One month anniversary - how is everyone doing?

Dear Mary Have you tried GNC?? They have some awesome Calicum and if you cannot tolerate it...you can return it for instore credit, so you aren't out anything to give it a whirl!!!

Maria, Thanks for the suggestion. I will check them out this weekend. I was planning to go any since I need to get more protein powder. Mary

It's me again. Yes, my Dr said I could go & do the treadmill & walk the lap around the gym. I'm just taking it real easy. as for Curves, I'm really just concentrating on my arms & still taking it easy. I guess because I have never been an exerciser, I wanted to get in the swing of things. What R U eating? All I can seem to eat is cottage cheese, popsiscles, apple sause and tuna fish mixed with low fat mayo. I'm getting so tired of it but I'm not sure what foods R best for protein. I'm still having massive problems getting down the protein drink. I looked at my message & realized how depressed it looks but I'm really in good spirits. I'm just so tired. I'm down to 202 but unfortunately it doesn't appear to be coming off my stomach. RATS!!!

Tomorrow is my one month anniversary. So far Ive lost 34 lbs. I've been doing good so far however I had some trouble last night with some grilled salmon alot of trouble. I'm eating lots of things now with success. Small amounts of chicken, fish, cottage cheese, eggs, refried beans, taco meat and chili. Everything has to be really moist for me to keep it down successfully and I have found I have to chew forever and eat slowly or I will definatley puke. I have tried any sugars I limit myself to at least 5 grams a serving I do not want to test the dumping reflex. I'm trying to walk at least every other day my energy level has been so low it's very hard to but I do try to walk for at least 30 minutes every other day. I'm going to join curves on payday so hopefully that will speed this process along. I hope everyone has a great and successful second month.

Becki. Wow - 34 pounds that is fantastic! It sounds like you are doing great with your food. I know what you mean about not wanting to test for dumping. I feel that same way. I am about 1 week ahead of you in the recovery process. I found the last week has made a big difference in my stamina level. Maybe you'll notice an improvement over the next week. Best wishes for continued success. Mary

I meant to say I haven't tried any sugars really. I avoid them like the plague.

I had lap RNY on 12-16-05. I'm disappointed with my weight loss so far. I have only lost 18 pounds and tomorrow will be my 1 month anniv. I have not cheated AT ALL! Not one tiny bite of anything that I'm not supposed to have! I just don't understand how I can be eating 600 calories a day and walking 30 minutes / 1-2 miles per day and not be losing any more than that. For breakfast I have 2oz of Lite 75 Yogurt, 2 sticks of string cheese for lunch and one scrambled egg for supper - every day the same thing. I called my surgeon and her nurse told me I need to drink more water. I had been drinking 32oz of protein drink plus 16 oz of crystal light. She told me I need to drink 32oz of protein drink plus 32oz of crystal ligh****er. I am drinking all day long, but I'm choking it down. Anyone else having a "slow time losing?"

Brenda, Sorry to hear that you are having a "slow time" losing. Hopefully it will even out for your soon. You went through a lot after your surgery and maybe your body just needs a break. I know what you mean about getting all the water in. It is a challenge every day. I don't think I've gotten in enough liquids any day yet. Some days are better than others and I keep trying. Mary

Brenda I know how you feel. I had VBGB on 12-14-04. The first 2 weeks I lost 20 lbs. These past 2 I lost 5. It is like my body is going into saver mode. I am trying to up my exercise time to see if that helps. I wish you all the best. Melissa

I'm one month post-op today and have lost 27 pounds. I also have been having a hard time getting the protein drinks in -- although since Monday I have gotten my protein in. My doctor and dietician said I should get between 800 and 1200 calories a day -- maybe you're not getting enough calories. I have been working toward getting all my calories and water in too, but it's been hard. I can't seem to get all three in the say day. I haven't lost as much as others either, but I'm walking for an hour or hour and a half a day. My doctor said to walk at least 5,000 steps a day so I bought a pedometer and walk between 5,000 and 10,000 a day. Usually about 9,000. Little by little I think we will get it all in. After reading the message boards and people saying they have lost 40-50 pounds the first month, and they were questioning that, I thought I was doing something wrong too. We are all different and I know we will lose it in time and gradually would be better anyway, we won't get so saggy.