StLouis_Janner

Hello Everyone!! Its been awhile since Ive been on here. I had my surgery on June 7th. My starting weight was 265 it has been 9 weeks and I now weigh 224. I am very pleased with my results but after reading some of you alls stories I am thinking Im not loosing as fast as any of you ):. I was wondering what the nor is for weight loss at this point of the whole process?? I know I by no means am getting down the water that I should..I hate water so is this why?? HELP !!! I want to get the very most out of this surgery and I fear I am not. Im asking you all for help because I am getting very little post op help here. Ive not been back since my 3 week check up so Im kinda lost. If anyone has any advise or stories id be so appreciative!! Thanks

Barbarajo

41lbs is 9 wks is just about right for your beginning weight. I started at 247 I am 6 months out and have lost 75lbs. My doctor told me that I losing perfectly. There is a big different between people with more to lose than we do. If your starting weight is 400 you probably would have lost 80lbs by now or something like that.

don't get caught up in the comparison weight loss gain. Trust me you will go insane. I went insane for awhile. You are doing absolutly perfect. Relax and keep up the good work.

Water - you may want to have decaf teas, crystal lights, diet snapples, diet gatorade if there is such a thing. It doesn't have to be water is can be any low to no cal, liquid. Just watch for calories and sugar. You do not want to be adding calories from liquid. Try even making your own lemonade, water, ice, lemons, splenda. Yummy.

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Barbara Johanning
01-14-05, Potts Open
5'4" 247/157/140 -90
BMI 43.7/now 26.9

watergirl

Welcome back and congratulations on your weight loss.

Everyone is different and loses at different rates. As Bridget say's - Keep your eyes on your own paper. As long as you are losing, what matter is it how fast or slow? You're losing instead of gaining.

Hang in there and keep on keepin' on!

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Kim

Wherever you go....there you are.

Wrinkles only go where the smiles have been. - Jimmy Buffett

Lap RNY 8.9.04
266/130
Start BMI 41.6
Current BMI 19.9 I'm finally NORMAL! No longer Morbidly Obese, Obese or Overweight!

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LizardQueen

We all lose at a different rate and it sounds to me like you are doing great! I'm a big fan of the following drinks all of which are on my nutritionist list-Diet Snapple teas especially the lemonade ice tea, peach tea, and raspberry. Fruit 2O comes in several flavors, I Like strawberry and peach. Aquacal is similiar and they have grape, strawberry, and peach mango. Propel is another good choice they have a new melon flavor that I really like. Nestle also makes a flavored water that is similiar to Fruit 2O and Aquacal. Snapple has about 10 cals a serving but no sugar the others are 0 cals. Give a few of those a try and see if you find something you like.

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Amber
Open RNY 2/22/05
278/103.5 way below goal

StLouis_Janner

Thankyou all for the encouraging words. Like I said I am proud of the weight Ive lost but I cant seem to shake this fear that "something will go wrong..its just to good to be true" ya know? I was just sure that I would be the only one ever that this surgery would not work for LOL. I will try the drinks that you mentioned also. I was reading on here "Pouch Rules for Dummies" and I also would like to know if there is anything I need to be doing to get the most out of this surgery? I walk everyday at a nearby track, I dont drink much (which Im going to change) and I am a VERY late night person so Ive always done most of my eating at night time. I am wondering if this is something that will hurt my weight loss sucess?? I am sorry for all the questions but after my surgery my Dr moved to WI so I am alone and very lost So Ive decided to kinda use ya'll as my helpers so THANKS for any and all advice. Like I mentioned Ive been alone at this since 3 weeks after surgery date (which was june 7 2005) thanks again

gramamarc

I also have a hard time getting the liquids in. I don't like the sweet drinks, even diluted! so I concentrate on water and keep it cold. Seems to go down better. Also I eat alot of watermelon cause you can eat alot which doesn't fill you but you get Boo-Coo juice!
M

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Marcia
Dr. Potts
RNY Lap 7/15/2005
257/160/150(me)/134(they)
BMI 43.5/26.2
"If God leads you to it, He will guide you through it."

StLouis_Janner

Thankyou very much for your encouragement. I never thought about watermelon, thats a good idea!! Also I love your quote....how very true!

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Jan Wheeler
Lap Gastric Bypass 6/7/05
5'4" 279 139 140 Goal
Beginning BMI was 45 Currently 23
1 Pound below Goal weight!!!

JohnsWife4Life

It is really important to get your fluids in because dehydration can and will cause serious complications, such as your pouch folding back on itself, twisted bowel, etc. I diluted everything and put it in the freezer for slushee consistancy. i would take one out and put another in. I never worried about the calories either, if it went down without a problem, it was fine with me. I used one tub of crystal light in one galon instead of two, then I diluted my personal drink half and half of that. I still dilute all my liquids except green tea and frappuccino.

I have been alone on my journey since day one. The pouch rules for dummies is all I had. I was on this board long before it became this one, and when it changed I didn't know how to work it so I just never came.

This is the place to be. You are not alone here. Your weight loss is great, and don't compare yourself please. Some people don't lose as much because they don't walk, or they eat too much, or they drink alcohol. The best advice I can tell you is to follow those pouch rules to a tea for the first six months. Drinking fluid will help your weight loss, walking will help your weight loss.

Try eating your protein instead of drinking it. My surgeon, while giving us ideas about protein, was very adament about NOT drinking protein drinks, but eating our protein instead.

I would not get in the habit of protein drinks, and am glad I never did. I would rather eat a chicken breast, even if I eat on the same breast for ten meals in a day. don't become dependent on supplementing protein.

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Hugs,


Traci

Open RNY March 16, 2004
At goal

StLouis_Janner

WOW, I have heard of the twisted bowel from a friend but never knew how it came about. I havent been counting calories either I am like you, if I can actually get it to go down then GREAT. I am having lots of trouble getting anything to stay put, I have to eat when my house is very quite (which is hard to do, I have 2 teenagers still at home and 4 grand daughters). I will have to try the slushy idea mabey it will work for me also. Also Im very glad to hear about NOT drinking the protein drinks because Ive been beating myself up for not drinking them since the surgery. Seems my taste buds changed because I cant stand them now and I lived on them before my surgery. Well as I mentioned I am very grateful for all the help and support from everyone on here. I may become a very big pain as I seem to have tons of questions to make sure Im normal lol. Thanks again and looks like you are below your goal if Im reading right, Man I cant wait to even be close. Way 2 go!!

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Jan Wheeler
Lap Gastric Bypass 6/7/05
5'4" 279 139 140 Goal
Beginning BMI was 45 Currently 23
1 Pound below Goal weight!!!

JohnsWife4Life

Yeah, I fluctuate between the two poles. I think you are doing great. I too am up all night. I work 7pm to 730am, so I eat all my meals on the run at night while I work. When I don't work, I still stay up as you can see. I am working this weekend, so I have to stay awake and prepare for that. I work in Los Angeles, so I have a long drive then have to work 12 hours, so I am tired before I even start.

Try not to stress too much about anything. Stress is a killer. As long as you are getting your fluids in, the protein will follow. One chicken breast is like 24 grams, and one cup of milk is like 10 to 13 grams. One ounce of cheese is bout 7 grams. 40 grams is all you need honey bunny. Trial and error, whatever you can get down and keep down at this point is a blessing. I wasn't good on meat this early, so I did the baked potato with melted cheese. I do chili beans alot. Scrambled eggs with cheese is good. Even broth with cheese is 7 grams of protein. Chew well, and don't drink with your meals. Walk every day and watch the pounds melt off.

Good luck, and good night.

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Hugs,


Traci

Open RNY March 16, 2004
At goal