Question:
I am 3 months post op - lap rny.

I have lost 90 pounds in the 1st three months. I am a 45 yo male who began the wls journey as a relatively "light weight". I was 317 and am now down to 227. I feel good (and look good, if I may say so myself). I never thought I would lose this fast. I have never gotten sick (i.e. thrown up), and I *may* have dumped once on an eggroll. I get my protein in every day - most days anyway. My lab results a few weeks ago were all good (slightly low in iron, but not too bad). My biggest problem is I can't seem to get enough clear liquids in. Am I losing too fast? Should I just enjoy it while the weight is melting off? Anyone else afraid they were losing too fast? You guys are swell, Temple    — Smitty B. (posted on March 25, 2003)

March 25, 2003
Temple- that is absolutely magnificent weight loss! You should be so proud of yourself- and you sounds happy- that's great! Just like you mentioned- I would enjoy it while you can. As a lightweight myself- I started at 250lbs, and lost 30 the first month, then 10 each additional. So as you get closer and closer to your goal, the weight loss will slow down, so don't worry about losing too fast b/c yur body will catch up! Especially since your labs and everything have been good, you're on a roll! It is hard to get fluids in, especially at first. I even love to drink water, but still had a difficult time b/c you have to wait 30 minutes after a meal, you can't gulp, etc. It gets easier. I just make sure to always bring a drink with me where ever I go, even on 5 minute errands, so I'm always drinking- that has seemed to help. Also, if you are having problems with what to drink and are sick of water, try adding lemon or orange to it to fruiten it up a little. Or crystal light, even diet snapple (my doc says that is a good way to get in fluids). I personally just drink water alone- I love it! Goodluck to you- you're doing excellent!
   — Lezlie Y.

March 26, 2003
UGH! Men are so lucky! I have noticed that the men in my support group just lose faster than the women. What is your surgeon's opinion of your weight loss? I drink a shake (Real Meals) in the morning so that i can get a ton of fkuids in before lunch. If I eat I can't get it in. Also I eat dinner early enough so that ican pound the fluids between dinner and bed time again. I seem to get it all in finally! It took me 2 months of effort to work up to a good amount of water. Also try something other than water. I have nosugar Iced tea (20oz) once a day to break it up a little. Good Luck and CONGRATULATIONS!!! I am glad that you are feeling so great about yourself. Nice, huh?:)
   — Carol S.

March 26, 2003
Hey Temple....enjoy your weight loss. If you are really worried, check with your doc. Yes, we men do lose faster (sorry ladies) but I don't think you should be concerned. I'm almost two months out and have lost 47 lbs (basically a 1lb a day) and hope to be close to your weight loss in another month! Well, if its only 60 or 70 I'll still be happy. Good luck and happy losing.
   — Tyrone T.