3 month update
so far so good. When i was a fresh post op i couldn't do protein shakes for about 6 months. After that I have had no problem. If that is encouraging at all, i don't know. I couldn't get anywhere near an egg protein shake. The smell just about killed me.
Don't worry about the weightloss. It sounds pretty normal to me. I think you will be pleased at how well your DS works. GIve yourself a break and enjoy the ride. I wouldn't stress about an exercise plan yet. Walking is good, but don't give yourself something that you will beat yourself up about later. Be sure to give yourself a chance to heal.
Keep up the great work, sweets.
Don't worry about the weightloss. It sounds pretty normal to me. I think you will be pleased at how well your DS works. GIve yourself a break and enjoy the ride. I wouldn't stress about an exercise plan yet. Walking is good, but don't give yourself something that you will beat yourself up about later. Be sure to give yourself a chance to heal.
Keep up the great work, sweets.
HW - 395 / SW - 358 / GW - 150
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OMG girl, I didn't even recognize you!!! What a fantastic change, your face. Glad to see you are still around and (obviously!) doing wonderfully!
Darcy
OMG girl, I didn't even recognize you!!! What a fantastic change, your face. Glad to see you are still around and (obviously!) doing wonderfully!
Darcy
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Surgery Date: 11/15/2010
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Thanks Rena. (You look great by the way). It is encouraging to know that someone else had the intolerances but I hate that you had to go through them. If I can gag it down I will. As long as I don't end up in the bathroom for an hour! You give good advice!
-Band to DS revision on 06/21/2011!
Highest known Wt/ Lowest Wt (Banded)/ Regain-Starting Wt/ Current Wt/ Goal Wt
379.6/ 272/ 342/ 169/ South of 200
Just to comment on your weight loss...I was a fairly slow loser too (as a virgin DS'er). My loss looked very similar to yours the first three months. But I continued to lose fairly consistently 8 - 10 lbs a month, with a couple typical slow-downs. And I kept losing past the 2 yr mark and got pretty darn close to a normal bmi (which looks pretty ok on my frame).
All that to say...Don't worry. It will be ok. You will lose the weight. Just keep doing the right things.
All that to say...Don't worry. It will be ok. You will lose the weight. Just keep doing the right things.
SW / BMI / SIZE: 312 / 49.5 / 26-28W CW / BMI / SIZE: 159.1 / 25.1/ 10-12
I need to lose about 2 more pounds for a normal BMI . I still seem to be slowly losing at over 2 yrs out...so may get there yet.
Thanks Ann! When you are on the outside looking in it makes so much sense. But when you feel like you are a slow loser its nerve racking. I know I shouldn't compare myself to others but it does help to hear from others with similar losing experiences.
-Band to DS revision on 06/21/2011!
Highest known Wt/ Lowest Wt (Banded)/ Regain-Starting Wt/ Current Wt/ Goal Wt
379.6/ 272/ 342/ 169/ South of 200
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