Question:
hey everyone just wanted to know..........

just wanted to know if you think im doing or losing at a good rate. i had lap rny on 4/17/02 and lost 107 pounds so far may be more(last time i checked was in the middle of sept. i feel so energized and happy. the only thing i must confessedis that i dont take my vitamins and calcium,like im supposed to , i hate protein shakes and get my protein in by what i eat, and i drink a lil water. i think i am slacking and i know i should be drinking more water than waht i am, and believe me i am going to work on that, has anyone else just started to slip up for a min or go through some kind of phase if so how did you overcome that little thing..........thanks    — stacey T. (posted on October 26, 2002)

October 26, 2002
First of all, congratulations on your weight loss!! You're doing great-BUT it is very important for you to take your vitamins and calcium faithfully or you will pay in the longrun! Also a "little" water isn't enough; you need to keep your body well hydrated in order to stay healthy and keep the weight loss going. Try to get in at least 64 oz of water (or Crystal Lite, decaf tea, etc) every day. I know it's hard but will get easier with time.
   — LLinderman

October 26, 2002
The most IMPORTANT thing to do after surgery is to take your supplements! You may be losing weight great now but down the road you are going to have MEDICAL problems due to vitamin deficenties ( sorry don't know the spelling). One of which WILL be osteporosis. Taking your supps is not a hard thing to get into the habit of. Try keeping them on the kitchen table and at every meal take you calcium CITRATE and your other vitamins. If it is easier, get a pill box that has a compartment for every day of the week, morning, noon, and night. You can get them at Wal Mart or probably any other pharmacy. Put your vitamins in that so when you sit down to eat your breakfast you can just open it up and take what you need. Then at lunch and dinner do the same thing. I had a hard time getting into the habit of it also, but this worked for me. Now it's automatic. It really is VERY important for you to get those supplements in. Good luck to you.
   — Kim B.

October 26, 2002
I have the same problems as you do. Shame on both of us. As far as the weight loss.... I was 108 pounds on my six month aniversary.
   — Danmark

October 26, 2002
I have my pill containers placed strategically around the house and keep one in my purse. I keep 2 calcium citrates in the bathroom, one for when I get up, and one right before bed. One container in the kitchen with my 2 multis, 2 iron and B-12, which I take one set of at each meal. I also keep a container of 2 citrate near the computer, so when I am checking the AMOS ??'s, I remember to take another citrate if I haven't already. And then I take another one at another interval. I don't ALWAYS remember to take all of them. At the end of the day if there is one left that I didn't get to take, I shake my head in disappointment because what is left in the container will be a depletion of something within my health. May not show up now, but in the years to come. I really try to take all of them.
   — Cheri M.

October 26, 2002
Hi! Your wt. loss is fantastic! I had surgery 4/15/02 and have lost only 50 lbs.......with 100 to go! Take your vits, calcium, drink your water, and follow all of your dr and dieticians guidelines...your body will thank you for it when you are my age! Take care and God bless! Reenie
   — Reenie K.

October 26, 2002
Well I think you are doing great, I'm 6 months also and down 65#. I'm also a nurse and have seen the results of some vit def. and it isn't funny to be in those catagories. Brittle bones from oesto is hell when you are older and already stiff from arthritis. Liver damage is awful and if your low on B12 you have no energy and it takes awhile to replace and get back to a good level. Take your vits faithfully so you don't get into trouble. After all the work you are doing to loose weight you want to be able to enjoy the results. I use a pill box and take it with me around the house so I will remember to take my pills. I also bought myself the timer pill box from Avon to help me remember. At my age 56 (ughh) I sometimes have brain farts and forget what I'm suppose to do. Best wish and God Bless You.
   — Janet S.

October 27, 2002
hi you are doing excellent my surgery date was may 03 2002 and i am almost at 90 and i drink my water but i dont think as much as i should all summer i swam i am luckey to have my own in ground pool that makes it easier on me notto forgeet but now that the pool is closed i walk 2 miles a day weather providing and do arobetics twice a day and i do take my vitimins but i was not good on my protein shake hopefully i get in all in by what i eat take care rosemary
   — ROSEMARY A.