new to room...

Had my surgery on 12-22-03. down 42 lbs. on monday but up 5-6 lbs today. Didn't know if this in "normal" I feel kinda bloated and not feeling my self! Sometimes I feel like I eat to much, and other times not enough! I can eat 1 cup of rice chex with 1/2 cup milk ( don't drink the milk when I am done with the cereal), but I also feel very full only eating half of a sandwich. Any one else having this problem? Thanks, Carrie

Hi there Carrie, I'm also new to the room. I had my surgery on 12/15/03 and am down 38 lbs. I go up a pound or so and then back down. I seems strange but I think my body is getting used to finally loosing for good. Carrie also.

Carrie you are so lucky to be able to eat like that I vomit almost everytime after eating it is rare that I keep things down if I am lucky once a day. The sandwich sounds about right breat expands and it is heavier. Take care Shauna

Hi Carrie! My surgery was 12/12/03. Oh you're lucky! I cant do bread unless it's toasted. {and then I can only eat about half of a slice} I know what you mean about the bloated feeling! Ugh! I keep track of what I've eaten during the day with fitday.com. I Don't worry Too much yet about the calories I jus****ch the protein and water intake mostly. I'm down 31.5 lbs and have No energy what so ever. I'm still looking for it. lol You're doing great though hun! Hugs! Penny

welcome to our group! I too have been able to eat most things I put in my mouth. Haven't tried untoasted bread yet but can eat almost 1/2 a sandwich. Usually have 2 bites left (each dog gets one!) I can do 1/2 toast with an egg when we go out to eat at diner type places. Cheap date eh! Did have some bread maybe 1in X 2in of the good stuff at Bravo's with the olive oil dip (it wasn't toasted) but I just chewed extremely well before swallowing and sometimes when I am bit concerned about stuff sticking--I take a small sip of water to loosen things up! It may or may not work but haven't gotten anything "stuck" yet..... Down 25 lbs after 6 wks.