2/3 of way to Goal!!!

Hi everybody, I was just introduced to this site, hope it can be fun. I love the whole website and everyones knowledge and openness, it has helped me tremendously. I had Open RNY 9-30-03, I started at 314, as of today my 120 days ann. I am at 228 for a total loss of 86 lbs. and 37 in. And it feels wonderful! I got to start taking a again and are they ever great! I can finally fit in the tub comfortably, just a little rough on the tailbone, will have to figure that one out. I haven't been doing much exercising like I should, for now since I am out of work, I do enjoy walking my son to school and picking him up, decided it's time to stroll alittle after dropping him off, otherwise it's time to dust off the old treadmill ( it became a coat rack, higher dollar one at that). Very interested in reading other Sept. post-ops notes and advice or whatever they like to share. Well thanx for listening. Patricia 9-30-03 314/228/185?

Patricia! Welcome to OH! You will love this site! It is so informative and so fun! And congrats on the ! I also rediscoved a and yes its rough on the tail bone, I had forgotten I even had a tailbone! As a matter of fact I am finding bones and parts I didnt remember having! I know how it is to get off your excercise routine, its been so cold here and my lifes been turned upside down from a tragic death in our family and I am paying for it now with being sick and throwing up. Cant seem to get anything to stay down and my hubby is so worried about it. I have developed a serious kidney infection and dehydration. I have had to really make myself step my water intake up here the last couple days. I am getting a little better but its hard. I know how that treadmill became a coat rack, mine at the moment is a quilt rack! I just havent felt like walking or doing my weights since the 17th (my sis in law committed suicide). Anyways, I know I need to get back on track with my eating and my working out. I simply dont eat anything cause I know its going to come back up. I am hoping this will all work out soon. I know its nerves but I am only human! Feel free to email me anytime girl if you want to chat. I am also on yahoo as dragginlady406 if you want to message me there. otherwise my email is [email protected] Hugs to you and again, welcome to the site! Carol lap rny 9-22-03 258/178/110

Carol, I am truly sorry about your sis-in-law, I 've came close to that edge a few times myself, WLS really helped in that area. Yes, it's been really cold here in Missouri too, I just can't make myself go outside when it's 7 degrees. Have you tried sipping on warm broth and wheat crackers, help calm the tummy and still get some nutrients? just being a mom I guess. It would be great to chat with you. "HUGS" Patti My e-mail is [email protected]

Patti, I so very well know the feeling of being close to that edge. Before my weight loss and my hystorectomy, I was so close I begged to die daily. SO in a way I do understand but I can not imagine leaving my children like she has. It leaves me grieving as well as angry with her. I know the feeling of not wanting to go outside because of the cold too well. Since wls my skin hurts if it gets cold. I freeze constantly! I will try the broth and wheat crackers and thank you for being mom . Last night supper didnt stay down either. My hubby is beyond frustrated and worried with me. He is demanding that I call my surgeon. I am praying it gets better soon. I pray its just nerves. He is thinking im developing a eating disorder. I dont know. I know that I simply am not hungry and eating leaves me sick feeling. Love to chat anytime, please feel free to throw me an email anytime girlie! Hugs and love to you, Carol

Carol, You really should call your surgeon. I had surg on 9/15/03 and couldn't keep anything down either. Called the doc and talked to her - she referred me to a gastro doc and they did a scope and discovered I had a stricture. The opening was almost totally closed - that being the reason nothing would stay down. You really need to get this checked out. You have my sympathies regarding your sister in law. Send me an email anytime ([email protected]) Kim 312/235

Kim, I did call my surgeon as everyone suggested. He wants me to see a psychologist. He really feels like I have a eating disorder and that is what is causing my conflict with eating. When I told him that it didnt hurt me to eat and that things went down fine, they just simply wont stay down he got to asking questions and that is what he decided. I was told to eat whatever I wanted but to keep in mind the nutritional value. Protein first, veggies next. I was told to keep my meals balanced and to eat more often. He said I havent given my pouch time to stretch to accomodate food hence why I can only hold 2 ounces at once. Naturally the pouch will stretch and I keep mine from doing that by simply not eating. To make a long story short, I obssessed with food before wls, by eating all the time..now I obssess by not eating and guarding my pouch. I am convinced I will gain weight by eating or not lose any at all, so I dont eat. He thinks its a form of anorexia that is causing this. He said it wasnt uncommon for post ops to become anorexic if they refused to eat. Needless to say, hubby is watching me like a hawk and making sure I eat. Thank you for the sympathies. I appreciate it so much. Hard thing to go thru. Much love and thanks for the post! Huggers! Carol 258/178/110

Patricia, Hello, and welcome. I hope you enjoy this site. Sounds like you are doing great! Hugs and best wishes Debbie Moya

Patricia, congratulations on your great weight loss! It's such a weird thing to think about reaching or surpassing my own goal, but the closer and closer you get, the more real that becomes. And, Carol, I totally hear you on discovering new bones and joints. I am having odd pains when I sleep from where my ribs or hip joint protrude. They used to be so insulated by layers of fat and now that they aren't, I really notice them! Congrats again, Patricia! Jen.

Oh Jen, boy do I know the pains of that from those new found hips and such. I was hunting with my son Saturday evening and we were sitting in a tree stand. My butt bone was killing me! I well remember a time when my rear never went to sleep and my buttbone never seen daylight enough to hurt! Last night I was sitting on the sofa and realized how bony my knees and ankles were getting. It was a breakthru for me! I also bruise so easy now, like since some of the fat is gone I am more easily banged up! Have you found your balance is off? I have become so clumsy! Its almost like I am drunk! lol Hugs to you and congrats on your newfound aches and pains! Aint wls great! Carol Lap Rny 9-22-03 258/178/110

Patricia, Congratulations on your brilliant weight loss!!! Isn 't it wonderful the difference that it makes in your life. I know sometimes it is hard to get motivated to get out an exercise. I have forced myself to do it and now I really enjoy it and it is like second nature to me. The weather were I live is very cold and the days are short. So I used Leslie Sandsome - Walk Away the Pounds or the Chair Dancing Video's..both great forms of exercise. Yes, I have also rediscovered the joys of the bathtub, and I don't flood the bathroom anymore! I solved the tailbone problem by buying a bath pillow and sliding it down under my tail bone! Cheers! Gen