Update on TimeOut

I wouldn't say my metabolism totally shut down, even with lower calories after the surgery. I was probably getting in around 1000 after 3 weeks, I didn't have the long post-op liquid diet. I was on soft foods after 12 days and regular foods within a month. I did have some quick weight loss, with a stall every few weeks.

I understand a sluggish metabolism, that's what I was asking about. I am sure a liquid diet will drop pounds, I've done it before and I'm sure lots of others have too. I was simply asking if your doctor had addressed that, I was thinking you might have an answer already. I would ask my surgeon, but he's in Chennai, India!  I hope you get everything you want from your time-out. It seems to be working.

Well, I am having bile duct troubles, and probable surgery coming up, but I really want to do this TIMEOUT diet!!! I threw away my nectar, I hated it, but can make myself drink it if I have to.  I never did mix it with anything, so I will definitely do that!! I could stand a week of just fluids and see if I can't get these pesky 5lbs off of me, and also maybe shoot for another 5lbs. Yeah, salads are good, and I could just add those back on as needed.  Just worried about the first few days when we are soooo hungry and not eating anything, my body will try to revolt, for sure, esp. with the kidos home from college. :) Thanks and great work!!!  Keep us posted, you are doing soooo well!! Love, Deb

Deb, I was totally amazed that I wasn't hungry the first few days.  I didn't want to eat at all.  I honestly don't know if I had just psyched myself into it or if I really was satisfied.  It really hasn't been that hard.  I am getting a bit anxious now though- it's Wednesday morning and I haven't shown a loss since Saturday when I was down 16 pounds.  I know that this is normal but I still would like to see the scales drop. Patty

Don't worry Patty...the scale will move again.  You know the drill.  You are doing fabulous, and you are truly an inspiration to us all.  I was starting to feel sort of "bummed" about myself and my stagnant weight the last couple of months again, until I read your posts.  I am seeing my surgeon today, and I will discuss the Timeout with him.  I have started one today, and I feel really great about it.   Good luck! Shelley

Thanks, Shelley.  Your encouragement is really nice.  And I know that with rapid weightloss, the body has to catch up - plateaus happen.  It's just that when I was a new post-op, I only weighed about once a month. or less and now, weighing every day, I see how it does slow down. Good luck, Patty

You are doing great!!  I am getting ready to go downstairs now and get some nectar.  I was a little hungry last night and fixed a glass of that instead, and it really did kinda fill me up, and it did not leave me with that "not eaten" feeling. :) Congrats!!! :) Deb

Thanks Deb.  And kudos to you for making a good choice for a snack instead of eating something non-nutritious. Patty

HEY MS DEB ... GREAT TO SEE YA ... SUSANN & I WERE DOING SOMETHING SIMILAR A WHILE BACK TO TRY & SHOCK OUR SYSTEMS AS WE BOTH JUST "HIT THE WALL" & OUR WEIGHT LOSS STOPPED DEAD IN ITS TRACKS.  I HAD SOME GOOD SUCCESS, BUT I'M NOT SURE ABOUT MS SUSANN. I'M THINKING ABOUT DOING THIS AGAIN, WITH MAYBE A FEW MORE SHAKES AS I'M REALLY HITTING THE GYM HARD 5 DAYS A WEEK & IT TAKES ME A LONG TIME TO RECOUP.  MY TRAINER WAS TALKING ABOUT ME STAYING AT AROUND 700 CALORIES A DAY INSTEAD OF MY NORMAL 1200.  HE WANTS ME TO DO IT WITH FISH, CHICKEN, VEGES & A TINY BIT OF GRAPEFRUIT & APPLES + SOME SUPPLEMENTS, FIBER & ENZYMES. THIS IS SO INTERESTING TO USE THIS AS A CONTINUOUS CHECK WHEN WE GAIN A FEW POUNDS, ALTHOUGH I'M STILL TRYING TO GET THOSE LAST 30 #s OFF, IT WOULD BE A GREAT PLAN TO USE & NEVER REGAIN MORE THAN A COUPLE POUNDS ... NOTHING IS WORKING TO GET THESE LAST FEW POUNDS OFF SO MAYBE GOING BACK TO THE WATER SHAKES MIGHT WORK FOR A BIT ... I LOVE THE CAPPUCCINO. DROP ME A LINE ... GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICK

Hey Dawn, It quickly brought me back down in the mid 140's again.  I haven't been able to go "poo" in the past 2 days.....I am always constipated it seems.  Anywho, just replacing 2 meals a day with the Nectar, and jus****ching a little bit harder than I was....I quickly (3 days) dropped from 149 to 146 again.   I saw today I weighed 148, however, I haven't gone to the bathroom in the past 48 hrs very much....hardly any, without being TMI. So, I probably really weigh 146/145, which is normal for me.  I bounce between the same 3 pounds all the time  144-147. I am not worried, now that I know how to get in control of my body, and I just don't absent mindedly eat crackers (saltines) non stop.   I just eat about 3 when I take my vitamins and meds, and back to the SF Tapioca with an extra packet of Splenda added, and sometimes the SF caramel syrup drizzled on top, tastes like Creme Brulee' with the syrup!!  Davinci syrups in all flavors. I think I am going to zip down to Tijuana this week, Wed or Thurs (my doc said he had an open day) to get my boobies done.   My birthday is next month, and I start Nursing School on the 18th, so I wanted to get them done now, as I won't have time until next year.  I could slip in at Christmas, but if it takes longer to heal for some reason....or any problems occur, then I won't have time to heal at Christmas...and then clinicals in January, I won't be able to lift.  So now, if I do it, we don't start clinicals until August or September....so no heavy lifting, patients, and will be healed by then. Anyway, do you get that??  Sorry its kinda confusing.  So, next summer, after my completion of the LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse....in Cali and Tx) LPN everywhere else.....I can get my thighs done, which will be a harder surgery, and take a full 6 weeks to recover.  I won't start the RN portion of the classes until Sept 08 or Jan 09....so that is why I need to do my boobs now, or never or at least a year away, which I hate to wait, I have saved for 6 months and want them done asap. I am only planning to get a C cup, I am an A or less now....excess skin makes them look larger, but I can literally fold them in half in my bra, like a lady said the other day....origami, haha I am going to stick to the Nectar, Roadside Lemonade mixed with a bottle of pink lemonade crystal lite.  I pour in the scoop of nectar and then mix the crystal lite in the bottle of water, and stir...then add ice last so it won't clump. I drink 2 of those a day, which gives me 46gms of protein, plus whatever food I eat.  I am trying to get at least 60gms per day, and as has always been the case, the more protein I eat, the faster I lose. What type of diet did Towana do that time she told us she lost really fast....to break her plateau. I would like to get about 10 more pounds off, however, I am expecting with the boobies, that will add about 2 pounds, because they will weigh about 1 pound a piece I think.  I am getting the cohesive gel implants, or "Gummie Bears".  They look and feel the most natural and real.  I think he is also going to do my upper abs, and lipo them and pull up the extra skin and hid it in my incisions in the breast lift!! I am very excited, it will be one step closer to the end of the journey, but I still have my arms and thighs to do....but arms are last!! Thanks Dawn!!  I also still do my xango in the berries and banana pineapple protein shakes.  It really makes them taste really good, just don't add the water or milk that I normally would add, so it really does taste a bunch better.  Tyler has been drinking it too. Love you!! I will let you know how the breast surgery goes, and just keep me in prayer for my nursing school!!!  I can't believe I am going back to school in June!!  I am feeling really old for school sometimes, other times, no. :) Deb

Hi Deb, Ok, so I have to say...you look so much like Heather Locklear!!  Has anyone told you that?  You're an inspiration to me because my pre-Op weight was 280, I got down to 165, 155 after a body lift and now, 4 years later, I am back up to 195!  So, I received the other 2 Nectar containers (which taste great) and am on my way back down.  This time finally reaching my goal....I'm thinking positive!  I'm reaching for 135!!!  I'm telling myself that I will get there and I will! Thanks! Take care, Lori in NH :)