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david kern
on 6/23/10 10:27 am

sure u should be happy its only the start of good things as far as loseing weight i was at 30 pounds the first month so your close , but everyone is so different , u will lose for sure

kathy_cyr
on 6/22/10 10:55 pm

Topic: Scared to death!!!

Hi, this will be my first post I think.....
I am going to Dr. Loggins, this is the 3rd time I try.
I know I need weight loss surgery, but I'm scared to death of it....
One of my friends had her surgery in March and is doing great....she's encouraging me to take this back up and go thru with it this time.
Why am I so scared? Was anybody else "chicken" to have this done and ended up doing it anyway?
Any stories you can share would be great: might ease my fears.
Thanks
Kathy

EthansMommy08
on 6/22/10 2:04 am - Cornish, ME

RNY on 05/04/10

Topic: RE: I think I'm broken

I am 7 weeks post-op today and I'm down 25 lbs. So I think that you are right on track. It will come off it just takes time.

Kelly S.
on 6/21/10 11:33 pm

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: I think I'm broken

You are at the 2/3 week stall. I think this is so normal as your body has just gone through a huge change. You burned up all your easy stores of energy and now it's trying to hang on to what's left. It will eventually start to burn the fat and the weight will come off. I only lost weight about one week out of a month, we are all so different. Make sure you are getting enough calories, at least 600/day and lost of protein and water. That will help burn fat and keep muscle.

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

micbrook
on 6/21/10 4:48 am - Clifton, ME

RNY on 11/21/07 with

Topic: RE: I think I'm broken

Sounds like you are doing great.

Write down everything you put in your mouth and that includes drinks too.

Just to check your calories. Sounds to me like you are doing everything you can just keep plugging away and it will come off.

take care

NathanLocated
on 6/21/10 3:33 am - Carmel, ME

RNY on 05/28/10

Topic: I think I'm broken

I have only lost 18lbs since my surgery 3 weeks ago. I lost 20lbs pre-op. My nut said the I am losing a little slower then she thought I would given my starting size. I'm starting to wonder if I am doing something wrong. I don't eat much at all, do great with my water intake and vitamins. I've been swimming and walking some too, but maybe its not enough. I am worried what if I don't lose the weight :( I have not cheated at all on the food piece, so I'm not sure what's going on. I just thought it would come off faster for some reason. Any thoughts? should I be happy with these results so far?

Kelly S.
on 6/21/10 2:32 am

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: 5 months out

That is great news! You are doing awesome and will so love living your life now.

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

Kelly S.
on 6/21/10 2:18 am

RNY on 05/15/09

Topic: RE: I'm back

So good to "see" you! Glad things are going well and I look forward to you checking in more often.

20 pounds lost during two week pre-op diet.

MovingOn09
on 6/21/10 1:14 am - Biddeford, ME

RNY on 08/24/09

Topic: I'm back

Hey everyone, I have been offline for some time as my computer died. I finally got around to getting to the library to check things out. A lot has happened since I've last posted. I am 11 months out and have lost a total of 175 pounds to date. I am feeling FANTASTIC! I have about 75 more pounds to go to reach my goal weight. I am also going to school now. I am taking Medical Billing and Coding. What a challenge! Having a little bit of body image stuff going on but nothing too heavy. Just not liking the loose skin. However, I know that at least the tummy tuck will help with some of that. Other than that everything is going great in the weight loss department and life in general. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer. I will be posting at least once a week. I look forward to catching up on everyone's progress.

"I'm moving on, at last I can see, Life has been patiently waiting for me"