Question:
Post Ops: Any suggestions on how I should eat now?

My weight loss has slowed considerally, despite the fact that because of the recent diagnosis of metastatic liver cancer, I lost 18 pounds in about 3-4 days...No, I'm not sad and all is not lost! I posted on the Message Board for some feedback, and didn't get much. Should I continue the best I can to try and maximize or extend my weight loss? I know that I should continue to eat SMART and healthy, but I was wondering if there is anyone out there who has some ideas. I'm feeling VERY WELL these days and, welcome positive thoughts and suggestions, but please, no "flamers"...As always, I love you all. Thanks! Lap RNY 9/3/02 265/146/115-126 and moving right along...Hadiyah, a.k.a.~~~    — yourdivaness (posted on October 27, 2003)

October 27, 2003
I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, Hadiyah, and I wish you good luck in your cancer battle. As far as weight loss goes, I would say it depends on whatever treatments you expect to undergo regarding the cancer. Obviously, that takes precedence, and it's conceiveable some of the treatment(s) are known to increase or decrease weight. With mine (thyroid cancer w/mets), I was extremely determined not to gain weight when they told I might do so from the treatments, and so I didn't, but I still ate healthy (if very conservatively during those times). I'd run this one by your docs. {{{Good luck}}} to you!
   — Suzy C.

October 27, 2003
Hadiyah~I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's great that you're maintianing a positive outlook; I truly believe that's a huge part of the battle. I have to agree with Suzy C that your best answer to your questions about trying to continue to lose weight or not are best answered by your medical team, including the oncologist and your WL surgeon. They will know which strategy is likely to be most helpful in your recovery. It's great that you're feeling good--that will help in your fight. My best wishes to you as you go through this.
   — Vespa R.

October 27, 2003
Hi there. Ditto on Suzy's comments. Your drs. and higher power know what's best for you. Your positive attitude is a plus in your recovery and journey. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Best of luck to you.
   — Deanna C.

October 27, 2003
<b>YourDivaness Royale, God Bless you in every step you take in healing from your sickness. May your recovery be a successful one and a quick one. As far as your wt loss slowing it may be your medicine your taking for your liver. Continue to do go and to feel good. hang in there and keep the faith. God Bless you</b>
   — Naes Wls J.

October 27, 2003
Hadiyah, I just wanted to post and tell you that you are in my prayers for your fight against the Big C. I'm a Survivor (the good kind, not that TV crap) since 1995... If you want someone to talk to, please feel free to e-mail me though my profile...JR
   — John Rushton

October 27, 2003
I have followed your journey and am saddened by this recent detour~~continue to eat healthy - not for the WLS but because a healty strong body is better able to fight the cancer- Good Luck and God Bless
   — ~~Stacie~~