New here, 10 yrs out (x-post)
I keep finding new corners of OH that interest me!
Very nice to find a corner of the world for those of us who did this a while back!
My intro & story is below:
Greetings from N. Texas!
I had RNY April 21st of 1999. I weighed 310 that morning.
I lost 132 pounds to land at 178 on November 19, 2001 and stablized at 180; a very comfortable weight for me. It's the weight my Doc & I agreed on. I'm 5'8" and have a large frame. 180 put me in a size 10 with a few remaining 12's. I stayed there for the first 5 years. I was very compliant, and exercized regularly.
Over the following years, I gradually slacked off the exercise and have been sliding out of compliance with foods. I slowly gained 40 pounds back.
This put me at 220 as per April 15.
I'm back on track, and while the scale is being stubborn, I'm pushing onward. I'm back to protein first, no drinking 30 min before/after meals, high-protein/lo-carb meals, taking supplements, & exercising.
Chat with you soon,
Lynn
Very nice to find a corner of the world for those of us who did this a while back!
My intro & story is below:
Greetings from N. Texas!
I had RNY April 21st of 1999. I weighed 310 that morning.
I lost 132 pounds to land at 178 on November 19, 2001 and stablized at 180; a very comfortable weight for me. It's the weight my Doc & I agreed on. I'm 5'8" and have a large frame. 180 put me in a size 10 with a few remaining 12's. I stayed there for the first 5 years. I was very compliant, and exercized regularly.
Over the following years, I gradually slacked off the exercise and have been sliding out of compliance with foods. I slowly gained 40 pounds back.
This put me at 220 as per April 15. I'm back on track, and while the scale is being stubborn, I'm pushing onward. I'm back to protein first, no drinking 30 min before/after meals, high-protein/lo-carb meals, taking supplements, & exercising.
Chat with you soon,
Lynn
Open RNY/GB removal/appendectomy4/99; -132lbs; Re-gained 40lbs by '09; Now w/in 20lbs of goal/low wt
Congrats on the 10 years and for going back to basics. You've really done well and realizing you need to change a few things is (I'm sure) surely different that you would have 11 years ago!
Duodenal Switch/Lap -- Drs. Alfons Pomp & Michel Gagner - New York City
4/4/05: 265 lbs/BMI: 45.6
4/11/05: 256 lbs/BMI: 43.9 (date of surgery)
7/27/08: Gallbladder Removed
Thank you!
I agree there's no comparison to the out-of-control feeling of 11 years ago as compared to today. I feel confident that the compliance method works as PROVEN by my very own initial loss and 5 years of maintenance.
How did I get to here? I simply got too comfortable! It was too easy to skip a workout or just taste a little of this or that. The next thing I knew, I was 'running wild'; i.e. eating stuff I clearly shouldn't/overeating good & unhealthy foods, and exercising whenever.
That is not the way we were living early on. That's not the way were instructed by our surgeon/nut/support team. That's not what we swore we would do back when when surgery was upcoming.
It's not the way to long-term success; as a matter of fact, it's what got me to over 300 pounds to begin with!! The thing is, the clothes still fit, and woo-whoo, lookie what I can eat... for a time. I got lulled into thinking that the strict regiment of compliance was behind me/over/complete. I have awakened to the fact that there is no such thing as this being 'done' with the success program.
I agree there's no comparison to the out-of-control feeling of 11 years ago as compared to today. I feel confident that the compliance method works as PROVEN by my very own initial loss and 5 years of maintenance.
How did I get to here? I simply got too comfortable! It was too easy to skip a workout or just taste a little of this or that. The next thing I knew, I was 'running wild'; i.e. eating stuff I clearly shouldn't/overeating good & unhealthy foods, and exercising whenever.
That is not the way we were living early on. That's not the way were instructed by our surgeon/nut/support team. That's not what we swore we would do back when when surgery was upcoming.
It's not the way to long-term success; as a matter of fact, it's what got me to over 300 pounds to begin with!! The thing is, the clothes still fit, and woo-whoo, lookie what I can eat... for a time. I got lulled into thinking that the strict regiment of compliance was behind me/over/complete. I have awakened to the fact that there is no such thing as this being 'done' with the success program.
Open RNY/GB removal/appendectomy4/99; -132lbs; Re-gained 40lbs by '09; Now w/in 20lbs of goal/low wt
Hi Lynn,
I am 9 years out. I had the MGB in May 2000. I have to say I haven't been very responsible myself. I have only myself to blame. I went down to a size 2 and up to a size 10. You see, the more I lose, the saggier I get. Now that's a pretty lame excuse, don't you agree?
I know better. Now that the weather has improved, I want to get outside more, walking, biking and such. I am going to encourage my support group to walk with me on Saturdays when the weather is nice. The hospital, where we meet, has a great walking trail. I am also going to check into the Wellness Center to see if we can, as a group, use the facility once and awhile. I have my dance classes which helps a little.
Have you had any issues with alcohol? This is something that is popping up alot more now. So easy to get hooked.
Anyway, welcome!
I am 9 years out. I had the MGB in May 2000. I have to say I haven't been very responsible myself. I have only myself to blame. I went down to a size 2 and up to a size 10. You see, the more I lose, the saggier I get. Now that's a pretty lame excuse, don't you agree?
I know better. Now that the weather has improved, I want to get outside more, walking, biking and such. I am going to encourage my support group to walk with me on Saturdays when the weather is nice. The hospital, where we meet, has a great walking trail. I am also going to check into the Wellness Center to see if we can, as a group, use the facility once and awhile. I have my dance classes which helps a little.
Have you had any issues with alcohol? This is something that is popping up alot more now. So easy to get hooked.
Anyway, welcome!
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Hello, Shoutjoy!
Just decide to jump back in. I think being shaken by the anniversary date of my surgery is what got me back on track. I figure, I went thru all that, I owe it to myself to be true to the process that led me to a healthy state. There is also the motivation of having a closet full of beautiful size 10 clothes waiting for me to get back into them!
I dont let the skin issue worry me much. I use good undergarments, and am picky about only buying clothes that fit, flatter, and forgive in order to feel good about my overall look. Remember that those outside your bedroom dont see what you do, so don't let that skin bother you!
As for alcohol, (GREAT question btw!) Pre-op, I liked social drinking on weekends. I usually drank frozen fruity drinks (margaritas/mai-tai's, etc.) and wine.
I should also state that I cannot stand being out of control, so drinking to the point of drunk has never appealed to me, even when I was college-aged.
After surgery, I didn't drink alcohol at all for 18 months. I drink red wine only these days, and find that 1 glass is plenty!! The re-wired plumbing absorbs alcohol FAST and one could get drunk QUICKLY! I don't trust it enough to drive with even 1 glass. Hubby & I drink a glass at home most evenings; I'll occasionally have 1 glass away from home, but only when he is driving.
I have overindulged on two occasions (both @home, thank GOD!) where I ended up puking it back up and dumping for a solid hour afterwards. Felt like pure HELL and detered me from excess!
Just decide to jump back in. I think being shaken by the anniversary date of my surgery is what got me back on track. I figure, I went thru all that, I owe it to myself to be true to the process that led me to a healthy state. There is also the motivation of having a closet full of beautiful size 10 clothes waiting for me to get back into them!
I dont let the skin issue worry me much. I use good undergarments, and am picky about only buying clothes that fit, flatter, and forgive in order to feel good about my overall look. Remember that those outside your bedroom dont see what you do, so don't let that skin bother you!
As for alcohol, (GREAT question btw!) Pre-op, I liked social drinking on weekends. I usually drank frozen fruity drinks (margaritas/mai-tai's, etc.) and wine.
I should also state that I cannot stand being out of control, so drinking to the point of drunk has never appealed to me, even when I was college-aged.
After surgery, I didn't drink alcohol at all for 18 months. I drink red wine only these days, and find that 1 glass is plenty!! The re-wired plumbing absorbs alcohol FAST and one could get drunk QUICKLY! I don't trust it enough to drive with even 1 glass. Hubby & I drink a glass at home most evenings; I'll occasionally have 1 glass away from home, but only when he is driving.
I have overindulged on two occasions (both @home, thank GOD!) where I ended up puking it back up and dumping for a solid hour afterwards. Felt like pure HELL and detered me from excess!
Open RNY/GB removal/appendectomy4/99; -132lbs; Re-gained 40lbs by '09; Now w/in 20lbs of goal/low wt
Hi,
I guess I got to feeling so "normal", I forgot I wasn't. I feel great! So my forgetfullness came into play. I have been reminded over and over that I am not.
I enjoy red wine in the evenings. I have to use control and it isn't easy.
Thanks for sharing.
I guess I got to feeling so "normal", I forgot I wasn't. I feel great! So my forgetfullness came into play. I have been reminded over and over that I am not.
I enjoy red wine in the evenings. I have to use control and it isn't easy.
Thanks for sharing.
Clueless about weight loss and weight loss surgery of any kind.
Well I came here for help!
I have been so down on myself...for getting 'comfortable' with my weight loss. i was so happy when I got to my goal weight...now 45 lbs put back on....I am ashamed and just so upset.
I need to get back on target and quick with the bad choices again. I was given this gift, and I have abused the situation!
So Lynn...I am right there with you! I am going to start from here and today! Protein, Protein, and Protein...(thank goodness I now work for a company that makes fabulous protein!!!). Exercise, and good food choices!
I am starting today (Even with me PMSing...)
I hope to have some good news...I just need the support back! And here I am!!!
WLS...4/19/05...fantastic weight of HAPPILY 160 1&1/2yrs later...gained 45lbs back....Today...I am starting over!!!
Thanks for listening!
I know I am coming to the right place!!!
Cheers,
Jenn
I have been so down on myself...for getting 'comfortable' with my weight loss. i was so happy when I got to my goal weight...now 45 lbs put back on....I am ashamed and just so upset.
I need to get back on target and quick with the bad choices again. I was given this gift, and I have abused the situation!
So Lynn...I am right there with you! I am going to start from here and today! Protein, Protein, and Protein...(thank goodness I now work for a company that makes fabulous protein!!!). Exercise, and good food choices!
I am starting today (Even with me PMSing...)
I hope to have some good news...I just need the support back! And here I am!!!
WLS...4/19/05...fantastic weight of HAPPILY 160 1&1/2yrs later...gained 45lbs back....Today...I am starting over!!!
Thanks for listening!
I know I am coming to the right place!!!
Cheers,
Jenn
I am 6 years out and have also done the same thing... I went from a size 24W to a size 4 and now I am a size 12. I am scared to death to get on the scale because if I see that I have hit the 200 mark I will be devastated. I know I have and then some. Has anyone experienced a large ball on the right side of your body where the bypass was hooked up to? Is this my new obese stomach or am I having serious issues. I have no insurance and I can;t get insurance because of pre-existing conditions that I had before I lost all the weight. What do you all suggest I do? I really need help...
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