RE: Updates

Hello All, I've been "lurking" on the site and thought I'd give an update as to where I'm at 6-months out post-op. I'm almost at the 100lb mark! I'm around 97 pounds lost..and notice I'm plateuing alot...the weight is being stubborn! My own personal goal is 100 lbs which will make me at 180 pounds. Anything additional lost will be "icing" on my sugar free cake! I'm happy with my results and don't regret NOT doing the surgery. I still have my days where I look at myself and think I'm huge...I recognize it for what it is my mind set and what has always been instilled in me throughout my child hood & adult life.. (sigh) I've gone from a snug 26/28 to 14/16 bottoms and I'm an XL or L depending on the maker in tops... who would have thought I'd be out of plus sizes? WHOOPEE! I am a little scared as I think I'm starting to feel "hunger" again. I can definately recognize "head hunger" and there's a difference. I'm so afraid of screwing up my pouch and stretching it. I'm not throwing up as much as I used to...it's been 2 weeks...I'm also finding I can "eat" a little more than a few ounces which is again scaring me to death that I'm going to un do all the good that's been done! I try to keep to 3 meals a day (Protein first) but I'm finding that I need "a little something" to tide me over during the middle of the day... I stick with 1-2 oz's of string cheese or grapes. My hair loss is finally starting to slow down & I'm seeing new growth... HALLELUJAH! I still cannot tolerate beef or pork. I haven't touched any sugar, bread, and steer clear of pasta and rice as much as possible..I do have a little pasta on occasion but usually keep it to a few "tiny" bites. Rice makes me throw up at times so I don't bother. No soda...I do love my coffee...it's my weakness...tea...and of course lots and lots of water water water! I exercise 2-3 times a week at curves... Can anyone else remember at 6 months out feeling hunger and eating a bit more? Is it normal? How much does your pouch stretch?? I have a follow-up next week for my 6-month check-up...I'm kind of freaking out that I can eat more. Of course it's healthier and alot less than when I was at 280 but I'm so afraid I'm going to balloon out again. I am freaking out....Thanks all, Mickey

Sounds like you're doing great Mickey. 97 pounds is fantastic. I was a bit hungrier at six months out, so you are perfectly normal. You're right on track and have more weight to lose. You will definitely pass your 100 pound goal. Keep up the good work, Maggie

Thanks bunches for your words of support Maggie! It's so nice to be able to have this forum to ask questions, share concerns..and see that I'm normal...LOL. LOVE the hair highlights girlfriend! Nice photo! Take Care, Mickey

Hi Michelle, Your right on track. Don't worry, I started having the same results at the 6 month as well. Have had the scale stuck for weeks at a time. Have to remember not to just rely on the scale. In fact, hide it and just go by the way your clothes are fitting you.While the numbers on the scale may not be changing, you will see your clothes fitting looser.So keep up the terrific work! Take Care, Julio

Thanks Julio! I do notice a BIG difference with the clothes and I really should put away the scale as I find I'm jumping on it every day...bad habit. I'm happy to hear I'm "normal" for 6-months out...I'm becoming a little obsessive compulsive with my eating & weight loss....who would have thought that my compulsiveness in eating/obesity would have turned into compulsiveness in reaching weight goals/scales/and keeping my pouch small...ugh... I'm starting to recognize my habits....just need to deal with them a little better... Thanks bunches Julio, Mickey

Hey Michelle, Congratulations on your success, you should be very proud of yourself. Your doing wonderful. I know how you feel, its been 10 months for me and now I am stuck at this weight and get past it. I am feeling alot more hungry than usual, I try not to eat too much. But there are days I can eat and don't feel as full. I started freaking out too, especially when I would gain, then lose, then gain, then lose. I am stuck at 217 to 222 right now, I keep going up and down. I am upping my protein and drinking lots more too. I still can't get past this though. But I am working on it. You keep positive and you will get past this, that is what everyone is telling me. Take care and God Bless CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Hugs KimC