3 months out question....

I had surgery on 12/7/2011. I weight 398. RNY. I am down to 288 and have lost 111 pounds. My question is, as I doing ok? I feel like I should be loosing more. I still have to very far to go. I am getting almost forlorn at the thought of still being so big. Anyway, Is my weight loss/ Vs time frame ok?

Also, I have a birthday comming up and I would like to have a drink. Can we even drink anything with liquir in it?

Thanks :)

You are doing wonderful.   You have lost almost 40# each month.   Each and ever one of us lose different and at different rate.  Do not compare yourself to some one else.  Just think if you lose another 100# in the next 3 months you will be below 200#.  

I am guessing that your doctor probaly told you no alchol, I would follow his advice and not do it.  I know that some do post that they consume alcholic beverages but from what I have heard from my doctor and hearing other doctors speak most advise againist it.    Just ask yourself which is more important losing the weight or a drink.  Alcholic beverages is empty calories.












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Well, I saw my surgeon 1 time, two weeks after my surgery. Not since. Guess I did well. My regular MD I see in three weeks, No one has told me yes or no about anything. I have been a bit disapointed about my "after care". But I figured if it hurts, stop and if it is ok, well it is good. I watch the amounts of food at one time closely as to not over do it and stretch my pouch. But I've had no problems to go in over. So I really didn't know.

Thanks for the advice. I really didn't know :)

 Congratulations on your wonderful weight loss!! It took me 6 months to lose 100 lbs.
Maybe you can find a support group. I think it would really help you in the early stages of your journey. And..."Happy Birthday" just a little early!

You are doing great,most often the weight loss is faster at first then slows as your body ajusts.Keep a journal and take measurements of yourself.Here in PA we see our surgeon at 2 weeks and then at 6 weeks and at 3 months . Also get regular blood work done .Yes you can drink for your birthday , a small amount will not set you back. You will find out that alcohol hits you sooner than it did before the surgery. Again congrats you are really doing well.Remember you may still be bigger than most, you are now much smaller than before and you will get smaller. Try getting new clothes or put on some of your big girl clothes and see the difference.

I agree with the others--do not compare your journey to any one else.  If your surgeon thinks you are doing okay then you are fine. 

Aftercare isn't very good with many surgeons....their job is to change your insides---after that you are responsible for ensuring success.  Read as much as you can and follow the guidelines from your nutritionist. 

As far as a drink for your birthday, you could probably try a glass of wine--I mixed some red wine with sugar free cranberry juice at about 3 months out--don't overdo it though because the alcohol will hit you much quicker!

Enjoy your journey and keep up the good work!

Thanks for all of yalls answers :) I appreciate ll the help :)