1 year surgiversary

1 year ago on Jan 3 2011 I had RNY. It has 4ever changed my life.

Starting weight 360
Ending weight 265
Loss 95 pounds

Guess this would categorize me as a slow loser. But hell I am ok with that. Atleast I am a loser. Been in a stall and have been trying to break free. At loss for what  to do. The one thing that I do know I need to do is to kill the carbmonster who's been lurking around. Thinking of doing the 5day pouch test, but more so as to kick the demon. Think Friday will be the day. I work so believe it or not it will be easier to do this for the 3 day weekend. I am gonna make the split pea and pumpkin sausage soups on Sunday.

been feeling tired.  Having weird cravings..  ice and ice cold beverages (which is weird since I am always drinking room temperature drinks). 

I am afraid to go to my 1 year follow up appt.  I am afraid of what they might say.  I really havent lost much in the past 6 months as far as weight.  I have lost inches though.  Havent had measurements taken in awhile. 

I could just kick myself for not taking a picture on the day I went into surgery.  will get a recent pic posted up here.  I can definitely see the difference though.  I cannot believe how HUGE I was going into this. 

Congrats on the surgeversary.
Do not compare your loss to others, we are all different!
Carbs are my nemesis as well, you are in good company here

Hi Fran,

     I'm thrilled for you that you have lost 95 pounds!!!!!! Think of all the things you can do now that you couldn't do a year ago. We started this journey about the same time. I'm so proud of both of us.

     I'm craving sugar. I don't know why. I made cookies over Christmas, but did really well staying out of them. Maybe my mind is playing tricks on me. 
     Hugs to you my friend.
     Mag     Here is a rose for both of us. 

Joined WW yesterday to see if I can get a grip on the eating healthy part.  I have realized that although I have been getting my protein in, it may not have been the healthiest proteins.  I have been eating ALOT of cheese.  So my goal is to eat only refuced fat cheese and to cut that down as well.

Went to grocery store yesterday.  Tried to buy healthy stuff.  Bought reduced fat cheese, laughing cow cheese, egg whites, turkey sausage patties, arnold sandwich thins (multigrain) and lots of frozen veggies.

Made a pumpkin/sausage soup with spinach today to last the week.  Also gonna be doing protein shake or protein coffee once a day. 

OH yeah.  Made a spread with laughing cow cheese,  pimentos, onion/garlic powder, and paprika.  YUM. 

Are you taking your vitamins?  I read somewhere that ice chewing is a symptom of low iron. I am not sure how accurate that is, but maybe if you hare feeling tired and having weird cravings you may have  a deficiency.  It is worth a shot to check your levels to make sure your numbers are where they are supposed to be.  Your surgeon may have you do that anyway but double check before your appointment to see if he needs those for your appointment

WW is a great idea sometimes we stray from the path but it sounds like you are taking steps to get back on the road. Protein firs, then some veggies :)  You may find that having healthier proteins and an extra protein shake a day may kick start the weight loss again.  

ty for ur words of encouragement.  I read the same thing about the iron too.  I have been taking my vitamins, but have never been on iron.  I guess I should have been. But my levels have been pretty good.  Gonna call Monday to get my md to send me my scritps for lab work and will have it drawn this week.

I dont know why people think thta having this surger is "taking the easy way out".  I have found that there is nothing easy about it... LOL...  Its doable, but it is such a drastic change from the way I ate and such before.

Happy anniversary of surgery Fran.  I agree this is NOT the easy way out, the tool is amazing at helping with portion control.  Do not compare your loss to others, we are all different.  I too consider myself a slow loser, had a nine month plateau at a year out.  I have lost 10# in the last 3-4 months.  Maintaining my surgical loss is a success.  Life is sooooo much better will less # to cart about.

Do get your labs checked.  I encourage everyone to take pictures and measurements along this journey.  The differences are amazing.  I did have a pic taken the morning before surgery, I haven't looked at the before and after pics yet.  Project for 'one of these days'.

I find myself getting busy with everyday life.  Miss being online daily to check the BB posts.  I appreciate all that come and share when I am busy.  Thank you!!!