sick I eat very slow and I stop before I am full.  I also eat with little utencils that has helped me with little bites and to slow down.  I go to the gym 3 days a week and feel great! 
Just one question has anyone had or known any one who has had problems with kidney stones following Gastric bypass ... I have had such a problem with them this last month and the doctor tells me its caused from the surgery.  I can live with it after all if that what all I have to put up with even though its very painful its manageable and I don't regret the surgery a bit.  Toodles
THENEWLAURA
on 11/4/08 9:45 pm - Katy, TX
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
No matter what type of surgery you had, we all have the same goal. You are doing great and you should be very proud!!!!!

GO LAP-BANNERS TOO!!!! 


Laura
Laura

Surgery:275/Current:146/Goal:145
I love this quote from Woody Allen...........

 "I'm not afraid to die. I just don't want to be there when it happens".
Vampi
on 11/4/08 8:00 am - Mandeville, LA
Topic: RE: Checking In with the 7/08rs
Well, as a LAP BANDER my weight loss certainly can't keep up with the BYPASS people, but I am still proud of the weight I have lost! 

I am currently at 37 pounds down as of today!  Go me!


HIGHEST 273.5 / PREOP 263.5 / CURRENT 198 / GOAL 161.5

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