December Crew... Tell What's New?

WOW. Lots of active December members. I am 2 1/2 months out and down 52 pounds. I have my return check-up with the surgeon next Tuesday. (March 1st) I have not had any food issues. Have been able to follow the diet plan, without any problems. I get the final diet stage next week, which will return red meats, carbonated diet beverages and alcohol (in moderation - of course) I know my loss is on par with what is expected, but lately I find myself being skeptical about any long-term success. I just find it so hard to believe that I might become normal again. My mind can't grasp that situation just yet. I worry that the weight loss will stop at any moment and I will remain forever obese. Does anyone else have these self-doubts??? Karen RNY 12-15-04 294 / 242/ ???

I'm like Kris. I've lost only 30lbs and it's so discouraging next to everyone else's weight loss. I wasn't even gonna post, but I said what the heck! Maybe next time it will be 50lbs. Cat

I've lost 44.5lbs so far. I've had alot of nausea and vomiting from 4-8 weeks and its starting to settle down. I got new meds from the doc for the nausea. I can now tie my shoes in the middle, I have only used my inhailer once since surgery, and can climb a flight of stairs without losing my breath. Thats just a few.

Hi all, keep up the good work!!! I am doing pretty good, down 56 lbs and have been a walking fool. We walk 5 dogs in the neighborhood when it is nicer outside, otherwise it is the treadmill on the nights I don't have water aerobics. I have also had a problem with pizza.....pizza and Diet Coke are my 2 cravings. I wont be trying pizza again any time soon. Diet Coke I am trying to kick but.... I am doing my 60-70 grams of protein a day with 64+ oz. of water/fluids. I can still only do about 4 oz of food at a time and I am full. I do have to remind myself to eat especially if I am in the middle of something.....I just dont get hungry often (not a complaint by any means). I feel I am losing slow but a friend of mind told me losing slow helps with your skin, so that is good. Also, those who have more to lose will lose faster. SO, keep your chins up (us slow losers). Becky

Vera you are the bomb!!!! I guuss im the only man that has posted so far , right? ooh well.. Ok ladies here it is..I'm down 73lbs at my 6 week checkup. I am going to weigh again on monday and I will post the results then. I am eating some great food, including the mini turkey meatloafs I made last night. they are perfect size..I am also eating string cheese.mashed potatoes, veggies, sugar free popsicles (alot of them they are good for your fluid intake), and alot of different soups including Gumbo soup from campbells (Vera's suggestion), I ate half of a half a slice of wheat bread with peanut butter on it. bannana and strawberry protein shakes.I'm going to try something different today, I just don't know what yet..lol..lol..maybe some more salmon I love salmon..I'm sure I have lost at least 20 more pouds in the last 2 weeks, Sooo,,all you single ladies out there I am going to start to look for a new girlfreind soon..There are so many beautiful women in our december crew,,I think I will just see who might be interested in a Nice , easygoing, motivated, and sincere guy...any takers yet?..lol..lol God Bless everyone, you all are doing soooooooo..Gooood...keep it up...Ron in Arizona