Missing In Action

Okay, sorry I havent been around but boy is life changing in the last 2 months, i havent even updated my profile, hopefully will get to that tonight. So a quick update before i head off to work. I am down to 180 from my original 250 and am 5 1/2 months out. From a size 24 to a 14!! I have figured out my weight loss pattern which helps. I discovered the hard way this week that when i have a craving just eat it to satisfy it otherwise i eat uncontrolably, mircalously didnt put on more weight durring this lesson My arthrtis in my knees is better and i am off pills and taking shots for them instead. I havve started to realize some of my post-op goals, like sitting in a booth with my daughter! I also took a pt job in an office!! It makes such a difference to look good, though clothing shopping is still a major challenge as my body changes. I think of you all often and miss you, but between work, jaycees and my daughter its just crazy! Take care and thinking of you all. Giovanna ryn 12/04 250/180/130 ps i did submit new pics will let you know when thier up

Giovanna~ CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!! YOU GO GIRL!! I am 3 wks out, down 20 pounds, just now trying purreed soft foods, I just have NOOOO desire to eat anything...... and the water intake is a HUGE challange!! I usually get around 40-50 oz in a day. I do get atleast 2 protein shakes, sometimes 3. I walk at least 25 mins times a week. This is harder then I thought it would be. But as time goes by, I feel it will get better, I am going to start B 12-sublinguals. I am SOO tired, almost a weak feeling. I think I had more energy pre-op!! I hope they help with the energy level. Well, keep up the good work!! I read your profile and you are an inspiration to me!! Take care....... love and Hugs!! Julie

Julie- When I was about one month out, I started getting that same tired and weak feeling. I went to my PCP and found out I was severely anemic! Be sure your vitamins have iron, and maybe get your hemoglobin level checked out to see if this has happened to you, too! I take iron supplements now and feel much better!

It's great to hear from you and NEVER say your sorry for living life as we deserve to after having this surgery Glad to here are you living your dreams Take care, Kathy 330/299/159

Hey Gio MIA???!!! I guess so!! I should talk.......where the hell have I been?? Shopping! way too much! Kohl's loves me fer sher!!! Good to hear you're keeping busy I'm going to be at Rush on May 25th around 11'ish.... I have an appt. with Hale-my nutritionist- at 12:30. I'm also gonna pop in on Dr. Deziel...just to give him a big hug 'cause he's my hero! Tracy