Update about me.

Hey everyone. Well today I went for my 2 week checkup with Dr. Mann. He was very pleased with me. The nurse took out the staples (No I didn't scream..lol) and then he came in. He said that from what he saw, I was doing great. He did tell me the reason why my stomach hurts so bad after I eat. He said that I am eating too fast and for me to slow down. I go ok, if that will help me I'll do it. Ok now for the best part. I have lost 28 pounds already!!!! I am so happy right now. If I lose 9 more pounds I will be in the 300's which is something I have not been in for about 5 years. I am so happy I did this. No regrets from me!!!

            Take care, Emelinda

Congratulations on your weight loss, Emelinda!  That's fantastic!  And I'm so glad that you are recovering well.  We were all worried about you, and it's so good to hear that you are doing so good!  Pretty soon, you'll be talking about being in the 200's!!!!  And Onederland won't be far behind that!  So fasten your seatbelt, you're in for one wild ride!

Do you know that you have lost almost 30lbs in a few weeks that is wonderful.
I am so proud of you.
                                          Annie

You go girly..27 lbs. thats awesome! I know you are on top of the world right now!

            Big Hugs, Candace

It's such wonderful news to hear that everything is progressing so well for you, dear!  I know eating slowly is hard to get used to.  One of the things I notice is that I tend to eat more quickly when I am multi-tasking, even if it's just having table conversation, so those are the times I have to be more aware and tell myself to slowww downnn!  :)  Big congrats on losing 28 lbs. already!  You will be well below 300 very soon! 

Eating too fast is a HUGE problem for me, too.  Just the other night I did it, and boy, did I pay the price......took about an hour for the food to move through the pouch, and it hurt!  I think it's just an old habit of mine.  I just need to remind myself to SLOW DOWN.

I'm really proud of you!  You'll be there before you know it, and you'll be feeling FANTASTIC!!! 

Keep us posted, okay?

Betsy

Glad to hear that you are doing so well. Dr. Mann is going to do my surgery also but it will be in Sept. That's when I can get time off from work.
I hope things continue to go well for you. The nutritionist that I saw today said I would need to put my fork down and wait one minute between each bite. Maybe that will help you slow down. Good luck, Jackie
PS: Congratulations on your weight loss.