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soulsis
on 12/17/08 3:56 am - North Bethesda, MD
Topic: Five years later
Just wanted to say hi!  Unlike many of you, I assume, I'm still fat.  But I'm so much happier than I was five years ago, and for me, keeping off 125 lbs. is a huge triumph.  Lately, I've been on Weigh****chers, which I find flexible enough for my needs and being able to track my eating online is great.  I screw up all the time...but I just try to get back on the horse.  I also love Les Mills fitness classes (especially Body Pump).  Check out my page if you feel like it.  Best to all of you.  -Isabel
Luvitsunny
on 12/15/08 8:57 pm - Sunny South, FL
Topic: Celebrating....
  Yesterday was my five year out celebration.      DH and I had a great dinner with friends at Outback.  I was completely satisfied with 1/2 a lettuce wedge and one small steamed lobster tail.  

I hardly remember how I looked 118 pounds ago, but I definitely remember how I felt at 230 pounds.  My life has changed in so many wonderful ways! 

I hope everyone that shares December 2003 as their anniversary month is doing well.  Blessings, .........

See God's track record in your journey,

decide that you will trust Him. 


 

angelarmsbab
on 11/30/08 8:33 am - LaVergne, TN
Topic: anemia and blood loss
My five year anniversary is this month.  I lost 110 pounds but have gained 50 back.  I am currently anemic and have had a colonscopy to try to find the reason why I am losing blood.  I am scheduled for a EGD on Thursday.  I am concerned that the EGD will do damage to my surgery. 
My gas... doc was surprised that I had the surgery.  He then went and checked my chart.

Anyone else had this problem? 
Vervette
on 11/13/08 8:07 am - Jacksonville, FL
RNY on 12/19/03 with
Topic: RE: Help... Weight Gain, Depression

You can still be proud of yourself. You made a decision to make a drastic change to your life.  OK you screwed up some. Welcome to the human race. It sounds like the first thing you need to think about is getting healthy. and then losing the weight again. I went through this last summer. I had got into the grazing, eating crap, cause I could, and  because of a change in policy at my workplace, I was dressing business casual , which meant no jeans for me. I really like wrap dresses, and even though I new I was gaining, some weight back, didn't realize how bad it was, until my husband was wearing a pair of the jeans that I had bought when I was at my smallest. i told him that those were mine, and he told me there was no way, I could fit into them. He took them off, and he was right! I couldn't even get them up to my rear. I was stunned, embarrassed. Scared that I would end up at 289 lbs again, after all the time, money, and pain that I had gone through.

I had a RNY and I found that when I got on a plan that I liked, and could use, the weight came off very quickly. within 5 weeks I could wear those jeans again, and made a point of showing my husband that I could. I still battle with the food demons. I don't think that ever goes away. I stumbled on the Weigh****cher Core plan and took their free week web offer.  I changed it a little bit to add more lean protein, and I didn't foll low the vegetable rules. The plan itself is not magic, it was finding something that I could live with, happily. Some of the down sides, were that I had to cook, so I made large batches of things that I liked so I could cook a couple of times a week, and always have stuff that I could eat. I miss the nuts , yes they are protein ,but I ate way too many of them, and i miss cheese, cheddar , provolone, etc. I eat FF cottage cheese, and FF sharp cheddar slices with my salmon patties on flatout bread, and as a treat a few times a week eat some string cheese.  I have tried eating some raw veggies  dipped in Ff  sour cream with onion soup mix. It was OK, but  I would rather just eat raw baby carrots, and angel hair  sliced cabbage with shredded carrots, radishes, a bit on onion powder, and some fake bacon bits. I hate chopping up fruit, and more times than not, when I was trying to eat my fruit, would forget about it until it went bad in the fridge. I buy frozen fruit now, berries mostly, and splenda to them, to give me a sweet treat and fruit. In the mornings i pack my little containers or bags of  raw veggies, cottage cheese, fruit,  string cheese, and beans or salmon. i feel much more in control again, and I am not scared to pull on clothes that I haven't worn in awhile.

You can do this. You still have the tools, and you still want it. The guilt and shame are counter productive. Let it go,. You are worth the effort to determine what will work for you to get back to your healthy weight. We are here for you.

thea
on 10/16/08 10:41 pm - Arverne, NY
RNY on 12/15/03 with
Topic: RE: I can't believe it....
Hi there Sunny, You are doing great. God enables us for the power of believing in ourselves. I believed in you to complete #1- #5 and there will be more. Now.... Let me start....
1- I can't believe it has been 5 years since my surgery. I have held my weight up 5lbs down 5lbs.
2- I can't believe I have met mysoulmate and our 4th anniverary is November 13th.
3- I can't believe that on Dec.3,2008 I will marry him in Jamaica at the age of 56.
4-I can't believe that love has come my way and I am here to enjoy life to the fullest.
5. I can't believe that I have met you guys to share it with.
Can we hear from everyone!
Love to all,
Peace,
Lorraine
Luvitsunny
on 10/14/08 11:06 am - Sunny South, FL
Topic: I can't believe it....
There are a lot of things going on right now....

#1 I can't believe our youngest daughter is getting married ..... empty nesters we will be!
#2 I can't believe that at 58 I recieved my Bachelor's in Nursing degree! (7-28-08)
#3 I can't believe I'm still in school....now working on my Masters in Nursing
#4 I can't believe that it will be five years since my surgery in December.
#5 I can't believe my weight is holding at goal status!

WOW GIG

luvitsunnyv

See God's track record in your journey,

decide that you will trust Him. 


 

sandispann
on 9/26/08 3:43 am
Topic: RE: My RNY is still working!
You are so lucky, I can eat whatever I want, I cant eat a ton of any one thing, but I can eat all day long. And sweets are no problem, I couldn't throw up if I wanted too. I have gained some weight. I recently stopped working, and I guess that is what did it. I never was one that lost a ton of weight and got real thin, I wear a size 10. I guess its better than a  size 24 though. I have been trying to work out and I hope it works. What do you eat normally? Do you work out?

Sandi
Divatee
on 9/17/08 11:06 pm - Landover, MD
Topic: Update w Pictures/ Question
All is well with the family, Hubby and I are wonderful, we are celebrating our 2 years of wedding bliss.  Makayla is great, she so independant, wants to do every thing herself.  She doing great in school, teacher is move her to the 3yr old class in last month.  My big girl is growing up. 

I have a question:  Has anyone here ever a revision to the WLS?  Can the WLS be revise to make you lose more weigt?  I had the surgery in 12/03,  I got down to 235, but after Makayla I'm back at 270? 

 

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thea
on 9/14/08 8:09 pm - Arverne, NY
RNY on 12/15/03 with
Topic: RE: Hair loss
Hi there tinkerbell, How are you? I  had my weight loss after 6 months of my surgery. My hair is not the same and seems a bit curly. You did not say if you had post-op hair loss also. I tend to think it could be other things maybe even stress or medications. You should ask your doctor.I was lucky enough to reach my goal after about 9 months post-op. I managed to keep it off until I went on the medication Lyrica. I gained 15 pds, the medication did not work, I stopped and lost it and 5 more. It is lucky you have not gained. Go to the doctor and see about your hair loss.
God Luck
Lorraine
tinkerbell7977
on 9/14/08 1:20 pm - Crystal Falls, MI
Topic: Hair loss
Ok, so what is the remedy for hair loss?? Mine is coming out in handfuls. I take in adequate vitamins, protein etc. Thanks!! I hope all of you are doing well. My wt. loss has been extremely slow and have yet to reach my goal. But no wt. gain!!!
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