6 months
I'm 6 months out from my RYN today. 81lbs lost since the surgery, 161 total since I started the journey. I thought at 6 months out, the loss would have been closer to 100lbs, but I'm not complaining. I started at 423 and the scale said 257 this morning.
Here's my 6 month journey in a nutshell, so to speak.
July 31 2009...surgery day..scared, nervous, extremely happy.
No pain from the surgery, but the nausea was a killer.
Did okay the first week out
Two weeks out started freaking out "OMG what have I done to myself" kinda thing. I was missing food. Thinking I was never going to have pizza or burgers again. I kept wondering if I had made a mistake.
One month out I calmed down, got use to eating the way we have to eat, HATED protein shakes of all kinds, just nasty nasty stuff. But I drank them and took the vitamins like I was suppose to.
Two months out, doing good...weight comimg off....had some stalls. Those are a ***** to get thru.
Three months out...The hair started falling out..I FREAKED, even tho I knew it was going to happen. Threw up ALL the time. Started taking Protonix, and that fixed that problem.
Four months, doing okay, weight loss slowed, but it was because I was eating more carbs than I should. Upped the protein, lowered the carbs..weight started coming off again...still couldnt drink milk or eat steak. Tried bread..BIG NO!
Five month**** a HUGE stall, but I knew that the weight loss would start again. Just had to keep reminding myself..no carbs..more protein. I discovered that sugar doesnt make me dump in the classic way, however, if I eat too much refined sugar, I get REALLY tired and nauseated.
Six months...today...I can eat just about anything I want. No bread, no milk, no steak...I eat things I shouldnt, I make mistakes...but I know that tomorrowis another day, and I'll start again..doing the right thing. The weight is coming off, slower than I'd like, but the scale is moving down..the right direction. I have lots of loose skin, a huge swinging belly, bat wings and turkey neck...but I'm 161lbs lighter, I can walk, I can clean my house, I can do normal things...and my ass fits in a size 20 jean!!
I'm happy!
April
Here's my 6 month journey in a nutshell, so to speak.
July 31 2009...surgery day..scared, nervous, extremely happy.
No pain from the surgery, but the nausea was a killer.
Did okay the first week out
Two weeks out started freaking out "OMG what have I done to myself" kinda thing. I was missing food. Thinking I was never going to have pizza or burgers again. I kept wondering if I had made a mistake.
One month out I calmed down, got use to eating the way we have to eat, HATED protein shakes of all kinds, just nasty nasty stuff. But I drank them and took the vitamins like I was suppose to.
Two months out, doing good...weight comimg off....had some stalls. Those are a ***** to get thru.
Three months out...The hair started falling out..I FREAKED, even tho I knew it was going to happen. Threw up ALL the time. Started taking Protonix, and that fixed that problem.
Four months, doing okay, weight loss slowed, but it was because I was eating more carbs than I should. Upped the protein, lowered the carbs..weight started coming off again...still couldnt drink milk or eat steak. Tried bread..BIG NO!
Five month**** a HUGE stall, but I knew that the weight loss would start again. Just had to keep reminding myself..no carbs..more protein. I discovered that sugar doesnt make me dump in the classic way, however, if I eat too much refined sugar, I get REALLY tired and nauseated.
Six months...today...I can eat just about anything I want. No bread, no milk, no steak...I eat things I shouldnt, I make mistakes...but I know that tomorrowis another day, and I'll start again..doing the right thing. The weight is coming off, slower than I'd like, but the scale is moving down..the right direction. I have lots of loose skin, a huge swinging belly, bat wings and turkey neck...but I'm 161lbs lighter, I can walk, I can clean my house, I can do normal things...and my ass fits in a size 20 jean!!
I'm happy!
April
That is so inspiring, April! I would LOVE to be 257 - 200andanything! I have 23 pounds to go to be in twos and I'm excited.
You are doing great - thanks for posting that.
You are doing great - thanks for posting that.
Mary
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you CAN do." John Wooden
I'm down 120 pounds - thanks to RNY! Working on the next 25. Then I'll tackle more...
What a great report, April. I'm sure your size 20 ass is able to do MANY THINGS and zip around much faster. I don't think many of us are doing post op perfectly, but we're stubborn and will keep trying to do better. I'm REALLY HAPPY for your success.
Food is for sissies. REAL women exist on skim milk, protein powder, broth and air..... 
Way to go! Sounds like you're journey is going great- keep it up and enjoy those jeans!
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