How are we doing?

I had Lap RNY on Dec 8th and I have lost 60 lbs so far. Im surprised that it doesnt really bother me when my family eats all the junk food I used to love.

My surgery was 12/11/03 started at 248. I have lost 50 pounds as of 2/11/04. Surprises? That I don't miss bread. That I can tolerate the occassional piece of dark chocolate. That I don't really crave anything. And that my life doesn't revolve around food anymore... I have to force myself to eat alot of the time. I used to love all forms of protein (steaks especially) Now I have to force myself to eat it. I've gone from a size 22 to a loose fitting 18!!! Life is great!!!

WOW!!! We are really doing great! I am impressed with us, we are such a bunch of losers! I am really glad no one seems to have had any real bad complications! Keep up the good work everyone!! Keep adding posts! This is Fun! Vivian -58

My surgery was Dec 9 and I have lost 62 lbs. I am thrilled with the changes I see & feel on my body. My bra size has gone from a 48C to a 42B & it feels so good! I am working with a personal trainer & find that exercise is fun, except crunches, ick! In addition, I try to get in at least 2 miles walking each day. I cannot tolerate whey based protein so have learned to love soy. I think the soy milk is much easier on my system as I no longer have gas, feel bloated and sick. I don't tolerate meat very well either but am working on it. I use my weekends to experiment with foods. I tell everyone that my weekends are for throwing up! And I do a lot of that. I am so glad I did this & would do it again in a minute. Dixie

Fantastic everyone!!! I have lost 68 pounds to date. My surgery was 12/11/03. 305 now 237. This is unbelievable. Thank you God for making this operation possible. I am flying to Florida next week and hoping the seatbelt fits! I am finding it hard to have any kind of body image. My brain cannot really tell what I look like. Anyone else feeling this way? LOL Cathy

My surgery was 12-22-04 and so far I have lost 42 lbs. I feel like I have not lost enough! I also feel like I eat to much! Good news is I can fit into my jeans!!!!! I don't feel hungry but still want to snack, but I do fight the cravings! Carrie Burke

My surgery was 12-15-04 and I've only lost 32 pounds. The biggest surprise to me was that I was hungry even after the first 3 days after surgery. I have been very disapointed in my weight lost. I've been going to Curves religously (3-4 times a week) and really watching what I eat. I have to because I can eat anything. I have been very lucky and not been sick on anything but I have not touched sugar (chocolate -- that hurts, or any sweets at all) -- I loose 2 pounds then hit a plateau, loose 1 pound and hit another plateau. This is really frustrating. I eat no more than 4-5 oz at a time although, even right after surgery I have had no trouble eating more. I really have to stop myself. It just gets frustrating. Sami Hall

Hello to all, I am new to this board, and have really enjoyed reading all of your posts. I had my LAP RNY on December 18,2003. I started out at 363 (Dec. 4th) (was 371 day after surgery) but currently I am at 295. So officially I am down 68 lbs. I don't attend a gym yet, but I do try to go walking every day that I am not at work (I walk continuously at work), and I use the Richard Simmons toning tape in the evenings for my arms. I bought myself a bike as a reward when I hit the under 300 lb. mark. I don't tolerate much in the way of meat. I just can't get chicken to go down and stay down. I eat mostly yogurt, and cottage cheese, and beans. (refried) If anyone has any recipies to share that would be awesome. My Dr. does not want me to snack or use protien drinks. I am only supposed to eat 3 meals a day, and when I do eat it is supposed to be 3 bites of protien to 1 bite of "something else". (vegatables or fruit). I am also not supposed to be drinking milk, or fruit juices. Water and decafe, herbal teas are what I am allowed. I am getting pretty bored with all the restrictions, but I will do them as long as they are working.

As of this post we have lost an even 1300 pounds, 1303 if you count the 3 pounds I have lost since we started this! I think we are doing great!! Vivian -60

Hi all. I'm new to the sight and can't stop reading. My open RNY was on 12-15-03. I am down 61.5 pounds, but can't eat. Everytime I think of food, I feel like I'm going to be sick. I have not actually gotten sick from food yet, but I am afraid to. If I force myself, the food goes down, but I feel really sick. My doctor doesn't think I need a scope, but maybe I do??!!?? I have tried several different kinds of protein drinks and can't get those down either. I am so afraid that my organs are going to start shutting down like if I were anarexia (sp?). Has anyone else felt this way? Help!!! I don't want to end up sicker post-op than I was pre-op! Kim