Had staples out yesterday!!

What a wonderful feeling. Yesterday was a really good day for me. I finally drove my car (hubby previously hid keys)--I went to doctor and they removed staples (no pain) - lost 16 pounds according to their scales and am down 6 inches. They say I am doing great. I was cleared for soft foods (couldnt have come at a better time)....I ate a small mashed potato and after about 5 bites was full--wanted one more bite and Barf o rama... I was very happy that I barfed. It was good to know that in fact my pouch was small. You cant really tell while your on liquids. For supper we stopped at taco bell - I ordered a bean burrito and sucked the beany part out of half of it. Gave the rest to my birds. Things are looking up. I am happy. Support group meeting was wonderful as always. I truly enjoy them. They mean alot to me to talk to people who know what its like. However, the majority of them say they didnt want food after surgery - wheras I did and still do. I can honestly say though that it is getting better. I didnt eat those potatoes until 2 and the burrito guts at 8. Getting out of the house will be good for me. My nurse thinks by my next appt in 3 weeks I will be down 35-45 pounds. Oh I hope so!! Yall are a great group of folks... I dont know where I'd be without this board. Christine

Christine, Unfortunately, I was under the weather when you went for your surgery and I didn't get to wish you luck. Glad you didn't need mine!! I am so glad it is over for you and you are losing so nicely! This surgery is a wonderful tool and will totally change your life, if it hasn't already! I have an enlarged stoma which allows me to eat more than a normal gastric bypass patient. I have to be very careful or I overeat and get very sick! Be glad your pouch knows when to say when! Since being in the hospital, I believe my pouch has shrunk, as I can't eat what I did before going in. I have lost 14 pounds since the wreck on Sept. 22 for a grand total now of 82 pounds!!!!! I feel incredible. I cried the night of the wreck because they cut my brand new size 12 jeans off me!! I loved those. They made me look so little!!! LOL Fortunately, I loved the cut of those so much that the day of the wreck, I went to Gap and bought them in a size 10 so I would have them. Those babies are gonna fit when I get well, if they don't already fit now. I am so proud of you for doing so well. Keep up the good work, you LOSER you!! Kitsy

I am glad YOU are ok. I heard about the accident. That sucks about your jeans. Haha... 82 pounds since April? Wow! Your kicking butt and taking names! Thats fabulous. I hope to be down 82 pounds in 6 mos. I would be real close to goal. Your an inspiration. Thank you for the support. It was kinda intense there for a little bit. I am trying my best to control it (head hunger).. I am hoping it will just keep getting better. I am glad you are back and doing well. Keep us updated!

Christine, That is such wonderful news !!! OK, its offical....I'm jealous!!!! If I didn't have to go to the Sleep Disorder Clinic, I'd be done and ready to go. I know, I know. I really need this appointment. My breathing and sleeping really suck !!! Not enough air that is But I am thrilled and tickled pink for you. YOU, YOU BIG LOSER!!!

Don't be jealous of me sister--your gonna do better. Its true - you never wanna be called a loser til now. My tag expires end of month- maybe I will get BIG LOSER on the new tag... HAHAHA..not really but its cute. I am ready for all of yall to get it. I want us ALL to be losers! I am anxious to see everyone elses progress. It truly is a miracle. I hope it continues to come off. Thanks Tammy!

Hey girlie! CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!! I am soooo happy that you seem to be feeling so much better. 16 lbs is wonderful!! And it's gone forever!!! YIPPEE!!!! Don't worry about the hunger part...it's all in your head, trust me. Once you start eating for a little bit, you won't even want it....i promise. HAPPY FOR YOU!! Kristi

I'm tired, I'm grumpy, my head hurts, my sinus hurt, my sneezer is going full blast, but I am so proud for you! who'd thunk a girl could get so excited over mashed tatties and the guts of a bean burito!!! smoochers, Arlies PS I am breathing on my computer, so there!

I sprayed my computer with lysol. I think I killed your germs! I am excited too. Today I am down 2 more pounds. Amazing huh!!! It sucks that you are sick. It should be close to end... It will be gone before you know it!