Hi everyone: 

An update........

I haven't weighed since December sometime...thought I was seriously at a plateau, although I wanted to lose 10 more pounds to reach my 160 pound goal.  Had my lab work done early last week and went to doctor this morning to find that I weight ............. drum roll, please.......160.3!!!!!!  (That was with my clothing on, so I'm sure it's 160 even or perhaps a little less). 

Which begs the question:  Am I done?  NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.  I'll never be done.  I'll still exercise (loving, absolutely LOVING Zumba these days).  I'll always eat protein first and will never drink with a meal.  I'll always avoid grazing.  There are hundreds of do's and dont's I'll follow forever.  So, in short, no, not done, still a work in progress.

Skin:  I have plenty, need some?  I don't know about surgery....not making any decisions at this time.  I've not had any infections, and I wear layers of under armour stuff, mainly because I am always freezing, but also just for that polished look. 

Bloodwork:  All within normal limits.  Did have a Vitamin D deficiency earlier, back in the monsoon season, but I suspect everyone was a little deficient at that time, RNY or not!  It's all good now.

The ONLY regret I have is the most common....why did I not do this sooner????  Because I was under the misconception that it was "the easy way out."  I did all the other things we do, Weigh****chers, Atkins, etc....but the smartest thing I ever did was by far not the easiest....this is NOT an easy road to hoe, but I now have this wonderful tool that will keep me honest, and with the skills and practicum I've learned, I can continue to be healthy and HAPPY.

Thanks you my weight loss friends for all the encouragement and support!

 

Thanks Melissa............the meat tenderizer is a good idea!!

I just wanted to say hang in there.  It does get better.  Those first few weeks are tough.  I am over six years out now.  It is hard to believe.  Time flies by it seems.  I can eat pretty much anything in moderation of course.  You will eat steak again one day.  We had steaks the other night.  I just have to  make sure mine is really tender even at 6 years out and chew it up really, really well.  I had shrimp on Sunday at my parents house.  Again, I can eat the shrimp I just have to make sure to eat slowly and chew them really well.  Good luck on your journey. 

 

Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? I know I haven't posted on here in a while. I will be 2 years out from my gastric bypass in May. I have gained 8 pounds so far and I know that isn't good. I am having a time losing it. I am always hungry here lately and not sure what to do about that. I go to the track to walk when weather permits. I don't keep a food diary or anything like that. The surgeon that did my surgery doesn't make us count calories either. I am scared that I have stretched my pouch. Is there anything that can be done IF your pouch has been stretched? I try to stay away from hamburger meat and I eat a lot of chicken. I am not going to lie I have had my share of sweets and I know that isn't good. I feel like I am rambling but so much going through my head on what I need to be doing. Will slimfast or the Jilian Michaels diet kit kick start me back in the right direction? Thanks for reading my post.

SonyaB

Thanks for info. I have nothing agaisnt them just starting out but I have several other medical problems that may make me not a good candidate for WLS or a difficult one. I think I will try the clinic in Ocean Springs. Thanks again