Question:
Just need some reassurance please

I am 6 months post op and read all the plateau information on a daily basis just hoping some one will have the same problem as me. I have lost 49 pounds in 6 months to me that is absolutly terrible because yes I have lost 50 pounds in 6 months before on the Atkins Diet (did I keep it off no )but... this time I am so the main question is what do I do am I just a slow loser like very slow or am I done can anyone give me words of wisdom and I already know water water water and I do eat protien and I do exercise. I also eat a cookie when I want it or I have a pepsi with my chicken breast. I do drink with meals is that my problem Please help??? Thanks    — Monica T. (posted on January 2, 2004)

January 2, 2004
Looking at your profile, I'm thinking you are considered a lightweight, in which case you will lose slower than most, but.....the pepsi you are talking about? is it regular? My surgeon says we are not to do dairy or sugar products and we do protien shakes (I do 5 a day because I'm a distal). Do you do protien drinks? Definately don't drink while eating. I know different doctors around the US say to do different things, but I would definately stay away from the sugar. Good luck and just remember, keep trying!
   — TLLessor

January 2, 2004
Stop with the soda!!! Soda is evil; carbonation will stretch the pouch, caffine will stimulate your stomach and make you feel hungry when you are not, and sugar overall is just a really bad idea (I can't even look at a pepsi without feeling a dumping episode coming on!). I was a diet pepsi addict before surgery so I understand the soda thing, but remember that surgery is only a tool; we have to work every day to change the bad habits that got us to morbid obesity in the first place. Drinking water is the hardest thing for me, but I make myself do it. You may just be a slow loser; I'm 5'4" and started out at 248 lbs; I'm down to 178 at 4 months post-op so I'm not the faster loser out there either. The more you have to lose the faster it comes off in the beginning is my understanding. But really, you have to stop with the soda; it will totally be the ruination of your surgery, and if you are like me, you didn't go through all of this just to lose 50 lbs! Go back to the beginning of when you had your surgery, work the basics and you'll start and continue to lose weight.
   — Michelle R.

January 2, 2004
Don't drink w/ meals, don't do carbonation, don't this, don't that. You're a grown up. Don't let us "don't" you. You know the rules. Are you doing them all? If yes, talk to your Dr. If no, then do em. I wish you luck, as I struggle with this too.
   — mrsmyranow

January 2, 2004
I know this is a horrible answer for you and you dont want to hear it, but STOP the sodas!!!!!! They are terrible for you! The carbonated water will stretch your pouch and allow you to hold more food. I know several people that DO drink sodas after surgery, but my Dr. said NEVER drink another one! I try to think about what they taste like watered down so I wont want one.... I hope this helps and doesn upset you, but we arent supposed to do soft drinks, or anything with carbonated water. Best of luck to you!!!!
   — rebecca J.

January 2, 2004
Caffeine will stimultate your appetite, I think the jury is still out on whether or not carbonation will stretch your pouch, after all we can expell gas through two methods and there are 2 holes in your stomach. Soda isn't really good for anyone though.....Just my 2 cents. Good Luck
   — Saxbyd

January 2, 2004
Hello, As far a soda's you should never drink them. My doctor said it will eventually blow out my stomach. I have a cousin that had this surgery and decided to continue with her pepsi's and this is what happen to her. I am sure if you stop the soda's and sweets you will do better at loosing.
   — Lana Rush

January 2, 2004
My surgeon has not banished soda. Somebody at a support group meeting asked the soda question and he said that he answers it all the time. His response was something like this: Liquid leave your pouch rapidly. While the carbonation of soda may be uncomfortable for some, it will not stretch your pouch because it will either drain in the liquid, or make you burp. His request is that we drink diet sodas as the full-sugared ones can make you dump and have more calories than we need. I do not like the bubbles in my soda and I've never liked soda straight from the bottle. I have to pour mine in a cup or glass of some sort. I found that after pouring my soda, I can make it de-fizz by slowly adding a packet or two of Splenda. Add it slowly so it doesn't overflow the cup with all the fizz it makes initially. :) As for the rest of your question, please save your drinking for after your meal...like an hour after your meal. Watch the snacking. You'd be surprised how may extra calories you add with snacking. Good luck on your journey.
   — Rachel T.

January 3, 2004
Hi, when I had the surgery, I weighed in at approx. 285lbs, I've also found out that this is considered a lightweight. I'm almost 7 months out and I've only lost a total of 52lbs and I've also gained weight and then lost it already. I don't drink carbonated beverages, they bother me too much so I drink a great deal of water. I know my own body and even though the weight loss is very slow, I just chalk it up to my body being naturally ridiculous no matter what I do. I'm thrilled to have lost the pounds I have lost and whatever else comes off will be an added bonus. I also drink with my meals because Ihave a hard time swallowing most of the time. Good Luck, Deborah
   — Deborah

January 6, 2004

   — Evett B.

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