Update...Progress Reports...

Hello Everyone I hope that everyone is doing well. It's time for some updates. We are now into our 5th month going into 6th month (WOW, time flies) lets get some updates. How has life/surgery been treating you??? 1. Pre-op weight/Current weight/Goal weight?? 2. What types of exercise? How often? 3. Favorite food? 4. Any problems, concerns, issues? 5. Any advice you have to offer? JaNae

Hi Janae! Life is GRAND! 1. pre-op 354/current 256/goal 180 2. Exercise: walking 3 miles twice a day. 3. Favorite Food: Right now- McDonald's Asian Grilled Chicken salad 4. No problems, concerns or issues. 5. Now that we have become more comfortable with our eating, don't lose sight of your goals!

1. Pre-op weight/Current weight/Goal weight?? 311/241/139 2. What types of exercise? How often? Treadmill, 30 minutes, exercise bike, 10-13 minutes, full weight circuit, three to four times a week. Trying to work in an aerobics tape the days I don't go to the fitness center. 3. Favorite food? Shrimp, scallops, salmon... 4. Any problems, concerns, issues? NONE (Thank you Lord!) 5. Any advice you have to offer Learn good eating habits NOW! You didn't answer your own questions!!! Pat

1. Pre-op weight/Current weight/Goal weight?? 225.5/169.5/125 2. What types of exercise? How often? Walking - 5-7 days a week, 2.5 to 3.5 miles a day; Curves circuit 3 x week; yardwork - mowing puts 5000 clicks on my ped; ATVing - wow that works all your muscles! and whatever else comes up. 3. Favorite food? Taco John hard shell Tacos - I only eat about 1/4 of the shell. 4. Any problems, concerns, issues? Crackers are too easy to eat - must concentrate on protein and veges. 5. Any advice you have to offer? Keep a positive attitude and if you are having problems, get it out, even if it's just on the messageboard - it really helps!

1) 274/247/167/140 2) Exercies: walking on treadmill, weights, riding bike 3) fave foods: salmon / tuna sashimi 4) no problems or concerns 5) keep eating your water and protein..... Leanne 274/247/167/140?? Dr Joya - PV Mexico Lap RNY - Dec 16/05

1. Pre-op weight/Current weight/Goal weight?? 285 / 200 / 160 2. What types of exercise? How often? Elliptical for 30 minutes and then some weight training on other days a tape usually (Tae-bo or yoga) 3. Favorite food? Shrimp or chili 4. Any problems, concerns, issues? Just that darn addiction to carbs... 5. Any advice you have to offer? None

JaNae, Things are going ok with me. I had to go and buy a size smaller today. I was wearing a size 24 and they were falling off of me. 1. Preo-op weight 354/ current weight 254/ goal weight 180 2. I do 30 min circut training. I try to make it at least 3 times a week. I have been slacking off of that lately. I do get a lot of walking in at work, and have vowed to take the staris as much as possible. 3. I have found that I really like saltine crackers, and chicken salad, with cheese. Lots of carbs in the meal, but it taste really good. 4. I do not have any problems. I guess I have been really fortunate of that. 5. The only advice I have is for people to do what they are told by their surgeon. Also advice I need to follow myself. Melissa

1. Pre-op weight/Current weight/Goal weight?? 275 - 204 - 150 2. What types of exercise? How often? Curves 3X a week 3. Favorite food? Carne Asada with lime juice, chineese food (homeade) 4. Any problems, concerns, issues? My hair is falling out!! I have lost about 1/2 of it. 5. Any advice you have to offer? I need to take my own...shakes 2X a day.

Janae, 1. 288/203/170 2. swim 1/2 mile everyday at 6 AM...can't wake up in the morning without it now! 3. FF coolwhip mixed with SF chocolate pudding...makes an great chocolate mousse for that monthly craving! Low in carbs and sugar too. Also melt parm cheese, poppy seeds, seasme seeds, minced onions, and powdered garlic on a cookie sheet 350 degrees.. makes a great crunchy chip...about the size of a cookie. 4. my only concern is I won't make it to my goal. 5. You have cravings for a reason...find a healthy way to satisfy that craving. Happy losing, Brooke

Hi all, I slid into onederland without knowing because I was in the hospital with ulcerated anastomosis, peritonitis and gall bladder. In for a week and when I came out I had dropped to 193.5. Hooray. 1. High312.5/Day of Surgery240/Current191/Goal155 2. Walking on crutches 3. Shrimp/Protein shakes/Reduced fat Ritz 4. Still have feeding tube so am still limited in activities. (First the internal bleeding from the first surgery limited activity and now this) I feel I'm losing my honeymoon time slot but now only have 36 pounds to go. I think I'll make it. 5. It's so startling to see the clothes I fit into now. It's also startling to catch a glimpse in the mirror - wondering who that is. Talk to yourself about your progress and feel bones and curves as they show up. Anything to keep body and soul and mind together on this journey - all the way to the fabulous end. Blessings to all Shar