OCTOBER ROLL CALL

forgot to do the stats thing starting weight 283 height 5 9 surgery date 10-21-04 current weight 178 height 5 10 (go figure) total loss 105 size 24 before down to 10 -12 2 xl tops down to mediums lets see still loosing quite steadily about 10 to 15 a month although I think im having my first real stall which is great. I was fortunate and never really had a stall that lasted over 2 3 weeks max before. So i NEED one. Going to see my surgeon on the 8th to touch base and talk about maintaining my weight and plastics. THinking on a tummy tuck. Finding that i have a bigger appitite now im hungry alot more. I know i need to eat protien as it will make me feel fuller longer. I also need to start excersizing or weight lifting for toning. I feel and look great in clothes take em off i look like a frail 90 year old that used to be obese. I lost my nan last year before she died she lost over 90 lbs and went from well a size 22 24 id say to a 10 or smaller and i remember looking at her legs and tummy and seeing all the extra skin just hanging and the silloette kinda thing of this real think person. This is what i now remind look like not as drastic but its there. I realize i am older and that I will never have the body i had when i was 20 but i feel like i have to try and ship up and firm up a wee bit. Will try this weight lifting thing for toning and a tummy tuck and call it at that.

I am sorry to hear that some people don't like the roll calls. Personally, I don't have much time to be on the board, but the roll call is my favorite part. I like to know that I am pretty much on the right track and it is a fact of life that some are losing faster and some are losing slower than me. I really hope this isn't taken the wrong way, I do not say it to bash or upset anyone... but the people that are unhappy with the roll call and seeing the progress of others need to consider talking frankly to their surgeon, nutritionist, and perhaps a psycologist. There is a large chance that these professionals can help them to realize what is going on and why. Honestly, too many people enjoy these roll calls and I don't feel that getting rid of them will help to solve the problems of those that emailed you. Well, on to my roll call. I had my check up yesterday, and all seems to be in order. For this check up I saw a different person, my surgeon's assistant. She pretty much told me that at my year mark I should be at goal, which I was never told a goal weight. So, when I asked she said for my height it should be anywhere from 150 to 170. She also stated that truthfully it isn't about a number it is about feeling healthy. She then went on to tell me that right now I look healthy, so if I feel good I could say I was at goal right now. Which is how I feel, if I stopped losing weight right now I would be a bit disapointed, but really it wouldn't be the end of the world. I do feel much better and I am much healthier and happier. Sunday I am planning on going kyacking(sp?), at 304 pounds the mere thought of it was just rediculous! So, I guess the moral of her story was... the number on the scale really doesn't mean that much. And when I think about it I know she is right... how can it mean that much when our bodies are all different, as far as water retention and muscle mass. I have been very lucky through this whole journey... I feel good! Surgery October 19th 304lbs. Todays Weight 181 ------------------------------- Total loss 123 lbs. I wish everyone health and happiness. HAve a wonderful day! Amber

I lurk, but don't post often. Keep the roll call - I need to be reminded that my weight loss slowdown is normal, and I don't need to panic. I've lost 87 pounds since October 27, 2004. Went from a tight size 24 to a size 14 now. I'd like to lose more, but if this is all, I can live with that. (But I really WOULD like to lose more!!) I get too hungry - it's hard to not just graze. And to think - a few months ago I was saying eating was more trouble than it's worse! Could I go back to that feeling, please???

Linda Stouder Surgery Date 10-11-2004 Pre op weight 238.5 8 months post op 153.5 I really think that Roll call is a great way to keep in touch with other post ops in the same time frame as yourself. I really enjoy lookng at everyones success. Thanks.. Linda

Hey all! I vote to KEEP the roll call! Nice to see how everyone else is doing. Surgery date: 10/7/04 Highest Wt: 291 Today's Wt: 180 Total lost: 111 20 til goal! I'm down to a size 6/8 in jeans and a size large in tops. Had a good month for some reason...didn't do anything different as far as I can tell... Keep it up everyone! ~Lisa

Surgery Date: 10/01/2004 (Town & Country Hospital - Tampa,FL) Starting Weight: 370 Today's Weight: 210 Loss: 160 So far all is well.. Up and running 2 miles every other day now.. and been at the gym 4 times a week... Sheryl..... To fix the UPPER CRAMPS.. which I had... OHH BOY I know the feeling..... I found a little fiber upping in the diet... works wonders keeping the pipes running smoothly..... I am not a physician.. but when I had it... My PCP told me to increase my fiber.. to get things more regular than usual.. and WHOLLA.. no more cramping... Sincerely, David

I say keep up the roll call Surgery date : 10/19/04 Starting weight: 314 Today's weight: 210 Total loss: 104 lbs I am sooooooooo happy and blessed that I had this surgery

You are cute qtee....

I say lets keep posting. I fine if very encouraging to see how well everyone is doing. Surgery date: 10/13/04 Starting weight: 284 Todays weight: 180 Loss: 104

I have never replied before, but I like reading that I am doing about the same as everyone else and that is reassuring. Surgery Date 10/11/04 Starting Weight 279 Today 167.5 Total lost=111.5 Height 5'4 Thanks for all the encouragement Lori