Question:
can someone out there help me with information?

I need someone around my height/weight which is 5'5" and 211 lbs to give me some information about how their surgicial weightloss went... Know everyone is different but I have been unable to find any information to compare with... I have no clue what to expect.. 19 days until surgery... help me please    — tia S. (posted on July 30, 2003)

July 30, 2003
Hi, I started at 5'3" and 215. I had my surgery on February 10,2003. So far, I've lost 65 pounds - leaving me 10 pounds away from the nutritionist and my doctor's goal for me of 140. Personally, I think I would like to go a little lower - maybe 130 - 135. I've been losing steady with no major problems. I followed my nutritionist instructions very strictly and am now eating a low fat yogurt with 1/3 c powdered milk for breakfast, a 1/2 c cottage cheese with about a 1/4 of fruit for lunch and about 3 ounces of some type of meat or cheese for dinner (usually chicken, tuna or sometimes just a couple of slices of low fat cheese, depending on my mood with about a 1/4 cup of vegetable or fruit again. I also have one protein shake a day. I do have two cups of coffee with milk a day. I am never hungry - can't say I have really been hungry since surgery. I know I am one of the lucky ones. My nutritionist says I'm really slow - but it's working for me. I can't say I do much exercising - walking a couple of times a week is about it. I have noticed the weight loss slowing down this month so it may be time to start trying to fit more exercise into my day. But, so far, things are going well. I have developed an ulcer this month, but it's under control with medication and hopefully will heal soon. It's hard sometimes when people around me are eating food I used to love to eat. But when I consider the option of dumping, I figure it's not worth it. Also, I never want to go back to where I was before. I feel too good about myself now and don't want to go back to that misery. Please feel free to e-mail me if you have any more questions at [email protected]. Good luck and a world of success. You can do it.
   — kathyb

July 30, 2003
Just so you have another set of stats, I am 5'7" and started at 260. I'm 4 months post-op on August 1st and am down 70 pounds today. My meals are a lot like the previous poster. I love life and would do it all over again tomorrow. Best of luck!
   — Vicki S.

July 30, 2003
heya hun..im just curious what you need to know..is it just statistics..or are ya confused on everything..lots of good information too be found in these pages and several yahoo e groups.. i would just make sure i have my vitimans, protien shakes, water, .. umm..i know the previos poster uses milk..but do be aware..that alot of people become lactose intolerent after surgery..many things change.. good luck..huggles n bb..
   — johanna F.