3 MONTH CHECK IN.... Beginning/Middle/End of March
Ok, I know there was already a 3 month train started, but I didn't see many responses. Whether you are at the beginning/middle/end of March, jump in as soon as you have your 3 month check up! Lets keep this post going Please!
Sooooo... here is another one, and I hope we can ALL Post up, to get inspired, to compare and gage where we are so far, to uplift and encourage each other, and just to check in, because it is IMPORTANT!
Please respond with the following:
Surgery Date: 12/20/04
Surgery Type: LAP RNY Proximal
Pre-Surgery Weight: 343
3 Month Check up Date: 3/15/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 292
Total Weight loss so far: -51#
Pre-surgery size: 30/32
New size to date: 22/24
Meals Per day: 2 (varies)
Protein intake: 70g
Water intake: 45-60oz depending
What works: soft foods
What don't: crunchy/hard food
Advice: Don't eat too fast, or drink too soon... ouch!
Inspiration: I look good in clothes... that's what keeps me in check!
I know it seems like a bit much, but it is important to see where you are, against where your fellow December Crew member. It will help you move foward, strive and stay ENCOURAGED.
So, get on board and Post!
Vera, Crew Motivator
343/292/?
-51#
12/20/04
RNY Proximal LAP
Surgery Date: 12/17/04
Surgery Type: LAP RNY Proximal
Pre-Surgery Weight: 417
3 Month Check up Date: 3/11/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 330
Total Weight loss so far: -87#
Pre-surgery size: 34/36 5x/4x
New size to date: 26/28 2x/3x
Meals Per day: 2 and a few snacks
Protein intake: give or take 60
Water intake: 40oz on a good day
What works: any soft food/ grilled chicken breast
What don't: spicy foods...like boneless wings from Applebees
Advice: always keep gasx or tums close by.
Inspiration: wearing clothes i havent worn in years...buying new boots!
Surgery Date: 12/14/04
Surgery Type: LAP RNY Proximal
Pre-Surgery Weight: 305
3 Month Check up Date: 3/14/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 235
Total Weight loss so far: -70#
Pre-surgery size: 22/24
New size to date: 16/18
Meals Per day: 2
Protein intake: 48g ( I know too low)
Water intake: 64oz
What works: pureed/soft
What don't: everything else
Advice: Listen to your pouch - when it says stop... stop!
Inspiration: Just checking the scale everyday!
I hit the 3 month mark yesterday and I am down 57 pounds.
Pre-surgery weight 294
Current weight 237
Pre-surgery size 26/28 or 4x/5x (also 44DD)
Current size 18/20 or x/1x (to 40C)
Proximal LAP RNY December 15, 2004
Water intake 80 oz
Protein 70 gr
Fav Meal Broiled shrimp
New Hobby Belly Dancing Class (beginners)
Gym Treadmill 30 Min / 5 times per week
Bike 15 min / 5 times per week
Take care everyone !!
Karen G
Ontario, Canada
Lap RNY 12-15-04 in Rochester New York
Congratulations to everyone on this board, we are doing the darn thang.
Surgery Date: 12/16/04
Surgery Type: LAP RNY
Pre-Surgery Weight: 283
3 Month Check up Date: 3/07/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 232
Total Weight loss so far: -51#
Pre-surgery size: 22/24
New size to date: 14/16
Meals Per day: 3
Protein intake: 60g
Water intake: 64oz
What works: soups and salads
What don't: fried foods
Advice: Don't drink too fast... ouch!
Inspiration: I am looking good in clothes, when I want to eat something that doesn't conform to my new eating habits, I say to myself, thin and healthier is better, that's what keeps me in check!
Fran
285/232/165
-51 lbs
12/16/04
Surgery Date: 12/17/04
Surgery Type: LAP RNY
Pre-Surgery Weight: 403
3 Month Check up Date: 3/10/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 341
Total Weight loss so far: -62# since surgery (-82# since last fall)
Pre-surgery size: 30/32 dresses and tops, 4X-5X pants
New size to date: 24W dresses fit now!! Wooo hooo!!
Meals Per day: 3
Protein intake: 60g
Water intake: 64oz
What works: Salads, chicken prepared just about any way
What don't: Chinese food makes me
Advice: Take your time to eat and don't drink too soon...
Inspiration: I am seeing a difference in my pics from last year and now... Things in my closet are fitting much better and some things I am "swimming" in... This is wild!! But I love the ride...
Hello Dec. Gang
Surgery Date: 12/13/04
Type: Lap rny proximal
PSW: 334
3 Month date: None
3 Month Check up Weight: 0
Total Weight loss so far: -51
Pre-surgery size: 28/30
New size to date: 22/26
Meals Per day: 2 most of the time
Protein intake: 60-85
Water intake: 64-80oz.
What works: soft moist foods
What don't: dry foods
Advice: eat slow and sip!
Inspiration: knowing that I have lost and am losing keeps me inspired.
Gloria W.
334/283/150???
Hey Vera,
Today was my 3 month mark. Well I didn't do as well as I thought that I might have but I'm very happy none the less, so here we go.
Surgery Date: 12/16/04
Surgery Type: RNY Proximal
Pre-Surgery Weight: 224
3 Month Check up Date: 3/16/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 176.5#
Total Weight loss so far: -47.5#
Pre-surgery size: 26
New size to date: 18
Meals Per day: 2 (varies)
Protein intake: 100 grams
Water intake: 60-80oz depending
What works: soft foods
What don't: dry meats
Advice: Chew very good and when you think you've done enough chew more.
Inspiration: I'm feeling so much better, it's amazing.
Love to you all,
Loni
Here is my info
Surgery Date: 12/21/04
Surgery Type: RNY Openl
Pre-Surgery Weight: 268
3 Month Check up Date: 3/15/05
3 Month Check up Weight: 221
Total Weight loss so far: -47#
Pre-surgery size: 30 pants (Big Hips)
New size to date: 22/24
Meals Per day: 3
Protein intake: 60g+
Water intake: 48-64oz
What works: just about anything that I take my time to eat
What don't: Tator Tots
Advice: Don't eat too fast, or drink too soon... ouch!
Inspiration: I love to shop for new clothes, and the great comments that the teachers and parents at school give me. I also only track losses on my weight.
Janet M
268/221/?