Daily Post--1/2/08

Im with some of the other posters in that I'm still afraid that I won't lose all my weight in the first place! My weight loss has been fairly slow compared to lots of others I've seen (34 pounds in 6 weeks). My uncle had GBS about 2 years ago and although he lost a huge amount of weight, I don't belive he ever got to goal and he sure has packed on a few pounds this holiday season!

Absolutely. I am 6 months out and at a stall. And I like others think is this all I am going to lose? I know from all that I have read on this wonderful place. Is no you will continue to lose. And will have to be deligent about keeping it off. But it was so VERY EASY to put it on the first time, I know if I don't pay attention it will slowly come back. Alice

I'm cautious but not worried. I continue to do what I need to do: eat healthy, exercise. and weigh in once each week. My weight seems to have stabilized and I am happy where I am although many people would still feel they are overweight at my weight---but they didn't start out where I did. I think being realistic is the key---do the percentages for 60-80% of excess weight which is the GB expectation. My weight is right at 80% lost so I feel this is realistic. FOR ME. Everyone needs to decide what works for them.

It may be unrealistic for me to not be scared to gain the weight back, but honestly I can not imaging eating like I did before surgery. I would eat a whole rack of ribs and 3 sides with rolls in 1 sitting. I feel so much more educated and healthy now. I will continue to go to the YMCA and eat healthy.

At the moment, I am more worried about not losing it! I am about 2 weeks out, and didn't lose anything this past week, so of course, all of the normal fears have set in. All of the negative self-talk about how I won't be able to do this, RNY won't work either, how do I know this isn't just another gimmick etc. But right now, I am trying to ignore those thoughts and stay positive and take it day by day. I know that once I get past these emotions, I will start to worry about sustaining the weight loss too. i think it is only natural, after all, this is an issue that we have dealt with for a very long time, and those fears will not go away just because we have had surgery. I think that the only thing we can do to prevent it is to stick with our eating plans, and fitness plans and of course CONTINUE TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER NO MATTER WHAT!!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!

Sure I am scared to gain the weight back. I am almost 16months post RNY and if the scale shows too much of a difference I go back to protein shakes. I have worked hard to lose the weight and I am still learning how to use the tool. I believe that it is an ongoing process. I choose not to eat certain foods and will not try sugar. I know what my downfalls are and hope I never go back to my old habits. I also try to exercise daily. I think journaling is a great way to get back on track too. Kelly

This plagues me to no end...the fact that I am pre-op serves to intensify this feeling of angst...what if I go thru all this and I fail yet again..if I fail then I have exhausted my options..you get one shot..one year to lose as much as possible and if you don't maximize that then shame on you...but after that year...when I have to work this tool and make sure that I don't revert...like I have each and every time prior on every other diet I tried...it scares me..I can only say that I have read, re-read about this surgery..I am a faithful visitor to this website..it keeps me motivated and focused..I will continue to go to my once a month support group at the hospital..seeing folks in all stages of this process is also motivational and hopefully I will have learned enough to stay on track and when/if I faulter I will know exactly where to go to find my way back on course.

I am very scared of gaining the weight back and it's constantly on my mind. Everytime I am up a pound or two I freak and think I am gaining it all back. I have tried to make this surgery a tool I use that will affect my whole life and I have had to find ways to eat that I can do forever not just the "diet for a week or month" thing. I am also trying to make exercise a part of my daily life.

Honestly,a t this point, I AM worried about getting the weight off in the first place. I'm down 70 pounds since my initial consult and absolutely delirious with excitement about that. I'm still wondering when my body will tell me that I've lost enough - so we'll see! The worry of gaining it back HAS crossed my mind ... but I'm a frequent weigher and hope continuing that will keep me motivated and on the right track!!!

Like so many others, at 6 months post op, my concern right now is losing the weight, especially since my loss is much slower than some (72 lbs in 6 months). I am not complaining, but I do weigh every day, just to see what it is doing. I don't freak out over slight fluctuations, and know that eventually the scale will go down. I think one of my problems is lack of exercise. I now office from home, so I don't walk like I did earlier. I also just had surgery on my shoulder, and am having to do PT. As soon as I am able I am going to start pilates. I think that will help some.