Updates...Progress Reports...

Hello, 1. Pre-op 279, Current 223, Goal 150 Height 5 6 1/2 2. Acheiv One Protein Drinks and Fuzzy Navel Nectar. Food is still not tasting too good to me, but I do enjoy fresh veggies like cucumbers/tomatoes occasionally. 3. Ups-Tons more energy, being told I look healthy by people (that means much more to me than "pretty", "thin" etc, because that has been my goal with this surgery. Downs-Constipation, Worrying that maybe I don't eat enough and learning to deal with social situations that include food. Thanks, Paula T. 12/20/05

1. What are your stats? Pre-op 334/Current 267/Goal 170 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? steak 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share? all up lately 4. Anything else you would like to share.... Blood pressure meds - gone! Diabetes meds - cut by 3/4 Cholesterol med - cut in 1/2 down from 3x to 1x shirts down 4 inches in waist all in all, I'm pretty stoked!

My first post! Thanks for the questions, JaNae! 1. Pre-Op: 276; Current: 226; Goal??? 150ish (I'm 5'6") 2. Favorite food: yogurt, avacado, fruit 3. Ups: 50 lbs has been a milestone for me - I'm finally starting to believe that this really will work. Which brings me to Downs - doubting! I guess after so much failure for so long, it's hard to believe that this will wor****pt thinking if anybody could go through WLS and NOT lose weight, it's me! 4. I have to learn that eating is necessary to lose weight! I still have a tendency to think - If I skip this meal, that will be better. Have to make myself eat all my mini-meals!

1. What are your stats? Pre-op/Current/Goal 375/290ish/225 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? pizza! Favorite new foods- Protein shakes (seriously), egg salad, pepperoni crisps 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share? Ups-- no FF on 3 months not much TV, Downs--? 4. Anything else you would like to share....Energy is way up, chores get done, yard work gets done etc... Scott

1. What are your stats? Pre-op/Current/Goal 259/214.5/130 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? Grilled fish, boiled or grilled shrimp, power crunch bars, chicken salad, cucumbers with ranch dressing, and fruit, especially watermelon 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share? Down: Before surgery when I got stressed, I'd grab candy. Now I have to deal with my emotions instead of stuffing them. It's hard to lose your "drug" of choice! Ups: I feel fantastic. I'm getting in a lot of my old clothes and I have so much more energy. I'm exercising and I just feel so much more comfortable in my skin. 4. Anything else you would like to share.... I am so grateful God provided a way for me to have this surgery AND that I have had no complications. God is awesome! Best wishes to everybody!

Sherry's right-GOD IS AWESOME!! . What are your stats? Pre-op/Current/Goal--282/227/145 2. What is your favorite food(s) now?--protein shakes-YUM 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share?--ups are getting back into clothes that I haven't worn for ages-hubby telling me I look great--downs-stalls and bad days 4. Anything else you would like to share....I'm just grateful for the opportunity to have this surgery. I haven't been sick at all, and have had absolutly no complications....THANK YOU LORD! Have a great day!

1. What are your stats? Pre-op/Current/Goal Highest 232/Current 187/Goal 130 ish 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? Anything with salsa! 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share? Had a stricture, got it fixed Monday, am now able to eat 5 small meals a day! That's without throwing up! 4. Anything else you would like to share.... If you are throwing up too much, go get checked. I thought I was reacting to food when my stoma was only about 2 mm and would only le****er or juice through. I got so dehydrated - had to have IV fluids twice. After the EGD I can eat about anything with no problems. Now my problem is getting my fluids in between meals! Diona

Here is my journey so far I had my RNY done on 12/1/05 @ Magee in Pittsburgh PA. 1. What are your stats? Pre-op(273) current (220) goal (160) 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? Spicy (i.e. buffalo chicken) 3. Any ups & downs? More ups than downs so far. I think my downs fall into people I really thought were friends aren't. Also just when I think I'm not going to dump I do. It's like 3-4 weeks go by & I'm fine then all of the sudden "up comes something". My ups are that I physically feel wonderful & I am seeing changes. 4. Anything else you would like to share>>> Just that this was the best decision I could make & am very glad that I did it. It truly is a journey with no end Everyday takes you to new & different places (or for me it does) I hope those that are considering doing it research well & know that it truly is a life altering decision but a terrific decision as well. Only you are in control of the outcome!!!!!!!!!!!! Best of luck to all Debbie

1. What are your stats? Pre-op/Current/Goal pre-op 323/265/160? i am 5' 9" 2. What is your favorite food(s) now? chicken strips/ veggies/ cheddar cheese and water 3. Any ups and downs you would like to share? I have found that if I don't drink enough water that I get constipated. So I am trying to pour on the water. I have engery out the ying yang and I love it. I have emptied my closet twice now. It is great to lose so much and I have been going to the gym and firming things up. downs I still can't find a boyfriend. I am noticing this more and more lately. It hasn't changed much since before surgery but just focusing on it more now. 4. Anything else you would like to share If I don't take my time and eat SLOWLY I tend to throw things up. I have to remind myself to chew chew chew. I want a hamburger but I am scared to death to even try it. I tryed a few bites of a biscuit the other day and it stayed with me for hours it seemed like. I didn't like that feeling at all. Steph

Hi Janae, thanks for keeping this going. Preop 345/Current 280/ Goal 170 My favorite food right now is Cajun grilled tilapia...yummy! Everything is on the UP and I couldn't be happier. Only one down...the constipation...have to keep a keen eye on it. I would just like to add that WE are ALL doing a FANTASTIC job! Everyone's body type is different, there are no comparisons. HAPPY LOSING!!