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Topic: RE: I'm new here
Welcome to the loser's club Pam. I had my surgery on 10-14-03. I have lost 77#'s so far. We all have the plateau. I went 2 weeks with no lose and then 2 times of only 2#'s for the week. It gets better. I wish you all the luck. Take care and get back with me if you have any questions or feel like chating. Renee
Topic: I'm new here
I am Pam from Michigan. I had open RNY on 10-13-03. I've lost 54 lbs so far. I have stayed the same for 3 weeks now and wondering if I am on a plateau but from what others have told me, sometimes your body takes a break and has to catch up. I hope they're right... it's scary to think that I'm done losing.
I see that by most of your posts (in the rollcall) that I am just about the same as some of you which makes me feel better. I guess we have such a drastic weight loss in the beginning that we want to see that continue, well at least I did...
I am so glad that you are all doing so well... keep up the good work. I'll be posting more often. Thanks!
Topic: RE: 3 mo ck-up
Congratulations! 63 lbs is great! I'm so glad that your lab work came back normal. I am scheduled to have mine on Monday. I was 3 months post op on 1-13-04. I hope that you don't have a stricture... that would be terrible. Good Luck! Pam
Topic: RE: Fun things I have discovered...
I went back to college and could fit in the desk!!!
I like looking at myself in the mirror, saggy skin and all.
I love the look my husband gives me when I walk in the room. Wait a minute, he used to look at me like that before. I have a great husband.
Karen
Topic: RE: January 2004 Roll Call
Ann, my sister, Anne also, had surgery over a year ago and she had trouble with energy. She didn't really get any until about 5 months out. I have been blessed with not having that problem. I am 3 months out and have a lot of it. I don't like any protien shakes. I just eat protien at every meal. Sometimes I take one bite of something else, but I am mostly eating eggs, yogurt, cheese, and meat. Keep at it, your energy will return. Karen
Topic: RE: I am a Newbee
Great Nina, I have been blessed too in that I can eat anything I want too. I feel satisfied too because I get full. You are lucky you had it done at your age. I am 44 and wish I had it done sooner. Karen
Topic: 3 mo ck-up
I had my 3mo ck-up on 1/22 and was down 63 lbs. My lab work all came back good. Actually my Hgb and Hct was higher than before surgery. The bad part is my doctor felt I had a stricture again so I went back yesterday for a scope and on liquid until tomorrow evening. This is the first time since surgery that I have actually been hungry but I think it is because I know I can't eat. Marilyn 10/22/03 362/299/??
Topic: RE: Hi everyone. Today is my...
Hi Toni - I had my lapRNY on October 20th. To date, I've lost 48 pounds. I went over three weeks without losing a pound and now it's slowly starting to move again. I've really noticed it in my clothes though. I started at 244 and a size 22-24. I'm now at 196 and a snug size 16. I feel so much better. I have been so fortunate and have experienced zero complications but have been pretty compliant with doctor's orders! If I could only drink all the water I'm supposed to I'd probably see quicker results...I'm working on it.
Keep up the good work.
Topic: RE: January 2004 Roll Call
Hi and congratulations all!!
I had my Lap RNY on 10/16/03 and I lost a total of 54lb since the surgery. I'm finally feeling better; the first 2 months were difficult. I can't say I'm brave enough to try "new food"; I'm sticking to the recommendation of the nutritionist (lean protein, fruit and cooked vegetables until month 4). I still have the fear of "re-gaining", after yo-yoing for years and I don't want to go through this again. I still have 46lb to go, so let's see where I'm at the next roll call.
Lucie Langlois
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Topic: RE: January 2004 Roll Call
Hi everyone. I had my surgery 10/08/03 I'm a 46 year old wife and mother, I've lost 68 pounds since surgery. I walk 1 mile every morning and 1 mile in the evening. I've gone from a 26/28-30/32 to a 18/20. I feel great!! only had a few eating issues, I've never dumped, But then I've never pushed it either. I've had a few friends tell me about their dumping, and I want NO part of it. I've met some of the nicest, sweetest people who have this common bond of gastic bypass surgery. I would not change it for the world!!!! 
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