How are you doing (September Surgeries)???
About 3 weeks ago I joined a gym ---- first time since "Elaine Powers" back when I was 18 --- long long time ago. I really don't want to over do the exercise --- I want to only do what I feel I can do forever ---- I feel like that is about 30-45 minutes 3 x a week. I know I should do more but I don't want my body to think its going to get more forever!!!!
Funny, I got my period 2 days after surgery ----- pain. Got the October on Schedule ---- we'll see going forward ----- I'm ready for that whole scenario to be OVER.
I haven't figured out how to get the ticker to work, as you can see . . . Nor how to change the ICON to a picture.
I have been trying to figure out these boards and jumping from forum to forum not sure where I should go or belong. Also wondering if there is a search function somewhere?
The Barix near me is having a support group on Saturday and even though I did not have my surgery at a Barix clinic, they said I can come over --- so I think I will.
Good luck,
Asia
5'4": Surgery 240/Current 135/Goal 140 = 105 lbs lost!!! BMI 22.5 I'm Normal
6 Years Later highest 198 / Current 176 / Goal 140
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I have trouble eating and drinking without pain or I can't get my fluids in. It's either I slow down and am dehydrated or I am in pain. It's really frustrating.
My average calories are just under 600 a day. About 80 g of protein.
I'm trying to excersize 4 times a week but most weeks it's only 3. I need to do more.
WL is in fits and spurts. 1 lb. one week, 5 the next. I finally hid my scale. So I have no idea if this is a good week or a bad week. It feels like a bad one based on my clothes though.
HW - 225 SW - 191 GW - 132 CW - 122
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I had surgery on 9/30 and have lost a total of 21 pounds since surgery. but I ahven't lost anything in the past two weeks. Surgeon says I am doing great. I am trying to stay positive and focused on the task ahead, but is is not easy getting in all the required stuff everyday. But each day is getting better and better.
Karen
highest/pre-op/current/goal
298/274/179/165
I eat around 600-700 calories a day. My clothes are super baggy, but I can't afford new ones right now so I've been taking them in. I'm sure they look terrible, but I want to lose a bit more before I buy new clothes. And even then I plan to go to resale shops until I'm close to goal.
At first I was so deprressed about having the surgery, but now I am so thankful. I'm getting my energy back and am feeling good. I've had no problems, except "dumping syndrome" twice from drinking 2% milk, but even that wasn't too bad. I just love 2% milk.
My favorite thing to eat is little mini pizzas I make from low fat tortillas, pizza sauce, and low fat cheese. They're yummy.
I just love my RNY!!
Laura
Have you ever tried over the moon milk? The nonfat tastes just like 2%...and has 10g of protein.
14 pounds lost before surgery. My first ticker is when I hit onderland: this was my goal when I started on this journey. I want to focus on that right now...once I get there I can reevaluate.
My second ticker is my dream goal. Even if I only visit there for a short time, it would be nice to see that number just once. I am pretty sure I'll need plastics to hit this goal.
I am so glad to see all of the posts! We are going to be on this journey together. We all will have different ups and downs but it is so great that we will have this forum to talk on!!!
I am in Utah on a quick vacation to come to my baby sister's baby shower (she is having twin boys)!!!! I can't wait to come back on my own computer and report in with you all. right now I have to go to bed because we are getting up at 5am Utah time to drive back to Sacramento, ca. That is 12 hours with a few stops to get out and walk plus get gas.
I hope this forum grows! thank you for those of you *****sponded. Everyone is doing great! I know it is not hard to compare, but we are all different and will have different milestones, goals, and accomplishments. Let's all just support each other, encourage each other and try to answer questions we may have.
I like the September Sisters, but that might be considered sexist. So, if everyone wants we can be the September Samurais. Open to suggestions!
I will chat with you all when I get home!!! It is my baby girls Birthday tomorrow, she is turning 3 years old!!! I can't believe it. I miss my hubby and my little ones so bad! Can't wait to get there!
Take care,
Gina
RNY 9-18-08
HW-260 Consult Wt-246 SW-218 GW-150
CW-148 5'8" BMI 22
9-27-10 LBL & BL/BA- Dr. Sauceda, Monterrey, MX :-)
I must admit that after reading everyone's stories concerning their plateaus, I'm somewhat encouraged that I'm not alone, and that it's normal. Hopefully, all of us will start seeing those pounds drop again very soon. Perhaps I should throw my scale out the bedroom window, or simply weigh in once a week. It's difficult to pass by the scale in my bathroom and not step on it. I purchased a Biggest Loser scale from Target and love it...or actually...I hate it!!!
Looking forward to reading about everybody's developments as time goes by.
Regards,
Joey Costanza