How are you doing (September Surgeries)???

Hello everyone,

My name is Laura and I just found this site.  I had my surgery on the 17th.  I have lost a total of 42 lbs.  I stalled for about 2 weeks and I am soooo relieved to know that others have also stalled.   I have trouble getting the excercise in.  I have been working a 12-14 hour day and by the time I get home I just want to eat and go to bed.  Things are starting to slow down now so I am hoping I will do better.  I did a 3 mile walk for the Heart Association yesterday and that went well.

I am having a terrible time with my diet though.  I am only getting around 500-600 calaries a day and I am short on my protein by 10-15 grams.  Carbs.....forget it.  Can NOT get those under control.....  I am way over almost everyday..... I can't seem to cut them out completely....  any suggestions???  I had my  first fill a couple of weeks ago and since then when I eat I get this, pressure (for lack of a better word) after I eat.  I haven't gotten sick but I don't feel good.  Is this because I am eating too fast or not chewing properly?  or both?  '

I also have an issue (mental I'm sure) that all the fun has been taken out of eating.  I no longer enjoy sitting down to a good meal, especially when I have to chew until there is no taste left.  Do you think that will change or is that just the way it is going to be from now on.  I hope not. 

Hello Setember Samurais, I usually don't post but I am feeling like something is really wrong with me.  I had RNY surgery on 9-18-08 and have lost 41 lbs.  I feel ok but I have not really tried any foods at all.  Everytime I try to eat something I get the foamies and either throw up or feel terrible for hours.  I drink isopure to get in the protein but I know it is not anywhere near the recommended amount.  I have read on here what you all are eating and just can't believe it.  I tried to eat egg drop soup today at lunch and was heaving it up an hour later.  I am so frustrated at trying foods that half the time I don't try it all and just stick to the protein.  Do you think there is something wrong?

Hello September Samurais!  My name is Debbie and I had my rny on 9/23.  As of today I have lost 24.5 pounds.  Prior to surgery I lost 18.  I've been majorly stalled for at least 2 weeks.  Finally this morning I weighed again and was down a couple more.  Hopefully I'm on the way again.
It was very frustrating to be doing everything right and not lose for so long. I know I tried to not be frustrated since it happens, but jeesh!
I think my frustration is what allowed me to eat 2 mini candybars on Holloween.  I ate a Milky Way and then later had a Butterfinger.  I'm disappointed to say I did't dump.  I have diabetes and love sugar, so that was a very sad discovery.  Oh well, just have to depend on myself to do what is right.
Good luck on your trip Gina, and to all my September buddies.
Debbie

Hello Everyone!!

My name is Dee.  I had a VSG on September 1st and have lost 35 lbs to date.  I have been in a 2 week stall which has caused me to eat when I shouldn't.  I was getting worried that I would never lose again!  It is so helpful to see that others are going through the same issues that I am.  I constantly worry that I will stretch out my pouch and gain all my weight back.  I will be checking in regularly since I don't have a WLS group in my area to be able to attend meetings.  I am back on track starting today and will plan on adding in some much needed exercise.

Thanks for listening......Dee


Beginning 196    Current  161   Goal  128

I'M BACK!!!!  I had a great trip all things considered.  It was a little hard watching everyone eating all the yummy foods at the baby shower & the Halloween party, but in a strange way at times it was not.  I know I did not drink enough water and did feel a little light headed one day.  But, again overall it was so great to see my family, & see my sister pregnant, that it wiped out the fact that I was sore and exhausted from the drive!  I had to eat sunflower seeds to stay awake on the trip home.  It was quite stormy, so I mainly drove (my Mom helped out a lot too).  The funny but not so funny thing is the morning we left was the time change.  My daughter set her alarm for me for a fee minutes before 5am so I could jump into the shower before everyone got in the car to go.  Well, let's just say that I woke up at 3:30 am to her alarm because she set it 30 minutes early for me, plus she did not change the time on the clock!!!  I did not know this until I was out of the shower and knocking on my Mom's door asking why she was not up yet!  So, I got about 3 1/2 hours sleep that night plus about an hour while my Mom was driving.  So, I ate all of these sunflower seeds, with fat and salt...  I come home and I am down 4 lb!!!  I can't believe it, becasue I was not an angel the entire trip either.  I ate 2 malt balls on Halloween and I just ended up higher on calories while traveling.  I did have my shake every morning and I ate the South Beach Protein bars when hungry, so I overall did really good.  Something new I tried, was shrimp.  It is so low in calories, low in fat, and so high in protein it is amazing.  My friend who is 5 yrs post op said to quit trying to eat chicken and stick with the shrimp it digests better.  It went every well until the second night I ate 4 instead of 3 shrimp and I was in so much pain!!!  I have had this problem recently a few times (I am embarrassed to admit) that I eat a bite too much and then it hurts so bad I go make myself throw up just a little to get some relief.  I have only thrown up off of meat that I tried once way too early, then chicken twice, and the shrimp just the one time.  The chicken always comes out with at least a small piece that does not look like it was chewed well enough... So, I know either way I am causing these incidents and I have hard consequences to follow.  I have to slow down, listen to my body to carefully, and just eat less when it is these types of foods.

As far as breaking the plateau, I am not sure I have.  I will see if it sticks as a true wt loss.  I really hope so!  This morning I was up a little, so I am not sure.  If it stays and continues I will be thrilled!

Here are some pictures from my trip!


I am so glad to see all the updates from you all!  I know we are struggle a little in some way, and some more than others, but we will all be here to lend support on the journey no matter what!

Take care,
Gina

It is so great to be able to talk to others about this journey.  I had my surgery on 9/16/08 and so far have lost a total of 45 lbs.     Although I haven't lost anything in the past 2 wks I'm ok , because I know I need to allow my body time to catch up.

Congrats to all of us!!! We made the right choice.

Hi everyone,
I had my surgery on 9/17/08.  I lost 26 pounds before the surgery, then lost 15 pounds the first two weeks and 15 pounds more in the past six weeks.  I didn't expect it to slow down that much and that fast.  I'm trying not to be discouraged though, I've read so many times that it's normal.   I feel like I'm doing pretty well overall but could definitely do better.  I take most or all of my vitamins daily, I eat well but don't know if I'm getting enough protein, and I know I'm not getting enough water.  Frankly, the fact that I'm making good food choices and haven't eaten the wrong things (except one meal two weeks out that helped me learn so much that it was worth the horrific pain that lasted 24 hours) is amazing to me.  I simply couldn't have done this without the surgery. 
I went to the Houston Obesity Help conference today which was enjoyable and informative. 
I'm really loving being smaller, wearing smaller clothes, being able to move around more easily, etc. 
It's inspiring to read everyone's stories.  Congratulations to everyone on their accomplishments!

It is comforting to see so many people at the same point in recovery/weight loss.  I had my surgery on 9/2.  I lost 24 before and 32 since, I stall for a week to 10 days and then lose 3-5lbs and lose for a couple of days then stall again.  The Dr and his staff tell me I am doing great.  I feel great (except when I step on the scale during a stall).  I have not had any complications just some weird things that I can't seem to explain.  There are small areas on my stomach that at times feel like burns, they come and go and there is never any discoloration or anything.  Also, I get very sleepy after I eat, I could take a nap 4 times a day.  Overall I am really pleased with the decision to go through with this surgery. 
This morning I placed my first order with Victoria's Secret.  I am in a size 12 jeans and large shirt, and am so comfortable in my skin now.