I'm at 13 months out.  At my first stand still after loosing 125 lbs.  I'm starting to panic that the last 30 will not go off.  Any suggestions are welcome.
 
My labs aren't  doing real good.  I'm working really hard to get them up.

My Wednesday morning support group is off and running well.  This last week was really awesome.  I'm so pleased.

Debbie

OK...no nibbles so I'll jump in!  LOL!

I had a medically necessary revision from E-Rny to a Duodenal Switch on May 12th.  At 6 weeks post-op, I'm finally feeling human again and am learning to manage with my new tummy.  Unlike the Rny where you felt "full" with a pain in the chest almost immediately; I have a delayed full that hits almost too late and seems to make me full all over!!!  It's going to take a big learning curve but I'm loving my new restriction after not having any for almost 5 years!

I had gained weight to go into my revision and have lost 13 pounds so far.  I have about 10 to 15 more I'd like to take off so am trying to figure out how many protein drinks I should have vs how much protein with food and am trying to sneak in carbs and sugar when I know I shouldn't!!!! 

I've been searching through the low carb, graduate and off-track support sites to rally support for my commitment to go low carb and get back on track with healthier food choices.  (sigh)  Food addictions aren't cured with ANY weight loss surgery!!!

I'm taking a leave of absence from work and am wanting to reinvent myself as a strong body who exercises with passion.  Believe it - Be it!!!

Anyone who works out at L.A. Fitness and wants a workout pal?  I'd love to make some exercise dates!!!

I am going to jump back onto the support group circuit and get to as many as I can.  I stayed at goal weight last year, survived my malnutrition and kept focused on better health by staying in the support group game!!!!

Life is crazy with highs and lows in the economy and "stuff" that happens with friends and family.  It's rough to keep on target all the time so I'm trying to convince myself that "baby steps" is acceptable in hopes it can keep me sane.

So, that's my update. 

How's everyone else doing?

Joyce

Hey Christy...Thanks so much for the reply...Can you answer the following questions for me?
1. Was your weightloss slower because of the revision?
2. How long did you have the lapband?
3. When did you get your revision?
4. Did Dr Juarez talk about replacing the band with another band?
5. Did you have to go thru the whole approval process again?
6, What insurance did you have?
7. What happened to your band to require a revision?
Just any info would really help...again thank you so much, I am so glad that I got a reponse from someone with the same surgeon that got the same thing I am hoping to get.

If you're looking for a good PCP in N. Phoenix, check out Dr. Michael Underhill at Paseo physicians (paseodocs.com).  He's knowledgeable about the RNY patient and what their needs are.  I like him very much and he has a great bedside manner, he's also not hard on the eyes:)

Yes we Don't absorb fish oil.  I got some omega 3 from Michelle (Vitalady) it taste terrible so I'm trying to find something else I can absorb.

Debbie