SherryJoy

Hello all, Just want to introduce myself. I'm SherryJoy and I had my surgery Feb. 14 (Valentine's Day). I have lost 40 pounds so far and have about 135 or so left to lose. I am uncertain if that is enough (comparitively). I read about some folks losing really fast and others seem to struggle. I live in beautiful southern CA and take awesome nature walks or beach walks every day for at least 30 minutes, some a little longer. I have had to really experiment with food because eggs seem to make me vomit as do other foods on a "bad pouch day". I end up eating carbs (6 crackers with lowfat cheese) on bad pouch days becasue it seems like it goes down so much easier. Perhaps I should not be doing that?? I'd love to hear from any of you all about your experiences post op.
Thank you

mauldinmama

Hello.
I just wanted to welcome you to the board! I haven't had my surgery so can't offer you any first hand experience, but I am sure someone will post that helps!

Best wishes and congrats on your weight loss!

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Leesa

wls date April 17th 07

nothing taste better than thinner is going to feel. Here's to living longer, stronger and reaching those personal goals all of them!

highest/morning of/ afternoon of/ current/goal
203 /186.6 / 198.8 / 150.4 /????
heart healthy and diabetes free!!!!!!!!!!!

VanessaSFL

Welcome!I still have bad pouch days and I am over two years out.I think your doing great.They say to only do carbs after protien and veggies...BUT I do agree they "Carbs" go down 100% better for me and ALWAYS have.

Again Welcome~

V

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Van


Lap RNY March,21 2005
280/130

VPA BEAR

JenBear7

Welcome to the board! Grats on the weight loss! Thats awesome!

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Jen
367/325/227/180
Start/Day of Surgery/Current/Goal

July 9, 2007.. my re-birthday!
Century Club: November 17, 2007

140 Pounds Lost... I'm not Going to Miss them or even TRY to find them.. they can stay lost!! (And if you see them... RUN.. you dont want them either!)

"Life is 10% what happens to you, and 90% how you respond to it" ~~ Lou Holtz

Bypassingme619

Welcome aboard Sherry. Welcome to the bench. Congrats on the -40 pounds gone forever. Keep working that tool, that 135 pounds will be gone before you know it.

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Denise

Dr. Mueller
7/14/05 Lap
411 /310/180 (I don't want to be skinny)


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LyndasRoom

Hi SherryJoy, welcome...at this point, you're still finding what 'works' for your pouch. Until recently, eggs were not my friend...but now, I can handle one of my hubby's light scrambled eggs. I used to love a good 3 egg omelet with everything from the kitchen thrown in. Can't do that anymore! Try to get your protein in. I know the carbs like crackers and chips are easier on your tummy, but they will sabotage you before you know it! I fell into a trap of eating crackers with cheese, because they went down easier than chicken or eggs...but before I knew it, I was snacking...and my loss stalled...back to protein, back to losing...you're still in your 'honeymoon' phase...so it's good to nip bad habits in the bud. What a great VALENTINES gift to yourself! You're on your way, welcome to the losers bench~

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Lynda
July 11,2006
Dr. Callery
309/198/150
Century 6/1/2007
Onederland 8/26/2007

SherryJoy

Thanks so much for the welcome. I love your quote "never put a question mark where the Lord has already put a period." I'll keep working and praying and looking for you on the boards.
Thanks again,
Sherry

SherryJoy

Thank you for the good advice and info. I'll keep an eye out for you on the boards.
Sherry

Andie

Welcome to the family...i'm a newbie too and hope to see ya around!

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Andrea.....mommy to twins
Surgery date 04/09/07
San Antonio, TX
University Health Systems
420/388/213/190
Highest/day of surgery/current/goal
207 lbs gone forever!!!
Starting BMI 62 Current BMI 31.5
Went from a 5X/6X -34/36 to a 0X-14/16
Open RNY

Dave in NY

Sherry

I had my GBS on 2/12/07. I have struggled in many ways as well. I have found that No Fat Cottage cheese and marinara sauce soothes my pouch. I use 1/8 th cup of each for a meal. Be sure there in no sugar in the sauce. Then I zap it in the microwave.

Congratulations on your weight loss and be very careful of those CARBS

May God Bless You and Yours

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Dave in NY

You choose your attitude each day, Choose well !

387---/ 311-------------- / 167---/ 175
Oct.06/ surgery02/12/07/Current/goal
Reached Goal 10/20/07 Wow what a ride

225 LBS. down and 0 LBS. to go 10/14/08