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Topic: RE: Hello Everyone...
HI Calli,
I'm Jenni. I had surgery on December 17th. I am down 85 lbs and it has been hard and I still worry that I am not going to lose any more weight (I have stalled for the last month) but I feel so much better physically and I love that. I think the hardest thing for me has been the head trip. I still drink when I eat my meals because I am so freaked out I am not going to get enough food...I know I need to stop but I struggle with feeling like I am anywhere near satisfied with only a half dozen bites of food. I also struggle with how often I eat (during PMS I could eat every 2 hours if I wasn'****ching myself) and eating late at night. I personally feel like hardest part is just starting because before I didn't have options but now I have to make conscious life style changes and I am so scared I will just fall back into my old habits. I have started yoga and am really liking that. I am starting to feel stronger and I know it helps me with my stress reduction which I think is a key component of me changing my lifestyle to be healthier.
We are all in this together because like you said - only we understand what each other is going through. I really appreciate being able to have a place to share my successes, fears, hopes and dreams. 
Topic: RE: Fear of Failure
I'm glad I have a healthy fear of regaining or eating the wrong things. I had IBS for 15 years and know what it feels like to be sick all the time. I've eaten the wrong foods twice since my RNY in Dec. '07 and paid the consequences with vomiting and pain. Won't ever do that again! Also, I have a cousin who had a RNY and has gained back nearly all her weight from grazing and snacking. Sadly, I'm learning from her mistakes.
Also, I find that keeping a daily food journal keeps me accountable to myself. My husband has strict orders (from me) to nicely mention to me if I seem to get something I shouldn't have or am eating too much. At first I didn't like it, but I need the food cops to keep me on track.
Becky, don't you FEEL great!!!? I love how much better my body feels now and the energy I have, plus compliments from family keep me going. I know you will do fine and when you want to eat, eat some protein, it will fill you up more and keep you full longer. Also, up the water. I suck at exercise, but do the best I can. Seems like I get on a stall every month, then lose the next month. Hang in there and keep in touch when you need to. Kelly
Topic: RE: Fear of Failure
I have a lot of fear as well.... I have friends who have had RNYs and only one reached her goal weight, the other 4 have gained MUCH of their weight back (all had the surgery within the past 5 years).... I am always afraid, I hope the fear will help keep me from blowing back up and will help keep me on track following the "Rules for My Tool."
Topic: RE: December 20th People How the heck are ya???
I have only lost 84lbs since I had surgery.... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.... but I have lost a total of 153lbs since Sept 9th 2007- so I can't complain much! I want to lose 20 more lbs (I am 5-9) and then I needs LOTS of plastic surgery. I have always had my appetite and have always felt able to eat way more than I should without feeling full... I have still never thrown up... I guess I should be happy! I can't tell I've even had surgery except that I was a 5XL and now I am an L or XL!
Topic: Fear of Failure
I am now 8 months out and am down 108 pounds. I only lost 5 pounds last month and am frustrated with myself. I know I am eating more and I am afraid at failing at this as I failed at other diets. I know the RNY is a "tool" to help me with weight loss, but I am frustrated with myself as I find myself wanting to eat more and having to really put restraints on myself to stay away from the "bad" food. I fear failure. I fear weight gain.
Topic: RE: December 20th People How the heck are ya???
Hi! I'm down 110 lbs - I now weigh 160, my dr's goal is 140....so 20 lbs to go. Almost there thank GOODNESS. Like you and another poster mentioned, lately I can eat a lot more than since i had surgery - sometmes it scares me. I still get that full feeling though and stop right away....it just takes a little more food to get full, than it has thus far. I figure that's ok....can we really live forever on the minimal calories that we were taking in before? I was doing between 600-800 calories a day and no I am up to 900-1200 per day. What about you guys? I was thinking of sending an email to my nutritionist after diarying my food for a few days, just to get her opinion.
Topic: RE: December 20th People How the heck are ya???
HECK YEAH!! I can eat alot!!! sometimes i wonder if it is too much.......how many claories are you consuming a day?
Topic: RE: December 20th People How the heck are ya???
I am down 90 lbs and doing pretty good. I do find that the last month I can eat LOTS if I want and have wanted to sometimes. My addiction to food has definitely made itself known again. Anyone else having that experience?
Topic: RE: So how is everyone doing?
I'm down 80 pounds! I feel great but I've been at the same weight for about 6 weeks now. I have beome more toned and am loosing a little in inches but It's frustrating!
I go to the gym at least 3 times a week. I need to get the scale moving again! Has this happened to anyone else? Suggestions?
Topic: RE: Wondering how all the December 2007 people are doing?
I had rny on Dec.28 2007 and so far i have lost 110 #----the weight loss seems to be slower now----as far as excerize -- water arobics and and some walking. I feel much better still have my achee joints but it is alot better.
Diane
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